The war nickel story

A man looking to make a silver investment calls a local coin dealer and inquires within. The dealer says he just acquired 300 circulated war nickels and is eager to unload them at 20% below melt value. The man repeats himself to be clear about his interest in silver. The dealer says "yes sir, 300 war nickels at 80% spot value. The frustrated man ends the call abruptly with a "thanks anyway" and proceeds to vent his anger with the crooked seller by writing a negative review about his experience. This is the review... Today I had a very unsatisfactory experience with this seller while inquiring about a silver investment. The seller thought I was uneducated and persistently tried to take advantage of me. I told him several times I was interested in investing in silver but he kept trying to sell me 300 worn nickels. I hung up on him. I didn't fall off the turnip truck yesterday.

 

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I have read that the silver war nickels are not that easy to sell these days. The fact that this dealer is selling them for 20% under melt might be an indicator.

 

Should I tell him?

 

A great story. Some people want them and other people don't. Who knows what the seller paid for them? I'm sure he's making a profit.

 

Guys???? Your scaring me!

 

Maybe I should have posted this thread in general..

 

20% under spot is a good price
Not an easy sell

 

Someone will get it eventually, sigh.

 

Well, you're (not your!) not scaring me, but you certainly have me concerned. Why do the other comments bother you?

 

Mr Chris, With all do respect...Of all people I expect you to get it.

 

I think everyone who responded knows that the war nickels contain .05626gms of silver.

 

due!

 

Thank you. Due! Read it again!!!

 

I DO believe that.

 

I don't have to read it again. Your comments following the story make no sense.

 

I read it several times and still cannot figure out what you are talking about. I know you're bored, but slow down.

 

He's writing about "worn" nickels.

 

Of course they're worn. Only 1% or less were saved. They were needed for circulation due to the war.

 

The guy thought he was saying worn nickels...It's a joke. You guys gotta get out more.