My heart is broken ... don't understand why anyone would steal a collection

Discussion in 'Paper Money' started by Harold Garrett, Apr 17, 2022.

  1. My heart hurts . Breathing seems hard and so confused where I failed. So enough poor poor me . So I went to scottlandmand was gone 14 months. My wife had her move in to keep her sane while I was gone. Well I came home and had some cool stuff silver coins and such well I went to my safe and it was unlocked and I knew then I was screwed. I knew before I even opened it. I got home November 22 well last week April 10th I said I got to look.... I opened it and the first thing that caught my eye was my silver certificates was missing . The first one I ever got . My mother who passed away Feb 2002 had gave it to me. No amount of money could ever replace it and over the years I had collected around 125 of them . I hadnones and fives not sure on the count of each. Next I saw that my 6 bricks of brand new star notes [all numerical ] lucky find when I went to the bank to make a deposit for my parts store and get the weekly change . That's right I had 600 now gone at this point I was just about in tears a few hundred Susan b Anthony poof varnished a couple rolls of Washington presidential coin all that was left of them was a couple dust free circles. I opened a box that had a bunch of star notes in them I had 5s 10s 20s a few 50s and 2 100s gone . The mixed matched star note a few hundred of no where to be seen ... and I had a 2001 wounded eagle. I know you are saying bull shit they was only in 2000 but it was a 2001 wounded eagle I was going to send and get the grading done and authenticated. Kinda thought I had a early retirement plan in that one. And just crap ton old currency and coins I inherited from my father and mothers estate. Well long story short I watched the motion camera I had hid in the room only to watch my daughter making it her personal bank.... So Today she came by with car issues and I went out and fixed a couple things and needed the year model I opened the center console of her jeep and started fishing for a insurance card and found a roll of my Washington dollars. And a ton of the plastic dollar protectors I put them in my pocket finished what I was doing and went inside. My wife knew something was wrong I didn't say a work I just EMPTIED my pockets in front of them and went for a walk . When i came back a hour my daughter was leaving she was backing out and hollering I love you so much daddy . I just threw my hand up and kelp walking . I'm real sorry for this post feel free to delete it I just need to tell someone or some good people that would know the hurt that I'm feeling right now. No clue what I'm going to say or do if anything at all. I don't know how to feel my chest is hurting and I'm pretty sure my heart is broken to no repair... and to top it all offni stumped my damn toe on my suit case in the closet .. but its is Easter and I know Jesus is alive and has forgiven me for my many short coming . I just hope i can do the same... have a good night guys and gals and again im very sorry for the long post i was hoping it would help me in some way .?
     
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  3. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    Sorry for your loss. Very very sorry about the thief's identity.

    Just ask her if it was an enjoyable and profitable inheritance, because that's all she's getting. I doubt you'd do such a thing, but at least it'll make her think about her actions, especially since if she'd have asked you outright for the equivalent monetary assistance you probably would have given it to her.

    Sometimes tough love is, well, tough.

    Again, sorry for this horrible experience.
     
  4. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    I'm so sorry for your dilemma! I don't know what I would do either. Hopefully she gets the help that she needs for her problem. :(
     
  5. longshot

    longshot Enthusiast Supporter

    You have my sympathy...not sure what else to say.
    I appreciate your thought of forgiveness and believe you will make it through this.
     
  6. Silverpop

    Silverpop Well-Known Member

    greed gets the best of people no matter who they are
     
  7. jtlee321

    jtlee321 Well-Known Member

    I'm so sorry! That is my worst nightmare, to be betrayed by one of my children. It sounds like she might have been influenced by a chemical of some kind. I know that does not make it any easier. I'm just so incredibly sorry.
     
  8. Marsden

    Marsden Well-Known Member

    Wow. My Sunday ended up somewhat disastrous but yours was worse. My condolences. I hope you have another daughter, or son. They don't usually all turn out bad. How old is she? Have you told your wife and what does she say?
     
  9. TheNickelGuy

    TheNickelGuy Yippie I Oh

    I can somewhat relate to your disappointment.
    Terrible loss of trust and well . . . money too. My daughter, my only kid, has over the past ten years called me perhaps 10 times and missed the last two Fathers Days, Christmas and well, the phone didn't ring today on Easter either.
    I was a good dad.
    I have changed my will and she is out.
    I put a couple boys in her place who just think I'm the coolest old guy ever. Met them through our best friends as they are their grandkids. The parents are our kind of people and are executors.
    10 years ago, my sister and brother got together and while my mother was not in her right mind, had her change her will. They took all her money, house and belongings. Over 3/4 million. My mom died 53 days later. I found out from the lawyer and moms investor after the funeral.
    People have been losing touch of what life is about more and more each year.
    I give you three thumbs up for thinking about the Lords forgiveness. Oh yes, I forgive them too but I'm done with them. Even the hurt is almost all gone. I do remember when I hear someone else's pain. Betrayal hurts even more than theft.
    I'm sorry you lost these things. You can handle it best as you can and you will have greater riches in the next life. So sad to hear this. I pray you find serenity.
     
  10. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    Sorry this happened to you. How does she know the combination to your safe ? Time for a new safe. Only you and you wife will know the new combination and no one else. It is not my place to tell anyone how to teach their kids what not to do. If they were my kids and I caught them on camera...I would show it to them and let them have it. She needs to be told this is not ok and that you are very mad about it. And she needs to pay you for what all was taken. Crime does not pay. That lesson needs to be learned.
     
    Last edited: Apr 18, 2022
  11. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Sorry Harold, I couldn't imagine what it's like to be in your shoes.
    Hopefully she will acknowledge what she has done and begin to repay you.
     
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  12. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    Those are difficult circumstances indeed, and I'm sorry.
     
  13. jerryc39

    jerryc39 Well-Known Member

    Cannot think of a worse betrayal than a loved one stealing from you. The monetary loss is small compared to the loss of trust. Sorry this happened to you.
     
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  14. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Sorry to hear this took place. Be glad for what you do have though. My ex wife stole my entire coin collection. I collected it when I was 6 and been adding to it until I was in my 40’s. I also had coins from my father and my uncles estate. I have rebuilt the collection better and bigger than it ever was but what I can’t rebuild is the lack of my 4 children. She holds money over their heads. I haven’t seen, spoken or heard from them in over 20 years. My oldest daughter told me in 1999 if mom ever found out she talked with me she would be cut out of her will. So sad for my kids but I leave it in Gods hands.
     
  15. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Supporter! Supporter

    Sorry for your loss, both the collection and the loss of trust in your daughter. I hope you can heal.
     
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  17. spirityoda

    spirityoda Coin Junky

    Have you gone to the local coin shops and pawn shops to see if any of your paper currency is there ? They have cameras in most pawn shops and coin shops.
     
  18. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    I hate to say this, but family and money dont mix, my mother in law passed
    about 8 years ago and everybody is fighting over the estate till this day !
    6 kids and no one wants anything to do with the other all around the money
    which is very toxic given the situation.
     
  19. desertgem

    desertgem Senior Errer Collecktor

    The daughter, as she gets older and realize exactly what she did , will some day try to seek forgiveness. It takes time for children to realize they lost a lot more in self respect and love when they steal from mom or dad, then if they just ask for a loan from them if they really need the money. It is something both sides must admit, forgive , and start over. Families are forever , whether we always like it or not, so one should try to forgive and reunite. It is hard, you may be angry, but love will help you as much as her in the future. If necessary seek help to obtain this. IMO, Jim
    Best wishes to all of you and yours.
     
  20. GoldFinger1969

    GoldFinger1969 Well-Known Member

    How old is your daughter ? And what did she need the $$$ for ?

    I can't believe she knew how to dispose of your collection, unless she is aware of their value. Unless she just used it for face value. :mad::yack:

    Condolences. You weren't burglarized. You were betrayed. :(
     
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  21. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    I ve learned after dealing with my family and especially my wifes family for
    40 plus years money is the root of all evil, turns siblings against one another
    and in this case father vs daughter hopefully everything will work out in the end
    good luck :)
     
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