$1000.00? No way I see wear, folds and writing on the bills. Not even worth $100.00 Blue and red seals in that condition sell for $5.00 each at the flea market.
Worth $65, probably, but, only because the 1963 red seal $2 is in better condition. Also, the two $1 silver cert. and red seal $5 aren't completely worn out. You can still find a 1976 $2 in circulation, while the star $20 and 1953 $2 note are only worth face value in such condition. If you are looking for a 1950 $20 star, you can find one in better condition on ebay for a reasonable price. Same with all these other notes, if you buy them individually.
Do you feel comfortable paying the grand for them and are you trying to fill holes in collection that may be upgraded ? I would not add that many common notes in those conditions when there are other options available with today's internet . Nice question though , you seemed unsure and sought advice .
Glad you asked your question here. The experts have responded and given you correct advice. The paper money is basically worth their face value. If you want to buy them desperately, as a collector, pay no more than $2 over the face value of the bills. If there is $65 face, no more than $67. And that is being generous. I've given young collectors better bills than those at face value to start their collecting interest.
Welcome to CT. Just like collecting coins, condition is everything. I see nothing that I'd pay over face value as the bills are in terrible condition.
If you buy those, I have a Bridge and Yacht I would like to sell you too. As the others have said and trust me I know very little about PM, so I would pack my gear and leave that scene. C-BTM
Something no one seems to have considered is the currency Ms. Hernandez is referring to when she makes reference to "1k". Yes, $1000 USD is rather ridiculous but consider if, for example, she is referring to 1000 Mexican pesos. This comes out to just over $53 in USD, which is considerably more reasonable and realistic to the face value of $49 from the notes pictured.
I think the term is, "a fool and his money are soon parted." Either he is trying to take advantage of you, or you think you're doing the same. Or you are both ignorant. But he would be the winner.
