Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
World Coins
>
Canada 1967 coins - stupid purchase by a newer collector
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Hawkwing74, post: 1305347, member: 30896"]Sad little story:</p><p><br /></p><p>I didn't go to my usual coin store because it was lunch break from work today and my favorite store is too far away. So I went to one closer, where I've been a few times. I just wanted to get something silver and I saw they had the 1967 Canada dollar. He sold it to me for $25. I think I paid too much but at least it has $18 or $19 in silver value, currently. </p><p><br /></p><p>But where I really got robbed was on the 5 cent piece. I'm a relatively new coin collector and I wasn't thinking for some reason. He said it cost $8 and I agreed. What an idiot! I was thinking maybe it had silver in it since I knew the 25 cent and above for that year have silver in them. I looked it up and the piece is maybe worth $2 and that's being generous.</p><p><br /></p><p>I guess lesson learned. I need to do better research before purchasing. Also, that coin store won't be getting my business any more. I just have to be patient and go to my regular coin store on the weekend.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Hawkwing74, post: 1305347, member: 30896"]Sad little story: I didn't go to my usual coin store because it was lunch break from work today and my favorite store is too far away. So I went to one closer, where I've been a few times. I just wanted to get something silver and I saw they had the 1967 Canada dollar. He sold it to me for $25. I think I paid too much but at least it has $18 or $19 in silver value, currently. But where I really got robbed was on the 5 cent piece. I'm a relatively new coin collector and I wasn't thinking for some reason. He said it cost $8 and I agreed. What an idiot! I was thinking maybe it had silver in it since I knew the 25 cent and above for that year have silver in them. I looked it up and the piece is maybe worth $2 and that's being generous. I guess lesson learned. I need to do better research before purchasing. Also, that coin store won't be getting my business any more. I just have to be patient and go to my regular coin store on the weekend.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
World Coins
>
Canada 1967 coins - stupid purchase by a newer collector
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...