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<p>[QUOTE="Owle, post: 2055308, member: 22004"]A lady contacted me on a collection she was looking to either liquidate or gift. </p><p><br /></p><p>"Thank you for your email response. I appreciate the time you took to write back to me. I also documented the purchase price of the coins from receipts I had, and I attached the PDF for your review. I know I won't realize a figure of that size due to numerous factors; however, the coins are in excellent condition and packaged well. This is an overwhelming task for someone like me who is illiterate in the coin world; however, I appreciate the history and beauty of each coin. The collection really is a history lesson of the U.S. I was trying to think of a way to offer the coins to children, young adults, and adults alike in a contest manner offering coin-by-coin, by sets, or by collection in exchange for a mind blowing essay, cartoon, video, artwork, etc., proving that the recipients understand our history and the founding principles are nation was built upon. In return the recipient will receive a tangible piece connecting them to America and American history, and America continues to grow with pride each person I reach. Could you imagine the "wow" factor a youngster would have in earning something like this? I can. Just a thought I have. It would be more rewarding then receiving a check. A grandiose idea, which is complicated."</p><p><br /></p><p>Any recommendations on how to point her in the right direction?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Owle, post: 2055308, member: 22004"]A lady contacted me on a collection she was looking to either liquidate or gift. "Thank you for your email response. I appreciate the time you took to write back to me. I also documented the purchase price of the coins from receipts I had, and I attached the PDF for your review. I know I won't realize a figure of that size due to numerous factors; however, the coins are in excellent condition and packaged well. This is an overwhelming task for someone like me who is illiterate in the coin world; however, I appreciate the history and beauty of each coin. The collection really is a history lesson of the U.S. I was trying to think of a way to offer the coins to children, young adults, and adults alike in a contest manner offering coin-by-coin, by sets, or by collection in exchange for a mind blowing essay, cartoon, video, artwork, etc., proving that the recipients understand our history and the founding principles are nation was built upon. In return the recipient will receive a tangible piece connecting them to America and American history, and America continues to grow with pride each person I reach. Could you imagine the "wow" factor a youngster would have in earning something like this? I can. Just a thought I have. It would be more rewarding then receiving a check. A grandiose idea, which is complicated." Any recommendations on how to point her in the right direction?[/QUOTE]
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