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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 2457499, member: 36230"]I find it beyond despicable that it's being played off as if this individual, supposedly knowing full well their coins were worth substantially more, was "<i>happy</i>" to simply hand then over to "<i>avoid</i>" a coinstar fee; give me a break. Yes, I was born at night, but not last night, and in the nearly 25 years I was actively involved in this hobby, not once... not ONCE did I ever come across someone "<i>happy</i>" to knowingly take pennies on the dollar, especially for something so easily liquidated. One need neckboots to wade through this BS.</p><p><br /></p><p>No wonder why this hobby has such a poor reputation among the general public, and coin dealers/buyer are often looked upon as equals to a used car salesman. This sad individual jacks someone, not for just a pile of junk but was clearly, at one time or another, someone's collection, and most of the board, populated by collectors, not only pats him on the back, but buy into the BS story hook, line, and sinker. Great job, fellas... and one can only hope that someday, someone pays it forward to each and every one of you who think such conduct is perfectly acceptable. Perhaps when it's your own family getting screwed, you'll feel differently.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 2457499, member: 36230"]I find it beyond despicable that it's being played off as if this individual, supposedly knowing full well their coins were worth substantially more, was "[I]happy[/I]" to simply hand then over to "[I]avoid[/I]" a coinstar fee; give me a break. Yes, I was born at night, but not last night, and in the nearly 25 years I was actively involved in this hobby, not once... not ONCE did I ever come across someone "[I]happy[/I]" to knowingly take pennies on the dollar, especially for something so easily liquidated. One need neckboots to wade through this BS. No wonder why this hobby has such a poor reputation among the general public, and coin dealers/buyer are often looked upon as equals to a used car salesman. This sad individual jacks someone, not for just a pile of junk but was clearly, at one time or another, someone's collection, and most of the board, populated by collectors, not only pats him on the back, but buy into the BS story hook, line, and sinker. Great job, fellas... and one can only hope that someday, someone pays it forward to each and every one of you who think such conduct is perfectly acceptable. Perhaps when it's your own family getting screwed, you'll feel differently.[/QUOTE]
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