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<p>[QUOTE="Steamandlight, post: 2457689, member: 56876"]wow, such animosity. I do not need to defend myself, I have a clear conscience. However, I find it disturbing that you would assume such nefarious deeds about someone you know nothing about. Do YOU have a guilty conscience about some past deed, that you are projecting in such a manner? </p><p><br /></p><p>Here is further detail, which is honestly none of your business, but may stop this silly conversation here. As I previously stated, I spoke with this person for quite some time. Do the math yourself... it took quite a while to count over $350 face value by hand. We hung out and talked. They were literally just dumping the coins to get rid of them, and did not care about the extra value. They had inherited them from a grandparent who had died years ago, and the coins were just sitting at the persons home in a closet. The coinstar was convenient, as the person lived almost next door to the grocery, thus they took them there rather than the bank. When I saw a few silver dollars on top in their change bucket, I politely asked if I could take a look and buy a few of their coins, since I collect coins and saw a few that I could use. They showed me a bucket with lots of silver, and told me their grandparent had collected coins, but they were uninterested, personally. I told them I would be interested in buying all of it. We walked over to their place, and spent a while talking as I sorted and counted. We spoke of collecting things, and they told me how they collect rare books. They actually showed me a few fascinating pieces from their book collection, like a first edition of one of my favorite books, and their oldest book, a book printed in the 1600s (I took pictures, it was really cool). When I finished counting and sorting, I told them I would like to take it all, but it was worth far more than I had on me ($400). I asked if I could buy some then, and more later if they would hold it for me. The total face was exactly $386.41 (including the paper money they had brought out while we were talking). They told me I could just have it for the $400. I asked if they were sure, and they assured me it was fine, they did not care.</p><p><br /></p><p>At no point did I get any vibe they had stolen the collection, to reply to something someone mentioned here. They live in a gorgeous 3 story house (including the downstairs library), in an affluent part of town. Somehow I doubt they were desperate for finances lol.</p><p><br /></p><p>This was simply luck, and I'm grateful to have been in the right place,at the right time, and met a nice, friendly person who did me a huge favor. Which, believe me, I profusely thanked them for. We connected over the fact that we were both collectors, although of different things. I may or may not make them a further offer, later on, for the first edition Heinlein they showed me. I want it, but they may be unwilling to part with it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Anyways, after I got home, I started sorting dates, and bagging things . I was in such a good mood, I wanted to share (and brag a little) with other collectors. Since none of my real life friends collect coins, I hopped on here. End of story.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Steamandlight, post: 2457689, member: 56876"]wow, such animosity. I do not need to defend myself, I have a clear conscience. However, I find it disturbing that you would assume such nefarious deeds about someone you know nothing about. Do YOU have a guilty conscience about some past deed, that you are projecting in such a manner? Here is further detail, which is honestly none of your business, but may stop this silly conversation here. As I previously stated, I spoke with this person for quite some time. Do the math yourself... it took quite a while to count over $350 face value by hand. We hung out and talked. They were literally just dumping the coins to get rid of them, and did not care about the extra value. They had inherited them from a grandparent who had died years ago, and the coins were just sitting at the persons home in a closet. The coinstar was convenient, as the person lived almost next door to the grocery, thus they took them there rather than the bank. When I saw a few silver dollars on top in their change bucket, I politely asked if I could take a look and buy a few of their coins, since I collect coins and saw a few that I could use. They showed me a bucket with lots of silver, and told me their grandparent had collected coins, but they were uninterested, personally. I told them I would be interested in buying all of it. We walked over to their place, and spent a while talking as I sorted and counted. We spoke of collecting things, and they told me how they collect rare books. They actually showed me a few fascinating pieces from their book collection, like a first edition of one of my favorite books, and their oldest book, a book printed in the 1600s (I took pictures, it was really cool). When I finished counting and sorting, I told them I would like to take it all, but it was worth far more than I had on me ($400). I asked if I could buy some then, and more later if they would hold it for me. The total face was exactly $386.41 (including the paper money they had brought out while we were talking). They told me I could just have it for the $400. I asked if they were sure, and they assured me it was fine, they did not care. At no point did I get any vibe they had stolen the collection, to reply to something someone mentioned here. They live in a gorgeous 3 story house (including the downstairs library), in an affluent part of town. Somehow I doubt they were desperate for finances lol. This was simply luck, and I'm grateful to have been in the right place,at the right time, and met a nice, friendly person who did me a huge favor. Which, believe me, I profusely thanked them for. We connected over the fact that we were both collectors, although of different things. I may or may not make them a further offer, later on, for the first edition Heinlein they showed me. I want it, but they may be unwilling to part with it. Anyways, after I got home, I started sorting dates, and bagging things . I was in such a good mood, I wanted to share (and brag a little) with other collectors. Since none of my real life friends collect coins, I hopped on here. End of story.[/QUOTE]
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