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Message:: [QUOTE="Yokozuna, post: 959774, member: 26087"]I stopped at a neighbors house today an noticed a 5 gallon glass water bottle on the floor filled about 2/3 with coins.  I asked what plans he had for the coins and he said he had not thought that far ahead.   I know he has kids and grand kids and I'm sure that that's where they'll go when he gets rid of them.  I'm also sure that no one in his family is a collector.  If he gives the coins to the kids, they'll just spend them or take them to the bank for REAL money.  I told him I was a collector and would LOVE to have them if he ever decides to part with them.  So what do I do?  I mean I know when he's gone... I could always... *sigh* no, I couldn't.  But I NEED them.  So it's cakes and pies for the next few months.  Maybe ask for a few just to see what could be in there.   Any other ideas?  Wax his cars?  Mow his lawn?  Paint his house?  I have a foot in the door because I've fixed his PC and printer several times and asked for nothing in return.  I was the Systems Team Leader at the Dallas Coca-Cola branch for 15 years so I know computers.  Maybe I can trade him some Coca-Cola collectibles for the coins.  What do you think?  Have you ever tried to buy a hoard of coins from an 80 year old friend?  It'll keep me busy for months!  WHAT DO I DO?!? Thanks,Ben[/QUOTE]