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<p>[QUOTE="Phil's Coins, post: 8412603, member: 112104"]On Saturday, I recieved a call from a person that had previously sold me her coin collection. She was happy with my offer and she referred me to a retired individual that wanted to "unload" his collection before things got worse. If you know what an old green "military foot locker" looks like, imagine what one looks like FULL of coins. </p><p>I spent 5 hours on Saturday and 2+ hours on Sunday going through and listing the coins, 63 Proof sets (all silver) 100 ASE dated from 86 to date.(including a 95 W) all in their original boxes. A mixture of proof sets from 1963 to date, a complete set of Mint Sets from 1958 - 2000, Several Olympic coins sets 83-84 3 piece w/$10 gold coins. Misc Uncirculated rolls of dimes nickels quarters and his favorites "64JFK's. I could go on but all in all I acquired everything (except the foot locker with his name on it) After much discussion I ended up paying him 13.35 x face and spot less 7% for his gold coins. $17,388. Now I have to find a way to sell off the excess proof sets.</p><p>Needless to say I am holding the silver until the mkt regulates itself.</p><p>Semper Fi </p><p>Phil[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Phil's Coins, post: 8412603, member: 112104"]On Saturday, I recieved a call from a person that had previously sold me her coin collection. She was happy with my offer and she referred me to a retired individual that wanted to "unload" his collection before things got worse. If you know what an old green "military foot locker" looks like, imagine what one looks like FULL of coins. I spent 5 hours on Saturday and 2+ hours on Sunday going through and listing the coins, 63 Proof sets (all silver) 100 ASE dated from 86 to date.(including a 95 W) all in their original boxes. A mixture of proof sets from 1963 to date, a complete set of Mint Sets from 1958 - 2000, Several Olympic coins sets 83-84 3 piece w/$10 gold coins. Misc Uncirculated rolls of dimes nickels quarters and his favorites "64JFK's. I could go on but all in all I acquired everything (except the foot locker with his name on it) After much discussion I ended up paying him 13.35 x face and spot less 7% for his gold coins. $17,388. Now I have to find a way to sell off the excess proof sets. Needless to say I am holding the silver until the mkt regulates itself. Semper Fi Phil[/QUOTE]
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