Hey all. This is "Morning Mania Saturday Edition!". Post your story and if possible, the coin(s) discussed. I only have one picture right now. I know, Boooo! LOL. They are still in my collection as I struggle some to get them sold again. It's a hoarding addiction. LOL. Just coins mostly. I do have a good story though. A co-worker and friend told me that he had some coins that his grandfather left him besides a generous inheritance also that he received which included the house he once lived in. He asked if I would be interested in looking at some of the coins. I didn't pause for a big fat, YES! He told me they were in rolls some of them from the 1950's. Some were quarter rolls. some were Benjamin Halves and some Ike's. I was very shocked to realize that they were in MS condition and in original wrappers that he used. Some with possible RPM's! He brought in 10 Quarters, 2 Halves and 2 "Ike" dollars. Once I saw them, I was intrigued. Now, he didn't need the money mind you and I think was just helping out a fellow collector. He then asked if I wanted the coins to buy. I said YES, again. I asked how much for all of them? He said just $5. I said, "well, I have a ten on me. Just keep it. This was 2002 and I have no idea what the silver prices were then, but it didn't matter. The cost fit my budget just fine and dandy. I could have purchased more I suppose but I didn't want to seem be greedy. They were his relatives and this guy had kids also. I figure he could save the rest for them later down the road. I tell you, good friends are hard to come by, and he was a great friend and co-worker. The company folded sometime after and we lost contact. I'll always be grateful for his generosity and friendship. My second story happened at the same company. Another guy was selling a coin he said was right up my alley so to speak. It was this coin and he only wanted $10! I loved it and said yes. Again, not sure what silver was back then but I'm sure it was a decent deal and investment. He was mostly into Civil War tokens anyways. Here's what I call the Metal Detecting coin as I call it. 1 oz. of silver. If you have a crazy story and or Pics, please do post. In the meantime, I'll try to track down some of the coins I received from him. Thanks. Comments and Questions welcome.
