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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rhoggman, post: 404312, member: 13987&quot;]I just continue to be amazed that people around here feel like someone has a special &quot;duty&quot; of righteousness to tell people what things are worth even when they are not asked. &quot;Sir, what is this worth&quot;. Basically because someone has not answered a question that was not asked, they have sinned.</p><p><br /></p><p>My question would be... how many bank tellers out there do you think know the value of old silver coins? Somehow I doubt not many. That point does not change anything, but the point is a bank teller is not a PM&#039;s expert, or a rare coin dealer, or anything but a bank teller.</p><p><br /></p><p>The woman who came to the bank was trading American coins, for American currency... end of story. If she were to spend them anywhere else she would have gotten face value. Not many places will do a silver conversion on the spot for you (I did read about a gas station that would do this). To 99.9% of everyone if those coins were used in a transaction they are only worth .50c. </p><p><br /></p><p>Just like to 99.9% of drunkards a sterling shot glass is a SHOT GLASS. </p><p><br /></p><p>The part about this whole argument that really burns me is the people who argue the teller was immoral are the same ones who only apply their morality to certain situations. </p><p><br /></p><p>For example it is ok to cherrypick, but not ok to buy a valuable proof set for cheap et cetera, et cetera. I think many people would be able to follow&nbsp; the logic better if you just developed a standard.</p><p><br /></p><p>In order to make this black and white though you must always let someone know before you make a purchase of any type if you feel like the deal is a &quot;steal&quot;. It doesn&#039;t matter if you are dealing with the old lady at the bank, or your local thrift store. If you find something of great value you must declare it if the price doesn&#039;t match up. You cannot cherrypick from dealers, and you basically can&#039;t get a good deal anywhere unless the person selling you the item is fully aware that HE/ SHE IS WILLING TO SELL THEIR ITEM AT A RIDUCUOLUSLY LOW PRICE.</p><p><br /></p><p>The problems and arguments arise in these scenarios when people start making assumptions about certain people, and feeling sorry for some people rather than all people. The whole thing is steeped in personal feelings, and judgements. </p><p><br /></p><p>My issue with all of this is I can&#039;t stand being preached to by others who have wishy washy beliefs, and yet are still quick to throw a stone. They like to apply their morality when convenient, make exceptions when they feel it is ok to do so, and keep a large stone with them at all times. This is the morality of tyrants. If you want people to understand who you are and where you come from just state it. If you feel in your heart that the teller is a theif, then say so, but you must apply that same beleif accross the board. ANYTIME YOUR KNOWLEDGE MAKES YOU AWARE OF GREAT VALUE, YOU MUST DECLARE IT LEST YOU BECOME A THIEF. BECUASE IN THIS CASE SILENCE IS SIN. YOU CANNOT BE JUST A CUSTOMER OR JUST SALESMEN OR A TELLER, YOU MUST BE ALSO PROTECT THE IGNORANT.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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