Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Problem Coins...
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Bonedigger, post: 322315, member: 4367"]For one it seems like the right thing to do. Unfortunately the dealer (assuming he wasn't new to the business) would have known the dangers of buying coins from walk-in customers who's coins might be of questionable origin and verified the veracity of the sellers story and transaction. If not then their operation as a B&M dealer will be short lived indeed.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now, if the thief is broke and in jail, the coin dealer is out X amount of dollars, and the original owner has their coins back... For the sake of my friendship with him and in thanks I would probably reimburse the dealer 1/2 of the value of the coins. That's it, certainly not the entire RedBook value. Is the owner of the coins required to reimbures the coin dealer? No, not at all, but it's the right thing to do. </p><p><br /></p><p>If the dealer is still unhappy with the offer, then so be it. Some is better than none. The owner needs to find a new dealer...</p><p>/////////////////////////////////////////</p><p>But, back to the original question. If you were the owner of a newly purchased valuable coin and your door-bell rang, etc... What would you do? <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Take Care</p><p>Ben[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bonedigger, post: 322315, member: 4367"]For one it seems like the right thing to do. Unfortunately the dealer (assuming he wasn't new to the business) would have known the dangers of buying coins from walk-in customers who's coins might be of questionable origin and verified the veracity of the sellers story and transaction. If not then their operation as a B&M dealer will be short lived indeed. Now, if the thief is broke and in jail, the coin dealer is out X amount of dollars, and the original owner has their coins back... For the sake of my friendship with him and in thanks I would probably reimburse the dealer 1/2 of the value of the coins. That's it, certainly not the entire RedBook value. Is the owner of the coins required to reimbures the coin dealer? No, not at all, but it's the right thing to do. If the dealer is still unhappy with the offer, then so be it. Some is better than none. The owner needs to find a new dealer... ///////////////////////////////////////// But, back to the original question. If you were the owner of a newly purchased valuable coin and your door-bell rang, etc... What would you do? ;) Take Care Ben[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Problem Coins...
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...