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<p>[QUOTE="tommybee, post: 1057079, member: 24999"]I'm considering buying a 1k bag of Ikes at face. The bag had been in the posession of my friend's uncle since 1978-1979. My buddy thinks his uncle bought them once he heard they were discontinuing the series, as an investment. I've been told its sealed. Sealed by who, I don't know. </p><p> </p><p>The uncle was a fairly serious collector/part time dealer until the mid 1990's. He died in September and my buddy is responsible for cleaning out his stuff. My buddy knows I love coins and said I have first dibs on it. I told him there might be something of value in the bag. He said good for me if that's the case. I guess the uncle's collection contains A LOT of key dates, gold and rarities. In fact, he told me he has a couple of auction houses interested in moving the lot. Accordingly, he's not that concerned about a bag of Ikes.</p><p> </p><p>I figure worst case scenario I can take them to the bank and get my 1k back if I want. If what I've been told is true, who knows what's in there..... Maybe a Morgan! :smile Ok, maybe not, but it could happen. Could be some 40% in there, too...</p><p> </p><p>What do you guys think? Should I go for it? I'm thinking YES!!!</p><p> </p><p>Thanks.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="tommybee, post: 1057079, member: 24999"]I'm considering buying a 1k bag of Ikes at face. The bag had been in the posession of my friend's uncle since 1978-1979. My buddy thinks his uncle bought them once he heard they were discontinuing the series, as an investment. I've been told its sealed. Sealed by who, I don't know. The uncle was a fairly serious collector/part time dealer until the mid 1990's. He died in September and my buddy is responsible for cleaning out his stuff. My buddy knows I love coins and said I have first dibs on it. I told him there might be something of value in the bag. He said good for me if that's the case. I guess the uncle's collection contains A LOT of key dates, gold and rarities. In fact, he told me he has a couple of auction houses interested in moving the lot. Accordingly, he's not that concerned about a bag of Ikes. I figure worst case scenario I can take them to the bank and get my 1k back if I want. If what I've been told is true, who knows what's in there..... Maybe a Morgan! :smile Ok, maybe not, but it could happen. Could be some 40% in there, too... What do you guys think? Should I go for it? I'm thinking YES!!! Thanks.[/QUOTE]
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