Even though I'm new to collecting paper money, I do know that buying torn money isn't exactly a good idea. However, on my last trip to the coin shop I saw that the owner had a $5 Silver Certificate - Series 1899 "Indian Chief Note". Great, except for a tear about 85% of the way from top to bottom on the right-hand side. Even worse, it had been taped back together. I purchased it as part of a package deal with a Series 1929 Federal Reserve Bank Note $50 and a Series 1928-B Federal Reserve Note $20. In my area I haven't seen any Indian Chief Notes before. I know most people would just keep looking, but this "wounded warrior" caught my eye. I'm sure I paid too much for it but the fact is I kinda like it the way it is. I look at it and wonder the places it has been to end up in the shape that it is in. I'll try to get some pics scanned in of the whole group I purchased. I'm sure most people will not feel the same way I do about my "wounded warrior" and I don't plan to make it a habit to buy torn money. However, I think it is just fine the way it is. Does anyone else ever make these type of purchases?
Main thing is that you like the note, and to be honest that is all that counts in the end Quite often most of us will see something that others would run a mile from LOL and then we buy it Looking forward to seeing it. :kewl:
If you like the note then you didn't pay too much. As they say "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" and I think that goes for value too
In a short sentence, I see it like this...It is your collection it stimulated your interest caught your imagination and landed into your care! Enjoy it!! BTW is the 1928 B Fr#2052 a New York note? Athru L is the Fed Reserve Bank designation's, B or 2 would be the New York note! I have been looking for one of those in Gem 62-63.... Perhaps if it is a New York I should raise my Pirate Flag...LOL Post some pic's.... RickieB
