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The only thing that came to mind was: "IDIOTS!"

PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 6:39 pm
by MO-SILVER!
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article ... 1/11160346

People are clueless.. And mainly idiots. I mean I'm not one to call names but come on... The guy refers to it as a "$50 donation". Some bank teller is going to have a really good day.

Re: The only thing that came to mind was: "IDIOTS!"

PostPosted: Tue Nov 16, 2010 7:11 pm
by jasmatk
Ill give em 50 for it

Re: The only thing that came to mind was: "IDIOTS!"

PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 2:07 am
by stateofmind
Seems more like generosity than stupidity.
*shrug?*

Re: The only thing that came to mind was: "IDIOTS!"

PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 3:02 am
by MO-SILVER!
The person accepting the $1400 coin called it a $50 donation te face value. It's like taking in a roll of 64 halves and them cashing them in at the bank for $10.

Re: The only thing that came to mind was: "IDIOTS!"

PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 3:13 am
by Market Harmony
The guy who donated the coin would flip out if he learned that the coin was cashed in for $50. He made a donation that should be recognized for what it is really worth. The cause is greater than anyone's greed. Wherever this article was written, someone should contact the author and inform him that the coin is worth much more than $50. It would be a shame to see the guy's donation only go as far as $50...

Re: The only thing that came to mind was: "IDIOTS!"

PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 4:45 am
by billo
That's right, what MH said. It's certainly not the donor's fault. The money shouldn't simply disappear and then benefit a PM fan like us who gets it from the bank. I'm not against us of course; but in this case, that donation needs to be used as intended.

Re: The only thing that came to mind was: "IDIOTS!"

PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 5:09 am
by billo
The author of the article has an email, just click on his name. I sent a polite message with the info. I wish one or two more people here would also do so, especially someone in the PM business such as MH. (You know media, they are taught only to believe "authoritative sources" with fancy titles.)

Re: The only thing that came to mind was: "IDIOTS!"

PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 10:07 am
by AGCoinHunter
Bet someone buys it for $50 once the money is on the table to sort out.

Re: The only thing that came to mind was: "IDIOTS!"

PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 10:50 am
by Devil Soundwave
Anyone got a pic of one of these coins so I know what we're discussing? I can't find one...

Re: The only thing that came to mind was: "IDIOTS!"

PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:43 am
by Market Harmony
A follow-up article will be posted by the author of the article. They are now aware of the coin's actual value and it will be sold for much more than $50.

Re: The only thing that came to mind was: "IDIOTS!"

PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:46 am
by Devil Soundwave
Nice work lads. :)

Re: The only thing that came to mind was: "IDIOTS!"

PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:05 pm
by Rodebaugh
Devil Soundwave wrote:Anyone got a pic of one of these coins so I know what we're discussing? I can't find one...



I'd say it was a american one ounce gold eagle.....you know the newer bullion the us mint produces. (yeah it has a stupid low face value of $50 :roll: )

http://www.apmex.com/Product/57011/2010 ... agles.aspx

Re: The only thing that came to mind was: "IDIOTS!"

PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:22 pm
by jasmatk
Rodebaugh wrote:
Devil Soundwave wrote:Anyone got a pic of one of these coins so I know what we're discussing? I can't find one...



I'd say it was a american one ounce gold eagle.....you know the newer bullion the us mint produces. (yeah it has a stupid low face value of $50 :roll: )

http://www.apmex.com/Product/57011/2010 ... agles.aspx

its one of these http://cgi.ebay.com/2006-50-Buffalo-Gold-Coin/330496595093?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cf321d495

Re: The only thing that came to mind was: "IDIOTS!"

PostPosted: Wed Nov 17, 2010 12:26 pm
by Devil Soundwave
Ah, cheers chaps. Nice looking coin. :)