The General encountered a situation today that I need some input on. Once in a while I watch some of my neighbors kids when needed. Today, it was Hannah, my 9 year old next door neighbor. Hannah had a tough day at school and was feeling blue. So I said lets go get a pop and a cookie at the new Kwik Shop. (Note: This is a convience store that just opened Tuesday. It is the largest one in the state of Kansas.) Anyway we get there, and as I walk in I see all these kids gathered around this one young man on the floor. I asked what was going on, and the kid stood up and said he had just found a half dollar. My interest was piqued and I asked him if I could see it. Lo and behold it was a 1964 Kennnedy Half! Now, I have hit about a dozen of these Kennedy Halfs including 6 at one place. But, none of them were Silver. I told him I collected these and I asked him if he wanted to sell it. "Sure, he replied." How much I asked. "I will take a dollar for it he replied." I bit my tongue and said ok. He then proceeds to tell me he has a Morgan Silver Dollar worth $17,000, two $20 Gold pieces, and dozens of other coins. Really, I said. This kid can't be more than 10 or 11. Don't know whether to believe him or not. I gave him my card and said if he ever lost any coins or wanted to sell some, to call me. I don't know if he's full of it or some of what he says is true. Who knows? Later when my wife got home I told her the story. She feels I should give the coin back or pay him more dough. She wants to see what the other members on here thinks. I do feel bad, but he FOUND the coin! Its not like it was in his collection. (If he really has one.) So, what do you think? Slap on the wrist for the General and return the coin, if I can even find him? Or, go on down the street and be happy for my good fortune? I am torn about this. Pulltabminer wants to know if I'm going to add it to my Silver total for the year. I am not. There you have it. What sayeth thee? Yea or nay? I will abide by the majority decision. Would appreciate any comments/input. Thanks! Patton
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