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I evaluate numismatic collections to settle estates and in divorce cases. I have been offered bribes to either under and over-estimate collections. I've also been able to pick up some nice coins in the process. My reputation is good and word-of-mouth has kept me as busy as I want to be.

How did you manage to get a side job of numismatic collection evaluation? Do you have a background in coin trade or is this something completely unrelated to your normal day-to-day?

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Posted by JOHNN

Prairieville

Member since Nov 2008

4362 posts

Posted on 1/28/15 at 5:46 pm to RickAstley

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Having a choice in what your side job is versus being forced into a side job for extra money makes the opportunity very creative. I personally would look for a side job that will benefit me in some ways mentally or physically.

Examples:
Physical Activity
1) Lawn care
2) Temp work during peak seasons for warehouses, delivering
3) Coaching/Mentoring a class of people wanting to get in shape and stay fit.

This is exactly what I did 7 yrs ago when my wife was taking night clases at LSU. I was doing pipefitting at the time and took a PT job unloading trucks for 10/hr in the evenings. My intent at the time was to work on days that she was in class. Not even 4 months later one of the salesmen was fired and they offered me his position. I wouldve never imagined that part time job would end up leading to my current position with the company today making almost 3 times what I was making doing pipefitting. Pretty crazy to think about what my life would be like if I hadnt taken that job unloading trucks.

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Posted by RickAstley

Reno, Nevada

Member since May 2011

2002 posts

Posted on 1/28/15 at 8:33 pm to JOHNN

I think temp work has several practical benefits, beyond just being extra money. That's a pretty amazing story and one I do find to be very realistic for many people.

The company I work for specializes in supply chain consulting, and I guarantee you that half of the so called supply chain experts that we have, have never walked through a warehouse or seen how product is transported from end to end. I think there is an opportunity for us to partner with these manufacturers and allow our consultants to play the role of temp staff, and see how the warehouse and shipping operate.

The biggest problem I face is finding value in this idea that translates to dollars. I believe there exists value when referring to improving the consultant's knowledge of warehouse operations from a practical standpoint, and perhaps improving client relations, if the work is occurring with a client. Beyond that I can't see where to find a monetary value that would talk to the higher ups. (sometimes I want a change of pace from current day-to-day and I feel like this is a calling that doesn't require making job changes)

This post was edited on 1/28/15 at 8:34 pm

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