Hey there, folks! Stanley here, your friendly neighborhood time-traveling coin collector from Canada. Buckle up because I’m about to take you on a wild ride through my recent trip to Yugoslavia in 1983.
But first, let me tell you about the naughty thing I did this morning. I confess, I wolfed down a whole box of Timbits from Tim Hortons, despite being diabetic. It was like a guilty pleasure, but my blood sugar levels paid the price.
Anyway, back to the main event. I thought Yugoslavia was a prime destination to score some rare coins. Unfortunately, my trip in the time machine was a hot mess. I experienced more turbulence than a roller coaster and landed in the middle of nowhere, in a small town called Borovo, in the eastern part of Yugoslavia. Let me tell you, this place was poorer than a church mouse. I thought I was screwed and would have to go back empty-handed.
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But I’m a resourceful guy, so I got to work. I helped out some older women with their daily chores in exchange for spare change. It was like doing community service, except I was the one benefiting. It was tough going at first, but eventually, I struck gold. I got my hands on some Yugoslavian coins that were older than my grandma.
There was this wiry lady who seemed like she had a stick up her butt, and I couldn’t figure out why she was so grumpy. Maybe she was upset that she wasn’t the only one getting paid for her work. I was relieved that she didn’t cause any trouble.
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After getting the coins, I set the machine and headed back to the present day. The trip back was smoother than a fresh jar of Skippy peanut butter. No turbulence, no glitches, no drama. It was like riding a bike downhill.
Once I got back to the present, it was time to sell those coins on eBay. I got some interest, but it was a bit of a bidding war. People were going back and forth, like two rams butting heads over a mate. But I eventually sold the coins for a sweet $45, which was like finding a $100 bill on the sidewalk.
The coins were in good condition, not too shabby for their age. They were mostly made of copper and aluminum, with denominations ranging from 5 to 50 para. I shipped them out like a pro, no hiccups, no headaches.
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And that’s the end of my crazy trip to Yugoslavia. I’m just glad I made it back in one piece. If you’re looking to start your own Yugoslavian coin collection, go for it. Thanks for reading, and good luck on your coin-collecting journey!
