[LiteraryLark]

So I'm getting ready to be a vendor at a flea market. My parents have told me before that I can get rid of these coins they have, and before my dad left he told me to look up the prices for these coins before I sell them so I can get the best deal. It turns out one of the coins was worth $138, so I take all the coins to a coin buyer and I walk away with $237. So I come home and my mom isn't happy. I was planning on selling some of their Star Trek merchandise and she told me that some of the stuff she bought was several hundred dollars, and I'm guessing she paid a lot of money for the coins as well.

What do I do? One, I needed the money more than she did. Second, my dad was the one who gave the okay to sell the coins today. And third, they already told me that it was okay to sell the coins to begin with. I'm sure my mom's upset because she didn't realize how much the coins were worth. But now what? She won't take back the money that I got, and I feel guilty for selling them. What do I do?

[Christina86]

Tough situation - but congratulations on making that much money! WOW.

When will your dad be back? I'd say for now, that there's nothing you can do. You tried giving her the money, and she didn't accept it. Like you said, you got permission to sell. You needed the money. You tried to rectify the situation. It's unfortunate that your mother is upset, but you shouldn't feel guilty. Hopefully your mother eventually gets through being upset, but there's not a lot you can do beyond what you've already done.

[LiteraryLark]

It turned out that she wasn't mad at all, she just wants to be sure I'm not getting ripped off.

I went out and bought my parents two books I knew they'd love and two of their favorite wines. My dad was so excited when he saw the wine and he told me that it is his all time favorite wine and that he doesn't normally buy it because it's expensive, and my mom told me the wine I got for her was also her favorite wine. They were so happy and when I asked if they drank their wine, they told me they are saving it for a special occasion.

[rollymoody]

I say let it rest. Don't beat yourself up, say sorry once, and insist that your mother tae the money if that is what you want. Other than that...you have done everything you can.

[Cris80pitt]

So, everything is ok. Don't bother yourself anymore. Only next time when you decide to do something, make sure that there is no misunderstanding.