Thanks, it's been an intense decade long rollercoaster ride.
Happy New Year to you as well.

Yes, I hate to report, the deed was done.
As was said, it's a lot of money to be risking out there in the world when you can just peel it at home and be done with it.
Life changing amounts.
Thanks for the good discussion everyone, I look forward to what the future holds in the btc space.

Thanks for even more useful replies everyone.
Still mulling over how I want to handle this, and watching in awe as we all watch what is happening.
Much appreciated information & suggestions.

Thanks for the replies guys.
I see that auctions happen on the site, but I am brand new here and unfamiliar with how that works.
Also, I don't really trust that this can be mailed somewhere safely, so was definitely looking for someone local to NYC area.
I get it that it will definitely be less hassle and much less possible risk to just peel it and redeem, especially since I'll most likely walk away with well less than 1 btc on top..
Additionally I have no idea how much I'll lose in escrow fees, and then there's taxes to consider..

General question to anyone, how much do btc escrow services typically cost here?

Thanks.  Ah ok that makes sense about the picture.
I was afraid it might be a bit much to hope for, but it can't hurt to try.

Thanks friend.
I couldn't figure out how to do that.

Hi guys.
I'm brand new here, just made a user name to post about this.
I have an unopened 2011 25 btc Casascius with the hologram error.
Would like to avoid destroying it's collectible value by opening it.
I feel this should be in a whale's collection, or even a museum one day.
Looking to trade in person under some sort of 3rd party supervision for btc.
Not sure of what the collectible value is on this, as they keep getting rarer, but hoping to get 30 btc for it.
Original owner, in NYC area.
Please PM to discuss if interested.
Thanks!

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