A HepKitty Frankie giveaway......WINNER ANNOUNCED!

LucyBop · September 15, 2003 8:49AM

A lot has happened lately........ We had our 2nd anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11th....... May the Holy King bring comfort to everyone...

Johhny Cash has passed, john Ritter.......

I lost my precious Auntie Alice... I miss you Auntie... But your gazing in the eyes of Glory, the eyes of a KING....

Alot has happened here..... Mr. Paseo, defending our right to post on this forum, our right to be free.... Thank you and your whole group you brave HepCat!

The Jade coin Pedigree mess.... I don't know what to make of that..... But these boards are really awesome... and I love all the friends I have made here.... I wish I had the power to make things right for everybody..... I really would do this.....

Here is a Franklin that I submitted for grading, I was looking for a ms65fbl.. and with some good fortune, sneak into a ms66fbl...

PCGs gave me a ms64fbl.... This is a solid coin for this grade, the fields are very clean though there is a distraction above the date, but the Reverse is very solid with RAZOR sharp bell lines and a super strike and a lock ms66fbl!

The HepKitty has it on her heart to thank everybody here, for being my friend, for your interesting posts and even for your disagreements...

To enter, simply reply to this post, and tell me something positive about our community here... I know its not perfect here and neither is PCGs, perfection will come in Heaven...........

Whomever wins this GEM (YEAH PCGS, ITS A GEM) may you get bitten by the Franklin Bug, as these coins in GEM are very lovely.....

Be Bop A Lula!!!

La vida es buena y el valor que vive. ... ¡La vida ha sido buena a mí. ..I lo adora y te quiero!

The Winner is DrWho.... pm me a mailing addy.....

DCAM · September 15, 2003 8:56AM

Newbies like me can get bitten by the "bug" and have a place to learn about great coins.

MadMarty · September 15, 2003 8:58AM

Discovering the power of the DARKSIDE!!!

1jester · September 15, 2003 8:59AM

Hey, Hepkitty!!! YOU'RE one of the reasons this forum is so excellent!!

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your aunt. May she RIP.

Thanks for the chance at the giveaway. Please allow me to enter!

ksteelheader · September 15, 2003 8:59AM

I'm just glad there is a place to go to like this. I've made and/or met some very nice people here.....Ken

maddogale · September 15, 2003 9:00AM

Being the winner of the last HepKitty giveaway, I enjoy the information and the comraderie here on the boards. There are issues which sometimes cause problems (i.e. friction

), but the people here are really 'OK'. Hope to meet many in person when I can.

BTW, Lucy, don't enter my name in the drawing, let someone else share your "passion" for fat baldies!!

I wouldn't want to hog all those Bennies!!

kamehameha00 · September 15, 2003 9:01AM

September 11th was filled with three tradgeties,the anniversary of the terrorist event and the passing of my favorite singer and actor...

This forum has taught me alot since I came here (examples: Dont AT coins,clean coins,etc).

Don't enter me please,I am already content for now with yesterday's additions to my collection.

CoinAddict · September 15, 2003 9:01AM

We can all talk about this hobby that I, and everyone else that posts,have grown to love so dearly. We also get to chat with other people that could become lifelong friends.

mgoodm3 · September 15, 2003 9:03AM

I've seen lots of nice pictures of coins I can't afford(maybve could afford but not willing to shell out for them). I have learned about those and others. Someone even got a nice new 3 dollar gold 20 years after getting a fake. Then best of all Lucybop giving away one of her pride and joy. what more do you need. Kumbyaaaa (sp. ??). Dang I just noticed that your icon winks. cool.

Rampage · September 15, 2003 9:03AM

Lucy.

It is because of people like you that makes this a great place.

Since I joined the message forums two and a half years ago, I have learned allot more about series of coins than I ever thought possible. Of course, I mainly collect errors, but I also like to collect a little bit of everything else.

The coins I have bought, I only bought because of some helpful information I got only from the forums.

Thanks everyone and thank you HepKitty Lucy.

CAlcazar · September 15, 2003 9:03AM

I'm pretty new here but have lurked for some time but I'd have to say one of the best positives of a community like this is simply the interesting and unique personalities that post here. Toss along some great information and their you have the value of a place like this.

Thanks for putting on a great giveaway.

Carlos

Louis · September 15, 2003 9:06AM

The people here on the boards are great. I've had 2 board members do me personal favors and they asked nothing in return. This from 2 guys that have never even met me.

There is a good mix of people here and many different opinions. I enjoy seeing everybody's viewpoint.

Los amigos buenos son inapreciables.

airplanenut · September 15, 2003 9:06AM

Well, this forum's given me lots of encouragement and ideas for my papers, which have earned me a lot, both in and out of school.

Also, donations for charity auction #2 are coming in... the board members have immense generosity.

Thanks for the chance, Lucy

Jeremy

mgoodm3 · September 15, 2003 9:10AM

For my 200th post you should give it to one of the youngsters. they need it the most.

MrMoo · September 15, 2003 9:10AM

This fourm keeps me from the violent life of crime I used to enjoy.

Nah j/k. But I do have a shinny MS 67 Morgan.

MrKelso · September 15, 2003 9:17AM

I have Made new friends and Discoved MaMa Sousa's Meatballs.

Luvdawgs Should of got POTD for Her Recipe.

MacCrimmon · September 15, 2003 9:20AM

<< <i>perfection will come in Heaven........... >>

Someone who speaks the truth, and the DARKSIDE (the closest to Heaven on this forum

).

Sign me up for that Frankie.....I promise not to dip it!!

FatMan · September 15, 2003 9:23AM

Great Coins plus Great Friends makes this place Great.

ElectricEye · September 15, 2003 9:23AM

<< <i>To enter, simply reply to this post, and tell me something positive about our community here... >>

The input from the community here can give us new focus on what is out there to collect, where to find new acquisitions, and how to view and define a collection. Russ is quite helpful with information on Kennedys and varieties, MadMarty is a name synonymous with the definition of AU58 and grading, Lucy and Russ both demonstrate the power an addiction to one coin can hold, K6AZ helps to develop people's appreciation of toned Morgans and the Airplane Nut shows us that even the youthful can know more about certain numismatic areas than peers twice their age. The community is a window that provides many paths for people in numismatics.

beartracks42 · September 15, 2003 9:24AM

This place is the best, because you can talk to other folks who enjoy and share your passion for this hobby. Then, you have an opportunity to meet them face to face at shows, conventions, etc. What could be better?

Sorry to hear of your Auntie's passing, Lucy. She is probably watching you from heaven, right now, and thinking what a nice thought this thread is.

KlectorKid · September 15, 2003 9:25AM

Sorry to hear about your Aunt.

Stuart · September 15, 2003 9:28AM

What I really like about this hobby is the diversity of the coins and the coin collectors. Our CU Forum community is a microcosm of the worldwide coin collecting community.

It's great that such a wide variety of people can gain so much enjoyment by specializing in so many different aspects of the hobby -- such as Classical U.S. or Foreign, Modern U.S. or Foreign, Gold, Silver, U.S. Silver Dollars, World Crowns, Major Denominations, Minor Denominations, Error Coins, Varieties, Bullion Coins, and other specialty collecting groups.

Each of us who participates by sharing our personal experience and particular expertise are the strength and heart of this forum. It makes for a stronger overall coin hobby and marketplace. We can agree to be different, respectfully agree to disagree, and still appreciate each other's specialty collecting group.

Thanks to the many of you who have already enriched my collecting experience during the relatively short time that I have participated in this forum.

IdahoGal · September 15, 2003 9:38AM

Aside from all the knowledge shared here, my favorite thing about this community is the friendly people. Everyone gives each other a hard time once in a while but every single person I have gotten to know tells me just how wonderful everyone is here. It's a very welcoming place for all of us... Thanks for giving us all a chance to keep things positive here. May God bless you all and thank you, Lucy, for reminding us of what is important.

vrtech99 · September 15, 2003 9:42AM

Hi Hepkitty, i normally don't post to these but its been a long hard year for me and my wife (Debbie) too. lost grandpa, she lost grandma, both parents fighting cancer. I once heard a saying i will pass on, i hope you find comfort in it too.

God puts people in our lives for:

A reason,
A season,
or a lifetime.

All three are a blessing.

Even these good people on the forum fall into one of those to some degree or another......
and our family is what matters most...

P.S. this is not for the drawing, just for the few who will understand God's great love and maybe find some comfort....

Dave

nwcs · September 15, 2003 9:45AM

I have learned more about coins and how to appreciate them mostly from this board. It's caused me to spend lots of money.

It also helped me learn to collect what I want. I've also been encouraged to get rid of all the common stuff I had that I liked for its quantity and replace it with much better coins I can enjoy every time I look at them.

Bochiman · September 15, 2003 9:48AM

What I like about the forum/family here is that everyone has a right to learn and everyone has a right to be here.
Some people may make it not so fun, but that is like most families.
The other nice thing is that there is so much knowledge, and people looking out for others, that companies like ACG are less able to take advantage of us now.

I have learned much, and still have much more to learn, but I know that thanks to you and many others here, I will keep learning.

Ron

spoon · September 15, 2003 9:48AM

A lot has happened recently.. always seems to be the case around my birthday too (9/13)

May all be well with you and yours in the coming days, Lucy!

As for Ben.. nice

My story: Over on the Darkside I think I've learned more quirks of world history than in the last few years of college

(OK, maybe exaggerating, but not much!). In my lurking on the Liteside I've learned much as well. There are a lot of great people here and I'm humbled to be able to soak up some of their knowledge

PS- please do enter me!

sinin1 · September 15, 2003 9:54AM

these boards are very helpful just because of the diversity of opinions -

frequently I agree or disagree so much I have to ;augh and wonder if that guy is serious

Nice half in your giveaway - isn't there too much clutter in the right field to go 66? 64 looks good.

LucyBop · September 15, 2003 9:56AM

<< <i>isn't there too much clutter in the right field to go 66 >>

This is what seems to have hurt this one... However, your seeing a blown up image, this stuff is less noticeable when actually viewing the coin. I can put it this way, this coin can hold its own against many ms66's that I have seen and owned....

goose3 · September 15, 2003 9:57AM

One thing I like about the coin board is that there is almost always someone that can answer virtually ANY question that anyone has!

Senlathiel · September 15, 2003 9:57AM

New collectors like me get a great education about coins, from watching the upper master collectors. And we get pulled to the DarkSide too. (Love the tug of war on these forums between Light and Dark.) You are right Lucy, these forums have ups and downs but it is a good atmosphere.

CoinHusker · September 15, 2003 10:03AM

I would have been lost in beginning my sets if it had not been for the advice, insight, comments (snide and otherwise), and mostly good natured humor that I gleaned from the forum and it's members. Thanks to one and all!

Now, don't let it go to your head!

barberlover · September 15, 2003 10:04AM

The best thing about the forum to me is the number of people that I've spokento on the net or met in person who are absolutly fabulous people.

People like Mike Prinze who I've done buisness with and had the pleasure of meeting three years ago, peple like Sinin 1 and the other Minnesota members I've coresponded with and met at Minnesota coin shows.

People like Jeremy who give me hope for the future [both inside and outside of the hobby.]

People like Russ who are always willing to share their latest coin pics and help other board members with theirs.

People like Miss Lucy, who has never as long as I've been here done anything to deserve an unkind word from anyone.

Registry members like the Dr. who would take the time to respond to someone he doesn't even know to shar his enthusiasm for barber halves and yes, show me the first pic. of a 92 O in mint state that I like.

People like Mark Feld who's informational posts go beyond anything 've ever seen a coin dealer do for the shear enjoyment of teaching or learning about this fabulous hobby.

To many more to mention, but those have been the positive things I've experienced since becoming a member last December and they by far out way the negative stuff.

Win or not, thanks to all.

Les

lablover · September 15, 2003 10:07AM

"Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies, quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love and always have to mix love and hate."-Sigmund Freud

This fourm can be the best place on earth at times. It's great to see anothers joy in their newest coin find.

Loki · September 15, 2003 10:07AM

There are so many great things this forum has to offer but one thing surely makes this forum stand out above the rest.

Coinalot!

CarlWohlforth · September 15, 2003 10:08AM

There are people here willing to share their knowledge. I try to focus on that and have really learned tons. I try to share what little I have learned when I can.

Also I am very moved when JR organizes care packages for our troops and Jeremy organizes fund raisers for charity and to all those who have been very generous and trusting. These actions support my view that humankind is basically good.

Geoman · September 15, 2003 10:10AM

Great idea and give-a-way Lucy!

My first thought is the amount of diverse opinions and knowledge on these boards. I can't think of another place, including my local coin store, that I can get 50 different opinions on a question or topic in one day. Thanks to all here, as we make it great!!

Wingsrule · September 15, 2003 10:12AM

THe best thing about this community of ours...

We keep coming back. Regardless of the short-lived interruptions, most (if not all) come back to enjoy being part of a group.

And we are all better for it.

Regards,

Mark

ursabear · September 15, 2003 10:27AM

Lucy,

Thank you for your thoughts and for your friendship.

I'd have to say the most positive thing about these boards for me has been the comradery. Through thick and thin, most have stayed civil and friendly. I've been treated to the luxury of respect and an education from people who don't even know me. Any time you can find that in the wild-west of the world (and the internet), you've done well.

Thanks!

Jimmy Bear

morganbarber · September 15, 2003 10:33AM

Thanks for the opportunity. Good things about this community... Let me see... We can all talk about coins 24 hours a day, and even someone who knows better can mention the passing of John Ritter in the same sentence as Johnny Cash and not get flamed.

kingmatt · September 15, 2003 10:39AM

The best education I've gotten in numismatics has been on this board. Even met some friends in my own community on this board. This board is the first thing I bring up when I log on in the morning and probably the last thing I see at night. All in all, a great place. Matt

Casey · September 15, 2003 10:40AM

I love this forum. It enhances my collecting immeasurably by the daily interaction with other members sharing their insights and knowledge. Collecting would not be the same without a place to share with others with similar interests. It's awesome.

Casey

Baley · September 15, 2003 10:56AM

My favorite thing about this forum is that the people who come here love coins.
My wife, friends, family, they just tolerate my interest in coins, and say "that's nice" or "wow, pretty"
but are not really into coins, you know, daddy-o? they just don't understand

But you guys, you like to talk about coins, and share pictures of coins, and discuss grading and pricing of coins, and reflect on their history and beauty and the market for them, and all the nuances of the hobby, from the vagaries of third party grading to moderns versus classics, from collecting plastic to collecting copper, silver and gold.

And it is a community, isn't it? Each member has their own coin preferences and prejudices, their own unique background and knowledge base to share, each of us has our own strengths and specialties, as well as follies and foibles.

But we all share a love of round metal things that serve as money, and love building a collection that has meaning and beauty to each of us, and reflects our qualities as numismatists.

And like any community, there are disagreements, squabbles, fights, brawls, and all-out flame wars occasionally, and sometimes one of us even gets the big hook and sent on an admin "time out"

But through it all, it always comes back to the coins we love, and even though finding people online to share that enthusiasm with can never take the place of our face to face interactions with other collectors young and old, and the people who passed us coins and the ones to whom we will pass ours, it is still really nice to have a place in cyberspace where we can just sit down and see and talk about coins on our desktops. We are lucky people!

Gino · September 15, 2003 11:03AM

Being mostly a lurker, my knowledge of coins has increased exponentially since I joinded the forum. I have learned more here than any other single source. I guess what I find the most interesting about the board besides the wealth of information is the diversity of backgrounds of the various members. Everyone shares a common interest/passion for coins, but everyone has a slightly different perspective. Thanks to everyone for the experience. So sorry to here of your Aunt's passing, Lucy. You are truly a generous and caring person. Gino

ChrisTucker · September 15, 2003 11:06AM

I have learned much more than numismatic information, I have learned a bit about ethics, communication and what exactly a flame war looks like

. Don't get me wrong, I kinda enjoy those too.

I'ts funny that this is only the second online community and the first with mature indivduals. I have to say, it has been pretty nice so far.

Myqqy · September 15, 2003 11:23AM

Thanks again for the giveaway!

I think this place has helped me gain valuable knowledge- and thus has helped me to avoid throwing my money away on bad coins. It's nice to be able to walk into a coin shop and feel like you have your bases covered from an information standpoint!