POLL: Who would be the best "fill-in" for HRH in the Q&A Forum

JadeRareCoin · April 21, 2004 1:10AM

Who would you hire to stand in for HRH during the Q&A sessions?

dorkkarl · April 21, 2004 1:16AM

emory norweb?

K S

dorkkarl · April 21, 2004 1:17AM

HEY, I'M ON THE BALLOT!!! YIPPEE!!!

K S

RYK · April 21, 2004 1:18AM

I think Russ should be selection. He has an excellent working knowledge of PCGS and the Registry, and I think his responses would be witty and sharp. It would be quite entertaining!

Edited to say that I originally voted for Dorkkarl as a spoof fill-in.

JadeRareCoin · April 21, 2004 1:20AM

I think Russ should be selection

Russ added to choices. So far, DorkKarl is kicking butt in the poll. I wonder how much HRH will pay him to fill-in on Tuesday nights.

dorkkarl · April 21, 2004 1:35AM

he could pay me w/ certified checks!

K S

mgoodm3 · April 21, 2004 1:38AM

DorkKarl is the anti-HRH. Shold add some spice to the proceedings.

coinchallenged · April 21, 2004 1:40AM

Rick Montgomery

coinguy1 · April 21, 2004 1:45AM

What about that guy who no longer posts here, Greg somethng or other. Never mind, I didn't really MEAN (and EVIL) that

MrEureka · April 21, 2004 1:51AM

Damn, CoinGuy sniped me again!

JadeRareCoin · April 21, 2004 1:52AM

I was going to add Greg to the poll, but I didn't feel like getting banned today.

MadMarty · April 21, 2004 2:07AM

I think Dennis put me in for comic relief!!! I would have to come down from the rafters every Tues night!!! I voted for Coinguy1!!! He likes us collectors!!

Tsimmerdown · April 21, 2004 2:15AM

You need another options there: "ABC"

Anyone But Cameron

JadeRareCoin · April 21, 2004 2:26AM

As of this post:

DorkKarl is in the lead wtih 8 votes

Coinguy1 is in a close, yet humiliating, second place with 7 votes

Russ' loyal supporters have brought him 4 votes

Fanofmoderns comes in with 2 votes

Cameron voted for himself twice (shame on you)

and MadMarty is in last place with one charity vote (somebody probably hit the wrong button)

dorkkarl · April 21, 2004 2:28AM

here, i'll try my hand at some actual questions,

<< Hi Dork,

Do you think any of the 1964 dated Peace Dollars survived the melting pot or were they all melted? I find it hard to believe that at least one or two don't exist.

Paul >>

Hi Paul,

I think there's a better than 50% chance that if a 1964 Peace dollar were submitted to us for certification, it would undoubtedly be the first one struck. I, like you , find it hard to believe that any other one would be submitted for encapsulation.

Karl

<< I'm curious, when PCGS crosses a coin into a PCGS holder, do you return the label to the other grading company, such as NGC or ANACS? >>

Excuse me? I thought you said "other grading company". I do not consider NGC a grading company, as the lower values always paid for their coins clearly distinguishes them as just another wannabe. Ditto ANACS. Don't even get me started on ACG!

Karl

<< Dork

I heard you have or had a complete set of yellow pages from a little town in Idaho. Do you collect yellow pages or is this one of those urban legands? >>

Hi, Mikey.

From 1984 or so to 1997, I put together a nearly complete set of obsolete phone directories from Granger, Idaho. I sold the set for $2.25 to a paper recycling plant in 1998 ...my cost was about 35 cents ...a mediocre profit at best for the time and work involved in lugging those things around. As it turns out, I sold way early, as just after I sold, some people moved back to Granger, and some of the phone books became current again. My collection would probably bring five bucks today. Oh well.... it's just dirty yellow paper.

I did thoroughly enjoy my collection, but some folks caught on to who was making all those crank calls and started griping.

Karl

<< Hi Dork,

I have a 1904 proof red indian cent, graded pr64 in a pcgs holder. Will a copper spot on the obverse keep it out of a high grading category? It is a stunning coin otherwise with regard to marks and hairlines. Your thoughts?

David >>

Hi David,

Emory cloth works wonders on spots on proof indians. Crack it out and give it a shot.

Karl

<< Dork...Where have you been? We have missed you........................ >>

Thanks for asking. I've been busy removing PNG stickers from inserts for future inclusion in our slabs.

<< Hi Dork,

When grading crossovers do the graders see the grade on the holder or is it covered up?

Regards,

Don >>

Hi Don,

We used to cover the whole slab up, but about a year ago, we started letting the graders see the coins they were grading. Since then, we've gone ahead and let them see just about the whole slab. We do, however, continue to cover up the little PNG stickers on the back of "certain" slabs.

<< Dork do you need help?

Maybe this weekly Q&A thing is too much to do every week? Have you thought about getting someone to fill in every once in while? how about coinguy1? mike >>

I've thought about letting David Hall help out answering these questions once in a while, but he's a contestant at the Las Vegas Bikinin Invitational this week and got motion sickness the week before that. i really like Tuesday nights so I'll keep doing it. Besides, CoinGuy is getting too friendly with Legend lately.

Karl

<< Quarterly freebie
This quarter's freebie is "any denomination that is no longer used." Does that include gold coins such as the $2 1/2, $5, $10, and $20? >>

This would include those denominations listed. Next quarter, we'll allow "only denominations that have Roman numerals in them".
If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact Carol in our customer service department.

Karl

rlawsha · April 21, 2004 2:35AM

It would be a real hoot to put Keets in that position......

kieferscoins · April 21, 2004 2:36AM

I would do the job as best I could and would love slab questions

Cameron Kiefer

coinguy1 · April 21, 2004 2:36AM

Ok, I'm swayed - please count me among those voting for "the Dorkster"

kieferscoins · April 21, 2004 2:55AM

Who is the dorkster?

Cameron Kiefer

coinguy1 · April 21, 2004 2:57AM

<< Who is the dorkster? >>

Cameron, it sounds as if you might have taken that as an insult aimed at you. I meant DorkKarl" not you.

kieferscoins · April 21, 2004 2:59AM

Thanks. I thought I had a new name. I feel proud 2 other people voted for me besides myself.

Cameron Kiefer

jacktheknife · April 21, 2004 3:03AM

There should be no replacement. Most of the questions pertain to PCGS and its operations. HRH is the only one who can truly answer most of the questions.

dorkkarl · April 21, 2004 3:11AM

hey jacktheknife, you must not of read my sample responses. clearly, they indicate i could answer pcgs operations question w/ ease.

(although typing in mixed case is a real chore)...

K S

MadMarty · April 21, 2004 3:21AM

<< Thanks. I thought I had a new name. I feel proud 2 other people voted for me besides myself.

Cameron Kiefer >>

That's because they hit the wrong button!

Russ · April 21, 2004 3:26AM

<< I think Russ should be selection. >>

You think Hall pisses people off sometimes, just have me answer questions for a while.

Oh yeah, I voted ABC (Anybody But Cammie).

Russ, NCNE

XpipedreamR · April 21, 2004 3:31AM

Definitely the dork. Russ is a close second based on his past performance.

I will withhold my vote for now, should Russ decide to submit a sample of his work, ala dorkkarl.

JadeRareCoin · April 21, 2004 3:35AM

ABC added to poll choices

SportsModerator · April 21, 2004 3:58AM

I voted for Cameron because frankly, most of you deserve the answers he'll give you

RYK · April 21, 2004 4:25AM

DorkKarl's audition was fabulous!

Now, Russ, would you answer the same questions, and then we could have a run-off between the two of you?

kieferscoins · April 21, 2004 4:48AM

<< I voted for Cameron because frankly, most of you deserve the answers he'll give you >>

Cameron Kiefer

tjkillian · April 21, 2004 5:37AM

Dorkkarl gets my vote, especially after his audition. Very nice, I like it.

Welcome aboard, Karl!

Tom

puff · April 21, 2004 5:44AM

Cameron got my vote!

Trooper · April 21, 2004 5:53AM

Who's HRH? Who's Carol?

I have no idea myself... I have send 2 pm's to Carol one on 13/31/03 and the same one again on 3/13/04, I'm still waiting for a answer to my question.....
I ended up directly emailing Dh on 3/31/04 and no responce.......

I guess I'm not in the "in" crowd for answers.

So anyone of the picks in the poll is fine with me....

Tom

MadMarty · April 21, 2004 5:55AM

OK Tom,
I'll answer your question, there is no friggan' way that coin will cross!

dorkkarl · April 21, 2004 5:58AM

<< I have no idea myself... I have send 2 pm's to Carol one on 13/31/03 and the same one again on 3/13/04, I'm still waiting for a answer to my question.....
I ended up directly emailing Dh on 3/31/04 and no responce....... >>

hey trooper, what's the question? i'll see if i can help out, heh heh heh...

K S

bushmaster8 · April 21, 2004 9:13AM

Dear Dork (Hallowed Be Thy Name),
First, just let me say thanks for taking time out every Tuesday {well, most every Tuesday anyway} evening to enlighten us.
My questions are as follows:

1) Is it true you once sold a car to Marc Bolan of TREX fame? and that you also sold Jimmy Dean his last auto? and that you leased that Mercedes to Princess Dianna's chauffuer?

2) What does BJ, as in BJ Searls, stand for?

3) Do you and Rick Montgomery and Mark Feld hang out together on the weekends?

4) When is MadMarty going to get his first EF Franklin?

5) Why is there air?

Best Regards,
Greg

Wolf359 · April 21, 2004 9:34AM

Definelty Russ. I'd have an accurate answer with a twisted joke in 30 seconds.

foodude · April 21, 2004 1:00PM

4) When is MadMarty going to get his first EF Franklin?

That's a good question, and at least he hasn't gotten and AU50, AU53, or AU55. Marty are you keeping some of your grades secret?

ER · April 21, 2004 1:19PM

Come on!The obvious answer: Jadecoin.

dorkkarl · April 21, 2004 10:12PM

<< Dear Dork (Hallowed Be Thy Name),
First, just let me say thanks for taking time out every Tuesday {well, most every Tuesday anyway} evening to enlighten us.
My questions are as follows:

1) Is it true you once sold a car to Marc Bolan of TREX fame? and that you also sold Jimmy Dean his last auto? and that you leased that Mercedes to Princess Dianna's chauffuer? >>

Hi Greg,

The original T-rex car was not purchased from PCGS, and neither was any other Accugrade car.

The term "T-rex" was our management's attempt to get away from the slang term "slab" which reared its ugly head in the first year we graded coins. I never had a big problem with the term slab, but others at PCGS thought it was negative. PCGS grader Jay Miller came up with the term "T-rex" and it went over like a led zeppelin.

The only thing we ever purchased for Jimmy Dean was Alan Hagar's backup set of underwear and the right to use his patented "Arrowhead" holder concept on sportscard holders. We paid him a royalty for a few years.

With regards to Princess Dianna, dealers aren't necessarily dishonest...but they do always look for an edge...

Dork Karl

<< 2) What does BJ, as in BJ Searls, stand for? >>

Greg, this was supposed to be a secret, but since the word is apparently out, I might as well make the announcement here. As you know, I invented the designation "FH" for Standing Liberty Quarters with full-head detail. Seems that's just not good enough for some people. Therefore, PCGS will now begin designating "BJ" for Type One SLQ's that display Bold Jugs. This designation will be automatically applied to coins that show full, rounded detail and high relief of said jugs. Coins already in PCGS holders may be submitted for evaluation to have the new desgination added. The fee will be $9.95. I expect other grading services, including those endorsed by the PNG, to follow suit.

Dork Karl

<< 3) Do you and Rick Montgomery and Mark Feld hang out together on the weekends? >>

Not until recently. My biggest project right now is to get all those darned PNG logos off of our preprinted supply of inserts. Those fellows were nice enough to offer to lend a helping hand, Ricky for obvious reasons, and and Mark because he wants to start handing out the logos as freebies at major shows. I'm not paying them in cash, but Rick will get five free submissions plus a free pop report for his help and I agreed to let Mark resubmit a couple of his SLQs for "Full Jug" evaluation for free.

Dork Karl

<< 4) When is MadMarty going to get his first EF Franklin? >>

In the marketplace, PCGS coins bring the most money. NGC coins are next. ANACS coins have some respect. I believe that none of the other grading service coins trade sight-unseen.

As for my personal opinion on the quality of the grading, I believe PCGS standards are where grading should be. I believe NGC grades consistently and does a pretty good job, thought their standards are slightly looser than PCGS...hence the discount in price.

After the "Big Two," I believe ANACS is pretty good (i.e. makes few mistakes) and ICG is sort of OK. After that, I feel that grading quality is very spotty...to put it diplomatically.

MadMarty should probably resubmit some of his Franklins to ACG.

Dork Karl

<< 5) Why is there air? >>

Greg,

I believe that most Registry participants like to know where they stand and enjoy the ranking, whether they are #1 or #7856. Coin grading is not an exact science. The market is HOT HOT HOT right now. That's why we use the "hot air" grading method at PCGS and no coin ever goes out without at least two experts fingerprinting it before the final grade. While things aren't perfect nowadays, it's certainly a lot better for coin buying public than it was in the wild, wild West days before third party grading. Soon, we plan to begin grading and certifying air. Grades will be based on the smell of the air, the number of pollutants, and it's color. Strike will be mostly a non-factor, and I'd expect to see BJ starting up a registry set for certified air soon. I hope this answers your question.

Dork Karl

RYK · April 21, 2004 11:06PM

Therefore, PCGS will now begin designating "BJ" for Type One SLQ's that display Bold Jugs. This designation will be automatically applied to coins that show full, rounded detail and high relief of said jugs. Coins already in PCGS holders may be submitted for evaluation to have the new desgination added. The fee will be $9.95. I expect other grading services, including those endorsed by the PNG, to follow suit.

Dork Karl,

Your answers are terrific.

I am officially endorsing you for not only the back-up Q&A job, but the fill-time Q&A job. It would be a breath of fresh (or "HOT") air!

Robert

4thStooge · April 21, 2004 11:38PM

<< Who would you hire to stand in for HRH during the Q&A sessions? >>

Just about anyone that doesn't look done his nose at collectors.

JadeRareCoin · April 21, 2004 11:42PM

I've got an idea. PCGS will probably not let DorkKarl stand-in for HRH in the Q&A Forum. So.....what if DorkKarl hosts his own Q&A Session right here in the U.S. Coin Forum? How about every Thursday afternoon (i.e. today)? It looks like DorkKarl won the vote so the people have spoken.

puff · April 21, 2004 11:52PM

<< I've got an idea. PCGS will probably not let DorkKarl stand-in for HRH in the Q&A Forum. So.....what if DorkKarl hosts his own Q&A Session right here in the U.S. Coin Forum? How about every Thursday afternoon (i.e. today)? It looks like DorkKarl won the vote so the people have spoken. >>

bushmaster8 · April 21, 2004 11:56PM

Dear Dorkkarl (Reverred Be His Name),
I know how busy you are right now, helping BJ with the Registry Short Sets for Type 1 Standing Liberty Quarters and steel wartime cents, but I have many questions.

1) Did you ever stay overnite at Michael Jacksons ranch (not that there is anything wrong with that)? Does Michael collect coins too, or just merkins?

2) How do I safely remove these Gol Darned PNG logos from all my old PCGS slabs? I sure don't want these stinking holograms devaluing my coins! I took a couple in to the LASIK surgery guy here in Warsaw, and that worked but was very expensive. How do you guys do it??

Thanks in advance for your thoughtless answers.

Gerg

JadeRareCoin · April 22, 2004 2:21AM

Uh oh....... looks like Coinguy1 has just passed DorkKarl in the poll by 2 votes (23 to 25). Does that mean that Coinguy1 is the new replacement for HRH?

dorkkarl · April 22, 2004 6:28AM

well at least let's see some of coinguy1's answers to sample questions!

K S

coinguy1 · April 22, 2004 6:51AM

Karl, I'll pass - I don't want the job. Take it, please.

jeffnpcb · April 22, 2004 6:54AM

Can't be Russ, then the only questions would be on Kennedy half dollars that were answered.
Cameron, Plastic only!{check out lane at the grocery store questions}
Coinguy knows too much!
Dorkkarl, no plastic please!
Fanofmoderns, seen one, you have seen them all!

Marty may tell, in a slip up, where he has found all those wonderful coins he has been posting!

RegistryCoin · April 22, 2004 7:07AM

I'd like to see "fill-ins" come from a variety of members...
It could be really fun, and boost the "audience participation" on Tuesdays.

Clankeye · April 22, 2004 7:16AM

King ArtR would love to do a Tuesday session. Sample:

Q: Um, shouldn't all coins that come right from the mint grade MS70?

A: BY THE GODS! INSOLENT DOG! I'LL HAVE YOUR VITALS ON A BED OF LETTUCE!!!!!

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