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Hi, I'm Ed and very thankful to be here.

EdtheloraxEdthelorax Posts: 229 ✭✭✭
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I started collecting when I was about 9 when my dad let me look through the 27,770 Lincolns he had in our basement. He was a middle-class collector and had kept all the pennies he had gotten in change for at least a decade. I was 12 when I mowed lawns all summer for an in-home dealer in our neighborhood to save up for a 1914-D Lincoln in fine (now it would be a VF) which I paid $62.50 for. The 14-D was the only Lincoln my dad had in his complete book that was below F, because he found it roll hunting in the late 50's. A few years after that, I forgot about coins, focusing instead on cards. I was out of the hobby for almost 20 years when my dad passed, at which point I gained an interest in precious metals; my interest in coins was renewed, but with my old thinking of "fill the holes in my books" which my wife found boring. "They all look the same, but with different dates" she would say. My interest waned somewhere between the time I sold many of the best coins for a house (including both 14-D's) and the top in metals in 2011.

In late 2015 I recognized the bottom in metals thanks to a former boss of many years who taught me to chart by doing everything an investor shouldn't do. He was a day trader with more cents than sense (he let me use his top-of-the-line charting software for a decade starting when that was all new, along with the internet). It was close to that time period when what my wife had been trying to tell me had finally sunken in: "Quality over quantity," along with "collect what you like," and "eye appeal is everything."

I can point to 3 specific things (besides the wife, whose interest is in photographing coins; BTW, thank you Ray and Rob for doing what each of you guys do) that transformed me from a casual collector into somewhat of a fanatic.

First is Ebay, where I can find deals unlike any that can be had at a dealer or a show, as long as you don't get stuck with a counterfeit. I'm sure you all will hear me complain about Ebay's disregard for us in my future posts, until Ebay cares at least a little about the US laws (Hobby Protection Act). I'll save that topic for later.

Second being PCGS Coinfacts, which is where I used to study photos which helped me learn what is genuine and what is counterfeit on Ebay. Coinfacts played a huge role in my renaissance by displaying the eye candy that I fell in love with. I have spent hundreds of hours just looking at the MPL's and brown proof Indians. I am so sad about the end of one of the few things that has helped to bring new collectors to our hobby.

Third was a partial book of woodgrain Lincolns that I bought on Ebay from allegiance-rare-coins. Working on this collection has captured my attention for the last 3 years. When you are an honorable person just trying to do the right thing, sometimes you will never know the effect that you and your decisions will have had on an individual. That individual may never be able to convey his gratitude personally, but they may end up trying to be an extremely vocal advocate of the very same things that you care about. In this case it is numismatics, but that goes for everything.

I hope to be able to contribute to this forum, Thank you all for participating and for having me here.
Ed TheLorax

http://www.silverstocker.com
Anyone can PM me Any Time about Any thing.

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    habaracahabaraca Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭✭

    How you doing Ed welcome aboard....

    Looking forward to many more of your posts...

    phil

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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome Ed!

    m

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    ParadisefoundParadisefound Posts: 8,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 16, 2019 10:53PM

    Aloha Ed ..... welcome to CU family :) Thank you for a lovely introduction and I am looking forward to see you around here.

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    ms70ms70 Posts: 13,958 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome aboard. Your nice introduction is appreciated.

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    cointimecointime Posts: 2,014 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Ed, welcome to the forums. A very thoughtful and insightful 1st post!

    Ken

    My Washington Type B/C Set

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    KeithMS70KeithMS70 Posts: 192 ✭✭✭

    Welcome Ed. Glad to have ya

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    dadamsdadams Posts: 376 ✭✭✭

    Excellent introduction Ed!!

    Thanks for sharing. -d

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    koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's a fine intro, Ed! Welcome!

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    CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 10,923 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hi Ed.

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    SurfinxHISurfinxHI Posts: 2,680 ✭✭✭✭✭

    welcome aboard!

    Dead people tell interesting tales.
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    mannie graymannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hello Ed.
    Great post.
    I too have an affinity for wood grain copper! B)

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    ttownttown Posts: 4,472 ✭✭✭
    edited January 17, 2019 3:50AM

    Welcome.... I still have an old Waltham album of my daddy's with his penny collection taken from change. Man those were the days...... I hate change sometimes

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    sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,063 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hi Ed.
    Welcome.

    "If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"

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    1Mike11Mike1 Posts: 4,445 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome

    "May the silver waves that bear you heavenward be filled with love’s whisperings"

    "A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
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    Timbuk3Timbuk3 Posts: 11,658 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hi Ed, welcome aboard !!! :)

    Timbuk3
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    OuthaulOuthaul Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Fresh meat.

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    CameonutCameonut Posts: 7,432 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Glad you made it here Ed,
    Welcome!

    “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson

    My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!

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    thisistheshowthisistheshow Posts: 9,386 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome. Great post.

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    AlexinPAAlexinPA Posts: 1,458 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome. :):)

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    Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 7,191 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome Ed! Nice intro.

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    Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,410 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Howdy pardner. Miss Kitty's place is on the edge of town. C u around. Peace Roy

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    cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 8,045 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome!

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    HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome to the forums @Edthelorax! Have fun and enjoy the hobby!

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    jmski52jmski52 Posts: 23,964 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wow! Thanks for being here, Ed. Welcome.

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    I knew it would happen.
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    jedmjedm Posts: 3,244 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome, and what a great post. I'm looking forward to learning something from you already.

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    BruceSBruceS Posts: 1,453 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hello, and Welcome!!

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    ashelandasheland Posts: 24,473 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great introduction!

    My YouTube Channel

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    OnastoneOnastone Posts: 4,373 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome Ed~

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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited January 17, 2019 8:05PM

    .

    ``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

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    BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,933 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome to the madness.

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    CatbertCatbert Posts: 8,194 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great introduction - welcome! And your wife is a brilliant gem. Lucky you.

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    DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome to the JUNGLE! :):oB)o:)

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    ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭

    "eye appeal is everything."

    Bingo

    And Welcome!

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    lkeneficlkenefic Posts: 9,350 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome Aboard!!

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    bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,359 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Glad your here!

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    AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 25,036 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yup, welcome Ed!

    bob :)

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    coinhackcoinhack Posts: 1,223 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hi Ed. Nice write-up. And welcome.

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    OuthaulOuthaul Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Eric Stratton, rush chairman, damn glad to meet you.

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    stevebensteveben Posts: 4,666 ✭✭✭✭✭

    very nice! i like your coin story...what a great dad! welcome...

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    SmudgeSmudge Posts: 9,971 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Welcome.

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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 32,549 ✭✭✭✭✭

    welcome to the forums :)

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    coinnutcoinnut Posts: 1,434 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Hi Ed, Welcome aboard. Glad you are here.

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    EdtheloraxEdthelorax Posts: 229 ✭✭✭

    Thank you all so much for the warm welcome. I look forward to getting to know you guys and gals. <3

    http://www.silverstocker.com
    Anyone can PM me Any Time about Any thing.

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    WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,294 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @DIMEMAN said:
    Welcome to the JUNGLE! :):oB)o:)

    Welcome, Ed!!!

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

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    bronco2078bronco2078 Posts: 10,438 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Edthelorax said:

    Third was a partial book of woodgrain Lincolns that I bought on Ebay from allegiance-rare-coins. Working on this collection has captured my attention for the last 3 years. When you are an honorable person just trying to do the right thing, sometimes you will never know the effect that you and your decisions will have had on an individual. That individual may never be able to convey his gratitude personally, but they may end up trying to be an extremely vocal advocate of the very same things that you care about. In this case it is numismatics, but that goes for everything.

    I hope to be able to contribute to this forum, Thank you all for participating and for having me here.
    Ed TheLorax

    Pics of the woodgrain Lincolns please!

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Edthelorax .... Welcome aboard....Very nice introductory post....Hope to see you here often. Cheers, RickO

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    EdtheloraxEdthelorax Posts: 229 ✭✭✭

    Pics of the woodgrain Lincolns please!

    Sure, I'll show you mine if you show me yours. I don't have many photographed yet. I'll start a new thread with one of the partial book that got me hooked on woodys. Nice to meet you @bronco2078

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    AkbeezAkbeez Posts: 2,698 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What? No parking lot find rarities? What kind of newp are you?

    My fav woodys ain't coins Yo' -- but WELCOME anyways... ;)

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    Aspie_RoccoAspie_Rocco Posts: 3,872 ✭✭✭✭✭

    How did I miss this? A late welcome aboard to you. I am glad you joined.

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    BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,743 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Outhaul said:
    Fresh meat.

    OK Russ.

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