Getting a set of coins to where it really belongs
KindaNewish
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I like order. I like getting things where they belong.
One of the cooler moments I experienced here is when a bunch of you guys got together last year to get @Paradisefound that Sac dollar error. It was not only because she has proved herself to be a kind and encouraging member here, but I guess we all felt that that is where that coin belongs.
Well, in my travels on the internet a few days ago, I stumbled across this set of Jeffersons in a Whitman folder. This was signed by Felix Schlag (the dude who designed the nickel) and has set undisturbed for the last 50 years. Too cool, I thought.
I can think of only one place this set belongs.
Our friend @Aspie_Rocco should have this. He has been a great and valuable contributor here, and I think that this belongs on his shelf.
I asked the dealer to hold it for me for a few days. The dealer wants $425 for this, I'll pony up the first $25 and the shipping costs, do we have 40 members here that would like to toss in $10 each to get this set where it belongs?
1) @crazyhounddog
2) @AlexinPA
3) @Paradisefound
4) @clarkbar04
5) @ChrisH821
6) @bobsr
7) @Hemispherical
8) @DCW
9) @Smudge
10) anonymous
11) @toyz4geo
12) @koynekwest
13) @ifthevamzarockin
14) @1Mike1
15) @coastalpride85
16) @SurfinxHI
17) @Kudbegud
18) @yspsales
19) @JBK
20)
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Where do I send the money? Put me down for a hundred bucks.
What an awesome set w autograph!!!
Whoa! Awesome! Thank you for thinking of me! I sincerely appreciate the thought, a LOT. It made me day, just to be thought of.
I will throw some $$ in on this too, and or offer giveaways-gift coins if this can come true.
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
What ever amount you need to make this happen just let me know.
Very impressive; thanks for posting this. PM where to send the $.
I am in for $50
Put me down.
I'll throw in $25 to help. That is one cool Whitman album! Particularly good that they had him use a gold pen to contrast the blue background and stand out from the rest of the black text.
Collector, occasional seller
I'll take 2 shares put me down for $20.00
Let me know where to send money
Bob Sr CEO Fieldtechs
I'd like to keep this to $10 each. Let's give a chance for everyone to show their love.
Ray
In please PM where to send $.
Ok, I'm still in put me down for $10.00
Bob Sr CEO Fieldtechs
Zoomed pics from OP @KindaNewish.
I'm in, too.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
PM me.
Bump to top and maybe Aspie can send those of us with an old Whitman of Jefferson's a copy of the letter for a sase. For fun not to sell as real. Or would that that be wrong?
I’m in For $10 Ray.
My War Nickels https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/nickels/jefferson-nickels-specialty-sets/jefferson-nickels-fs-basic-war-set-circulation-strikes-1942-1945/publishedset/94452
$10 here, too.
KindaNewish,
With a mugshot like that how could I say no?
I'm in for $10
Sure, it's for a good cause. PM me and I will get it to you later today. (guessing you use PayPal)
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
I'll double the next ONE coming in
Put me down for $10. Just tell me where to send it. Aspie has been a great member!
In for $10.
Surf
I'm in too.
@KindaNewish ..... I am IN for a total of $70 matching @coastalpride85
Wow, This jumped a lot in the overnight. I guess wednesday afternoon is a slow time for this.
I still want to try to keep admission to this party at 10 bucks a head, and we are almost halfway to filling the hall.
I'll PM everybody after this all settles.
Ray
I am good for $20.
Just PM the details
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I'm in. Got to get this special item somewhere safe where it will be preserved and appreciated.
Let's get this to the finish line ........... Come join
Put me down for $10.
I'm in... PM with info...
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Well, they won't allow me to edit the top post anymore, so the party list will continue here:
20) @Jeffnlu
21) @ECHOES
22) @PocketArt
23) @planetsteve
24) anonymous
25) @FSF
26) @messydesk
27)
Put me in for $10. He is a good guy, and is carving his niche.
If this stalls, I can do more.
Back to the front page bump. I'll keep this going until lunchtime tomorrow, I don't think that it's fair to ask the dealer to hold it longer.
We just need 15 more!
I'm in for $10.
Edit: The irony in this set is that while the book is signed by Schlag, the collection ends one year before any of the coins bore his initials.
Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
Tally as of now .......
$ 25 @KindaNewish + shipping cost ***Mahalo
$100 @crazyhounddog
$ 10 @AlexinPA
$ 70 @Paradisefound
$ 10 @clarkbar04
$ 25 @ChrisH821
$ 20 @bobsr
$ 10 @Hemispherical
$ 10 @DCW
$ 10 @Smudge
$ 10 anonymous
$ 10 @toyz4geo
$ 10 @koynekwest
$ 10 @ifthevamzarockin
$ 10 @1Mike1
$ 10 @coastalpride85
$ 10 @SurfinxHI
$ 10 @Kudbegud
$ 10 @yspsales
$ 10 @JBK
$ 10 @Jeffnlu
$ 10 @ECHOES
$ 10 @PocketArt
$ 10 @planetsteve
$ 10 anonymous
$ 10 @FSF
$ 10 @messydesk
Total $465
This is so cool, this is going to happen!
I still want to keep this open until noon tomorrow for everybody who wants to get in on this. I will call the dealer first thing in the morning to finalize this.
Although I was kind of hoping that this would go nowhere and I could put this set and the autograph into my own Schlag collection, I know that this set is going to go where it belongs.
Thank you @KindaNewish for this wonderful idea morphed into a memorable ONE of a KINE KIND gift
YoU RoCk SpIn
This is really awesome! I sincerely appreciate this, kindanewish and everyone! It means a lot, the kindness of everyone eclipses the epic coolness of the autographed set!
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
Looks like there are some pretty gemmy coins in there, too! Show us some nice pics once you get it!
Collector, occasional seller
I think this is a great idea and wish to add $20. Let me know where and when.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
It is done!
The set is on its way to Rocco right now. big thanks to Liberty Coin of Lansing MI for holding on to this for us.
https://libertycoinservice.com
Lets wait until he gets this in hand and posts pictures here, and then I'll PM everybody my PayPal info.
Well done, everybody.
Ray
Awesome!!! Thank you very much for the find and the post @KindaNewish , and a big CONGRATS to @Aspie_Rocco!
Congrats Aspie, thanks Kindanewish. Let me know.
And of course, thank you to all members who jumped in on this!
How the hell did I miss this?
Too much time on the BST
Collector, occasional seller
I'm fairly new here and newer to coin collecting itself. I'll say this: I have been very impressed with the love shown here by most. Almost everyone has been extremely generous with their knowledge, assistance, giveaways and then to go out and do something like this is beyond most people's comprehension. Very impressive.