Plug was a darling stock in waiting. I freely and gladly acknowledge I learned about it here from the likes of 3Stars and TwoSides2aCoin, and consequently am willing to share my prize money with them.
This was the year it finally took off to wild, exuberant and inflated heights, and I was there after elbowing my way to the front to pick it this year. First time I won smoething since I scored on a ten-dollar gift certificate drawing during sports night in high school!*
*That's not quite true. I won a set of iron skillets in a bingo game while I was in the Army reserves. (They knew how to keep up morale back then).
I love finding good companies and spreading the knowledge. If we all get rich then its a win. I've had my share of missed opportunities by being too careful - case in point is GEVO. Bought some shares on a dip, noticing the trend was a big jump then a bigger pullback I sold on the way down expecting a bigger pullback. Now its almost 3x where I sold a few weeks ago. A profit is a profit, but dang what a miss.
PLUG was a risk as well. Just two years ago you could have picked it up for $0.98 and had all of the signs of dying. Its finally being recognized as the big dog of the hydrogen world and has over $1 billion in reserves now to do big things.
Man, I went short on PTON for this a year ago. Then 3 months after I made that call, a once in a century pandemic hits the US in a catastrophic way and PTON became the basically the only way to have access to a gym for most of the year. Who would have thought... Thank goodness it was play money.
dpoole just misses a six-fig final but still finishes light years ahead of the pack.
CuKevin picks up the middle-of-the-road prize.
SurfinxHi gets the last place award (send me your info via PM so I can send your prize).
Special thanks to MsMorrisine for taking over the reins in 2021.
cukevin, pm me your addy. Congrats everyone, this year was a crazy one, I think that's the highest total for the top spot by a good bit...and the bottom spot(s) too.
@DrBuster said:
cukevin, pm me your addy. Congrats everyone, this year was a crazy one, I think that's the highest total for the top spot by a good bit...and the bottom spot(s) too.
@dpoole please send me your address so I can hand your prize down (passing the torch from last year to this year — I saved last years prize to go down the winners path!). Congrats on an epic win!
We could pass the ASE on from winner to winner each year, and start a “trophy” that way. If you want to do that, I’ll send along a second one so that you aren’t shorted a prize. Then you could pass to next years winner. Lemme know if interested.
I think the idea of an ASE "Trophy" to be passed down every year makes wonderful sense, and is a great idea. I'll be delighted to put it for a year on my (mostly barren) trophy shelf for all to admire, and then ship it on next year. Let's do it!
@SurfinxHI said: @dpoole please send me your address so I can hand your prize down (passing the torch from last year to this year — I saved last years prize to go down the winners path!). Congrats on an epic win!
We could pass the ASE on from winner to winner each year, and start a “trophy” that way. If you want to do that, I’ll send along a second one so that you aren’t shorted a prize. Then you could pass to next years winner. Lemme know if interested.
Cheers,
Surf
@3stars said:
The winners should fashion a chop mark to add to the SAE for the history of the contest.
@3stars
You took the words out of my mouth, the chop mark would be an awesome idea
I today received the Trophy from last year's exalted winner, SurfinxHI.
I am humbly aware that I stand on the shoulders of giants, and will guard this treasure to my dying breath until I gratefully relinquish it to next year's financial guru, the burdens of fame being what they are.
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I've been doing a 1/2oz for the middle prize for a few years. This year it's spot 21.
Sometimes it’s tough to be the man in the arena.
I nominate blitzdude to run the contest for 2021!
I knew it would happen.
You have been wonderfully generous to us all, and have done such a wonderful job. Thanks so much.
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
You can tell I've got the memory of a goldfish...
Going to need a hydrogen powered forklift for all of the PLUG profits from this year! Almost a 12 bagger since Jan 1.
Yuge congratulations to anyone who owns it in meaningful amounts in their real life accounts!
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
One week to go and dpoole hits six figs.
My guess is that it will be nigh impossible to beat the first place, and last place, from this year.....
Plug was a darling stock in waiting. I freely and gladly acknowledge I learned about it here from the likes of 3Stars and TwoSides2aCoin, and consequently am willing to share my prize money with them.
This was the year it finally took off to wild, exuberant and inflated heights, and I was there after elbowing my way to the front to pick it this year. First time I won smoething since I scored on a ten-dollar gift certificate drawing during sports night in high school!*
*That's not quite true. I won a set of iron skillets in a bingo game while I was in the Army reserves. (They knew how to keep up morale back then).
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
Hey , I love you too. We make a typical family.
I love finding good companies and spreading the knowledge. If we all get rich then its a win. I've had my share of missed opportunities by being too careful - case in point is GEVO. Bought some shares on a dip, noticing the trend was a big jump then a bigger pullback I sold on the way down expecting a bigger pullback. Now its almost 3x where I sold a few weeks ago. A profit is a profit, but dang what a miss.
PLUG was a risk as well. Just two years ago you could have picked it up for $0.98 and had all of the signs of dying. Its finally being recognized as the big dog of the hydrogen world and has over $1 billion in reserves now to do big things.
Man, I went short on PTON for this a year ago. Then 3 months after I made that call, a once in a century pandemic hits the US in a catastrophic way and PTON became the basically the only way to have access to a gym for most of the year. Who would have thought... Thank goodness it was play money.
Successful transactions with: wondercoin, Tetromibi, PerryHall, PlatinumDuck, JohnMaben/Pegasus Coin & Jewelry, CoinFlip, and coinlieutenant.
I want to give dpoole an OFRicial congrats from the land of misfits.
Dpoole ROCKED it!
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
who won?
Granddaughter came over a few hours ago...update still pending until she falls asleep. Gotta take care of the important things first.
mine was a joke
take your time.
I survived and that feels like a win.
Happy New Year to you all!
dpoole just misses a six-fig final but still finishes light years ahead of the pack.
CuKevin picks up the middle-of-the-road prize.
SurfinxHi gets the last place award (send me your info via PM so I can send your prize).
Special thanks to MsMorrisine for taking over the reins in 2021.
cukevin, pm me your addy. Congrats everyone, this year was a crazy one, I think that's the highest total for the top spot by a good bit...and the bottom spot(s) too.
Thank you @DrBuster!
And thank you @Wingsrule for hosting this! It is great fun every year!!
CN eBay
All of my collection is in a safe deposit box!
@dpoole please send me your address so I can hand your prize down (passing the torch from last year to this year — I saved last years prize to go down the winners path!). Congrats on an epic win!
We could pass the ASE on from winner to winner each year, and start a “trophy” that way. If you want to do that, I’ll send along a second one so that you aren’t shorted a prize. Then you could pass to next years winner. Lemme know if interested.
Cheers,
Surf
I think the idea of an ASE "Trophy" to be passed down every year makes wonderful sense, and is a great idea. I'll be delighted to put it for a year on my (mostly barren) trophy shelf for all to admire, and then ship it on next year. Let's do it!
PM sent with my address.
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
The winners should fashion a chop mark to add to the SAE for the history of the contest.
It would be great of we could get PCGS to slab a special ASE with that on the label!
Double post, iPads are a joke
@3stars
You took the words out of my mouth, the chop mark would be an awesome idea
Congrats @dpoole , you dun did good
It's all about what the people want...
is it to late to get into the contest this year ?
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
I see its to late....good luck to everyone out there .
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
I today received the Trophy from last year's exalted winner, SurfinxHI.
I am humbly aware that I stand on the shoulders of giants, and will guard this treasure to my dying breath until I gratefully relinquish it to next year's financial guru, the burdens of fame being what they are.
.
Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...
That's a slow boat from china, ha!