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RIP: Richard Nachbar
ianrussell
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I'm sad to report that Richard Nachbar passed away last night. I'm sure many people on these boards have met Richard at major coin shows over the past few decades, or perhaps remember reading his iconic ads in CoinWorld.
Richard was always generous with his time - always quick to give his opinion and handled many amazing coins over his career. He would tell me stories of 1890s proof sets, 1794 dollars, etc. - he handled it all.
Raeleen's and my thoughts are with his family, including his wife Linda.
This is quite a shock.
Ian Russell
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Sad news.
Another good one gone. Condolences to his family.
may he RIP
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I'm sorry to hear that. I did not know he was unwell. Bit of a shock
He was a fixture at major shows and a Coin World, et al advertising icon for as long as I can remember.
Very knowledgeable but also very kind.
Sad news indeed. Prayers to his family and friends. May he RIP.
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Never did business with him personally but his advertisements and reputation were iconic.
So sad another one of the "good guys" is gone.
Condolences to his family.
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RIP
Didnt know him at all but somehow I always read his coin world ads. RIP
I bought an 1808 quarter eagle through one of his blind auctions back in 2009. RIP
Very sad.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Too many losses these past couple of years!
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I've seen him at his table at FUNs and ANAs, always active at his table. Too young. RIP.
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I dont believe that i have purchased from him, but I knew the name and am sending my condolences to his immediate and extended family. 😢
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Yes a shock. Many years ago I showed Richard my 1889-CC Morgan PCGS MS-62. He liked it and felt it was a MS63. He even paid to have it resubmitted for me but still came back a MS62. He was on my forever cool list after that.
Very sad to hear of his passing.
Although I never met him, I know he was a very notable dealer for quite some time.
He was actually recently recognized in Coin World’s Most Influential People in Numismatics 1960-2020
Condolences to his friends and family.
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Sad to hear this news. I didn't know him personally but recognized him at all of the shows and of course read all of his wonderful ads. My condolences to his family and friends.
An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.
A hobby fixture. RIP
mark
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Followed him via his CW ads. Had a lot of interesting info in those ads.
I had only very recently read one of his ads in CoinWeek. I would certainly wanted to meet him after reading his very insightful ad. RIP Richard.
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I barely knew Richard. But I’ll always remember him as a dealer who handled very nice coins and as a perpetual gentleman.
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When I first started grabbing some bullion back in September 2001 I would see his ads in coin world and I instantly liked his approach and his explanation of the hordes people would find and then he would help them divest.
Richard will be missed.
When I bought my first house I went to Richard's office to sell my bust half collection. He was very pleasant and easy to deal with. At one of the local coin shows years ago Richard displayed an amazing collection of counterfeit coins.
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This is a shock. I remember having dinner with Tony T. and Richard at the Buffalo EAC Convention some years back. He was a pleasure to be around, very sharp, down to earth and as pleasant as could be. He told great stories about the collections he was asked to appraise and sometimes buy. A consummate gentleman.
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I always enjoyed his perspective and adverts in CW - he will be missed. RIP Richard.
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I spoke to him a couple years ago. He was running a half marathon in Hawaii. I’m sad to hear about this and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Sad news indeed. I only met him twice (once in 1990, and then again in (?) 1998), but both times he was personable and knowledgeable ... and helpful. My condolences to his family and friends.
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Dang... sad news.
Never met him, but his ads were must read.
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Very, very sad, and far too young. Condolences to his family and friends. 😢
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Have been reading some of his ads.
Much to young... RIP
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Living in the same town, I've know and dealt with Rich for the past 40 plus years. He was a great dealer and a great guy.
I knew he wasn't well, as of last week, but this news is quite a shock.
Years ago, probably 40 years, he came over to my place one night. We were pretty young then, and pretty solid late night partiers. We were killing some beers and playing darts. Rich had been moving quite a few proof threes at that time, for some reason. He was always showing them to me when we would get together. Well, this night, while we're shooting darts, he says " I've got a couple of proof threes in my pouch" (he had this little velcro zippered pouch that wrapped around his calf. A neat item to inconspicuously carry valuable stuff) . "Cool", I reply....Intent on making a good shot at the dart board. We just kept at it, well into the night. You know how it is when you're in your 20's. So, the night winds down, and he's leaving......."I know what we're going to talk about many years down the road" He says.....
"Two proof threes in your ankle pouch?" I reply......."Nope" he says, "We'll talk about how we didn't even look at them...."
We should have looked at the threes Rich.
Rest in Peace my friend !
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Great tribute to a friend!
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
He was a gentleman.
Knew him by reputation only, which was sterling.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Never met him but his ads I do remember. RIP Mr Nachbar.
Sincere condolences to family, friends, colleagues, and friends here on the PCGS boards of Mr. Nachbar. May he RIP.
Yet another reminder that we can't take the coins with us when we go, so try to enjoy the journey.
Sounds like his friendship made an impact on you during your ascension through the hobby. I like to think playing it forward in similar fashion to the next generation is the greatest tribute we can pay to those who meant something to us. Condolences
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Condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.
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Condolences to family and friends. RickO
Didn't he work for Jack Hunt at one time? I seem to remember he did but my memory isn't so good nowadays.
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Don
RIP Rich!
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Yes, he did work for Jack Hunt in the 1990s.
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Will always remember those full page ads in Coin World.
RIP
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