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RIP: Richard Nachbar

ianrussellianrussell Posts: 2,493 ✭✭✭✭✭

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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  • goldengolden Posts: 9,824 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Sad news.

  • giorgio11giorgio11 Posts: 3,922 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Another good one gone. Condolences to his family.

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  • TwobitcollectorTwobitcollector Posts: 3,500 ✭✭✭✭✭

    may he RIP

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  • jmlanzafjmlanzaf Posts: 35,204 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 27, 2021 1:51PM

    I'm sorry to hear that. I did not know he was unwell. Bit of a shock

  • WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 9,466 ✭✭✭✭✭

    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. :'(<3

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  • tommy44tommy44 Posts: 2,299 ✭✭✭✭✭

    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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  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    RIP

  • GazesGazes Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Didnt know him at all but somehow I always read his coin world ads. RIP

  • earlyAurumearlyAurum Posts: 744 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I bought an 1808 quarter eagle through one of his blind auctions back in 2009. RIP

  • nwcoastnwcoast Posts: 2,880 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very sad.
    My condolences to his family and friends.
    Too many losses these past couple of years!

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  • Desert MoonDesert Moon Posts: 5,906 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 27, 2021 2:45PM

    I've seen him at his table at FUNs and ANAs, always active at his table. Too young. RIP.

    Best, SH

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  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,371 ✭✭✭✭✭

    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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  • JimTylerJimTyler Posts: 3,477 ✭✭✭✭✭

    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.

  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 16,581 ✭✭✭✭✭

    :'(

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  • ChangeInHistoryChangeInHistory Posts: 3,067 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Prayers and condolences to his family.

  • RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,506 ✭✭✭✭✭

    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.

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  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A hobby fixture. RIP

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  • BLUEJAYWAYBLUEJAYWAY Posts: 9,639 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Followed him via his CW ads. Had a lot of interesting info in those ads.

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  • OldIndianNutKaseOldIndianNutKase Posts: 2,710 ✭✭✭✭✭

    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.

    OINK

  • MFeldMFeld Posts: 13,961 ✭✭✭✭✭

    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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  • MilesWaitsMilesWaits Posts: 5,385 ✭✭✭✭✭

    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.

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  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,454 ✭✭✭✭✭

    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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  • BigMooseBigMoose Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭

    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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  • JimWJimW Posts: 564 ✭✭✭✭

    I always enjoyed his perspective and adverts in CW - he will be missed. RIP Richard.

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  • chesterbchesterb Posts: 961 ✭✭✭✭✭

    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.

  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,098 ✭✭✭✭✭

    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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  • yspsalesyspsales Posts: 2,515 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Dang... sad news.

    Never met him, but his ads were must read.

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  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,600 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very, very sad, and far too young. Condolences to his family and friends. 😢

    Dave

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  • yspsalesyspsales Posts: 2,515 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Does anyone know what makes up the Nacbar Index?

    Have been reading some of his ads.

    Much to young... RIP

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  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,098 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @thebeav

    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
  • YorkshiremanYorkshireman Posts: 4,583 ✭✭✭✭✭

    He was a gentleman.

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  • CoinJunkieCoinJunkie Posts: 8,772 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Knew him by reputation only, which was sterling.

    Condolences to his family and friends.

  • koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Never met him but his ads I do remember. RIP Mr Nachbar.

  • RB1026RB1026 Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭✭
    edited April 27, 2021 6:36PM

    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.

  • CryptoCrypto Posts: 3,737 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ianrussell said:
    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.

    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

  • TomBTomB Posts: 21,563 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Condolences to family and friends. RickO

  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,454 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @thebeav said:
    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 !

    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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    'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'

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    Don
  • CoinscratchCoinscratch Posts: 8,957 ✭✭✭✭✭

    RIP Rich!

  • ianrussellianrussell Posts: 2,493 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @ajaan said:

    >

    Didn't he work for Jack Hunt at one time? I seem to remember he did but my memory isn't so good nowadays.

    Yes, he did work for Jack Hunt in the 1990s.

    Ian Russell
    Owner/Founder GreatCollections
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  • DCWDCW Posts: 7,473 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Will always remember those full page ads in Coin World.

    RIP

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  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 17,551 ✭✭✭✭✭

    RIP🌷

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