Received some excellent news today

jkrk

Some are super excited with the birth of a child or great grandchild or perhaps they bought a twin to their favorite coin.

Some receive some surprisingly good medical news such as my coins have tested negative for covid.

Perhaps a child announced they are getting married (adding a son/daughter) or I found a lost coin (adding a coin to my collection). What could be better?

NOne of the above happened to me.

I was made aware of the fact that I (yes me) jkrk was promoted to Expert Collector.

Does any financial gain come with this announcement? Should I stay by the mailbox until the check arrives?

The only quote I remember about being an expert was the peter Ustinov quote... "If the world should blow itself up, the last audible voice would be that of an expert saying it can't be done".

So now I'm an expert in something. I just not sure what I'm proficient at?

ifthevamzarockin

Congrats!

Can you handle all this excitement at your age?

Cougar1978

I would not camp at the mailbox.

The expert collectors I know bid / pay more than anyone else. Congrats and Welcome to your new rank.

shortnock

Is there a secret handshake?

gumby1234

I have 911 on speed dial.

291fifth

Your "expert collector" designation puts you in an elite group that basks in the glory of the title. That should be enough. Who needs monetary rewards?

moursund

@291fifth said:
Your "expert collector" designation puts you in an elite group that basks in the glory of the title. That should be enough. Who needs monetary rewards?

I'm pretty sure an ex-spurt/X-spurt is an old or unknown drip under pressure.

winesteven

@jkrk , I’m surprised the kidders above weren’t serious enough and didn’t mention to you how this occurred, and what is now required:
1. The Forum Moderators have it set up for each of us to accumulate “points”. If you click on your Forum Name”, you’ll see details.
2. You receive one point for each “Like” you receive, and one point for each “Agree” you receive. No points for your “LOL’s” received, but those accumulate to get you “badges”. Every time you earn a new badge, they add on points, typically 10 or 25 points or so at the lower levels.
3. Now that you’ve hit 500 points, you received the “Expert Collector” designation.
4. With that specific designation, you are now required to post a giveaway (I believe it must be posted to start within a week or so), and the value of the prize must be worth at least 10% of the new level of points. In your case, the giveaway prize must be worth at least $50, and must be numismatically related.

I’ll await your new post for your giveaway.

Congratulations!

Steve

ricko

@jkrk.... Congratulations.... Welcome to the Master club.... Have fun, keep posting, and smile.... Cheers, RickO