Welcoming myself back to the Forum!
Jinx86
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Hey all!
Ive taken some time to myself, a few years that is, to myself and my family. Other priorities in life lead me away from commenting and contributing here. Three years ago, I was promoted to Staff Seargent and last year hit 20 years of service in the National Guard. I now have a nearly two-year-old boy who is my everything. A series of promotions at work, which lead me from retail buying and selling to now wholesale market making and purchasing way more material than I ever imagined. Supervising individuals in multiple departments within the company. Also, and most importantly, we bought our dream home; outside city limits, 4 acres, barn, chicken coop, out buildings, huge gardens, small start to an orchard. What more could a guy want.
Numismatic accomplishments have been few over of the last couple of years. Currently #5 on the Barber Dime Registry Set and #1 on NGC's registry of the same. I am still the Bourse Chairman of the local coin club, new contracts with better local hotel to expand our most popular show. Really looking to grow the coin club with advertising and a new mentality to how our shows are run.
What have been a few member achievements that I have missed while on my hiatus?
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the only thing i've got is that i'm not dead yet
Thats better than a few I know of. Gotta keep counting the good days!
what's going to be in the orchard?
Well its tough being as far North as I an here in North Dakota. Mostly a variety of apples, cherries, and a few nuts. I really want to get several hazelnut trees/bushes that can take our winters.
going to raise some frozen chicken?
Thought I recognized that "handle." That's a nice and underrated Barber dime set and a NICE 1895-O!
Welcome back.
Your dreams were your ticket out.
Thanks for your service Jinx.
I started my 80th year on this planet and basically retired from coins. Dabble a bit but very little. Will welcome my first great grandchild next year....yeah, family is soooo important.
bob
family yeah. that 2 year old won't remember birthday parties but you sure will. soak in the magic before they move out
Welcome back! Sounds like your priorities are correct and you are living the American Dream! Keep at it.
Nice to see you back, @Jinx86. Still collecting Columbiana?? I scaled back and sold most of my standard coins and now have turned my focus to Exonumia. Remember this one, I bought it at Stack's around the same time you picked up your E-106 from Heritage.
--- try Granny Smiths in the orchard.
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety," --- Benjamin Franklin
Welcome back. Glad to see you around. Congratulations on your accomplishments and the birth of your son.
That's a really sweet dime, wow.
Welcome back! If you are asking forumites what they personally achieved during the time period of your absence, here’s 2 of mine:
I achieved #1 for a couple different Circulated Type Sets in the NGC registries and #2 here at PCGS:
I obsessively obtained examples of some of the original Beistle Unique Coin Holder albums that are the first coin albums invented, that later evolved into the Wayte Raymond National Coin Albums and I figured out the manufacturer of the National Coin Albums binders which even David Lange didn’t know about:
Mr_Spud
Coins pale in comparison to loved ones. Family is everything!
Welcome back and thanks for your service.
I was honored to be at my daughter's retirement after 22 years in the Air National Guard
A two year old. Sounds like fun times.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
@jinx86 Congratulations and welcome back.
I have a small 4 acre plot myself with barn, gardens, and fruit trees I planted(planting 4 more this fall). Love it, but mostly because it's the house I was born in nearly 78 years ago. I hope you enjoy your new home a fun place for a young boy to grow up.
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
Welcome back and nice sets.
I’ve heard that there is a pretty girl behind every tree in North Dakota.
Welcome back!
What you missed? Some new guy asked TDN to crack out some proof trade dollars and count the edge reeds… 🤣😆
A few folks got into arguments, some were banned , some passed on, and a ton of cool coins were posted (none of which were found in parking lots)
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
After realizing that I am officially a senior citizen, I vowed to buy nothing else and sell off my coin hoard and failed miserably at both
Commems and Early Type
Congrats! Sounds like a good kind of busy!
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Life is certainly worth the effort, been running for 25 years and I'm approaching my 76th year on this rock. Congrats on your journey. Peace Roy
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Nice Coin!
Good to see you back.
Still love the designs and size of these E-106/7 pieces. I too have scaled back, but still manage to find a them here and there.
What trees? I thought the State Tree was a power pole.
Air Force joke.
Welcome back Jinx! Long time no see!
surf
Well damn. Maybe I should have waited a few more months. Markets went crazy and never got to post anything here. I tend to get about 30 mins of coin/computer time at home after work once the little guy is down for the night. Coins have been and will be on the backburner for a while yet. Sadly, metals have taken hold of most of my work time and rarely do I get to be a coin nerd.
what are you doing with metals?
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@Smudge . How to tell people you have been to North Dakota without telling people you have been to North Dakota. James
@Jinx86 . I have only been on coin boards for about 7 or 8 years but I do hope you will have a chance to post more Barber Dimes. I have just begun collecting some. Also, look down and to the left; i will give a wave from Southwest Minnesota. james
Well, I'm a trader for a bullion wholesaler. So, lots of large transactions for small percentages of profit, over and over and over.
James, you'll have to make your way to the Red River Valley Coin Club show at the end of January. We have expanded to a three day show with 40ish venders and 105 tables. Im the bourse chairman and have been working my tail off to grow our club and show.
@Jinx86. It won't happen this year. I will be in hospital at the U of M at the end of January this upcoming year. But never say never, I have been up to North Dakota several times in my life. What is more, a vest pocket dealer friend of mine goes up to North Dakota a couple times a year.(would not surprise me if he attends) I know for a fact I could catch a ride with Brian j.; thanks for the kind invite. To be honest I have never been to any kind of coin show. james
Welcome back. Not sure how long you’ve been gone, but I finished my Walker set, at the end of 2021, so it’s been exactly 4 years. I am currently # 8, at NGC. I can think of quite a few upgrades that would take me to, at least # 7, but I’m quite content where I am. I would rather spend the extra money on other series. Though still a ways away, I’m gearing up for and looking forward to the ANA WFoM this summer 2026. I’ve hardly bought anything, in 2025, but for a couple of common date Morgans, in old green holders. I’ll have plenty of dry powder by the time the ANA rolls around. I remember your username and I’m glad you’re doing well.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
You're at Grand Forks AFB? I went to UND for grad school.
"40 below keeps the riffraff away."
If your in the Granf Forks area let me know what you had last at Paradisio. Best Mexican rsturant in America. James
Fargo area actually. I make it to GF often though as its only 45 mins up the interstate. At least I think its 45 minutes, speed limit is 85 so might have to time it.
-40 used to keep the riffraff away.