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Well it looks like I have been pasted by Dennis again(I might have to get a second job)
and at the rate Al and Jim are moving (I know I need a second job to keep up).
Looks like I am going to wait for the fun show in Orlando before adding any more
I hope it's a good show I plan to be there in person with the better half,so
I better start saving money now.Maybe now would be a good time to sell some
of that worthless stock I own.
Tim
and at the rate Al and Jim are moving (I know I need a second job to keep up).
Looks like I am going to wait for the fun show in Orlando before adding any more
I hope it's a good show I plan to be there in person with the better half,so
I better start saving money now.Maybe now would be a good time to sell some
of that worthless stock I own.
Tim
LOOKING FOR 1931-s merc that is nice for the grade and fb
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I am planning on the Fun Show as well, maybe we can hook up. I hope that there are a few dimes come back form pcgs that I can add as well. But, one thing is for sure, your set will by far outshine my set once you are finished. You have some very powerful coins in there. NICE COINS! Sorry forgot to honk as I went by....lol.. "HONK-HONK"...
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Now that you are at 90% don't forget to get your 4 free grades
Tim
After reading your post I spent some time looking at both of your sets before I replied. Dennis, you have an outstanding collection and congratulations on moving up a spot. Tim, Wow!!! Dennis is right, there are some VERRRYYY powerful coins in your set. You are both collecting the same set in different ways with different objectives and having fun, and yet there is a very friendly competition to keep it interesting. This is one of the reasons I was drawn to the Mercury collectors. You help each other, even when you know it will cost you on the "points"! I hope that some day I get to meet you both and see both sets in person. I have truely enjoyed being involved with you two, Fairlaneman, Grip, and the other Mercury guys. I just have one newby question. Why are we Mercury collectors banished to troll island?
Regards,
Wayne
PS: Thanks Tim, you know what for!
Wayne
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Ask Dennis about the 20-p he got from me a few months ago
now that was a great looking dime to only grade 65fb.
Tim
It's not definite yet, but I 'm going to try to make it to the FUN show as well. I'll be ready for a vacation and some warm weather by then (we just finished our 4th day with temperatures not getting above 32 degrees
It would be good to meet some other Merc collectors and other board members.
Jim
Oh Yea Guys here He is Guarding the Entrance to the Safe that His Mercs are Stored in.
Its all in Fun that We have been banished to Troll Island. Being the most active group in the Registry Maybe some are in Awe and really like to mess with Us in a Friendly manner.
Tim:
Is this the 20P or did Dennis sell me his Slug Reject after getting a Pristine Coin from you?
Really though I cannot see why this Coin is in a 65 Holder. It is Really Nice when viewed in person. Nice little Original Coin IMO.
Just another Comment about the Folks here. All have been very Fair with thier descriptions and recommendations about a Coin they have For Sale. I really think Everyone has the best intentions with reguard to Dealings with Registry Members. We, IMO, are a Very Lucky bunch of Collectors.
Hope you All get to Hook Up at Fun. If I was Not so far out in the Sticks I would Really try to get there also. Being there would be Great Fun at Fun.
One other comment. A couple of Our Guys have been Missing for awhile. Do they Not like Us any more ?
Ken
Thanks for the kind words, and its a great thing to belong to this elite group.
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Nice Coin.
Nice coins guys. Ken and Dennis stop the bickering or I'll send you both to your rooms with no supper or coins to look at.
Later, Jon
But in all seriousness, I really do enjoy reading all the Merc posts on these boards. I may not always respond, but be rest assured, I do read each and every thread that even hints at being about Mercs. Afterall, that was my first true love in the coin world and will always be my truest love.
I do plan on being at the FUN show, but don't know yet when we will be there. We only live about 2 hours away, so we generally drive down on Saturday morning and return Saturday afternoon. Not sure yet what we will be doing for this upcoming show, but I am looking forward to it. I always have a great time at FUN. My credit cards and bank account don't have that good of a time, but I do.
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You know I love Seated dimes too. I'll talk about them as long as anyone will listen.
Jon
It is a favorite of mine as well, but due to the fact that I started on Mercs first, I dont think, just shy of winning the BIG lottery, I can live long enough to put a set of those nice coins together. But I do appreciate them as well as Mercs.
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Dennis,
Seated dimes start looking pretty good at VF. You don't have to have 65's.. I don't know if you could find 65's for all of the dates even if you had the money. In fact I know there are a few where no UNCS are known. I collect most of them in XF and AU with some 62's and 63's.. They are really pretty in nice au and above. I just picked up a 1888 in 62 yesterday at the Indiana show.
Jon
Jon You especially. I still want some more when Funds Allow.
Don't let these Merc Guys in on these also. Heck none will be available if they start after them also. One thing for sure though the Seated talk would Really pick up.
Whats Next Bust Dimes ??
Ken
Well guess what, I love Bust dimes too.
Jon
The only MS65 seated dime I have owned, I bought for resale. The price increase from 64 to 65 in the common date years is way to much. For the most part you can get a NICE 64 for @ 325-375, a 65 will set you back 750+. Ive never gotten into that "high grade" stuff, my favorite coins were my 1845-O in AU50, 1859-S in XF45 and a few other rarities.
<<I wish I could afford seated dimes in 65...wow now talk about someting worth talking about...WOW..LQQK..A set of Seated dimes in 65 holders....>>
Good luck.... Alot of dates your not going to find in gem unc and others your not even gonna find in unc. I think its totally possible to complete a set w/ the common stuff in UNC, the semikeys in XF-UNC(depending on price & avalibility) and they key dates in F-AU (i say fine because try finding a 74-cc in VF, all the other keys would be nice in VF+). Anyways, this is my goal for my set. How long will it take to complete? YEARS... But you have varities to hunt in the "down time"
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Nice coin's guys and what month is the fun show?.I will be in S,Port Lucie in March or Early April.
Tim,that's one nice looking dime for only MS 65??.I just wonder if someone feals guilty
Good luck to you guy's at the show.Al
I like bust dimes too.
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Yes, and Bust dimes actually start looking good in VG if they are nice and original.
Jon
Al, the FUN show is January 9-12 in Orlando. I was checking airfares and hotels, and I can get a round trip ticket from Denver for $330, and hotels range from $37-$78 with my AARP card. Not too bad; I just have to make sure it doesn't conflict with my work schedule.
Jim
You're in deep trouble now. How did you infiltrate someone into my secret underground bunker? You bribing someone on my security staff? Getting secret pictures of my Mercs too? Heck, I don't even have pictures of my Mercs. All seriousness aside, I was just about to have a little toast to my newest additions! Can anyone tell the others what kind of uniform I am wearing?
Ken and Dennis, nice pictures of nice dimes.
No one has said anything about Barber dimes, how come? Now can we get back to Mercs?
Wayne
Wayne
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Good news atleast!
Re-elect Bush in 2004... Dont let the Socialists brainwash you.
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Jeb 2008
KK 2016
<< <i>No one has said anything about Barber dimes, how come? >>
You mean these ugly things?
Jim
Wow Carl, pretty coins. I do like Barbers too. Even collect Roosey's because they are dimes, and they are pretty when in this condition.
Jon
I love proof Mercurys too. It is just that it is so hard to find them with perfect mirrors for fields, especially with a little cameo contrast. I would pay extra for a Merc that looked like my Barber or Roosey. A lot extra! I did pay extra for my latest Merc, image link below.
Proof Merc Obverse
Proof Merc Reverse
Wow, another beautiful coin carl. Did that one get a CAM designation? I don't know if I have ever seen a proof Merc with cam on the holder.
Jon
The proof merc is outstanding as well as the Barber,I cant get excited about Rosy
That Merc isn't frosted enough for the cameo designation. Several Mercs have gotten that designation recently though I haven't seen one yet...
There's a 1940 Merc in PR65CAM in Wednesday's Teletrade auction. It looks like it has good mirrors, and just a bit of haze.
Jim