What is the most memorable thing you've learned from this forum?

Mark

The message title asks a question I think might be intriguing. For myself, I guess the most interesting thing I have learned is that people have all sorts of numismatic collecting interests and some of these people are incredible experts in their areas. Four easy examples are Conder101 (I'd never have thought to collect slabs), Braddick (I'd also never have thought to collect P01 coins), TDN (my goodness, talk about knowing every memorable trade dollar that exists), and shylock (who knows not only every Indian head but also most of the non-memorable also). Plus there are a bunch of other posters whose expertise leaves me in total awe.

So, what's the most memorable thing you've learned from these boards?

Mark

MAULUMALL

Buy the coin.

It's not so much what you say,but how you say it.

Shut up and learn.

LanLord

I've learned that there are more people than just me with this peculiar addiction to shiny disks. I also have upped the dosage required to catch a buzz from the dam things since I see all the great pictures people post here.

LincolnCentMan

I learned that people put P.O.R. b/c they get tired of people that dont know the market mocking what they're asking. If you want the nice stuff... you got to pony up the doe...

David

DHeath

Great thread. One of the most interesting things I've learned is that some collectors don't collect because of the eye appeal of the coin. Not that there is a wrong way to collect, it was just initially alien to me.

KlectorKid

Every thing i know came from these forums, I AM THE SPONGE!

tsacch

How to tell AT from real toning....I am still learning, but thanks to this board, I am not getting boned as much on raw coins and know what to avoid should an AT fool a grader from the big companies.

I do appreciate everyones help here and will say it again....THANKS ALL.

Tom

Clankeye

The most important thing I have learned is this: do not underestimate the person behind the handle.

Carl

Ogden

Thank God for this forum. I have first learned to be cautious, then careful, then listen. Thanks to all the member of this forum who have taken their time to educate and tolerate me. Because of you I have stopped wasting my money. My wife would thank you too if she knew!

Graciously yours

Ogden

coinguy1

I've learned that anyone and everyone can learn and receive help here, as long as they are willing to listen and be open minded.

braddick

<< <i>The most important thing I have learned is this: do not underestimate the person behind the handle. Carl >>



I've also learned not to overestimate anyone either. We all put our pants on one leg at a time.

airplanenut

<< <i>

<< <i>The most important thing I have learned is this: do not underestimate the person behind the handle. Carl >>

I've also learned not to overestimate anyone either. We all put our pants on one leg at a time. >>


That's what YOU think!

LucyBop

I've learned that there really are other coins beside the Franklin half, like the beautiful Winged Liberty dimes.....

MadMarty

I've learned that Russ loves JFK's, Lucy loves Franklin's and that any coin I buy will sell for less than I paid for it...


Oh, and I learned that I love Lanlord's picture!~!

merz2

The thing I've learned is that there is always more to learn.The knowledge here is worth many $'s.When I think of all the money I wasted,it makes me ill.

prooflike

I have lerned that there are some real nice people out there that are more than willing to share their numismatic (and otherwise) knowledge. These boards have been both very entertaining and very educational for me and I have no regrets signing up and participating in the forums.

If anything, the people and content on the forums have reinforced my collecting habit. Thanks!

Trime

LOTS!
Coin collecting is a complex process that take expertise, patience, a good library, a great eye, self control, and more than a little $.
Quality is not a grade on a slab, it is much more.
Numismatics attracts a wide diversity of people who manage to share a love for a hobby that transcends almost any descriptor.
Forum members are well informed, generous with their knowledge, time and often even tangible things.
Forum members are humorous, creative and charming
Forum members are argumentative, self righteous, rude and incorrigible.
All in all it has been a great experience.
Thanks to all of you!

ccr

Some of the things I learned are: No 2 coins are the same, even if thier the same grade. Collect what you enjoy the most ( ie for some it`s Franklins, or Barber coins, or Indian Heads etc) . Don`t be embarressed if you don`t know something, you don`t know if you don`t ask.

shylock

Not necessarily in this order:

1. The longer you're here the more you realize how much you don't know.
2. There are an incredible number of specialized sub-groups that fall under the title "coin collector".
3. Toning vs. White, PCGS vs. NGC, modern vs. classic, and Registry vs. Non-Registry threads have and always will be recurring themes.
4. Forum psychology in general, it can get a little clanish at times and we tend to poke sticks at newbies with strong viewpoints.
5. There are some very sharp wits here. Shiro is a great example.
6. There are some very horny coin collectors here. Whenever a new chick nic appears you'd think some of us were doing 10 to 12 at Folsom with a boy named Sue.
7. The way it continues to attract really solid people. For every troll or bickering thread there's a Mark Feld who makes us think about interesting things.

LucyBop

<< <i>There are some very horny coin collectors here >>


Where are they???????

Mark

Lucy:

I think the reply from one might be directly above this message on the previous page.... ( )

Mark

nwcs

Interesting question. Probably the most significant thing I've learned is how to get rid of PVC using acetone. That was very helpful for me when I had several coins with PVC gunk on them. But the most memorable? Not sure. I think it's the array of great photographs people have shared of their coins and conquests. Yes, I think that's it.

MrKelso

I learned how much i forgot i knew about coins.
I learned that Lucybob is one cool Kitty.
I learned that this is a great place to learn with a great bunch of people to teach me.
I learned that i still love Morgan Dollars above all other rare Curns.
I learned that there are a lot of snakes on ebay.
I learned that Lucybop loves Frankie.
I learned that airplanenut creates websites.
I learned that Morgans that are starting to rot away are called toned and are viewed as a thing of beauty and now i agree
I learned to buy the slab and not the coin.
I learned that Mad Marty Loves Lan-Lords Girlie picture.
And last but not least i learned that KlectorKid is the resident Sponge

MOrganMuncher

Still trying to learn

cladking

I've learned that there are a lot more people knowledgeable about moderns than I thought.
I've learned a lot about the nuts and bolts of the grading services and the forums.

agentjim007

I've learned ..There's no place like home..There's no place like home..( I'm tapping the heals of my red ruby slippers)...There's no place like home.

CarlWohlforth

I've learned loads, thanks everybody!

I guess the single most memorable thing I've learned is how much there is to learn.

mdwoods

I've learned a lot about the nuts and bolts of the grading services and the forums.

Very good point CladKing. I learned a ton about coins, found out I knew very little about coins, made some very good contacts and some friends too, I hope. I also found out that I had a lot of growing up to do. At age 49, that is a rude awakening. I look forward to the forums for education, entertainment, and the fact that something unexpected is always popping up here and adding another new twist to my collecting experience. A great place for many reasons. mdwoods

RLinn

I've learned that:

1. Trolls come and go but quality coin enthusiasts remain and contribute great knowledge.

2. A few use this forum like a drunk uses a lamp post; more for support than illumination.

3. Most are eager to learn and to share knowledge and it is to these that I say, "Thank You!"

Bear

Try to keep my Cyber Mouth closed, more often. Also try to keep my temper

on hold as long as possible. Also its very hard to snipe a Kennedy Half successfully ahead of Russ.

Finally you can listen to, you can reason with , but dont ever argue with Dog-97.

cladking

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Finally you can listen to, you can reason with , but dont ever argue with Dog-97. >>







He's usually right anyway. Why argue?

Pushkin

1. That a great many people have no sense of humor when the issue being discussed is AT.

2. Never, ever participate in an AT thread.

3. Never, ever, under any circumstances, even in pure jest, even think about using a fictional story to help sell a coin on eBay.

4. Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, Dick Tracy, Professor Moriarty, Father Brown, and most of the world's other great detectives and their nemeses, are not only alive, they are also members of this forum.

Elcontador

1) I wish I knew what I've learned on this forum about grading proof coins before I bought my PF 65 Barber coins for my type set.
2) I wasn't aware just how wide a range you can have in the quality of coins assigned the same grade by the same grading service.
3) I wasn't aware that so many others had the same questions re the inconsistencies of grading over the years that I have.

As an aside, I'd like to thank one particular board member for making it possible for me to find a quality Liberty Nickel when I was on vacation and unavailable to actually look at the coin in person (I do not bid sight unseen).

nucklehead

That there are some awesome folks here who are very much the expert in there fields and don't have to belittle someone who's opinion might be different than theirs. There's slightly more than a few 'Stuffed shirts' and cliques around here and on other forums as well,those people I can do without.The photo scans are and always have been one of my favorite features.

09sVDB

That 99% of the people here are willing to help you with anything.

silverandvinyl

The most important things I've learned are:
#1.Don't ask anymore stupid questions.
#2.Do not try to snipe a bid from the members.(they are 2 smart)
#3.The information you receive from the members
has a lot of value.
#4:Read more about collecting.
#5.Sell off my vinyl collection.