A coin show: Not a good place to meet girls
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Can anyone explain to me why the ratio is about 489 to 1 at these shows?
I'm pretty sure the astronauts on those old Gemini missions had a better chance of finding Mrs. Right than even a very handsome dime collector would have at a weekend bourse.
I'm pretty sure the astronauts on those old Gemini missions had a better chance of finding Mrs. Right than even a very handsome dime collector would have at a weekend bourse.
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Ray
Men outnumber women in this 'field' about 100 or 500 to 1 - why is that?
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<< <i>I was at the Baltimore show - and note that I was making a non-controversial statistical observation, not looking for a sweety.
Men outnumber women in this 'field' about 100 or 500 to 1 - why is that? >>
Because coins are made out of metal, not diamonds and flowers? It does seem like gold coins might appeal to women, though.
The only good reason to go to a coin show is coins, and mingling with other coin collectors, don't you think lady collectors go to coin shows for the same reason? {TO look at coins?}
I love my wife for the fantastic woman that she is, that we also share the hobby of coin collecting is a bonus. But we met in church, not a coin show bourse floor. I wonder how a woman would react to a man coming on to her while she's trying to look at coins to put in her collection?
<< <i>I wonder how a woman would react to a man coming on to her while she's trying to look at coins to put in her collection? >>
What a line: Excuse me, do you look through junk boxes often?
Other than that, I've only seen a couple of attractive women who were with dealers @ Long Beach. Dealers get all the chicks!
Michael
Here is my take. Men are hunters. The act of searching for a coin and putting it in a collection or setting it aside for hoarding is an act that has been ingrained in our personalities for hundreds of thousands of years. Coins are perfect for men. You look at it, anylyze it's attributes and make a decision on what action to take. A cold, analytical decision process that men like. Then there is the perceived notion your collection will grow in value over time so the act of putting all this stuff together will make your future more secure. And lastly, that you being a better hunter than the other men will over time have a collection that will be highly admired by the other hunters.
Most women just don't see the point of all this.
How about ---
I got a great Bald Ike if you're interested?
or ---
That's a great Bust Half you have.
or --
I got nice full bell lines on my Frankie! Wanna see?
Sorry, I'm just being silly.
Michael
Is that a roll of dimes in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
<< <i>Hey to follow up on satootoko post -- good pickup lines @ coins shows. >>
I read the greatest one a few days ago... really great for coin people, but probably a little too inappropriate for the boards
<< <i>Michael,
Is that a roll of dimes in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? >>
Ray
.........or how about the old tried and true:
him: hi, haven't i seen you somewhere before?!!
her: yeah, you have. it was at that Heritage auction. I won the Chain Cent and you're the idiot that kept bidding me up!!
him:
al h.
The one deal she gets though is, "Wow, that coin looks pretty cool. Tell me again why that SAME coin would sell for way more money in a PCGS holder?!"
I have no answer.
She's much brighter than I am.
peacockcoins
Brian.
<< <i>There has been lots of threads about this in the past.
Here is my take. Men are hunters. The act of searching for a coin and putting it in a collection or setting it aside for hoarding is an act that has been ingrained in our personalities for hundreds of thousands of years. Coins are perfect for men. You look at it, anylyze it's attributes and make a decision on what action to take. A cold, analytical decision process that men like. Then there is the perceived notion your collection will grow in value over time so the act of putting all this stuff together will make your future more secure. And lastly, that you being a better hunter than the other men will over time have a collection that will be highly admired by the other hunters.
Most women just don't see the point of all this. >>
Agree!
Michael
<< <i>Brian -- I hope you weren't talking about the roll of dimes in my pocket one -- truth be known it's more like a roll of Silver Eagles! -- okay 2 rolls
Michael >>
I'm feeling more like I can tell my joke now...
Come on over ... to The Dark Side!
-JamminJ
"Senorita HepKitty"
"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
If I remember correctly when you went to the Long Beach show it was right after you joined the board and your icon was still the cartoon blond. I bet if you went today it would be a different story. People would be stopping you left and right asking for autographs.
<< <i>PLEASE DONT FLAME ME! >>
"Senorita HepKitty"
"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
Come on over ... to The Dark Side!
"Weren't you the model for Mexico's Onza?"
"Do you want to examine the gray sheets?"
"If they put you on a coin, it'd be a precious metal"
ARGH, I have about 6 I really want to put on. None are vulgar but they are like David Letterman's top 10 things that sound naughty but really aren't.
Neil
"Senorita HepKitty"
"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
Come on over ... to The Dark Side!
"Hey Baby, wanna come up to my room and retone some State Quarters?"
"There's a great lecture tonight on die varieties struck between 1962 and 1964. Would you care to join me?"
SHE GOT ME!!!!!!!!!!
"Senorita HepKitty"
"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
Back in 1984 i showed a couple of old coins to a gal friend of mine-- and she was THRILLED by their age, history. Ever since then, any coin that I've shown to a woman friend has been greeted with "Oh! Neat."
( as in " ok, i've seen it -- now get it AWAY!" )