Whats Going On Merc Folks.
Fairlaneman
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Heck its really been Quiet from everyone. Dog days of Summer got everyone down ? Some folks have not posted here at all for the whole summer it seems like. Dimeman and Quattro come to mind. Is everyone just looking for coins and cannot find them ? With the influx of newer collectors the pieces sure seem to be hard to find IMO.
Rick with his NB Set probably wonders what the heck is Fairlaneman doing buying all of these NB coins, the last 5 I have bought have been NB coins. Hmmmm......
Al and Marc are making Great progress with thier Sets. I am just waiting for the day they shove my set into the depths of obscurity (SP) ? Others have made progress also but these two seem to be the most active.
Back to the thought on not being able to find coins. Yesterday I talked to a National Dealer of coins, one that does not have a Web Site to speak of, and asked him to check for a 40S Merc in PCGS 66FB with some color. He said no problem let me go to the Warehouse and find one for you. I gave him a call back a hour later and to his amazement he said only one was in stock and it was a ANACS coin, I passed. I guess this coin does not exsist with the Tone I desire. BTW if anyone has a line on one let me know. The darn thing is almost as bad as the 25D search that was in motion a year or so ago. Oh yea.....If they have a Warehouse for Coins I have got to go see this and take a casual strool through it. Sounds like Coin Heaven to me.
Anyway throw some of your thoughts out here and let us know what the heck you have been doing. Jeez we cannot let these 2 centers, Lincolns, Jefferson and Modern folks take over OUR Forum.
If I missed anyone on thier Set Updates just slap me around a little and go ahead and Flame me also.
Take Care and have a Lovely Week.....I willl I'm on Vacation....Sort Of.
Ken
Rick with his NB Set probably wonders what the heck is Fairlaneman doing buying all of these NB coins, the last 5 I have bought have been NB coins. Hmmmm......
Al and Marc are making Great progress with thier Sets. I am just waiting for the day they shove my set into the depths of obscurity (SP) ? Others have made progress also but these two seem to be the most active.
Back to the thought on not being able to find coins. Yesterday I talked to a National Dealer of coins, one that does not have a Web Site to speak of, and asked him to check for a 40S Merc in PCGS 66FB with some color. He said no problem let me go to the Warehouse and find one for you. I gave him a call back a hour later and to his amazement he said only one was in stock and it was a ANACS coin, I passed. I guess this coin does not exsist with the Tone I desire. BTW if anyone has a line on one let me know. The darn thing is almost as bad as the 25D search that was in motion a year or so ago. Oh yea.....If they have a Warehouse for Coins I have got to go see this and take a casual strool through it. Sounds like Coin Heaven to me.
Anyway throw some of your thoughts out here and let us know what the heck you have been doing. Jeez we cannot let these 2 centers, Lincolns, Jefferson and Modern folks take over OUR Forum.
If I missed anyone on thier Set Updates just slap me around a little and go ahead and Flame me also.
Take Care and have a Lovely Week.....I willl I'm on Vacation....Sort Of.
Ken
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I am certain you are warehousing those nice NB coins for me until I can afford to take them off your hands. As for me, I just picked up a nicely toned (IMHO) 37-P in 68 on eBay. I will have more comments when I have the coin in hand.
I thought that I might have competition on this one as it ended up being the same price as some 39-Ps for sale here by JB. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, thanks for not driving up the price JB!!!
RP is you on Ebay ? That coin was on my Watch List also. Be sure to let us see it when you receive the coin. I was a little suspect of what the Tone really would look like. Cautious I guess. Maybe someday on the NB coins.....have to win the old Lotto first. Anyway you have most of these dates I have been getting. Sure glad you do not hoard these.
Had another thought that was not in the original post. Man I sure miss not seeing a Python1 set in the Registry. Maybe I will send him a Nicely Toned Merc so a New Toned Set can be started. What do you think....will he go for this Toned Set idea ????????? Atleast a Set will be started......who cares if it is Rated # 10,000,000,000....atleast it is in the Registry !!!!!
Ken
While we are making this a generic Merc thread. Where are all the 1942-D NB MS68 Mercs? There are 12 listed in the population report and I have never seen one for sale. Has anyone else seen any of these? JB, when you read this I hope you respond as you are searching for NB coins in 68.
<< <i>thanks for not driving up the price JB!!! >>
I already have one of those. I sure took a look at it.
BTW I have 4 1939's in ms68 no bands
I am at #29 for now and will be moving up a little soon. I have a 40s in ms68 no bands in my sights.
Try to find time to look for merc’s to add to my collection.
I have been able to make the following progress:
DATE ------- RANK --------- %COMPLETE
05/23/03 ---- 33 ----------------- 40
06/20/03 ---- 20 ----------------- 61
07/26/03 ---- 17 ----------------- 71
08/26/03 ---- 14 ----------------- 77
It looks like I have my work cut out for me if I expect to
Locate the remaining 18 dates in grades I can afford!
I have learned a lot from the contributors to this forum and
Read it every chance I get.
Thanks,
Richard T.
<< <i>Anyway throw some of your thoughts out here and let us know what the heck you have been doing. Jeez we cannot let these 2 centers, Lincolns, Jefferson and Modern folks take over OUR Forum. >>
I guess I have to let the cat out of the bag. A couple of months ago the "non-Merc collectors" from this forum held a meeting. We decided to pool our money and buy up all the available Mercs so no more sets could be added.
I guess it's working.
A Ploy to keep the Merc Folks off here. You Weasels you. It will not work but a Nice Try anyway.
Richard
Darn I missed your Set. Great Progress in a short time. Slap Me for the over sight.
Ken
The only coin I bought lately was for my proof merc set. I bought a Pr67 1942 from Carl W. Otherwise I cant seem to find any
coins I want to add to my short set. Dont tell anyone , I've been hanging out on the darkside forum. Shhhhh !
Walt
I have added several coins through the summer and have sneaked into the # 10 spot. Someone else has been sneaking up on me. Marc, turn your brights off and remember to give passing signals!
I have reached 90% completion and have received the authorization code to get my four free gradings. I'm combing my raw set for suitable candidates that will fill the remaining holes. Hope to get them sent off in the next couple of weeks.
Ken, I miss Python1's set also, but 5 of his dimes now live with me, so it's probably not as hard on me as it is on you.
DAM, that's despicable! Probably running up the prices while you are at it also. If this is the case, I will probably slide into the obscure void of the second page.
Richard, good work, you been sneaking too! I know Richard is a real Mercateer because he has a shirt that says so.
Regards,
Wayne
Wayne
www.waynedriskillminiatures.com
I have only been able to purchase one of your coins to add to my set,
but I like your coins and look for your coins that are for sale.
Thanks,
Richard T.
Who all received the shirts on the first go around ? I want to make sure that those 2 Centers are not counterfieting your product. I know there is atleast one of those characters here in the North West. Such a shame.
Ken
Official PCGS Mercateer shirts have been sent to: Tap444, Dimetime, Fairlaneman, Python1, Grip, remumc, PTVetter, DeepCoin, CarlWohlforth, and Guardian.
Honorary PCGS Mercateer shirts were sent to: Clankeye and BJ. These two were gifts from me.
I have a second order on the way which should be received by next week. These will go to: Marcmoish, JBSteven, Fcloud, Joshua II, and Sumo.
I hope I didn't forget anyone.
If anyone else wants one, PM me and I will tell you where you can get it made yourself.
Regards,
Wayne
Wayne
www.waynedriskillminiatures.com
Fear not, guys. I'm not abandoning the Merc set, but it may grow more slowly than if it was my only focus.
Jim
Want to see something Way....Way....Way Cool ? Go to my set and look at the owner comments. Cosmicdebris (Bill) did the Picture and explained how to get it entered into the set. This is as Great as adding a coin.
Ken
I guess I'm going to have to start a Merc set. You guys have all the fun. Heck, no one else has T-shirts. Just the Merc boys and girls.
Here's to Mercs!
I saw it earlier today as I was taking a peek at your set. It really is way way cool!!! I want one too!
Regards,
Wayne
Wayne
www.waynedriskillminiatures.com
I admit I've been bad. I moved up a couple of notches without any obvious hand signals - only some hints here and there - and now comfortably in right behind Wayne whom seems to be quite happy and accomodating to find me there indeed ........
I'll try to get a post up of what I'm up too hopefully tonite..........
Marc
I do have a 1921 just sent in to PCGS if it grade AU I will fill one of the holes I have
I am sure, if I am careful in keeping up with the cert numbers, I could actually buy back all of the same coins, which is my intention (Wayne)...lol
I am having a much better time now, just watching ya'll.....
My Dimes
<< If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right the first time! >>
Glad to hear things are looking up for you. Nice to see you do some posting again.
Keep in touch.
Walt
Oh by the way I seen Ken did some posting on the darkside. Come on over, very interesting topics on that forum.
you will have to pry the 18s from my fingers
I almost bought a few more from him a few weeks ago but will probably buy some from him soon.
yep..the 18s was a good one, but I am a little partial to all of them, they were all nice to me....
at least I can keep track of them...
Thanks for the lift everyone.
My Dimes
<< If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right the first time! >>
Well maybe that was a little too much Tone. Maybe untill you get broke into Toned coins examples like this........
just might fill the bill.
Of course this is just a suggestion for a fellow Merc collector.
Take Care and Please remember "Tone Rules"
Ken
sit back for about 6 months and wait to drop in the ranks
as you other guys climb, but don't forget passing signals
Tim
Ken
Tim, I'm with Ken. I can't see anyone passing you in only 6 months unless they win the lottery. I also know that you will not be dormant that long!
Al is building a really top notch set also. He is much more patient than I am. Just take a look at his set sometime!
I count Tim and Al as among my Merc mentors. Their advice has really impacted my direction in collecting, and I thank them both very much!
Regards,
Wayne
Wayne
www.waynedriskillminiatures.com
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
I know I have some admirable sets to get close to... - I hope I can hang on - its monster company indeed
Marc
Uh oh! Looks like I'm in trouble, and probably Jim too!
It has been nice for the brief time I have been in the top ten.
Quick, someone sell me a Merc I need so I can out run Marc for a little while longer!
Regards,
Wayne
Wayne
www.waynedriskillminiatures.com
I should know next week if I can help you out with those double secret coins you saw recently at my office
I have rebuilt up my Merc mad money this week and am about ready for a buying spree!
Regards,
Wayne
Wayne
www.waynedriskillminiatures.com
I was gentle - your still in the top 10
Marc