Welcome -- New Members Thread -- Sign in Here !!

Stuart · February 5, 2004 11:21AM

New Forum Members:

to the forum

A warm welcome to all of the new members who have recently joined the Forum!!! Wow, there are alot of you!!!

All new members please introduce yourselves in this thread dedicated to you, so that we can get to know you better. Thanks!

Russ · February 5, 2004 11:27AM

<< All new members please introduce yourselves >>

I'm Russ.

Russ, NCNE

longtimecollector · February 5, 2004 11:29AM

Alzheimers kickin up again Russ ?????

ealandg · February 5, 2004 11:31AM

I'm kinda new. Do I count?

davewang202 · February 5, 2004 11:34AM

I'm Dave. High class dumpster diving VAM collector.

(Whee, found a VF Morgan worth $25.)

Stuart · February 5, 2004 11:36AM

ealandg: Sure you count! Anyone with less than 100 posts (plus or minus a few) counts as a new member for the purposes of this thread.

Just call me ThreadModerator1 !!

MatthewBabcock · February 5, 2004 11:41AM

Hello everyone,

I'm new here... I got to start posting two days ago (signed up two weeks ago, but it took that long to be approved)

I'm just your average guy, with six kids... All under the age of 13... My nine year old daughter has decided that she likes coin collecting too...

I have been collecting one thing or another, off an on now for 20 years, but nothing close to nice until last year.

You can read more on my collections web site where I have an about page which includes what I'm collecting and hope to collect.

I want to thank everyone who has already taken the time to introduce themselves to me via my other postings.

Matt

ealandg · February 5, 2004 11:47AM

OK. Here's how I got into coins - When I was 28 my father died very suddenly. After he died I was going through his things and found a coin collection. I had no idea that he had this collection, which mostly consisted of lower grade stuff - a few large cents, a two cent, a few morgans, etc.

So of course I thought , "I'm rich!". How could a 1878 silver dollar be worth anything less than big bucks!

Anyhow, I set out to find out how many millions I was worth. In the process, I found out I wasn't. I also picked up the "bug" and now can't stop collecting.

I got away from it for a little while because I bought a condo and had a baby, but now have decided to squander my money on coins again.

The dime in my earlier thread is my latest. Looks like I'm getting sucked into the vortex...

Stuart · February 5, 2004 12:12PM

longtimecollector, ealandg, davewang202, & Matthew:

to the forum and thanks for intorducing yourselves to us !!

jbsteven · February 5, 2004 12:20PM

I'm new

Prometheus183 · February 5, 2004 12:24PM

Craig here. Also new,... so much so that I have yet to figure out all this 'emoticon' stuff. But, that doesn't make me any less of an oppinionated so-n-so.

Enjoy

Stuart · February 5, 2004 12:26PM

Yes Jason, you just missed the "new member" status by a hair, having only 4000 posts above the 100 post new member arbitrary designation... but you're still a really nice guy!!

Thanks for keeping this thread near the top!!

Yupp · February 5, 2004 12:41PM

New also. I've been reading this forum for 3-4 months now and finally decided to join. You guys (and girls) have increased my knowledge of coin collecting 1000% and saved me from making numerous costly mistakes.

Theop · February 5, 2004 12:45PM

Another new member signing in...

Although I did somewhat introduce myself in my first post here.

I am 31 and live in Nashville, TN. Any other collectors here in the Middle TN area? I am a grad student in medical computing at Vanderbilt University and a physician, recently finishing a residency in Internal Medicine there as well.

I am new (again) to collecting. I say again because I did a little collecting when I was in jr high but didn't know what I was doing and didn't have any rhyme or reason to my collecting. Probably like many others, I first got interested in this hobby when I inherited some coins from my grandmother.

This time around I am trying to learn what I am doing and enjoy both the learning and the coin-acquiring. I am going to collect a unc 20th century type set (mostly gem). I figure it will take me about 2 years to do this at my current budget. In the meantime, there is alot to look at and read about.

So far I am really impressed with the members here, specifically their willingness to answer lots of questions and to share their knowledge. I look forward to being a part of the forum!

Betta285 · February 5, 2004 7:29PM

I've been collecting for about a year now and have established a collection of about 200 coins. I have a little bit of everything. I preffer Large cents, 2 cent pieces, Morgans and Silver Eagles but if it looks good, and i have the money, i buy it. Currrently, i'm working on an AU Morgan date set and i've just completed my Silver eagle set along with my lincoln set (excluding the V.D.B.-s). What i enjoy most is the knowledge the i obtain because of this hobby and also all the people i meet. Thanx for the welcome, and welcome to all other newbies

FC57Coins · February 5, 2004 7:57PM

Welcome all Newbies!!!

ibzman350 · February 5, 2004 8:14PM

Hi all, started collecting 2 yrs. ago with mint stuff after my 2 grandsons were born. then one day I went to an auction that had 4 PCGS CC morgans and no one was bidding

I like the coins and not knowing anything about PCGS I ended up the proud owner of 4 coins, that I bought for 50% below the going price. I said to myself..."self this is like taking candy from a baby". It turns out most of my buys aren't that sweet. Now I'm buying stuff I like and hopefully the value will increase, I'm still telling the wife we're investing and her reply is "sure we are".

I live in Portsmouth, Virginia and the wife and I own a Real Estate settlement company, been doing it for 14 years now, we work hard, if you call pushing a pencil hard work, and the benifits have been very rewarding. Anyone needing any R/E work done in the Tidewater area give a shout.

I enjoy all the posts and I learn something new amost everyday.

Herb

ibzman350 · February 5, 2004 8:59PM

ttt......<---------- I always wanted to do that

cladking · February 5, 2004 9:06PM

<< ttt......<---------- I always wanted to do that

>>

Alright cheat thread!

Welcome all..

ttt

MatthewBabcock · February 5, 2004 11:21PM

I forgot to mention that I'm in Northern Virginia (Manassas), close to Washington, DC.

Stuart · February 6, 2004 1:25AM

Prometheus183, Betta285 & ibzman350:

to the forum, and thanks for introducing yourselves!!

paigowjohnny · February 6, 2004 1:49AM

Fresh meat !!

Welcome aboard...read a lot...ask a lot of questions...don't buy raw coins from the big volume oriented mail order advertisers...and offer me your nicely toned Morgans for obscenely low prices...

nucklehead · February 6, 2004 1:50AM

Cheat thread ,and welcome newbies!

mgoodm3 · February 6, 2004 1:57AM

It's old-timers 13 , newbies 11. Need more new people to even the posting score.

KoolCoin · February 6, 2004 3:45AM

Hello all!! I made my first post this week on the BST board. I'm just finishing an Indian Head Cent set in VF30 to AU58 ... only the 1873 left. Looking for another series ... I dabble a little in Morgans and Type coins. I also collect gas pumps, gas globes, and motor oil cans. As you can tell from my join date I've been lurking for 2 years ... I've always prided myself on being a good listener. Thanks for the welcome!!!

KoolCoin

I also use Koolmotor and Koolmoco depending upon the theater!

lordmarcovan · February 6, 2004 3:47AM

I don't have as many posts as Russ. Guess that makes me a newbie, huh?

Welcome, y'all.

MSD61 · February 6, 2004 5:51AM

Welcome to the temple of the strange and unusual

Hi, I'm MSD61 glad you could join us!!! Got Ikes?????

Russ · February 6, 2004 5:58AM

<< I don't have as many posts as Russ. Guess that makes me a newbie, huh? >>

Yep, get on the stick LM! Piker!

Russ, NCNE

KADieter · February 6, 2004 6:28AM

Hello Everyone,

I am also a "newbie"...

I happened upon the currency forum when I was doing research on a Silver Certificate I found for sale in Turkey. I found everyone to be extremely helpful and friendly, so I decided to check out the coin forum and have been very impressed by the diversity and the quality of the information here.

I've been collecting coins for about 12 years, but only recently have the disposable income to start buying some really nice coins. It is a very exciting time as I can finally own the eye-appealing coins I only dreamed about as a youngster.

I will continue to review the posts and plug something here and there. This is an amazing forum and I am glad I found it.

Newmismatist · February 6, 2004 7:06AM

<< I'm new

>>

Yeah, right JB!

So am I. It says so right in my name - NEWmismatist

RedBimmer · February 6, 2004 7:45AM

Hi

My name is Rob, I've been reading the boards for 8 months or so, this has got to be the best place for learning all you need to know about coins, thanks to all the experts who post here. It's amazing how generous all of you are with the knowledge you share amongst each other, I hope to keep learning, and if I feel I can contribute, I will.

Right now my focus is on MS Lincoln cents, and I'm really having a good time finding coins that I like, although I don't find many that I like too often. Due to the crazy prices some of them are bringing now, it kind of limits me to the lower mint state grades on quite a few of them. When I first started seriously collecting the Lincolns, I didn't see it as a huge problem in getting them all in full red condition, alas, I have since come to view that a *little* differently! Now, I've had to lower my standards a bit and look for really nice red-brown coins, as they fit my budget and if you find the right ones, can be just as eye appealing as a full red one, imho.

Rob

Dollars · February 6, 2004 7:55AM

Welcome to all the newbies. Although I have a high post count, mostly from messing around on the open forum, I am still very new myself. I learn everytime I log on to this thread. They have save me alot of money in my mind.

I plan as I meet each one to thank them in person. Maybe buy lunch at the next Balt show for those who show.

Did ya hear that, lunch on Dollars next Balt show.

Oh yeah Cheat thread

jbsteven · February 6, 2004 8:02AM

<< thanks to all the experts who post here >>

the statement is correct if you delete anything Russ says.

Gilbert · February 6, 2004 8:06AM

Welcome aboard,

and you might find that the "ship" analogy isn't far from the truth.

davewang,
I'm kinda' a VAMer myself and LOOKED forward to maybe passing on some info, but you seem to be pretty sharp in that arena, judging by the couple VAM comments I've seen by you. You might have to start fielding the VAM questions.

And, somebody tell me, "what is a cheat thread?"

JimC · February 6, 2004 8:52AM

Hello, I have less than 100 - been a member for less than a year and joined just to gain more knowledge and insight from those that are dedicated to the collection field. Have been collecting since I was 12 (first coin to collect was a V nickle, and Peace Dollar) had both till a little while ago. Sent both into PCGS for the free grading (returned body bagged - cleaned ???). I am retired from the Marine Corps and now working harder at collecting with the desire to complete PCGS sets for all years 1954 - present. Why 1954 (l do not know - just picked a date). Love reading all threads and responding to those that pull at my hands. Thanks for the ability to express and hope all have a great 2004.

Jim

PS just love the emotions

Hedger · February 6, 2004 9:19AM

Hi guys! My real name is Bruce but my wife calls me a hedgehog. Hence the name Hedger. Enjoyed coins since I was a kid. Wish they had these boards when I started collecting! Lots of great info.

Russ · February 6, 2004 9:24AM

<< the statement is correct if you delete anything Russ says. >>

Pay the AOL USER no heed.

Russ, NCNE

Stuart · February 6, 2004 9:48AM

KoolCoin, KADieter, RedBimmer, JimC & Hedger:

to the forum, and thanks for inrtroducing yourselves to the gang!!

wjd283 · February 6, 2004 9:51AM

I guess I'm no longer a nubie since I'm at 102 posts,but thought I'd reply anyhow.
Got interested in collecting at 5 yrs old.(1966).My dad had some Frankies,wheats,and Morgans that stimulated my interest.I collected for a yr or two.(no income no allowance,hard to collect).Got back into it in 93 and got heavily into currency in 96.Since joining the forum I've,more or less,left currency behind and went back to coins.I collect anything American and afew dark side items.
Found this forum on ebay.Someone had a link to the PCGS site in their listing.I immediately put it in my favs and have been hooked ever since.

Crazy4Coins · February 6, 2004 10:04AM

Hello to all,

I am about a 3 day old newbee...

I appreciate all the help thats been given to me while trying to get pics posted.I still haven't perfected it yet but I am improving.I'm crazy about coins....I started collecting when I was a teen but never aquired more than probably 100 coins,nothing even worth bragging about.I am always changing my interest in hobbies and activities and while cleaning out the closet a few months ago I came across my old coins,and of course my interest was sparked again.I dug right in and have been buying everything thats either undervalued or just plain has eye appeal..So far I have completed the following sets:Indian Head,Lincoln,Liberty,Jefferson,Roosevelt,Washington,Franklin,Kennedy,all are raw high grade coins.Almost complete with Barber dimes,Barber Halfs,Walking Halfs,Trade dollars.I am about half way through Peace and Morgan all MS+ certified.Then a little bit of everything else.My main focus and interest is in the Bust Half dollars.I just cant stop....I want them all..yeaaaah...

I live in Clearwater,Fl. right across the bay from Tampa..

I didn't realize how big the coin industry was until I got involved in it..It is awesome...

I've met a lot of great people at coin shows and the web...look forward to the future.
As long as I don't get bored or complete all the possible sets anytime soon I'm here for awhile..

Randy

Crazy4Coins · February 6, 2004 10:38AM

save this thread.... its sinking

RGL · February 6, 2004 11:00AM

We love newbies! Welcome to all and don't hesitate to ask our sundry specialists about the coins in their particular area of expertise!

Stuart · February 6, 2004 11:01AM

WJD283 & Crazy4Coins :

to the forum, and thanks for introducing yourselves to the gang!!

BeeMan · February 6, 2004 11:45AM

Hello! I started collecting when I got a Whitman Lincoln Cent folder in Cub Scouts back in 1972 or 1973. My dad also gave me a 1899 Barber Half in fine condition around then. I have stopped and started actively collecting several times over the years due to changing interests and budget but I have been buying mint and proof sets every year since 1976. I also buy the modern commemoratives that I like (No Eunice Shriver!) and I have a complete set of Silver Eagles and 1/10 ounce Gold Eagles.

cladking · February 6, 2004 11:51AM

Welcome aboard Beeman.

This sort of thread was never very effective in the past. It's great to see that people are responding and to see a lot of newbies.

I think I said "hey" to everybody but if I missed you or you sign in later then welcome aboard.

mschris · February 6, 2004 12:03PM

Well I am very new to coin collecting. I started collecting very recently, but my interest can be attributed to my late Uncle Jack. He collected coins and always brought them out to show when we would visit. I always thought they were fascinating. Anyway, after many years of mild interest, I visited a local coin shop and now I'm hooked.

I am still exploring what type of coin I really want to collect. At this point I guess I have to say I like them all! Unfortunately, my budget is far more limited than my interest.

This forum has been a wonderful resource and I have picked up a lot of valuable information. As a novice, I have a lot to learn, so read the posts, but rarely comment.

Thanks to all of you for sharing your expertise and time.

Chris

TROUT70 · February 6, 2004 12:20PM

.hi, my name is don and i live in ky and me and my 7 year old daughter just got into collecting about a month ago so i could put up some older coins for her to see when she gets older and they might not be around or harder to get and we have just got caught up in it and love it .

fountainheadgold · February 6, 2004 12:25PM

Welcome to all newbies and all oldies

Stuart · February 6, 2004 1:11PM

It is very gratifying to see so many new members who have recently joined the forum.

When I saw that there were so many newbies out there I figured that this thread would be a good way for us to meet them and keep track of all their author ID's...

So far, so good

Thanks very much for your participation -- keep 'em rolling in...

Kingpin · February 6, 2004 1:29PM

OK, I guess it's my turn, I'm Ray from the northern burbs of Chicago. I have collected and sold sports cards for many years, but just got heavily into collecting coins in the past year. My primary focus currently is Peace Dollars, half dimes, Large Cents, and 2 & 3 cent pieces, I prefer PCGS certified but nice original (uncleaned) Raw coins are fine as well. This is a super site and i've learned a great deal regarding coins already.

Thanks Ray

Stuart · February 6, 2004 11:01PM

BeeMan, mschris, TROUT70 & Kingpin: Thanks for introducing yourselves and

to the forum !!

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