Do you guys ever just browse the big dealer's REALLY expensive...

TheLiberator · June 30, 2004 8:14AM

...inventories just to drool at some of the most amazing coins you can never have? I was at Pinnacle's site and there was an 1866 3 dollar indian princess in ms-65 for only....twenty-something grand! Sheesh! It was beautiful! Also, there is an ebay dealer called Anaconda who had some intense stuff that was really fun to look at. Is the same Anaconda that is on these boards? If so, congrats on those awesome coins you sell!

What about you "other" guys? (Guys with wallets more like mine!) Do ever browse the REAL monsters in this hobby just for fun? I get a kick out of it! Ah...maybe someday...!!

kranky · June 30, 2004 9:08AM

Absolutely! When else am I going to get a chance to see coins like that?

And that is indeed the same Anaconda.

nwcs · June 30, 2004 9:11AM

Yes, and it's hard to let on that I would never be able to afford it. Nice dealers who aren't too busy with customers are accomodating with me. I don't do it when they are really busy as it's not fair. Bad dealers I'll play with a little bit.

nOoBiEeE · June 30, 2004 9:19AM

I think it is the same ANACONDA that browses these boards and yes, I LOVE bowsing through some of those coins.

Russ · June 30, 2004 9:21AM

Of course, all the time. When I was young I looked at Playboy, now I browse high end coin dealer web sites. Could never have the contents of either, but it's nice to fantasize.

Russ, NCNE

airplanenut · June 30, 2004 9:22AM

Of course I do

...might I say it's more fun to peruse Anaconda's table at a show, though

paigowjohnny · June 30, 2004 9:34AM

I like to go to jbstevens ebay store and weep violently and jealously from time to time....

puff · June 30, 2004 9:40AM

Yep...... Have bought several coins from Pinnacle too, of which 4 or in my sig line.

Barry · June 30, 2004 10:20AM

<< <i>Of course, all the time. When I was young I looked at Playboy, now I browse high end coin dealer web sites. Could never have the contents of either, but it's nice to fantasize.

Russ, NCNE >>

But in both cases, the plastic gets all the attention...

UncleWiggly · June 30, 2004 10:27AM

All the time. I keep several of their coins in my favorites or watchlists..

Jerry

Goober · June 30, 2004 10:30AM

I've grown in love with the King of Siam collection. You should all chip in for me.

Bustman · June 30, 2004 10:33AM

Don't even think about it. The King of Siam set is mine!

byergo · June 30, 2004 10:44AM

I understand what you're saying, but I'd use the word "big ticket" or "high dollar" coins rather than "expensive."

As the old saying goes: you get what you pay for. A high dollar coin is not necessarily expensive if the rarity/beauty/quality/eye appeal/toning/etc... is all there.

Goober · June 30, 2004 10:45AM

Ok, we'll get the forum members to cough up the 10 mil, and we'll trade off weekends, and split the summer vacation.

Catch22 · June 30, 2004 10:46AM

Not only do I browse the Dealer's high end coins, I really like browsing the high end coins at auction.

Part of the enjoyment of the hobby for me is in learning the history of important coins. Auctions are a great resource for this sort of thing.

Bear · June 30, 2004 10:49AM

I browse, drool and plan. Often, I have to sell a few nice coins just so I can buy

what I thinK is a nicer coin. There just seem to be more coins to buy then I have money for.

jbsteven · June 30, 2004 10:52AM

<< <i>Could never have the contents of either >>

Russ,

From the pictures I have seen of you I can understand your misery

<< <i>I like to go to jbstevens ebay store and weep violently and jealously from time to time.... >>

thanks

UncleJoe · June 30, 2004 10:54AM

Actually, I don't.

I don't have "expensive" tastes in coins. I like good old fashioned "inexpensive" circulated coins.

I find that I personally get more enjoyment out of buying many nice circulated pieces than just one "expensive" piece.

Joe.

Wolf359 · June 30, 2004 12:15PM

...inventories just to drool at some of the most amazing coins you can never have?

Of course. Got to hold the 1895 Morgan NGC PR68DCAM at last year's Baltimore Show. 120K was the price. Gave it back, I was afraid I'd drop it and have to pay.

Coinosaurus · June 30, 2004 12:18PM

Auction lot viewing is also an excellent way to do this.

But, yes, half the fun of going to shows is checking out the eye candy, even if you aren't going to buy it.

RYK · June 30, 2004 12:25PM

Do you guys ever just browse the big dealer's REALLY expensive...

yes and sometimes I even buy...

...their least expensive coins!

Russ · June 30, 2004 12:26PM

<< <i>Russ,

From the pictures I have seen of you I can understand your misery >>

Bite me, mullethead.

Russ, NCNE

jbsteven · June 30, 2004 12:56PM

tmot99 · June 30, 2004 1:01PM

My keyboard has permenant drool marks. I have traded in gold coins to get rarer nicer stuff. Gold can always be replaced. (Unless its a 1933 St. Gaudens)

numonebuyer · June 30, 2004 1:35PM

Of course...

Shamika · June 30, 2004 11:33PM

All the time.

oreville · July 1, 2004 12:42AM

Sure, why not?

It is nice to dream.

By the way (OT), speaking of Anaconda, I remembered meeting him several years ago, his inventory and his son. His son was a delightful and respectful lad. He patiently showed me Anaconda's inventory. But that was several years ago. I am sure Anaconda is waiting for his son to turn into a full teenager monster, if it hasn't happened already!

EvilMCT · July 1, 2004 12:49AM

Whenever I have exceded my coin budget (happens way too much). This way there is NO temptation to go ahead and buy it and I get to see some nice eye candy.

Ken

09sVDB · July 1, 2004 8:33AM

all the time

Colorfulcoins · July 1, 2004 8:36AM

Nope........no interest......too hard alrerady to keep focused w/o risking getting hooked on something new (and more expensive than I can afford).

Do you guys ever just browse the big dealer's REALLY expensive...

Comments

Leave a Comment