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TheLiberatorTheLiberator Posts: 1,023 ✭✭✭
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...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...!!
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  • krankykranky Posts: 8,709 ✭✭✭
    Absolutely! When else am I going to get a chance to see coins like that? image

    And that is indeed the same Anaconda.

    New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.

  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    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.
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  • nOoBiEeEnOoBiEeE Posts: 1,011 ✭✭
    I think it is the same ANACONDA that browses these boards and yes, I LOVE bowsing through some of those coins.
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  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    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
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  • airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,149 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Of course I do image

    ...might I say it's more fun to peruse Anaconda's table at a show, though image
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  • paigowjohnnypaigowjohnny Posts: 4,257 ✭
    I like to go to jbstevens ebay store and weep violently and jealously from time to time....
  • puffpuff Posts: 1,475
    Yep...... Have bought several coins from Pinnacle too, of which 4 or in my sig line.
  • BarryBarry Posts: 10,100 ✭✭✭


    << <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...
  • UncleWigglyUncleWiggly Posts: 2,467
    All the time. I keep several of their coins in my favorites or watchlists..

    Jerry
  • GooberGoober Posts: 980 ✭✭✭
    I've grown in love with the King of Siam collection. You should all chip in for me.image
    Prost!

    Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
  • BustmanBustman Posts: 1,911 ✭
    Don't even think about it. The King of Siam set is mine!
  • byergobyergo Posts: 586 ✭
    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.
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  • GooberGoober Posts: 980 ✭✭✭
    Ok, we'll get the forum members to cough up the 10 mil, and we'll trade off weekends, and split the summer vacation.
    Prost!

    Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
  • Catch22Catch22 Posts: 1,086 ✭✭
    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.


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  • BearBear Posts: 18,953 ✭✭✭
    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.
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  • jbstevenjbsteven Posts: 6,178 ✭


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



    Russ,

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

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



    thanks
  • UncleJoeUncleJoe Posts: 2,536 ✭✭✭
    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.
  • Wolf359Wolf359 Posts: 7,656 ✭✭✭
    ...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.
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  • CoinosaurusCoinosaurus Posts: 9,628 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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.
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  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,797 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Do you guys ever just browse the big dealer's REALLY expensive...

    yes and sometimes I even buy...


    ...their least expensive coins!
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  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Russ,

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



    Bite me, mullethead.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • jbstevenjbsteven Posts: 6,178 ✭
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  • tmot99tmot99 Posts: 5,238 ✭✭✭
    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)
  • numonebuyernumonebuyer Posts: 2,136 ✭
    Of course...

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  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,781 ✭✭✭✭
    All the time.
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  • orevilleoreville Posts: 11,963 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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!
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  • EvilMCTEvilMCT Posts: 799 ✭✭✭
    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
    my knuckles, they bleed, on your front door
  • 09sVDB09sVDB Posts: 2,420 ✭✭✭
    all the time
  • ColorfulcoinsColorfulcoins Posts: 3,364 ✭✭✭
    Nope........no interest......too hard alrerady to keep focused w/o risking getting hooked on something new (and more expensive than I can afford).
    Craig
    If I had it my way, stupidity would be painful!

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