PCGS Collectors Club Christmas Fund- New total $2500.00 including Marty's Auction- GREAT GOING EVER
Boom
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Some of you new members that were not around last year at this time (actually I'm late) have no clue what this is all about. Some of you know very well, the people that totally misjudged me, my motive and underestimated my determination. (BTW, in retrospect, I can see why everybody felt the way they did...afterall, who was this newbie and his so-called charity?) Then there were those that believed in me and indeed the Christmas Charity Drive for the underprivileged came to fruition. I still have a list of all the people that donated coins or money and I accounted for every last dime of it, just like I said I would.
You see, I've been doing this alone for many years and last year I decided to at least ask if you guys would like to be included in this "Caring Numismatists at Christmas Charity Drive" and all Hell broke loose around here. I would just as soon forget that part because eventually several hundred dollars was raised, accounted for and distributed. I remember very well, indeed.
Well, for the last couple weeks I have been hesitating, procrastinated, figuring I would just go it alone. It would be so much simpler in many ways to go it alone, but once again, I've decided to at least ask if any of you would like to be included. I choose to remember the good that came from it all and yes...against all odds it came to be. Nothing/ Nobody was going to stop me from making this happen.....and happen it did!!
I was overwhelmed by the generosity of those who took part and was undeterred by those that misjudged me. It seems that other people before my time turned out to be "liars, scammers and thieves", using this as a way to line their own pockets. I do not blame anyone for jumping to conclusions about me back then as I had only been on the boards for a very short time...BUT NOW YOU KNOW ME, you know the caliber of coins I sell, and that I own a very nice Registry set( or so I've been told)
OK, so I've put it off long enough. I wouldn't be true to myself if I did not at least offer you guys the chance to participate and so, after all these years it's not about to stop now. I can honestly say that I have been blessed with a superior year that started with a Bang right out the blocks, right after Christmas and has endured/ continued to this very day! Blessing or coincidence?
If you are interested in taking part just PM me or email me at warren54@eatel.net That's it. I am not about to get in to any more BS accusations or insinuations. If you want to be a part of it, you're more than welcome to. If not, that's your perogative but "Last year" will NOT take place again! Thank you kindly. There...it is done!
You see, I've been doing this alone for many years and last year I decided to at least ask if you guys would like to be included in this "Caring Numismatists at Christmas Charity Drive" and all Hell broke loose around here. I would just as soon forget that part because eventually several hundred dollars was raised, accounted for and distributed. I remember very well, indeed.
Well, for the last couple weeks I have been hesitating, procrastinated, figuring I would just go it alone. It would be so much simpler in many ways to go it alone, but once again, I've decided to at least ask if any of you would like to be included. I choose to remember the good that came from it all and yes...against all odds it came to be. Nothing/ Nobody was going to stop me from making this happen.....and happen it did!!
I was overwhelmed by the generosity of those who took part and was undeterred by those that misjudged me. It seems that other people before my time turned out to be "liars, scammers and thieves", using this as a way to line their own pockets. I do not blame anyone for jumping to conclusions about me back then as I had only been on the boards for a very short time...BUT NOW YOU KNOW ME, you know the caliber of coins I sell, and that I own a very nice Registry set( or so I've been told)
OK, so I've put it off long enough. I wouldn't be true to myself if I did not at least offer you guys the chance to participate and so, after all these years it's not about to stop now. I can honestly say that I have been blessed with a superior year that started with a Bang right out the blocks, right after Christmas and has endured/ continued to this very day! Blessing or coincidence?
If you are interested in taking part just PM me or email me at warren54@eatel.net That's it. I am not about to get in to any more BS accusations or insinuations. If you want to be a part of it, you're more than welcome to. If not, that's your perogative but "Last year" will NOT take place again! Thank you kindly. There...it is done!
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Frank
I absolutely refuse to donate coins to your self serving cause !
(im kidding here dude)
However,i will try and scrape up a couple bucks to help your cause.
I aint got much,but i will try.
Proof
Michael
What a great way to use a Ebay Refund because of their Goof Up from a few weeks ago.
Take Care.
Ken
Frank-FC57coins
100Proof1957- TWICE...Thanks!
Fountainheadgold...TWICE
haletj
Fairlaneman
Ksteelheader
Coppernicus
Phut- Thanks Tim, it arrived today, 11-18-04
Steven Strong
Oreville
Goose3
jonesy -TWICE... Thanks!! (*-*)
manofcoins
Cameonut
Stork
Rec'd a $200 donation from a dealer who wants to remain anonymous but hopes that other dealers & PCGS personell take part too.
tonyhar
ctgreatone
mntnman
eyoung
Bajjerfan- Thanks Tom, for all of your extra help!(*-*)
Billboat
ddbird
silverdollarman
Vince
Flyingcougar13*
Tassa
LilBitOfEverything
Oldnewbie
Jerry & Allan Huitt
Mr. Timothy Clayton
Sphinx357
Uncle Wiggly
KurtHorn
zzzzzz
MorganHunter2
MAD MARTY
TUMUSS
melmcbee
joeyuk
If I have forgotten anyone please draw it to my attention so that I can check all the printouts and accredit you.... all SEEMS to be in order now!
The figures and donors' IDs above and beyond this are available, to be disclosed ONLY with the permission of the donor(s).
Ken
Booms on the Up and Up here.
Skip that next Double Cheeseburger and donate the 3 bucks or so to BF II and do a good turn and save your heart from all that bad cholesterol !
Goal should be a thousand bucks !
200 times 5 ? piece o cake !
Proof
(Hint - a joke)
Place the order for some good will from the CCCCD
Coin Collectors Charity Christmas Drive and not that DBL Cheeseburger with fries and a diet coke !
Everybody just skip lunch one day and donate the 6 bucks !
I did !
And you know what, Felt pretty good too !
Sound like im stumping for Boom ? Yep ! its 6 weeks till XMAS
Boom will do the right thing with the money,wether it be shut ins or kids.
Now that i think about it,the 89 year old lady 2 doors down might like to have Thanksgiving dinner with us,think i'll walk over there and ask her !
Proof
Steve
myCCset
Now regarding the 89 year old neighbor of yours? She has no family? That would be really cool if you guys did that!
I may come up with something but not at the present time. Truth is, I thought about taking the easy way out and just copping out this year, but I can't...not after this has been such a big part of my life for so many years. I tell you all...I alluded to it earlier...Christmas was no more than just finished and the blessings started and have continued ALL YEAR LONG! With THAT, how can I now just walk away when God has been so good to me? Some of you may or may not know that I was told to my face by doctors effective 7-5-95, "You're NOT supposed to be here." Wellllll, I AM HERE, for a reason. Let's just leave it at that, OK?
she has grand kids as old as me !
But,if nobody takes her to dinner,she's welcome here !
How many bucks are pledged ?
All we need is an MS66 Saints worth !
Go forum members !
Proof
BTW, a few members have asked if it's OK to donate coins. Yes, this would be most welcomed. I will either sell the coin(s) on eBay or to a private customer, maybe even buy it myself and throw the money in the hat.
This will be run in such a way that the books will be wide open and available for scrutiny by those who participate should there be any doubts.
Boom:
What am I ordering?
Besides the 1957-D cent in F-15 condition (was meant as a joke as believe it or not, those things are REALLY disappearing, LOL)?
What I am ordering is peace, health and happiness! Health is for you and me as I already know about the other two. Health gets more important as both of us get older!
From the Jewish Star to the Southern Cross. Now if only those folks in the Middle East could only get it!
Happy Thanksgiving,
Oreville
Hows about i send you 10 RAW 1969 S Linkys for the BST forum,sell em as BU ( they are) for whatever anyone wants to donate ?
Proof
Cameonut
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!
Thank You for the Email. Your time and effort that is put into a holiday uplifting for the less fortunate is admired. May this be a Huge Success for you and the people that receive the benefits.
Again Thanks for the kind words.
Ken
<< <i>Now that i think about it,the 89 year old lady 2 doors down might like to have Thanksgiving dinner with us,think i'll walk over there and ask her ! >>
I am overwhelmed by the positive response this has taken on just day ONE. Today, DAY ONE, I am proud to say that the total amount raised comes to exactly $274.60. Thank you. I assure you all, I will represent you the very best I can. No, this is NOT The B00M Foundation...this is moreso, the caring members of the "PCGS Collectors Club Christmas Drive" or someting more suitable and I hope that long after I am gone someone picks up the torch and keeps this thing going. I am truly moved by all of you.
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Day two total
$82.22
running total - $356.82
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Day 3 total- $62.51
running total- $ 419.13
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Day 4 total (so far)-$33.38
running total - $452.51
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Day 5 a paltry $4.55
running total- $457.06
God bless you and yours, Warren.
Mike
Lincoln Wheats (1909 - 1958) Basic Set - Always Interested in Upgrading!
How much did you raise last year ?
I would also like to thank the forum members for stepping up !
Proof
Sent on a donation for your great cause. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to give.
Rodney
If you remember, I'm the one who named it the Boom Foundation.
Boom's allright though
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since 8/1/6
Jim
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"No Good Deed Goes Unpunished!"
"If it don't make $"
"It don't make cents""
Day 3's donations posted. See the figures and running total midway of Page 2.
ttt
I should send a little something.
Paypal sent.
Smitty