interesting subject matter ... made for a good read ...
here's a few of my thoughts, for whatever they're worth ... how much impact they have is questionable
3d object imaging is coming I believe and although it may change the way we view our coins and share them with others (which could have a very positive impact on the hobby, depending), the technology is probably not price-pointed in this decade (IMO) ... once that does happen, all of the potential problems with a truely independant registry (which is a good idea) could be worked out ... although 3d technology is going to have a problem with slabs (ut-oh)
I'm pulling for the AT detection technology
I'm surprised the card thing has not taken off a little more ... who's the eBay seller from Guam(?) who was doing those color cards ?? ... that (IMO) was a worthwhile setup (from the pictures I have seen on the net) that could find a niche market that could also enhance the potential collector base
I think at least one or two more specialists (or specialty groups) will probably follow Rick Snow's lead on the Eagle Eye "photo-seal" for the series they specialize in ... possibly incorporating limited edition trading cards with those added certifications
and finally, something I have believed for a few years now ...
somewhere down the road (maybe in the next five years, and maybe it's already happening) ... it won't neccessarily be about the top one to five finest coins that will be going crazy ... but anything that fits within the top 50 to 100 known (or maybe even in the top 300 for the more popular 20th century series), especially if they are unaltered originals with attractive eye appeal
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
I'm surprised the card thing has not taken off a little more ... who's the eBay seller from Guam(?) who was doing those color cards ?? ... that (IMO) was a worthwhile setup (from the pictures I have seen on the net) that could find a niche market that could also enhance the potential collector base
Thats me and yes has been slow. It started as an experiment of sorts to see if could create more local collectors and it just kept becoming more fun to do later getting into ebay. Also, I hit some financial hard times a while back and had to sell some coins I didn't really want to part with. Having the coin still virtually with just the card made parting so much easier
The declaration argued that governments exist by and for the people with citizens obligated to overthrow a tyrannical government.
Coins and paper money will no longer need to be made. New technology will allow monetary transactions to be handled electronically. The ease and convenience of this new technology will result in overwhelming immediate acceptance of this new system.
The obsolescence of coins will result in hoarding of existing coins and more coin "collectors".
An upgrade service for PCGS & NGC certified coins. Think your coin is undergraded? Send it to this upgrade service and it will be looked at by some of the best crackout artists in the business.
Due to the success of the state quarter program the US mint will now market state varieties for the remaining coins in sets of uncirculated, matte uncirculated, satin uncirculated, proof and matte proff. Silver varieties will also be struck as well as a gold variety for the state penny. Uncsrupulous mint employees will also fabricate at least three or four error varieties for each.
One day all these will get spent out of the holders like so much else.
I am looking for something cool, innovative, and transforming--something that will keep enthusiasts interested and add more collectors to the mix (like TPGs, internet/ebay, and registries).
One of the next "new things" will be a repeat of a very "old thing" - informed collectors/buyers will again gravitate toward original non-"conserved" coins, ones with individuality, originality and even most of their original surfaces intact .
One of the next "new things" will be a repeat of a very "old thing" - informed collectors/buyers will again gravitate toward original non-"conserved" coins, ones with individuality, originality and even most of their original surfaces intact .
To synthesize a number of answers, how about a service that scientifically detects intentional surface alterations (doctoring, cleaning, etc.), grades and slabs the coin with a technical grade and originality score, images it in 3-D, and gives you a photocard and CD-ROM of the coin?
I am looking for something cool, innovative, and transforming--something that will keep enthusiasts interested and add more collectors to the mix (like TPGs, internet/ebay, and registries). >>
It sounds crazy but I've always thought that collecting coins from circulation would become popular again. There's an awful lot going for all the circulating coins, not the least of which is that they are circulating.
These coins can become a bridge to the mainstream hobby for the many millions of people collecting the states quarters, eagles, proof sets, and new nickels.
<< <i>There's an awful lot going for all the circulating coins... >>
'Cept that they're ugly. >>
It's easy to understand why most people feel this way and in about 99% of cases I even agree with them. Most of the circulating coins are very ugly.
They were made with little or no concern for quality and they have been re- lentlessly battered in circulation for decades. While most old coins were worn away in peoples' pockets and lots of gentle sliding, much of the wear on clads has been grinding in bags, slot machines and counting machines. They start ugly and years in circulation just makes them worse.
But there are some of these coins which were well made and have more nor- mal wear. A little wear can hide a lot of the problems when they were made so that a coin that was ugly in AU can be quite pleasing in F or VG.
Whether these ever become popular or not there are those of us who not only find them fascinating but find some of the coins in all grades to be quite beautiful.
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here's a few of my thoughts, for whatever they're worth ... how much impact they have is questionable
3d object imaging is coming I believe and although it may change the way we view our coins and share them with others (which could have a very positive impact on the hobby, depending), the technology is probably not price-pointed in this decade (IMO) ... once that does happen, all of the potential problems with a truely independant registry (which is a good idea) could be worked out ... although 3d technology is going to have a problem with slabs (ut-oh)
I'm pulling for the AT detection technology
I'm surprised the card thing has not taken off a little more ... who's the eBay seller from Guam(?) who was doing those color cards ?? ... that (IMO) was a worthwhile setup (from the pictures I have seen on the net) that could find a niche market that could also enhance the potential collector base
I think at least one or two more specialists (or specialty groups) will probably follow Rick Snow's lead on the Eagle Eye "photo-seal" for the series they specialize in ... possibly incorporating limited edition trading cards with those added certifications
and finally, something I have believed for a few years now ...
somewhere down the road (maybe in the next five years, and maybe it's already happening) ... it won't neccessarily be about the top one to five finest coins that will be going crazy ... but anything that fits within the top 50 to 100 known (or maybe even in the top 300 for the more popular 20th century series), especially if they are unaltered originals with attractive eye appeal
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Thats me and yes has been slow. It started as an experiment of sorts to see if could create more local collectors and it just kept becoming more fun to do later getting into ebay. Also, I hit some financial hard times a while back and had to sell some coins I didn't really want to part with. Having the coin still virtually with just the card made parting so much easier
The declaration argued that governments exist by and for the people with citizens obligated to overthrow a tyrannical government.
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The obsolescence of coins will result in hoarding of existing coins and more coin "collectors".
market state varieties for the remaining coins in sets of uncirculated,
matte uncirculated, satin uncirculated, proof and matte proff. Silver
varieties will also be struck as well as a gold variety for the state penny.
Uncsrupulous mint employees will also fabricate at least three or four
error varieties for each.
One day all these will get spent out of the holders like so much else.
Please check out my eBay auctions!
My WLH Short Set Registry Collection
I am looking for something cool, innovative, and transforming--something that will keep enthusiasts interested and add more collectors to the mix (like TPGs, internet/ebay, and registries).
To synthesize a number of answers, how about a service that scientifically detects intentional surface alterations (doctoring, cleaning, etc.), grades and slabs the coin with a technical grade and originality score, images it in 3-D, and gives you a photocard and CD-ROM of the coin?
<< <i>Lot of cynical answers.
I am looking for something cool, innovative, and transforming--something that will keep enthusiasts interested and add more collectors to the mix (like TPGs, internet/ebay, and registries). >>
It sounds crazy but I've always thought that collecting coins from circulation would become
popular again. There's an awful lot going for all the circulating coins, not the least of which
is that they are circulating.
These coins can become a bridge to the mainstream hobby for the many millions of people
collecting the states quarters, eagles, proof sets, and new nickels.
<< <i>There's an awful lot going for all the circulating coins... >>
'Cept that they're ugly.
Not a bad idea.
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<< <i>There's an awful lot going for all the circulating coins... >>
'Cept that they're ugly.
It's easy to understand why most people feel this way and in about 99% of
cases I even agree with them. Most of the circulating coins are very ugly.
They were made with little or no concern for quality and they have been re-
lentlessly battered in circulation for decades. While most old coins were worn
away in peoples' pockets and lots of gentle sliding, much of the wear on clads
has been grinding in bags, slot machines and counting machines. They start
ugly and years in circulation just makes them worse.
But there are some of these coins which were well made and have more nor-
mal wear. A little wear can hide a lot of the problems when they were made
so that a coin that was ugly in AU can be quite pleasing in F or VG.
Whether these ever become popular or not there are those of us who not only
find them fascinating but find some of the coins in all grades to be quite beautiful.