Cherrypickers Guide update in Coin World

clevegreg

Any of you read the Guest Commentary from JT? It appears he had Colon Cancer and then got addicted to the pain pills and was in rehab. Says Vol. II will be available about the time of the FUN show in early Jan.

Greg

jdsinva

I won't hold my breath but I will cross my fingers!

xbob

I just got my CW today. Sounds like JT's had a rough year.

At least he is back on the project and available. I am looking forward to getting Vol. 2 someday.

GaCoinGuy

Wow.......colon cancer. I hate to hear that, I hope he is okay now. But, someone in his family or organization should have been able to put some sort of update somewhere on the web. I too, look forward to the rest of the guidebook.

Savvy

Colon cancer--bummer! Been there, done that. Hope he comes out as well as I did.

seanq

TTT. I know a bunch of members are heading to FUN, someone please let the forum know if J.T. is in attendance, with or without the book, or if you hear any more updates and/or rumors.


Sean Reynolds

ibzman350

<< <i>Any of you read the Guest Commentary from JT? It appears he had Colon Cancer and then got addicted to the pain pills and was in rehab. Says Vol. II will be available about the time of the FUN show in early Jan.

Greg >>




Went to a local coin show(Virginia Beach, VA) a few month ago. One of the dealers told me the same story, cancer, addition. Said he knows him well and the book will be finished. Sorry I don't recall the dealers name.



Herb

pharmer

Just the title of this thread got me excited, anxious as I am to finally get it. But as usual, same ol same ol. That's a good suggestion, Sean. And if anyone does get to talk to him, try to remember details about the conversation. Write some notes after the fact, and let us know, be like a reporter. Of course, maybe he'll have it.

These reports remind me of the folks who see UFO's, but never ever have a camera of any kind to record the event. Thus no one holds them to their story, and no one is holding JT to his story. I don't put any faith in second and third hand reports regarding this, and we shouldn't be satisfied with those. Can't think of anyone who has so successfully remained incommunicado

MickeyD

Howard Hughes comes to mind. Andy

goose3

I will be at FUN.

foodude

Latest from the author's website: Feb. '05???

The Cherrypickers’ Guide has been divided into two volumes for the Fourth Edition. Volume One, available now contains varieties for half cents through nickels. All are minor coinage denominations. Volume Two will contain varieties for half dimes through dollars, gold and commems. Volume Two has been delayed due to a lengthy health problem on the part of J. T. Stanton, the primary editor for the books. However, since J. T. is feeling much better, Volume Two is now expected to be released in February of 2005. It is assured that Volume Two will be the best book ever with the title of The Cherrypickers’ Guide.

koynekwest

Read a little more closely-now it seems that Vol 2 has turned into Vol 2 AND Vol 3. I just want the book-regardless of how many volumes.

seanq

<< <i>These reports remind me of the folks who see UFO's, but never ever have a camera of any kind to record the event. Thus no one holds them to their story, and no one is holding JT to his story. I don't put any faith in second and third hand reports regarding this, and we shouldn't be satisfied with those. Can't think of anyone who has so successfully remained incommunicado. >>



If you go back to the post that started this thread, J.T. authored a Guest Commentary in Coin World back in late August in which he detailed his various health problems and subsequent addictions. That admission confirmed what many people had known or suspected for years. I'm pretty certain several of the error/variety dealers I deal with knew of J.T.s situation, but none would say more to me, other than that he was "dealing with some serious personal issues." If you won't accept J.T.s first-hand account, or the second-and third-hand accounts of those who knew him, I don't know how to ever convince you.

I'm as frustrated with the lack of progress on the second book as anyone, but eventually I came to put a human face on the situation. To be honest, most of the time I didn't get the sense that people who knew of J.T.s circumstances thought he would be able to rebound. While I tried to remain hopeful that Volume 2 would someday be published, I'd written off my $35 years ago. It concerns me now that J.T. has slipped out of sight again since the CW article. At this point, my foremost concern is with the status of the man, not the book.

I'm really hoping that someone at FUN will have some good news to report.


Sean Reynolds

foodude

I'm really hoping that someone at FUN will have some good news to report.

I was hoping it would be available at FUN, but the author says "Two is now expected to be released in February of 2005".

goose3

Hey you guys........February 2005 was 10 months ago.

nwcs

I don't think anyone can win the prize for the prediction date now. Just looked, the last date predicted was 11/12/05 over 2 years ago.

foodude

Hey you guys........February 2005 was 10 months ago.

pharmer

So Sean, you, and others, have known or suspected what the problem was for years? Those who have expressed frustrations many times here, with the suspicion that someone who knew what was going on just wasn't coming forth, aren't going to be placated by that, if that was your intent.

I've dealt professionally for thirty years with people who have similar health problems, and who deal with that and continue to meet their obligations. And with people with drug addictions. They deal with it, and continue to work, and yes, I mean opiate addictions. Sorry, your offering of an excuse doesn't cut it. He's no different than anyone else with similar problems who continue to live life and meet their obligations. Well, he is different, in that he has everyone's money, doesn't he?

seanq

Since I was hearing about him third-hand, I never felt it was my place to post what were at the time were unsubstantiated rumors to a public messge board. I'm not out to apologize for or justify his actions, just to provide context.

I replied to other points in your post privately.


Sean Reynolds

pontiacinf

I paid for that book outright back in august of 2003, now dont get me wrong, I have nothing against JT and hope hes feeling 100%, but I know theres no way theres a record of who paid, and I doubt ill see my money or book