10,000 Post Contest/Poll: Which quote is not attributable to QDB?

RYK

Which of the following numismatic quotes is NOT attributable to Q David Bowers, and to whom is it attributed. Please give as much detail on the author as you can. Winner will get a copy of Doug Winter's "The Connoisseur's Guide to United States Gold Coins", along with a 1972 proof set, a 1973 proof set, a mercury dime, and a Barber quarter. I will end the contest over the weekend or whenever it dies its own natural death.

Please feel to add any comments regarding these pearls of wisdom, four of which were written by QDB in the 70's and probably have been repeated.

TommyType

I just guessed.....#4 just doesn't sound like a QDB quote based on what I've read of his, and his date-by-date analysis of several different series.

If not QDB, I'd be interested who said it. Probably has an interesting history.

jabba

Number 2?

Man

Nevermind. #2

Years ago, Lee F. Hewitt, publisher of the highly successful Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine, said, "There is no Santa Claus in numismatics. You get what you pay for."

Good eye Howards.

howards

I think the quote about "There is no Santa Claus in numismatics" should be attributed to Lee F. Hewitt, publisher of Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine.

Bochiman

I'd agree. #2.
While he may have said it, it should not be attributable to him.
I think it was some Kris Kringle guy who originally said it anyway.

RickMilauskas

"There is no Santa Claus in numismatics" but there is "Santi M Music" in numismatics.

sellsatan

It's definitely number two. Somebody on the forum (maybe it was actually you RYK) recounts this piece of knowledge as the best thing a certain dealer they did business with ever said to them. Dang it... you'll have me searching old threads all night!

2bucks

The answer is #2

In 1935 Chicago Coin Club member Lee F. Hewitt began publishing the monthly Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine in response to the demand for greater numismatic information. With encouragement from Club members, Mr. Hewitt built this journal into a premier publication, which it remained until its sale in 1968 to Amos Press. Always aware of the latest numismatic trends, Mr. Hewitt attended nearly every meeting and often shared much valuable information.

mgoodm3

I just like #6. Don't care who said it.

vega1

I chose #3. I always think of QDB as more of a scholar than an investment counselor.

Merc

I'll have to say #2. It does not sound like something in his books.

roadrunner

QDB has stated #2 quite often in his writings. Maybe Hewitt first said it, but QDB made it an Icon through his writings.
#4 or #6 were my choices. I picked #6 on a swag. I cannot imagine him bashing a US coin design or not wanting completeness in a set.
The latter is a mercenary type approach to the hobby which is more in line with something like the Forecaster or RNA.

roadrunner

weresteve

<< <i>Please feel to add any comments regarding these pearls of wisdom, four of which were written by QDB in the 70's and probably have been repeated. >>



#3 ... sounds too much like Laura S.

Outhaul

I chose #6 for no other reason than it sounds like something an astute numismatist would say...

Barry

I said #6.

You back home now? Any new wallet photos?

30AnvZ28

I said #2

Bustman

#5

ecos

#5 as well

Light12

I am saying 5 because it sounds like something my grandfather would say.

tradedollarnut

#5 would be my guess - never seen him push type sets over date sets.

Smittys

Number 6

pursuitofliberty

#2 here ... it is not a QDB original expression, although is often attributed (wrongly) as such. Even though I sometimes scratch my head at a couple of the other ones, to my recollection he has written each of the other five, and they may then be attributed to him for origon.

500Bay

Tough one. I had to go with: 2. There is no Santa Claus in numismatics.

RYK

I think the quote about "There is no Santa Claus in numismatics" should be attributed to Lee F. Hewitt, publisher of Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine.

Howards is the winner as the first to identify the correct answer and the source of the quotation. QDB credits him with the quote. Please PM me with your contact info, so I can send you the booty.

JZrarities

I just finished the QDB Book "High Profits from Rare Coin Investment" and read most of the quotes in that book. Couldn't find #4 or #6 so I'll guess:

#4

because I doubt he would denigrate the Ike with a comment like that, and he appears to be a fan of 'Completeness'

DickyBetz

I said #3.

RYK

Some of the quotes, to me, are predictable and others quite surprising.

#3 has been written numerous times, albeit in various forms.

#1 is a pithy, self-evident comment.

#2 is from Lee Hewitt, as mentioned elsewhere.

#4 was quite surprising to me. A prominent coin dealer speaking out against completing sets? The comment was in the context of promoting type sets, so perhaps it makes some sense.

#5 surprised me when I first read it, but it is mostly because of my communication with other type set collectors assembling the 7070 set. Of course, high-end type sets are also assembled (ie. Oliver Jung), and these can be vehicles for great profit or loss, depending on your luck, skill, connections, and timing.

#6 was also surprising, and I would not be surprised if QDB would like that one back. He was writing about how collectors may choose a series to collect and mentioned some designs that he favored and gave one example of a series he did not. In this context, the comment is more benign.