Note also Cathy, aka "shigellacat" ("Stork" here)- her feedback left shortly afterward mentions my vest. The guy probably has no memory of dissin' me at the FUN show and is mystified by the bizarre feedbacks!
What does my collection say about me? Well, that I walk to the beat of my own drummer, I guess. I'm a nonconformist who's not afraid to defy conventional wisdom about collecting "damaged" coins. That I'm creative.
Does your collection say anything about you? I sincerely hope not.....
The fact that I've been looking for an attractive MS 65 or MS 66 Barber Halves says that I'm a bit of a masochist. The fact that I have five Liberty Nickels in MS 66 means that I'm a bit peculiar and difficult person (guess it runs in the family).
Better stop digging that hole.........
"Vou invadir o Nordeste, "Seu cabra da peste, "Sou Mangueira......."
My collection draws a stare every time I wear it to a show. The reaction is maybe 50% admiration, or "gee, that's a cool idea." Probably 35% ignore me. The other 15% have comments like, "Oh, what a shame you ruined all those lovely old coins by drilling holes in them." (But ma'am- I didn't. The holes are over a hundred years old. I just adopted the wounded coins.) Actual greeting from well-known Darkside dealer Jeffrey Zarit, when I approached his table at the 2004 FUN show:
<< "You DO realize you look like a F*@%ing idiot, don't you?" >>
lordmarcovan...you are as unique as the strawberry
it is the only fruit that wears it's seeds on the outside!
I say that in a good way...wern't you the one that had a holed discovery coin on the vest?
A buddy of mine once bought a new Ford pickup truck. I left a note on the steering wheel that "if he listened real close on a quite night you can hear a Ford rust." As far as my collection goes? What? Are those coins talking about me again?
I collect Capped Bust Halves, 1807-1836. An undervalued series that can look just as good in F or in MS condition. There are a zillion varieties by just 3 different engravers, and it's silver, so it is far from boring. I guess that says it all, if that's a reflection of me.
Except for the fact that I obviously have a fixation with busty, matronly, Germanic looking females.
Only problem is it would take 7 years of psychoanalysis to fully understand that, and if I sell my collection, I doubt that I'd even be able to afford 7 months of THAT.
I was thinking of starting a thread on this topic, but see that this topic was explored 8 years ago. However, many of the respondents haven't returned to the board in recent memory so perhaps it is worthy to revisit again with the currently active membership.
So, does your collection reflect upon you as the collector? If so, what meaning do you attach?
If your collection has changed significantly over the years, has the meaning changed in your view?
Seated Half Society member #38 "Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Like many, I move around a lot. Years ago I collected No Bands Mercs, then moved onto Washington Quarters and every time I decide I have too much money tied up in my collection, I sell off the expensive bits. Now I have moved on to a Type Set, know I will never be able to afford some of them. Yet, each time I look for a new coin, it is time to learn a new series. And that is what I think my collection says about me, I am seeking knowledge as I try and fit my budget and the level of coin I can afford into the Type set.
Retired United States Mint guy, now working on an Everyman Type Set.
I started collecting and learning about the Minting Process when I was about 10 yrs. old.
My interest in Errors tells me I'm in the Parapsychology arena of Numismatics.
Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
One day while visiting the local coin shop, the owner says, "out of work again?" I replied, "why do you say that?" Owner: "You don't come in here unless you've been laid off, fired or have quit a job." (Where's that damn "nostalgia" emoticon!)
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
<< <i>I was thinking of starting a thread on this topic, but see that this topic was explored 8 years ago. However, many of the respondents haven't returned to the board in recent memory so perhaps it is worthy to revisit again with the currently active membership.
So, does your collection reflect upon you as the collector? If so, what meaning do you attach?
If your collection has changed significantly over the years, has the meaning changed in your view? >>
My disdain for specialization has grown if anything, right along with what I collect.
Mine says that I'm focused and very patient. I've been working on a single set almost daily for 13 years. If the coin isn't right for my collection, I keep searching.
If my widow or orphans brought my collection cold to a reputable shop, I'd hope that it would say that this guy knew what he was doing and had a good eye and discerning taste. Of course, that would probably depend in part on the context of the file of receipts for the coins, since IMO there are no bad coins, only bad prices.
Of course their are bad coins. Bad coins can, however, be good purchases. Although the longer you hold a bad coin, the more likely your good purchase will become a bad investment.
Andy Lustig
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
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what it says to others behind my back i havent a clue....
The reaction is maybe 50% admiration, or "gee, that's a cool idea."
Probably 35% ignore me.
The other 15% have comments like, "Oh, what a shame you ruined all those lovely old coins by drilling holes in them."
(But ma'am- I didn't. The holes are over a hundred years old. I just adopted the wounded coins.)
Actual greeting from well-known Darkside dealer Jeffrey Zarit, when I approached his table at the 2004 FUN show:
<< <i>"You DO realize you look like a F*@%ing idiot, don't you?" >>
I couldn't resist a feedback poke at him when I won one of his auctions recently.
Note also Cathy, aka "shigellacat" ("Stork" here)- her feedback left shortly afterward mentions my vest. The guy probably has no memory of dissin' me at the FUN show and is mystified by the bizarre feedbacks!
What does my collection say about me? Well, that I walk to the beat of my own drummer, I guess. I'm a nonconformist who's not afraid to defy conventional wisdom about collecting "damaged" coins. That I'm creative.
That I'm a little soft in the head.
The fact that I've been looking for an attractive MS 65 or MS 66 Barber Halves says that I'm a bit of a masochist. The fact that I have five Liberty Nickels in MS 66 means that I'm a bit peculiar and difficult person (guess it runs in the family).
Better stop digging that hole.........
"Seu cabra da peste,
"Sou Mangueira......."
<< <i>I collect coins of Switzerland, therefore I am neutral and enjoy cheese and fine watches. >>
You also must have military weapons in your house.
Obscurum per obscurius
The reaction is maybe 50% admiration, or "gee, that's a cool idea."
Probably 35% ignore me.
The other 15% have comments like, "Oh, what a shame you ruined all those lovely old coins by drilling holes in them."
(But ma'am- I didn't. The holes are over a hundred years old. I just adopted the wounded coins.)
Actual greeting from well-known Darkside dealer Jeffrey Zarit, when I approached his table at the 2004 FUN show:
<< "You DO realize you look like a F*@%ing idiot, don't you?" >>
lordmarcovan...you are as unique as the strawberry
it is the only fruit that wears it's seeds on the outside!
I say that in a good way...wern't you the one that had a holed discovery coin on the vest?
"Keep your malarkey filter in good operating order" -Walter Breen
on the steering wheel that "if he listened real close on a quite night
you can hear a Ford rust."
As far as my collection goes? What? Are those coins talking about me
again?
Except for the fact that I obviously have a fixation with busty, matronly, Germanic looking females.
Only problem is it would take 7 years of psychoanalysis to fully understand that, and if I sell my collection, I doubt that I'd even be able to afford 7 months of THAT.
another.
I am a lemming.
"Bongo hurtles along the rain soaked highway of life on underinflated bald retread tires."
~Wayne
So, does your collection reflect upon you as the collector? If so, what meaning do you attach?
If your collection has changed significantly over the years, has the meaning changed in your view?
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
"Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
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Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.
I collect coins that catch my notice
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My collection says I don't discriminate against modern (vs classic) coins. As long as they fit my definition of the collection, they're in.
I think now it says "he likes cool gold stuff"
Minting Process when I was about 10 yrs. old.
My interest in Errors tells me I'm in the
Parapsychology arena of Numismatics.
U.S. Type Set
siliconvalleycoins.com
Hoard the keys.
Maybe the wrong millennium.
How about 'lack of focus'?
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
<< <i>I collect Morgans. I'm not sure what it says, but they did belong to my grandfather. So its more of a nostalgia thing then anything else. >>
Is there a "nostalgia" emoticon? There's not even a "sigh" emoticon. What's this world coming to?
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
<< <i>Yeah, it says I'm poor.
Russ, NCNE >>
And we all want to know if you stood in line for 16 hours to get your goldie Kennedy. Shane, come back!
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
<< <i>Modern medals. Viewed with derision by many collectors.
Collectors are few and far between.
I don't have to (or want to) spend much money on some very scare or even rare items. >>
That's, "scary".
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
Nice to hear from you Coinliutenant!
<< <i>I was thinking of starting a thread on this topic, but see that this topic was explored 8 years ago. However, many of the respondents haven't returned to the board in recent memory so perhaps it is worthy to revisit again with the currently active membership.
So, does your collection reflect upon you as the collector? If so, what meaning do you attach?
If your collection has changed significantly over the years, has the meaning changed in your view? >>
My disdain for specialization has grown if anything, right along with what I collect.
'nuff said.
No.........I don't believe it ever did. But people would always be surprised when they saw it. hmmm
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
<< <i>Mine says I was born in the wrong century.
Maybe the wrong millennium. >>
Nah, if you were born back then, you'd just say those were moderns
<<Does your collection say anything about you?>>
Not to my face, but maybe behind my back......I dunno, you don't know what you don't know.
My collection is mostly coins that I bought to flip and overpaid for.
The only exception is a really nicely toned Columbian and a Swift Meat Packing SCD.
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Of course, that would probably depend in part on the context of the file of receipts for the coins, since IMO there are no bad coins, only bad prices.
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
Of course their are bad coins. Bad coins can, however, be good purchases. Although the longer you hold a bad coin, the more likely your good purchase will become a bad investment.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
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