Help A Fellow Numistmatist Out
johngerman
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As some people can attest to, I am cheap. Not cheap to be cheap, I just want my 2 kids to get a better education than I got so they can buy any coins they want when they get older and own thier own succesful business. What I want help with is the fact that even when my kids are gone, I still won't have enough money of my own to own two certain kinds Mint Marked coins. I need a Charlotte and a Dahlonega Mint Mark and my fear is they will be of course more expensive and probably harder to find. What I propose here is a challenge. A challenge like no other. I want to get these coins or one of them for $90. HOW you ask, a ladder of friendly assistance by fellow board members who may be willing to help out. I am not asking for charity here (Who would give away a C or D MM gold piece for $90 anyways), but rather a win-win situation for everyone involved. I will start out with my prized coin. I am so poor, the most I ever spent on a coin was $90, SAD I know. The coin is a 1909 VDB slabbed by ICG MS-66 RD. What I want is a trade up. So anyone with a $100 dulplicate coin would trade me and whatever that coin might be I will trade someone else for a $125 coin and then trade that one for a $150 coin and so on and so on until I have a coin or set that I could trade someone for the gold Charlotte or Dahlonega or both, depending. You need not have paid the dollar amount that the trade up is worth, so if anyone is interested in the 1909 VDB ICG MS-66 RD for thier own collection and has a dupe 1909-S Lincoln or what-ever and would consider a straight up trade, I could reasonably achieve a very nice coin, without anyone going too far out of thier way. I think it would work, but not everyone would want to do this I understand. But I know there are a lot of good people here who have nice dupes and big hearts that might, so I figured why not give it a shot. We can keep the post running and everyone can keep track of where we are and people could decide that maybe they might like the next coin and could part with one they paid a song for years ago to get that coin. I think it would be very interesting to see if this would work or not. And if nobody is interested, at least I tried. I would also be very interested in returning the favor to the other people who might do this if it works. Please give a minute and consider it, you would help a fellow hobbiest and perhaps yourself as well. Thanks for considering this event! John
Johnathan German
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Good luck,
Ray
one man did this and had a house within a year-Believe it or not
Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistr...dset.aspx?s=68269&ac=1">Musky 1861 Mint Set
But a radical thought came to me, why not save a little each payday until you can buy your Gold coin/s.
<< <i>Why don't you just start out with a paper clip and trade up from there >>
I read that story also, very inspiring
Edit: And yes--paragraphs are cool, and, yes, there a number of people here with big hearts, who often help other collectors (I do regularly in a small way)--but you've got to be able to communicate with them. Somehow, as I ponder your request, helping you obtain C and D gold pieces, which a lot of us big hearts don't have ourselves, is a bit of a reach.
Sorry if I am wrong but this just sounds to reminiscent of Hendrixcat?
<< <i>Sorry if I am wrong but this just sounds to reminiscent of Hendrixcat?
Refresh my memory please!
This was a nice touch......
<< <i>There a guys here with big hearts and big wallets and they won't care if they "Lose" a couple bucks because it is neat and they already have 30 of these coins and dupes of some as well. >>
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Kinda reminds me of the folks standing on the corner. "WILL WORK FOR FOOD"
Untill you offer them a job.
I need a 1815 bust half, wonder if i could trade up starting with a VF 1950 D nickle.
That would have been a good trade up. Pay for grading, get a PR70 (or 2) and that would have been another $400-$1000.
Or, pay $20 each for the 2006-W coins as singles...each is $60-$100 now, so 4 of those would have been $240-$400.
THAT would have been a way to do it quick and easy
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
And here is your paragraph. I can't imagine someone could not read a post without a paragraph, but still have enough "energy" to post something on the same thread! Whew, glad you made it out alive there!
Happy hunting to all of you and just let this one die! Sounds like the best thing for everyone here huh? Don't want to put anyone out or anything, seeings how you all line up with tongues wagging when someone offers a free coin in one of thier posts! Why don't all of you go get second jobs, intead of panting for free coins from fellow board members.
Again, I appreciate those who had a sincere interest in helping me out and too bad there is enough people with bad attitudes to ruin something that might have been fun and interesting to try.
<< <i>Why don't you just start out with a paper clip and trade up from there
one man did this and had a house within a year-Believe it or not >>
I saw this on T.V.as well.
Wouldn't saving $10.00 a week x 52 week ($520) x couple of years be a more rewarding way to acquire that gold coin you are after?
Relying on others to open the wallet for a non essential item in life ..well I just don't know.
I've never owned a CC or D gold coin either. And I'll continue to live satisfactorily with that knowledge.
roadrunner
<< <i>IF YOU DON"T WANT TO PARTICIPATE, DON"T POST!! Hard concept for some of you? >>
Actually, I think the better lesson here is that if one does not want to receive any comments or criticisms that may be construed as negative then that person should not start a thread.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Sounds like dealer talk.
This thread should be moved to the US Coin Forum.
I have a 1997 S clad Kennedy pcgs prf69. I'll trade it for the ms66 lincoln (or any other coin of that value).
I want to work my way up to a 1815 bust half (ef would be fine)
Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.
Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.
It seems most of you want to be spitefull and rude even when it is not warrented. I thought it would be neat to try and yes, I knew there would be skeptics and people who thought I was a scammer. I apologize once again for even bringing this up and will seek assistance elsewhere. Thanks again to all who replied with a POSITIVE comment or thought and even offers and those that might not have agreed with my idea that simply moved on or were nice enough not to participate and say "Good Luck" to you.
Those are the people this board were made for, not skeptics and mean-spirited people. I don't have a large collection and will probably never see one. I am happy collecting what I can afford and will remain so. Just wanted to try something new and exciting and for those that cannot see that, then I know the world is darker place for some than it is for me.
Happy hunting and hope some of you can find something better in life than bashing people and being synical.
<< <i>I don't want a rare date gold coin, or an ounce of gold for bullion. I just wanted a couple coins with a neat history and an unusual mint locale. >>
So what date C and what date D gold coins do you want to get?
maybe I should list my for sale items within your thread?
I did not want nor do I want a handout from anyone, just thought this would be a neat interesting quest for everyone who WANTED to get involved. Can't really blame anyone for NOT wanting to do this, just thought that it might work out that other collectors might have gotten a $200 valued coin for $8.00 in a bargin bin 10 years ago and they have since upgraded or whatever.
It was suppose to be fun, not a problematic endeavor full of ill-will and snotty comments. I said what I said about bullion, etc. to simply state this was not an investment opportunity for myself, and I think everyone I have dealt with on these boards can attest I am NOT a coin dealer, nor do I have anything remarkable in my collection. I just wanted to try this and see what the response was, and I got IT alright!
I guess I should have known better in a world of scams and cheats always looking for a quick buck, but thought maybe here was different. I knew problems might arrise, but figured we could work through them and if it worked out, someone else could do the same and I would be happy help in any way I could.
A holed, nicked, ugly beast of a Charlotte or Dahlonega would suffice for my set. I guess I can't imagine someone did this with a paper clip to get a house and actually did it, seeing how people here are treating a similar challenge. Makes me wonder I guess.
It's just amazing how a person could trade up to such an extreme. Which makes anything possible.
<< <i>what an ingenious way to keep one's thread at the top of page 1.
maybe I should list my for sale items within your thread?
Might as well.
Lesson noted!
<< <i>I am SOOO Sorry for even attempting this.
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Again, I appreciate those who had a sincere interest in helping me out and too bad there is enough people with bad attitudes to ruin something that might have been fun and interesting to try. >>
The only thing ruining this project is your decision not to go forward. If you have honest offers to help you get started, what else do you need?
Realize that the ball is in your court and begin the journey, or admit that you're giving up because someone hurt your feelings.
[I edited this because I didn't proofread before posting.]
That's why I starved, scrimped and did what I had to to get ahead... School, job experience, etc., so one day I could afford more for me and my family.
That being said, it's an interesting concept. Don't know if I would have launched it through a general appeal... Good luck, though.
Check out my current listings: https://ebay.com/sch/khunt/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=12&_rdc=1
A guy tries to do it with YOUR stuff, and you get all pissy? The deal can work for both sides. Just because something isnt worth as much... doesnt mean you dont need it, or want it. I have done it periodically with car parts. I got over $1500 worth of parts for less then $800. He wrecked the car he bought them for, and told me if I purchased X, X, and X I could have it all.
A little something you might want to know about numismatists.....
....asking for help from a fellow numismatist is like asking a hyena to wear a bib to dinner !
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