Do you know RUSS?

Tvac897 · April 16, 2008 9:48PM

This thread was spawned as a result of reading several different threads in which the posters address each other by name and act as if they know each other well...particularly Russ.

I was just curios as to how many of you know each other and have hung out at some of these live shows and how many of you just know each other from the notoriety on the boards/Ebay?

ebaytrader · April 16, 2008 10:26PM

Two former board members that are within ½ mile of me have been bammed.

I'm wondering when it will be my turn.

So, I avoid meeting board members.

jmj3esq · April 16, 2008 10:37PM

I only know Russ from discussion with him on these boards. I have also consigned many coins through Russ. I have been pleased with the rusults from my consignments and he has educated me on numerous coin related topics. He gets my

notwilight · April 16, 2008 10:39PM

Russ's forum handle is Russ. So how do you know they're addressing him by name? --Jerry

chiefbob · April 16, 2008 10:51PM

Not another Russ thread!

JRocco · April 16, 2008 10:52PM

You learned fast my son.

lcoopie · April 16, 2008 10:58PM

when you are typing in your underwear or PJs, there is a certain atmosphere of informality built in.

I do not believe that it is a sign of disrespect in most cases.

I never met anyone from these boards, so far, but I don't mind if someone refers to me by my name or handle, or a nickname if that ever came up.

a039 · April 16, 2008 10:58PM

Russ saved my life.

ricko · April 16, 2008 11:01PM

I know Russ .... not in the biblical sense, of course, but from meeting him at coin shows.. a most enervating experience I might add... Cheers, RickO

rgCoinGuy · April 16, 2008 11:15PM

<< I know Russ .... not in the biblical sense, of course, >>

kranky · April 16, 2008 11:34PM

I have met dozens of board members at shows.

DJCoinz · April 16, 2008 11:45PM

<< I know Russ .... not in the biblical sense, of course, but from meeting him at coin shows.. a most enervating experience I might add... Cheers, RickO >>

LickThoseStamps · April 16, 2008 11:51PM

Isn't he the one that Marty is Mad at?

THEONLYTBONE · April 17, 2008 12:09AM

<< Russ saved my life. >>

Russ has saved my wallet............

Prethen · April 17, 2008 12:18AM

Russ...is your head about to explode?

Well, it's definitely nice to be held in high regard.

garsmith · April 17, 2008 12:34AM

Russ is not a real person, he's just a legend they tell you about to get you collecting

ONETHREE · April 17, 2008 12:42AM

He is readily identified by his unusal proclivity for walking on water. So if you at a coin show and you see a guy walking over the fountain at the entrance, you will have seen Russ.

charley · April 17, 2008 2:13AM

I don't know Russ. Russ was not a friend of mine... I can tell you, your no Russ....Oh, sorry, flashback... Respectfully, John Curlis

BECOKA · April 17, 2008 2:17AM

Nope, can't say that I do. I know several other forum members though.

TCoins · April 17, 2008 2:23AM

I knew Russ......and you my friend, are no Russ!

dizzyfoxx · April 17, 2008 2:28AM

No, but I'd like to drink a couple beers with him and talk coins.

RBinTex · April 17, 2008 3:10AM

What's the line on Russ chiming in before the 50th post?

rgCoinGuy · April 17, 2008 3:31AM

I think Russ responds to Ebay and Kennedy thread titles better than Russ titles

THEONLYTBONE · April 17, 2008 3:32AM

Russ is my dad...................

dizzyfoxx · April 17, 2008 3:35AM

<< Russ is my dad................... >>

Sorta reminds me of another father-son revelation...

THEONLYTBONE · April 17, 2008 3:37AM

<< 

<< Russ is my dad................... >>

Sorta reminds me of another father-son revelation...

>>

Na' really, My dads name is Russ...................

RotatedRainbows · April 17, 2008 3:44AM

Isn't he one of the people in this photo??

nankraut · April 17, 2008 3:57AM

<< when you are typing in your underwear or PJs, there is a certain atmosphere of informality built in.

I do not believe that it is a sign of disrespect in most cases.

I never met anyone from these boards, so far, but I don't mind if someone refers to me by my name or handle, or a nickname if that ever came up. >>

What coopie said:

SeattleSlammer · April 17, 2008 4:03AM

Never met him, though I'm sure we attend some of the same Northwest shows.
Had a couple of forum run-ins with him years back where BOTH of us acted righteous and somewhat obtuse.
Bought a gorgeous commem from him off Ebay a while back. A real keeper. That alone makes him alright in my book!

ChrisRx · April 17, 2008 4:20AM

"you see Russ.." -Chevy Chase

lcoopie · April 17, 2008 4:20AM

Russ is the walRUS

seriously I bought a coin from him on ebay and would do so again in a heartbeat.
but I don't really know him (asides from a stellar reputation as a seller)

TorinoCobra71 · April 17, 2008 4:28AM

Russ can ship coast to coast in two days.

TC71

streeter · April 17, 2008 4:37AM

Selling coins over the internet is not a picnic in the park like some people might believe. Russ does it as well as ANYONE or possibly better.

There are some coin dealers out there that think that it is a god given right to beat up on buyers in the marketplace. Russ ain't one of those people. As a matter of fact, I think he might be one of a few sellers to whom the Hippocratic oath may apply.......'first do no harm'.....

to himself ..............and others.

seemyauction · April 17, 2008 5:12AM

<< Not another Russ thread!

>>

Too funny..........

I spoke to Russ on the phone once.....

rgl1345 · April 17, 2008 5:30AM

rgl1345 · April 17, 2008 5:32AM

<< Isn't he one of the people in this photo??

>>

The one in the middle??

GrumpyEd · April 17, 2008 7:17AM

I wondered why everyone has such good things to say...

But then I realized I had bought a coin from him on ebay (not knowing who the seller was until much later) and it was very nice and well described and I was totaly happy with it.

So I can only add that he must be one of the good guys!

And I'm supposed to be Grumpy!