BUST HALVES: The competition has BEGUN!

MrEureka

First, the prizes: The winner gets a Bust Half Dollar of my choice, selected from my inventory. If 2nd and 3rd place scores are over 100, they'll also get Bust Halves. (The winner will get the best of the three coins, and so on.)

Next, the catch: I need a Bust Half expert to volunteer to judge the contest. As you read below, you'll see what's involved. It could be a ton of work, but it will be fun.

The contest: How many different UNATTRIBUTED Bust Half varieties can you find on eBay between now and the end of the year? (Current and completed sales are both acceptable.) No more than once a day, PM a list of links to the auctions and your attributions to the judge. The judge will check your attributions and compile a list of the varieties you have found. You gain a point for a correct attribution and lose a point for an incorrect attribution. Every day, or every few days, the judge will post the standings, showing how many points each contestant has accumulated. The competition will end at midnight, Dec 31.

Now, do we have a Bust Half expert who's willing to be the judge?

Barndog

neat contest. The judge should get first prize, the winner should get second prize. That judge better not have a full time job

MrEureka

That judge better not have a full time job

It shouldn't be too bad. It's far easier and less time-consuming to verify attributions than it would be to attribute them yourself.

STONE

That's quite a bit of work, but sounds like fun

fishteeth

Sounds like fun, but if I spend that much time with my Overton and Ebay my wife will kill me
maybe a shorter time frame

drddm

Sounds like fun and a ton of work but I have one question.

What about all the unattributed bust halves on ebay with HORRIBLE pics that you can't tell what the overton # is?

MrEureka

What about all the unattributed bust halves on ebay with HORRIBLE pics that you can't tell what the overton # is?

If the judge can't attribute the coin, it won't count towards the point score.

MrEureka

Good news! Astrorat has agreed to be the judge. The competition is on as of right now!

astrorat

Okay...so here we go. Dang I hope I don't regret this!

Read the first post on the rules for Andy's contest.

PM the links to me for the for coin you attribute and want to have verified for the contest.

I will use the Overton and Peterson reference books to verify the attributions. If you have a "tough" attribution, I encourage you to provide a"hint" to help the process.

I will verify your attribution as correct or incorrect, and not attribute the coin otherwise.

I will keep a spreadsheet with your name and correct attributions and then post the results every few days as stated.

Oh yeah...I take bribes.

Lane

astrorat

ttt for Andy.

Lane

astrorat

Any takers? Geez...all you need right now is 1 correct and you are in the lead!

Lane

SilverEagles92

I'd love to participate, but my Overton book won't be coming in the mail until next week!

BaseballAbs

<< <i>neat contest. The judge should get first prize, the winner should get second prize. That judge better not have a full time job >>

lol thats too funny! I want to play.

coin22lover

Do you think we can get a more thorough description of the prize? A half dollar from your collection could mean anything

MrEureka

Do you think we can get a more thorough description of the prize? A half dollar from your collection could mean anything

All I'll say now is that it will be at least a Fine common date Bust Half Dollar. But if the winner comes up with 500 different, you can bet that I'll find him a better coin, even if I have to go out and buy it.

BTW, Lane hasn't received any auction links yet. If somebody doesn't hit 25 varieties by the end of the month - which should be easy - I'll assume nobody really cares and I'll cancel it.

jdillane

Am on vacation and didn't bring my books! I suppose I could go out to Coin Zip for help....can't believe none have joined the hunt.

astrorat

Come on, wimps! I dare you to challenge me...you flacid, modern-loving wannabes.

Lane

CoinJunkie

<< <i>BTW, Lane hasn't received any auction links yet. If somebody doesn't hit 25 varieties by the end of the month - which should be easy - I'll assume nobody really cares and I'll cancel it. >>


Andy, this is a great contest! I just don't have time to do it right now. However, if NO ONE else has entered by the
end of the month, I may change my mind!

STONE

Well, I sent Lane 8 to start.
That should fuel the fire for someone to top me and add some competition

Quarternut

Sorry Stone, I am way a head of you!

QN

airplanenut

Since I don't have any attribution guides, can I go for the lowest score and use a random number generator, along with a link to every bust half on eBay?

messydesk

Cool contest! This should be fun!

STONE

<< <i>Sorry Stone, I am way a head of you!

QN >>


Well then, let the games begin

astrorat

<< <i>Since I don't have any attribution guides, can I go for the lowest score and use a random number generator, along with a link to every bust half on eBay? >>



If you make me do too much meaningless work I'll fly to Seattle and beat you senseless.

Lane

astrorat

Remember Andy's rules...only ONE (1) PM per day with attributions...

Lane

STONE

<< <i>Remember Andy's rules...only ONE (1) PM per day with attributions...

Lane >>


Oops, missed that part. Sorry bout that Lane

Barndog

<< <i>

<< <i>Remember Andy's rules...only ONE (1) PM per day with attributions...

Lane >>


Oops, missed that part. Sorry bout that Lane >>



no soup for you!

MrEureka

Since I don't have any attribution guides, can I go for the lowest score and use a random number generator...

Jeremy - Do you really think you would do that much better if you had a copy of Overton?

astrorat

<< <i> Since I don't have any attribution guides, can I go for the lowest score and use a random number generator...

Jeremy - Do you really think you would do that much better if you had a copy of Overton?
>>



Ouch!

Lane

astrorat

Here are the current standings as of this posting:

Barndog = 6
fishteeth = 1
Quarternut = 16
Stone = 51

astrorat = 1,278 (okay, just kidding on this one!)

Notes on scoring per Andy's rules:
Correct attribution equals +1
Incorrect attribution equals -1

Clarifications:
Submission where the coin is already attributed equals 0

astrorat

Current standings...as of this posting:

Barndog = 8
fishteeth = 1
Quarternut = 32
SilverEagles92 = 0
Stone = 75

Notes on scoring per Andy's rules:
Correct attribution equals +1
Incorrect attribution equals -1

Clarifications:
Submissions where the coin is already attributed in the description or on the holder are disqualified and receive a score of 0 for that attribution.

Example: astrorat submits 21 attributions. One has an attribution in the description, eighteen are correct, and two are incorrect.
Score is calculated as 18 (correct) - 2 (incorrect) = 16.

Lane

SilverEagles92

<< <i>Current standings...as of this posting:
SilverEagles92 = 0 >>





At least I'm trying...

astrorat

<< <i>

<< <i>Current standings...as of this posting:
SilverEagles92 = 0 >>





At least I'm trying... >>



Yep...some of these are not easy. Keep trying, Chad!

Lane

Quarternut

Frankly I haven't had the time to do more in the last day or two. I hope to get back to it though, just to keep Stone busy if nothing else!

QN

astrorat

<< <i>Frankly I haven't had the time to do more in the last day or two. I hope to get back to it though, just to keep Stone busy if nothing else!

QN >>



Arrrrgggg...you guys are killing me!

Lane

STONE

We'll see how many more attributions I have time for.
Mostly now it's just intermissions from studying for finals and working on papers.

I have an early lead for a marathon, I don't know if I can hold off the pack for the duration!

astrorat

<< <i>We'll see how many more attributions I have time for.
Mostly now it's just intermissions from studying for finals and working on papers.

I have an early lead for a marathon, I don't know if I can hold off the pack for the duration! >>



School is more important, young man!

Lane

fishteeth

My problem is every time I go to ebay to start attributing I end up bidding.

astrorat

<< <i>My problem is every time I go to ebay to start attributing I end up bidding. >>



Yeah...I get links to all these great coins...it's taking a lot of restraint not to bid!

Lane

astrorat

Please...

When sending a PM with the auction, please include a link and not just the eBay number with the attribution.

For example, please send in the format below:

1826 O-108

That way the link is embedded, the date and attribution are obvious, and I can "cut and paste" easily. And when my job is easy...your attributions seem more accurate!

BTW...I have no idea if that coin is indeed an O-109...it's just an example!

Lane

astrorat

Thanksgiving Day Standings

Members
Barndog = 8
Billet7 = 34
fishteeth = 1
Quarternut = 32
SilverEagles92 = 0
Stone = 126

Summary
Total submitted = 235
Correct = 218
Incorrect = 15
Disqualifed = 2 (attribution on holder or in description)


Notes on scoring per Andy's rules:
Correct attribution equals +1
Incorrect attribution equals -1

Clarifications:
Submissions where the coin is already attributed in the description or on the holder are disqualified and receive a score of 0 for that attribution.

Example: astrorat submits 21 attributions. One has an attribution in the description, eighteen are correct, and two are incorrect.
Score is calculated as 18 (correct) - 2 (incorrect) = 16.

astrorat

Today's Standings

Members
Barndog = 8
Billet7 = 51
fishteeth = 1
fengk = 11
Quarternut = 59
SilverEagles92 = 0
Stone = 150

Summary
Total submitted = 324
Correct = 302
Incorrect = 22
Disqualifed = 2 (attribution on holder or in description)


Notes on scoring per Andy's rules:
Correct attribution equals +1
Incorrect attribution equals -1

Clarifications:
Submissions where the coin is already attributed in the description or on the holder are disqualified and receive a score of 0 for that attribution.

Example: astrorat submits 21 attributions. One has an attribution in the description, eighteen are correct, and two are incorrect.
Score is calculated as 18 (correct) - 2 (incorrect) = 16.

Lakesammman

If I lived alone with Aki, it would be fun, but my wife and MIL are taking up alot of my time.

IGWT

<< <i>If I lived alone with Aki, it would be fun, but my wife and MILF are taking up alot of my time. >>

astrorat

Today's Standings

Members
Barndog = 8
Billet7 = 69
fengk = 11
fishteeth = 1
Quarternut = 59
SilverEagles92 = 0
Stone = 150

Summary
Total submitted = 346
Correct = 321
Incorrect = 23
Disqualifed = 2 (attribution on holder or in description)


Notes on scoring per Andy's rules:
Correct attribution equals +1
Incorrect attribution equals -1

Clarifications:
Submissions where the coin is already attributed in the description or on the holder are disqualified and receive a score of 0 for that attribution.

Example: astrorat submits 21 attributions. One has an attribution in the description, eighteen are correct, and two are incorrect.
Score is calculated as 18 (correct) - 2 (incorrect) = 16.

STONE

Nice job Billet and QuarterNut, and everyone else keep it up.

Billet7

<< <i>Nice job Billet and QuarterNut, and everyone else keep it up. >>



I think I'm being patronized...Steve...do you feel like you are being patronized?

Quarternut

I only wish I could have had more time to attribute some more examples this weekend...

I will put some effort into it while I watch Monday Night Football tonight. Can't let Stone get too far ahead...

QN

fishteeth

At least I'm on the board.

I guess I could surf ebay and let my patients wait, we have good magazines.

astrorat

Oh yeah...time for some trash talk.

Lane

astrorat

Today's Standings

Members
Barndog = 8
Billet7 = 81
fengk = 11
fishteeth = 1
Quarternut = 75
SilverEagles92 = 0
Stone = 175

Summary
Total submitted = 403
Correct = 377
Incorrect = 26
Disqualifed = 2 (attribution on holder or in description)


Notes on scoring per Andy's rules:
Correct attribution equals +1
Incorrect attribution equals -1

Clarifications:
Submissions where the coin is already attributed in the description or on the holder are disqualified and receive a score of 0 for that attribution.

Example: astrorat submits 21 attributions. One has an attribution in the description, eighteen are correct, and two are incorrect.
Score is calculated as 18 (correct) - 2 (incorrect) = 16.