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Does anyone else do this? Occasionally when a forum member says something that strikes me I save it.
In a recent thread crypto79 said:
"I like circulated coins, it makes it feel like more of an artifact than art to me."
I really liked that. My main interest is history. Especially, but not only, ancient history. And my coin collecting came from that. I like having coins that were actually used by the people I read about. So I like them circulated. Even more modern US coins.
I thought crypto79 said it well so I've made it my new signature. With his permission.
Just for fun I include some other sayings I've collected below.
If you're not listed it doesn't mean you haven't been memorable.
Art Kagin used to say that what we really collect is stories, and that stories sell. What he meant, more or less, is that the coins don't mean all that much without the history behind them, and the more colorful the history, the better. From that perspective, it makes perfect sense that a coin is most appreciated when it looks like it popped right out of history and into our hands. The "originality" helps us connect to the coin's story. - MrEureka
"When a coin is cleaned or doctored, it loses its magical ability to transport me to its time of issue." - MrEureka
"The only good thing about being a colonial coin perfectionist is the small amount of space such a collection would take up." - MidLifeCrisis
"Still, I feel compelled to reiterate that the needless dipping of our national treasures is an outrage in most cases, and that artificial whitening is every bit as execrable as artificial toning. "
- Sunnywood
I give little regard to investment potential, bullion, precious metal content, etc.
I highly regard eye appeal, originality, surface quality, color, strike, rarity, history, etc.
- MidLifeCrisis
I used to like white, shiny coins, then I had an epiphany! - yellowkid
Numismatic worth is not in the price that something sells for. - EagleEye
Why is it when I see sandblast white classics they all look the same, nothing interesting, plain boring; and that is forgetting about the fact that most likely they were messed with. If you throw all of this into the equation for me it is a no brainer, its altered junk and a damn shame too. I only desire original surfaces, but at the same tiem I do realize that what I buy and own may have been tamperes with in the past so I never really know but at least I try to obtain the most original looking ones. Anything other than original isn't worth owning.
- Realone
It's a downright shame that our coins from 210 years ago are more artistic than those of today.
- giorgio11
... because of there somewhat crude nature... and age... there can be quite a difference in look from one coin to another within a series. This gives a certain uniqueness to each coin and makes each one that much more special... that's how i see it anyways.
- Spacemonkey on colonials
In a recent thread crypto79 said:
"I like circulated coins, it makes it feel like more of an artifact than art to me."
I really liked that. My main interest is history. Especially, but not only, ancient history. And my coin collecting came from that. I like having coins that were actually used by the people I read about. So I like them circulated. Even more modern US coins.
I thought crypto79 said it well so I've made it my new signature. With his permission.
Just for fun I include some other sayings I've collected below.
If you're not listed it doesn't mean you haven't been memorable.
Art Kagin used to say that what we really collect is stories, and that stories sell. What he meant, more or less, is that the coins don't mean all that much without the history behind them, and the more colorful the history, the better. From that perspective, it makes perfect sense that a coin is most appreciated when it looks like it popped right out of history and into our hands. The "originality" helps us connect to the coin's story. - MrEureka
"When a coin is cleaned or doctored, it loses its magical ability to transport me to its time of issue." - MrEureka
"The only good thing about being a colonial coin perfectionist is the small amount of space such a collection would take up." - MidLifeCrisis
"Still, I feel compelled to reiterate that the needless dipping of our national treasures is an outrage in most cases, and that artificial whitening is every bit as execrable as artificial toning. "
- Sunnywood
I give little regard to investment potential, bullion, precious metal content, etc.
I highly regard eye appeal, originality, surface quality, color, strike, rarity, history, etc.
- MidLifeCrisis
I used to like white, shiny coins, then I had an epiphany! - yellowkid
Numismatic worth is not in the price that something sells for. - EagleEye
Why is it when I see sandblast white classics they all look the same, nothing interesting, plain boring; and that is forgetting about the fact that most likely they were messed with. If you throw all of this into the equation for me it is a no brainer, its altered junk and a damn shame too. I only desire original surfaces, but at the same tiem I do realize that what I buy and own may have been tamperes with in the past so I never really know but at least I try to obtain the most original looking ones. Anything other than original isn't worth owning.
- Realone
It's a downright shame that our coins from 210 years ago are more artistic than those of today.
- giorgio11
... because of there somewhat crude nature... and age... there can be quite a difference in look from one coin to another within a series. This gives a certain uniqueness to each coin and makes each one that much more special... that's how i see it anyways.
- Spacemonkey on colonials
I collect history in the form of coins.
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bongobongo
I forget who stated that, in response to a riddle.
peacockcoins
you got the above one wrong, so i've corrected it!!
I used to like white, shiny coins, then I had an epiphany! - ricko
Sir Legend: This armor is too tight! It constricts! It does not fit! How I am to kill peasants in this!
Sir Wondercoin: 'Tis just so! Look my arms! I can hardly raiseth them! How am I to drop an axe upon their skulls! Too tight! I SAY IT IS TOO TIGHT!
Sir TDN: Me thinks if the royal forge does not stop making armor too tight, I shall go to The Kingdom of Sleep, where they make armor of a higher grade. Loosely, and that which befits a Knight!
Sir Legend: Here, Here!
Sir Wondercoin: Here, Here!
Sir TDN: (staring at Sir EVP) Well....????
Sir EVP: Oh... oh yes, HERE! HERE!!!
Meahwhile in the castle courtyard...
Sir Pushkin: Look at that ugly banner Lord Anaconda has draped upon the turret- "Pretty Castle-Courtesy of Lord Anaconda" It strikes me as advertising most foul!
Sir Agentjim007: Just chilleth. Save thy anger for something of import. I have learned this wisdom over many years....
Squire Mbbiker comes running up
Squire Mbbiker: Good Sirs! Sir Legend is saying the new armor is too tight! And it is not fit for killing peasants in!
Sir Agentjim007: (enraged) BY THE GODS!!! (grabbing biker by the throat and shaking) ME THINKEST I SHALL PUKETH! WHAT FOUL REPORT IS THIS!!!!
Squire Mbbiker: Gaaaaakkkkkk....gaak!
Sir Pushkin: Good Jim!!! Sir Jim!!! CHILLETH!
Sir Agentjim007: (roaring) KILLETH!!! KILLETH!!!
Squire Mbbiker: (choking out words) He... said... chill--eth....
PUT HIM DOWN!!!!!
The tussle is stopped. All look up to see his Majesty King ArtR
King ArtR: Do not kill my messenger, Sir AgentJim. And please, wipe the spittle from thy cheek.
Sir Agentjim007: (bowing) Your Majesty! It is just... he brings most sorry news. The other Knights complaining the armor is too tight! Last year it was too loose! Next year it will probably be the wrong color! Let me smite them your Majesty, for they are a threat to the Kingdom!
King ArtR: (laughing) And why would that be so, Sir Jim?
Sir Agentjim007: They foster discontent, your Majesty.
Sir Baseball: They are scoundrels, your Highness!
Sir NumisEd: Cold blooded!
Sir Baseball: The armor already gives them unfair advantage over the peasants. And now it is too tight? 'Tis NOT!
Sir Agentjim007: Your Majesty, by proclaiming the armor too tight, they undermine the morale of the entire castle!
King ArtR: (laughing heartily) I think not. Many here can see that the armor is not too tight, it is merely the Knights have grown too fat.
The Archbishop of Coinguy1 (troubled) Your Majesty... surely you are joking?
King ArtR: Am I? .... But of course I am. Let us ask the castle madman... Madmarty what sayest thou?
.Madmarty scurries forth. He is a choatic collection of rags, bags and tangled hair. He begins to sing
Once there was a happy Knight
His armor was just right
It never seemed too loose to him
Nor did it seem too tight
A potato he kept in his crotch
To keep it nice and warm--
King ArtR: SILENCE!!!!
Jester Shiroh: Has potential, your Majesty.
King ArtR turns and addresses the crowd
King ArtR: Citizens of coinalot! ...The armor is what it is. Work with it.
He exits
Karl of Dork: (turning to the crowd) Ya know... the problem with the armor is it only protects fifty percent of you! Sure, if you take a lance to the---
The crowd sets upon him and rips him limb from limb
Squire Airplanenut: Cool
Clankeye
The Bard
We'll use our hands and hearts and if we must we'll use our heads.
<< <i>I used to like white, shiny coins, then I had an epiphany! - yellowkid
you got the above one wrong, so i've corrected it!!
I used to like white, shiny coins, then I had an epiphany! - ricko >>
It took me a minute keets.
"The only good thing about being a colonial coin perfectionist is the small amount of space such a collection would take up." - MidLifeCrisis (Actually, I borrowed this one from John Kraljevich - Pistareen - and used it in my sig line for a while, with his permission.
"If everyone is thinking alike, someone isn't thinking"
Goldbully (alias General George S. Patton, Jr.)
tis a sadness truly of momentous proportion. Especially the absence
of the creator and author of the concept of, Tales of Coinalot, Sir Clankeye. He
was a man of infinite jest and wit and in his presence, is sorely missed by
the people of the realm. We are all the poorer for his absence, as no assistant,
apprentice , associate, fill- in can due right justice to his most noble creations.
Sir Clankeye was to joyous merriment ,what a smile is to laughter.
Mourn we must, for once upon a golden time, there was a wonderous place
called Coinalot. Beyond even the fair and far off shore of Avalon, now hidden
by the magical mists of time and space.
Camelot
Again, these are just a few of many sayings that I liked. It goes without saying that this forum is so full of wisdom, (And sometimes other things.
Thread Title: Memorable utterances by forum members
Great topic.....I see this going 500+.........
(comment by SaintGuru after a member sent in a bunch of colorful toned coins for grading, and some were bagged for ?toning)
(retort from RYK to TDN, as I recall)
Ray
This is a very dumb ass thread. - Laura Sperber - Tuesday January 09, 2007 11:16 AM
"This homerunhall guy seems to talk about PCGS as if somehow he created it or is the know-it-all expert about it. Have you ever even hear of him? Probably just another wise-guy!"
That thread was deleted long ago.
"I can't believe they didn't ban you" - TomB
"You are completely and utterly out of your mind" - SeaEagleCoins
"Come on, I can find something for you to spend your money on" - MFH
there is one, from me! I never dared use it in context, but I will now out of context. "Your icon is perfect."
Eric
Scarsdale Coin asked me if they could use one of mine in their print ads. IIRC, it was from my 10,000th post. Let me see if I can find it.
<< <i>"Too many clowns in the volkswagen"
(comment by SaintGuru after a member sent in a bunch of colorful toned coins for grading, and some were bagged for ?toning) >>
The one below is still my favorite.
<< <i>REMEMBER THAT OLD COIN IS ONLY WORTH FEW DOLLARS IN PHYSICAL MATERIAL VALUE - THIS IS WHY VALUE IS AN ESOTERIC CONCEPT IN MANY WAYS AND IT MAY BE VULGAR TO ASSIGN ANY MONETARY VALUE TO OLD COIN UNLESS YOU ARE A RUSSIAN OLIGARCH OR CHINESE SHODDY GOODS FACTORY OWNER
bongobongo >>
<< <i>"If I can't buy it, I can make it." >>
He makes money the old fashioned way -- he mints it.
"I'm too busy making money to make any money."
~Ron Landis to JSG Boggs
<< <i>I remember a posting long ago by someone that stated:
"This homerunhall guy seems to talk about PCGS as if somehow he created it or is the know-it-all expert about it. Have you ever even hear of him? Probably just another wise-guy!"
That thread was deleted long ago. >>
Oh, I remember that one well. One of the funniest posts ever until it went bye bye.
There have been a number of classics. I now wish I'd kept a running list of them over the years.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
I am rolling down the highway of life on bald, overinflated
retread tires." Now that really sums up most of our lives.
Camelot
"BTW, there are plenty of dogs in PR69DCAM holders." Russ
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Here's a few more;
How about some down home Forum Philosophy....
"When all is said and done, the dollar value of your collection should turn out to be a whole lot of icing on the cake--not the cake itself. "Mercfan
A Thought for the Day.....
"Paper dollars are not scarce. But everybody still wants them."dcarr
Here Captain Obvious turns a phrase for us....
"Collecting paper is as different from coins as say, collecting anvils." drsvenghali
That one has stuck with me as a new collector looking for direction to my collection. (Hey look - I rhymed!)
Sometimes I read posts from Alts and it always brings me back to Bongo Bongo, idiot savant.
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Old Thread Alert- Dogwood
Old thread, but brings back great memories... I miss Bear....Cheers, RickO
One of my favorites was told to me by
well-known NY dealer Lester Merkin:
"Sometimes the opportunity to Buy a
rare coin is rarer than the coin"
for PCGS. A 49+-Year PNG Member...A full numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022
Or as my recently departed neighbor would say, "I taught him everything I know and he still doesn't know anything." RIP Charlie.
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This resurrected thread definitely deserves....
ANA LM
USAF Retired — 34 years of active military service! 🇺🇸
Reminds me of a certain Colonel.
+1
BONGOBONGO, Bear & Clankeye (Coinalot) !!!
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Absolutely! Russ was always good for the quote. Always had good advice, too.
"Don't Feed the Nerds" - Russ (Quoted in a recent post).
Pete
Every so often it's nice to take a trip down memory lane.
A good friend once told me "It's OK to glance at the past, but you shouldn't stare."
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SaintGuru
There were five of us in two cabs rushing to the SMITHSONIAN!!!
that was a Saint classic.
‘Monster RAINBOW TONED PCGS MS67 Barber halves are doomed to their rightful place of secondary importance, in a world where flowers and beautiful women abound’
Dave99B (slight Albert Einstein plagiarism)
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Aha
I recognize this old thread
How about
"Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity" Opus