Question about The FatMan Coolness Scale
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There are few things as rewarding (and as coveted) as a high grade on The FatMan Coolness Scale™. For example, John just awarded a well deserved 10 out of 10 to tmot for the new additions to his Columbian Expo collection in this thread.
But are 10 grades of coolness really enough? It seems to me that the spectrum of cool is so broad that we need more grades on the scale. (Please, no jokes about Shield Nickels being the basal grade of coolness.) I urge John to start decimal grading on The FatMan Coolness Scale™. And, if he doesn't want to make that move, I'm more than happy to start stickering coins that are solidly cool for the grade.
But are 10 grades of coolness really enough? It seems to me that the spectrum of cool is so broad that we need more grades on the scale. (Please, no jokes about Shield Nickels being the basal grade of coolness.) I urge John to start decimal grading on The FatMan Coolness Scale™. And, if he doesn't want to make that move, I'm more than happy to start stickering coins that are solidly cool for the grade.
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Thanks for pointing out the other thread - missed it the 1st time around.
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<< <i>I've been providing Longacre stickers. Am I chopped liver? >>
No... but yours just aren't as heavily weighted as The FatMan's!
<< <i>I've been providing Longacre stickers. Am I chopped liver? >>
How does one obtain a longacre sticker?
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<< <i>I've been providing Longacre stickers. Am I chopped liver? >>
I guess I should assume that my recent purchase that is worth a 10 on TheFatman Scale is not worthy of a Longacre sticker?
But I've never rated on the FatMan Coolness Scale.
Wonder if I could get an IGWT Solid Cool Sticker...
<< <i>I urge John to start decimal grading on The FatMan Coolness Scale™. >>
C'mon Lou. I only have ten fingers. Going decimal would require a heck of lot more.
I believe a few years back when some of you were looking for criteria for a ten on the scale Longacre had the best reply with...it's like pornography, you know it when you see it.
Tom (Tmot), don't let the lack of a silly Longacre Sticker get you down. Your Gold Columbian Expo medal, pins, badges, etc from the Secretary pretty much meet every criteria previously set for a 10 on the FatMan Coolness Scale™. Includng giving me a woody. And I know from previous conversations with you that you don't need no, or want no stinkin' stickers from anyone.
<< <i>i recently received a 10/10 on The FatMan Coolness Scale >>
Yes, you keep buying coins like that pattern and your eye and opinion will become highly valued around here too. --Jerry
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<< <i>i recently received a 10/10 on The FatMan Coolness Scale >>
Yes, you keep buying coins like that pattern and your eye and opinion will become highly valued around here too. --Jerry >>
thanks!
<< <i>C'mon Lou. I only have ten fingers. Going decimal would require a heck of lot more.
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Your Gold Columbian Expo medal, pins, badges, etc from the Secretary pretty much meet every criteria previously set for a 10 on the FatMan Coolness Scale™. Includng giving me a woody. >>
So it would seem, then, this collection should have earned an 11.
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<< <i>C'mon Lou. I only have ten fingers. Going decimal would require a heck of lot more.
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Your Gold Columbian Expo medal, pins, badges, etc from the Secretary pretty much meet every criteria previously set for a 10 on the FatMan Coolness Scale™. Includng giving me a woody. >>
So it would seem, then, this collection should have earned an 11. >>
He can be found exhibiting Coolness ATS.
<< <i>FatMan is an 11 on the FatMan Coolness Scale. It is sad that he is no longer here with us.
He can be found exhibiting Coolness ATS. >>
I'm surprised he was banned. He will be missed.
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<< <i>It is sad that he is no longer here with us. >>
Also, if Fatman sold me a coin does that mean the coin was cool, or does that mean it was uncool and he was just getting rid of it?
I knew it would happen.
<< <i>Can someone please answer the unasked question here? How come?
Also, if Fatman sold me a coin does that mean the coin was cool, or does that mean it was uncool and he was just getting rid of it? >>
Fatman can be found encamped ATS....That is all................MJ
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I really hate to hear Fatman was banned. John will be missed on these forums.
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
<< <i>Can someone please answer the unasked question here? How come? >>
I hate having to wade through the threads across the street... If anyone knows, please PM me.