And how to explain that feeling? The feeling in my chest, when seeing coins of the caliber of many/most of those shown here.
It's a mixture of longing, regret, and almost a sense of unfairness somehow...
...knowing I'll never be able to own any of them, probably never even be able to rise to the $$ point where I can buy and sell coins like them. (Anything over four figures is just too much capital to risk on one coin, for my buy/sell and/or slabcracking budget.)
Looking back, I ponder... maybe, if only I'd REALLY hit the shows and the shops all those years, (now forever gone by,) ...if only I'd gone *every* week, ...not just a few/several times a year, but *every* week!
Perhaps, (just perhaps, mind you,) ...I could have climbed to that summit. (Of course, the past was wrought as it was, and is never to return, so it is all but a backward-facing pipe-dream.)
Instead, I chose to 'just get by' over the years, doing enough to pay the bills, and little more. Done so I could be with my kids every day as they grew, (once their mom split on us.) So of course I don't regret it, ...and in truth, it's hardly "unfair"... but what causes that feeling?
How can you explain it? That feeling?
Not just the stunning Cameo Proofs & nearly flawless hi-grade commerce strike pieces, (that 1799 Bust Dollar, the gorgeously toned Seated coinage, the early Bust type pieces, etc, etc,) ...but also, those precious rich brown coppers, like that Wreath Cent(!!)
Just to hold it in your hand, and not have to be content to see it on a computer screen. What a joy it must be.
No woman who I ever loved, ever had that effect on me.
(OK... Am I *totally* insane?? Everyone here who thinks I'm insane, raise your hand.) >>
You're a good man who realized that raising your kids right was worth more than having "better" coins than what you may have. All in all, I'd say CONGRATULATIONS on a decision well made and a job well done!
<< <i>Wow. I am humbled. And how to explain that feeling? The feeling in my chest, when seeing coins of the caliber of many/most of those shown here. It's a mixture of longing, regret, and almost a sense of unfairness somehow... ...knowing I'll never be able to own any of them, probably never even be able to rise to the $$ point where I can buy and sell coins like them. (Anything over four figures is just too much capital to risk on one coin, for my buy/sell and/or slabcracking budget.) Looking back, I ponder... maybe, if only I'd REALLY hit the shows and the shops all those years, (now forever gone by,) ...if only I'd gone *every* week, ...not just a few/several times a year, but *every* week! Perhaps, (just perhaps, mind you,) ...I could have climbed to that summit. (Of course, the past was wrought as it was, and is never to return, so it is all but a backward-facing pipe-dream.) Instead, I chose to 'just get by' over the years, doing enough to pay the bills, and little more. Done so I could be with my kids every day as they grew, (once their mom split on us.) So of course I don't regret it, ...and in truth, it's hardly "unfair"... but what causes that feeling? How can you explain it? That feeling? Not just the stunning Cameo Proofs & nearly flawless hi-grade commerce strike pieces, (that 1799 Bust Dollar, the gorgeously toned Seated coinage, the early Bust type pieces, etc, etc,) ...but also, those precious rich brown coppers, like that Wreath Cent(!!) Just to hold it in your hand, and not have to be content to see it on a computer screen. What a joy it must be. No woman who I ever loved, ever had that effect on me. (OK... Am I *totally* insane?? Everyone here who thinks I'm insane, raise your hand.) >>
Make money by starting a website.....the internet is wide open for making money and the sky is the limit; it's only been around largely for 20 years. All you need is a good idea, some serious dedication and patience. Start a website where lawyers can advertise discounted services...none of them will do it because of peer pressure....but lawyers are always wanting more biz, and they're willing to discount especially when fresh out of law school and can't find a job....and when they see other lawyers do it, they will too. Or one where accountants advertise discounted rates........you charge every accountant who has a spot $50 a month.......give it away at first then build the site then start charging as it gives value. What is there like a million accountants in the US? If you had one out of a hundred on your site....that would be 50K....per month!
Or start any website.....that you would like to visit.....one that you wished existed. Whatever desire you want fulfilled, there are other people who want it too......therein lies the key...meeting needs. How about a website telling the stories of how people got their start in website businesses.....some one man shows are raking in the bucks. Fark.com.......drudgereport.com.......etc......get your site built by going to hireafreelancer.com...an Indian website where web designers bid on your posted projects.
Believe in yourself, don't listen to dumb people who tell you you can't do it......don't give up your day job, fill your head with the words of positive peope, be patient....and hang in there!
A friend of mine expedites and obtains passports and birth certificates on the internet......he could buy any coin posted in this thread. And, he's 10 years younger than me.....and a coin guy....on this forum!
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I just saw that this now resides in a plus holder.....(also it was nice to hear that someone got a gold CAC sticker on a coin I sold them)
<< <i>Wow! That 1893 must be something to behold! The lustrous flash must be scoffing at the patina for even thinking about holding it back. >>
Nice word meisterizing!
Here's a few we handled:
Some more I've owned and sold:
Earliest example of a green bean: ;0)
One of my favorites....."cute", to borrow a phrase from Jack Beymer....
You could call this one "better date":
Another better date:
A few die polishing lines, but hey, nothing in life is perfect!:
Barber Half in 69 Cameo:
Here's how Liberty's cheek should look:
65:
<< <i>Wow. I am humbled.
And how to explain that feeling? The feeling in my chest, when seeing coins of the caliber of many/most of those shown here.
It's a mixture of longing, regret, and almost a sense of unfairness somehow...
...knowing I'll never be able to own any of them, probably never even be able to rise to the $$ point where I can buy and sell coins like them. (Anything over four figures is just too much capital to risk on one coin, for my buy/sell and/or slabcracking budget.)
Looking back, I ponder... maybe, if only I'd REALLY hit the shows and the shops all those years, (now forever gone by,) ...if only I'd gone *every* week, ...not just a few/several times a year, but *every* week!
Perhaps, (just perhaps, mind you,) ...I could have climbed to that summit. (Of course, the past was wrought as it was, and is never to return, so it is all but a backward-facing pipe-dream.)
Instead, I chose to 'just get by' over the years, doing enough to pay the bills, and little more. Done so I could be with my kids every day as they grew, (once their mom split on us.) So of course I don't regret it, ...and in truth, it's hardly "unfair"... but what causes that feeling?
How can you explain it? That feeling?
Not just the stunning Cameo Proofs & nearly flawless hi-grade commerce strike pieces, (that 1799 Bust Dollar, the gorgeously toned Seated coinage, the early Bust type pieces, etc, etc,) ...but also, those precious rich brown coppers, like that Wreath Cent(!!)
Just to hold it in your hand, and not have to be content to see it on a computer screen. What a joy it must be.
No woman who I ever loved, ever had that effect on me.
(OK... Am I *totally* insane?? Everyone here who thinks I'm insane, raise your hand.) >>
You're a good man who realized that raising your kids right was worth more than having "better" coins than what you may have. All in all, I'd say CONGRATULATIONS on a decision well made and a job well done!
<< <i>(also it was nice to hear that someone got a gold CAC sticker on a coin I sold them) >>
From Anaconda. It doesn't look like a gold sticker, but it is:
There are 10 types of people in the world, those who understand binary and those who do not.
Incrediblecoins...
make me want to pitch everything I own into the Mullica River and start
collecting beanie babies.
<< <i>Wow. I am humbled. And how to explain that feeling? The feeling in my chest, when seeing coins of the caliber of many/most of those shown here. It's a mixture of longing, regret, and almost a sense of unfairness somehow... ...knowing I'll never be able to own any of them, probably never even be able to rise to the $$ point where I can buy and sell coins like them. (Anything over four figures is just too much capital to risk on one coin, for my buy/sell and/or slabcracking budget.) Looking back, I ponder... maybe, if only I'd REALLY hit the shows and the shops all those years, (now forever gone by,) ...if only I'd gone *every* week, ...not just a few/several times a year, but *every* week! Perhaps, (just perhaps, mind you,) ...I could have climbed to that summit. (Of course, the past was wrought as it was, and is never to return, so it is all but a backward-facing pipe-dream.) Instead, I chose to 'just get by' over the years, doing enough to pay the bills, and little more. Done so I could be with my kids every day as they grew, (once their mom split on us.) So of course I don't regret it, ...and in truth, it's hardly "unfair"... but what causes that feeling? How can you explain it? That feeling? Not just the stunning Cameo Proofs & nearly flawless hi-grade commerce strike pieces, (that 1799 Bust Dollar, the gorgeously toned Seated coinage, the early Bust type pieces, etc, etc,) ...but also, those precious rich brown coppers, like that Wreath Cent(!!) Just to hold it in your hand, and not have to be content to see it on a computer screen. What a joy it must be. No woman who I ever loved, ever had that effect on me. (OK... Am I *totally* insane?? Everyone here who thinks I'm insane, raise your hand.) >>
Make money by starting a website.....the internet is wide open for making money and the sky is the limit; it's only been around largely for 20 years. All you need is a good idea, some serious dedication and patience. Start a website where lawyers can advertise discounted services...none of them will do it because of peer pressure....but lawyers are always wanting more biz, and they're willing to discount especially when fresh out of law school and can't find a job....and when they see other lawyers do it, they will too. Or one where accountants advertise discounted rates........you charge every accountant who has a spot $50 a month.......give it away at first then build the site then start charging as it gives value. What is there like a million accountants in the US? If you had one out of a hundred on your site....that would be 50K....per month!
Or start any website.....that you would like to visit.....one that you wished existed. Whatever desire you want fulfilled, there are other people who want it too......therein lies the key...meeting needs. How about a website telling the stories of how people got their start in website businesses.....some one man shows are raking in the bucks. Fark.com.......drudgereport.com.......etc......get your site built by going to hireafreelancer.com...an Indian website where web designers bid on your posted projects.
Believe in yourself, don't listen to dumb people who tell you you can't do it......don't give up your day job, fill your head with the words of positive peope, be patient....and hang in there!
A friend of mine expedites and obtains passports and birth certificates on the internet......he could buy any coin posted in this thread. And, he's 10 years younger than me.....and a coin guy....on this forum!