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BOY SCOUT DOLLARS THE COMING BOOM
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So, now that a few weeks have passed, and the feverish speculation
about sellout dates and international demand has died down, and the
controversy over the design is off the front pages of the trade papers,
how are you feeling about the U.S. Mint's commemorative Boy Scout
dollars?
about sellout dates and international demand has died down, and the
controversy over the design is off the front pages of the trade papers,
how are you feeling about the U.S. Mint's commemorative Boy Scout
dollars?
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<< <i>I think my vote pretty well sums it up >>
As does your cat's cantaloupe helmet and facial expression, perhaps?
"Live long and prosper"
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<< <i>I'm waiting for the 4-H one instead.
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I belonged to both organizations.
I remember in 4-H the time that Mr. [name redacted for privacy] was teaching us how to paddle a canoe. He was a deadly serious teacher. You did not joke around when Mr. [Red.] was giving canoe lessons.
He was standing up in a canoe about 10 feet from shore, addressing us in a loud, authoritative voice. "One very important thing to remember," he said, "is you never want to rock your canoe." He shifted his weight lightly, back and forth, to show us the effect you wanted to avoid. "Don't rock, or you'll lose control." He tottered a bit, slightly off balance. "The... the important thing to...." He struggled mightily to steady himself and stop floundering. "Whoooa! Whoa there!"
I'm sure they heard our howls of laughter on the far bank as he completely lost control and splashed down in the Oswego River. Madder than a wet hen. It was priceless.
I don't know.
<< <i>Averaging by the lowest quantities in each range, those who have voted in the poll have purchased roughly 20 coins each. >>
I loved to hear a statisticians interpretation of the "central tendancy" for this poll.
so far, 27 vote for 0 and 6 for 100 or more.
What the "average" number ordered?
Anyway, don't forget there were a lot of returns.... I kept 4, but ordered 10 & 10 ... returned those and got 10 & 10 that I kept the 4 from. So, is it ordered or kept?
<< <i>I am an eagle scout yet the Boy Scout commem did nothing for me. >>
Me, too. Based on the poll results and the assumption that the above sentiment is widespread, that "boom" may be the sound of the value of hundreds of thousands of poorly designed BSA commems settling in on some "spot +" value.
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<< <i>I've got the Webelos centennial medal in aluminum
>>
That wolf motif is a great design! Where did you get the medal?
That was not what I had in mind when these were purchased
<< <i>if you want a cookie on the reverse what kind would it be? >>
Samoa!!! Those things are amazing.
NGC registry V-Nickel proof #6!!!!
working on proof shield nickels # 8 with a bullet!!!!
RIP "BEAR"
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<< <i>if you want a cookie on the reverse what kind would it be? >>
Samoa!!! Those things are amazing. >>
+1
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<< <i>Back in the 60's my mom made me wear the cub scout uniform to school once a week >>
I remember those days. :-/
There were enough other kids in scouting that it wasn't exactly an invitation to get your neckerchief handed to you, but there was something just a little uncomfortable about it. Not that I didn't wear the uniform with pride, mind you.
<< <i>I'm waiting for the 4-H one instead.
I will stick with my friend
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Sometimes we had meetings after school and the whole pack would be wearing them. Having to wear it didn't bother me at all.
K
BTW, I think it became obvious after the first couple of days that this would have a difficult time selling out.
The name is LEE!
<< <i><< Back in the 60's my mom made me wear the cub scout uniform to school once a week >>
Sometimes we had meetings after school and the whole pack would be wearing them. Having to wear it didn't bother me at all.
K >>
Our meetings were after school, that is why i had to wear it. When i was in 3rd grade the state started intergrating schools, some of the kids that were bused in did not approve of the cub scouts. I learned to fight in the 3rd grade.
NGC registry V-Nickel proof #6!!!!
working on proof shield nickels # 8 with a bullet!!!!
RIP "BEAR"
I predict prices will start to move upward, albeit slower than anticipated.
Now that the organization is open to all sexes, I have somewhat less that a whole hearted respect for the organization......therefore, I bought 0 on principle.
<< <i>I've got the Webelos centennial medal in aluminum
Wow. Looks like nice relief! This is what the coin could have been!
Here's some info on the medal in case anyone is interested:
2010 Boy Scouts - Webelos Centennial - Commemorative
This is a private medal to commemorate 100 years of Boy Scouts of America.
Dimension: Diameter= 38mm, Thickness= 3mm, Weight= 8.1 Grams, Metal: Aluminum.
This coin will only be minted in 2010; final mintage will be determined and announced at the end of the year.
Final mintage will not exceed 2,000 coins.
Shipping with delivery confirmation is $2 for the first coin, any additional coins will be shipped free.
- - -
OBV: Scout takes oath. Webelos = "We'll be loyal scouts"
Illustrator: ER - Elba Raquel
REV: Wolf, one of the three animals represent Webelos Cub Scout program.
Year 1910-2010 with the paw prints of wolf, bear and lion replaced the "0"
Original aluminum color, gem brilliant uncirculated.
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<< <i>I am an eagle scout yet the Boy Scout commem did nothing for me. >>
Me, too. >>
Me, three.
JH
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<< <i>I would have prefered the design on that medal - awesome! How do you get one?
JH >>
They were created by Bao Trinh (jax4sale on eBay and tradingslabs.com) who is currently selling them on eBay. Current mintage is listed as 1000 of a max of 2000.
Bao appears to be a coin collector.
Here are some more images from Bao.
<< <i>Me four. I would have prefered the design on that medal - awesome! How do you get one? >>
BST
Bao is mudskippie
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<< <i>Me four. I would have prefered the design on that medal - awesome! How do you get one? >>
BST
Bao is mudskippie >>
Wow, I didn't check to see if he was a member here but he's one of our own. Very cool.
<< <i>Averaging by the lowest quantities in each range, those who have voted in the poll have purchased roughly 20 coins each. >>
And now it's 11.1
<< <i>And now it's 11.1 >>
It's trending toward zero!
I've already given two away to Eagle Scouts at their Court of Honor ceremony. The reactions are great. Even most of the troop leaders had never seen them. The Boy Scouts did very little to let their members know about the commemorative coin. My guess is that bodes very well for their popularity in supporting the after market.
By the way, my thread title, BOY SCOUT DOLLARS THE COMING BOOM wasn't an actual shout-out to the coin's red-hot barnburner status. It was an oblique reference to a thread --- I think it was on the eBay forum? --- titled SILVER THE COMING BOOM (complete with all-caps and perplexing lack of punctuation) that garnered about a million posts a while back.
I expected a quick sell out but evidently all them "scouters" out there didn't like the simplicity of the design. They coulda done better but ....... whatever!
The name is LEE!
<< <i>The coin, needless to say, was a huge flop >>
In their upcoming book, 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins, Scott Schechter and Jeff Garrett observe that the "huge flops" in the modern commemorative program are the ones that perform well long-term. Maybe there really is a coming boom in these coins!
<< <i>My interest in modern mint products is zero. It doesn't make any difference what the subject matter is. >>
Thanks for sharing that.
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<< <i>The coin, needless to say, was a huge flop >>
In their upcoming book, 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins, Scott Schechter and Jeff Garrett observe that the "huge flops" in the modern commemorative program are the ones that perform well long-term. Maybe there really is a coming boom in these coins! >>
Huge flops that end up winners are coins that sold little and were huge flops for the US mint. That isn't the case here. --jerry
<< <i>I've got the Webelos centennial medal in aluminum
I like it better. To the point.
Update: I just went out and bought two. If you sign up and pay through BillMeLater before the end of January 2011, you may be eligible to get $10 back.
<< <i>Back in the 60's my mom made me wear the cub scout uniform to school once a week >>
I was in around 1970; we were cool wearing our uniforms. I even wore my pocketknife hooked to my belt. A teacher kindly whispered to me to not wear it the next time.
Today, I'd have been institutionalized.
I also do not remember girls in our den. They had their own club.
<< <i>In their upcoming book, 100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins, Scott Schechter and Jeff Garrett observe that the "huge flops" in the modern commemorative program are the ones that perform well long-term. >>
The subject coin of this thread does not belong in that "upcoming" book!
Flops due to low sales (Gold CVC) are often winners for those who bought, but popular coins which sell large numbers can also be winners (2006 Buffalo, 2006-W ASE).
I am undetermined on this coin. Scouting is a pesisting organization. If small percentages of Scouts pick up this coin annually, and many of them hold it, available supply will dwindle over time.
ONE PROOF example.
And yes I agree with those who did not like the usual, government sanctioned, politically correct imagery that appeared on the piece.
Like I posted yesterday, the only modern commem that I can see that will EVER become a legend is that horrible Shriver dollar. It has 'personality'.