Mark Feld Interview

laxmaster92

I had the pleasure of interviewing Mark Feld for the Numismatic Hub.

Its actually quite interesting, as Mark provides some good insight of the hobby.

You can read it at www.numismatichub.com

ProofCents

linky

curly

Mark is a cool brother.

DRUNNER

A fun read. He told it "as it really was" as a grader. I think those insights are most interesting.

Drunner

lkeigwin

Nice, but far too short an interview. Wanted more.
Lance.

Catbert

I enjoyed the read - thanks for bringing it to our attention!

RichieURich

Good interview! Thanks for posting it!

pakasmom

Yes. Thanks for posting it. And I agree with Lance, - too short!

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braddick

Right (sometime wrong), Mark calls it as he sees it. His opinions are based on experience both in numismatics and human nature.

tahoe98

...enjoyed the read! when will this be available on you-tube

WinPitcher

Thanks for sharing.

johnny9434

short interview but nice thanks for sharing

YogiBerraFan

Great read, thanks!

grip

Nice read.And agree,could have been more in depth.

mustanggt

Very enjoyable. thanks for sharing...

BG

PawPaul

I think Mr. Feld could have let the cat out of the bag .........

and declared to the world that Franklin's are his # 1 favorite series !

braddick

<< <i>I think Mr. Feld could have let the cat out of the bag .........

and declared to the world that Franklin's are his # 1 favorite series... for making fun of ! >>



I finished the sentence for you.

lcoopie

Commemoratives are back

kurtdog

While I'm not personally acquainted with Mark, I've seen his replies, and this is a man who isn't afraid to be forthcoming with his knowledge, experience and opinions. Laxmaster92, this interview really was too short, you could have probed him better. Please don't take that as an insult to you. Rather, take it as a compliment to Mark.

SoCalBigMark

Next interview, can you ask him why he uses Julians avatar on his website?

ArizonaJack

Mark Feld is one of my favorite dealers, and is in my circle of trust. Two more board members in that circle are Rick Snow and Charmy " The PennyLady " Harker :-)

Good, but short interview.

Edited to add Todd @ BlueCC and Larry " SeaEagleCoins "

coinguy1

<< <i>Next interview, can you ask him why he uses Julians avatar on his website? >>

No additional interview is required for you to have that question answered. I don't use Julian's avatar on my website. The two coins are very different - take another look.

Thanks to Axmaster92 for being the extremely courteous gentleman he was in asking me to do and conducting the interview.

pakasmom

Biggest surprise of the interview, for me, was learning that you had gone to law school and passed the bar exam!

SoCalBigMark

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<< <i>Next interview, can you ask him why he uses Julians avatar on his website? >>

No additional interview is required for you to have that question answered. I don't use Julian's avatar on my website. The two coins are very different - take another look.

Thanks to Axmaster92 for being the extremely courteous gentleman he was in asking me to do and conducting the interview. >>




I don't believe you.

coinguy1

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<< <i>Next interview, can you ask him why he uses Julians avatar on his website? >>

No additional interview is required for you to have that question answered. I don't use Julian's avatar on my website. The two coins are very different - take another look.

Thanks to Axmaster92 for being the extremely courteous gentleman he was in asking me to do and conducting the interview. >>




I don't believe you. >>

I promise, Axmaster92 really was extremely courteous. As for the coins being different, surely you are observant enough to be aware of the many MAJOR differences aren't you?

coinman23885

You're a lawyer. I'm surprised that you didn't mention that on your biography on your website.

coinguy1

<< <i>You're a lawyer. I'm surprised that you didn't mention that on your biography on your website. >>

I didn't ever practice law, so don't consider it part of my biography.

EagleEye

Mark, that was a very honest interview. An enjoyable read.

ldhair

That was fun to read. I can only imagine what it would be like to here a group of graders arguing about a coin.

BloodMan

Excellent interview. Thanks for posting laxmaster92

dyolfbp

Interesting, but that guy would never make an investigative reporter. He didnt even ask about the PCGS lawsuit.

kryptonitecomics

You guys are real gullible...Mark Feld does not exist....I have been looking for him at the past 5+ FUN shows and he is so illusive I don't believe he exists

TwoSides2aCoin

The only thing better than an interview with Mr Feld is having him as a friend behind the scenes.
He's one guy I always could count on regarding numismatics.

If I compiled a list of the top 20 influential guys on the boards, he'd be among them. A few banned members would be on the list, too.

ColonelJessup

1) He's been there: knows the coins, knows the players, knows the system (including its faults and traps).

2) He's one of the most ethical players himself. And refreshingly honest (as opposed to self-serving).

3) Is open to new information from anyone.

4) Even dealers who disagree with him on many issues listen to him because of 1, 2 and 3

5) The interview may have been too short, but to expand on any of those points could be quite overwhelming to those relatively new to the hobby. Remember the audience for the interview.

Justacommeman

<< <i>1) He's been there: knows the coins, knows the players, knows the system (including its faults and traps).

2) He's one of the most ethical players himself. And refreshingly honest (as opposed to self-serving).

3) Is open to new information from anyone.

4) Even dealers who disagree with him on many issues listen to him because of 1, 2 and 3

5) The interview may have been too short, but to expand on any of those points could be quite overwhelming to those relatively new to the hobby. Remember the audience for the interview.

>>



B 12

Bingo!

We have a winner...............well said. MJ

laxmaster92

<< <i>Interesting, but that guy would never make an investigative reporter. He didnt even ask about the PCGS lawsuit. >>



It was meant to be a short interview for a YN run website, not an article for the NY Times, just saying

tahoe98

<< <i>You guys are real gullible...Mark Feld does not exist....I have been looking for him at the past 5+ FUN shows and he is so illusive I don't believe he exists >>



...of course this could be cleared up with his photo! then we would know who to look for!

Justacommeman

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<< <i>Interesting, but that guy would never make an investigative reporter. He didnt even ask about the PCGS lawsuit. >>



It was meant to be a short interview for a YN run website, not an article for the NY Times, just saying >>



If it was too wordy others would have complained it was too long. Besides, that's what we have Analyst for

MJ

cladking

<< <i>1) He's been there: knows the coins, knows the players, knows the system (including its faults and traps).

2) He's one of the most ethical players himself. And refreshingly honest (as opposed to self-serving).

3) Is open to new information from anyone.

4) Even dealers who disagree with him on many issues listen to him because of 1, 2 and 3

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That's about the size of it.


Thanks to the OP for the link and Coinguy1 just for being here and available.

ricko

Nice interview. Mark is a great guy. Although we have not met in person, we have exchanged many emails and PM's on various topics. I have learned things from Mark and I am grateful for his knowledge and expertise. Cheers, RickO

shorecoll

Ricko, I'm shocked...do you know he lists TONED coins on his website????

thesearcher

Cool interview, thanks for posting it.