Hi all. First Post.
BlackDiamond
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Just wanted to check in and say hi for the first time.
I've been lurking for the past couple of years and finally decided to jump in.
Here's a little about myself:
I've been collecting off and on since 1974 and generally have an attraction to nice Mint State coins. Nothing really big though, since I don't have deep pockets but it is fun to dream a little.
I completed a set of MS Franklin Halves (Raw) about 20 years ago that I have since sold.
I have started on MS Classic Commerative Halves on a couple of occasions, but never got too far with it. I love the Oregon Trail though and kept it along with a handful of others when I sold out.
I did MS Peace Dollars for a while, but sold them several years ago too.
What can I say, I love all coins and would probably have a decent collection if I can manage to keep my coins.
After a few years off, I restarted things a couple of years ago and have been a collector and student of Buffalo Nickels. I still have a lot to learn about this series. While Buffalos are my primary focus for now, I would love to pick up some nice type coins from time to time.
This is a great forum with a lot of great folks and I look forward to making a positive contribution and getting your feedback.
I've been lurking for the past couple of years and finally decided to jump in.
Here's a little about myself:
I've been collecting off and on since 1974 and generally have an attraction to nice Mint State coins. Nothing really big though, since I don't have deep pockets but it is fun to dream a little.
I completed a set of MS Franklin Halves (Raw) about 20 years ago that I have since sold.
I have started on MS Classic Commerative Halves on a couple of occasions, but never got too far with it. I love the Oregon Trail though and kept it along with a handful of others when I sold out.
I did MS Peace Dollars for a while, but sold them several years ago too.
What can I say, I love all coins and would probably have a decent collection if I can manage to keep my coins.
After a few years off, I restarted things a couple of years ago and have been a collector and student of Buffalo Nickels. I still have a lot to learn about this series. While Buffalos are my primary focus for now, I would love to pick up some nice type coins from time to time.
This is a great forum with a lot of great folks and I look forward to making a positive contribution and getting your feedback.
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Your handle is also the same name as a great album by the Rippingtons . .
Have fun . .learn much . .and consult the Boards for anything numismatic!
Drunner
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I hope your time interacting with the forum will bring you a lot of pleasure and education...I hope the same for myself!
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I like Buffaloes too!
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you probably already know the name of the 'model' on the reverse of the buffalo nickel
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bob
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What WJ said!!!!!!
Grade: A coin's grade is very important. Coin grading measures how much wear a coin has. The more wear a coin has, the lower its grade. Uncirculated coins have no wear whatsoever.
Eye Appeal: Eye appeal is a highly subjective thing in coin collecting. However, coins with lots of nicks, cuts, scrapes, and bruises tend to rank very low in the eye appeal category for most coin collectors.
The location of these scratches, lines, and other imperfections also matter; a scrape across lettering or the date on a coin is much more upsetting to most coin collectors than the same damage hidden among the feathers on an eagle.
Color: Coins that are unusually dark are not as highly regarded as coins with normal color for their type. Coins that are evenly toned tend to have more buyers than coins that are splotchy in color.
Price: Yes, price does mean something to coin collectors, too! Be sure to check coin price guides, because they inform coin collectors what the current going rate is for most coins. While coin collectors are often willing to pay more than average for a really important coin or one which is better than most in its grade, nobody wants to get ripped off, either!
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crazyhounddog - Nice pics of some nice buffs. I wish I had your photograhy skills.
Love the Avatar and the Handle !!
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Before I opened this thread, I thought, "Hm, this newbie has the name 'BlackDiamond'- he'd better have a bison as an avatar."
And lo and behold, you do.
Steve
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like so many of us, getting in and out of coins at different time in our lives.
I think that there are some Buffalo Nickel guys around here!
I knew it would happen.
Mike
<< <i>Welcome. As a fellow collector, there is one thing I don't understand. How do you sell coins? Its like giving up your kids.
I only sell coins when I upgrade old coins... just like my children!
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You are correct. Nice gold Buffalo.
I got an Unc 2008 $10 Buffalo from the Mint when I heard the fractionals were going to be a one year only issue.