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saintguru · January 17, 2012 5:23AM

You have to go to YouTube and to see Kevin Lipton tell a hell of a story!

Kevin spoke at the Rare Gold Coin Club at the Chicago ANA in 2011. If you don't know who Kevin is, he was called the "Wonder Kid" for years because he was dealing as a pro from age 14, working free-lance for some of the biggest names in the country. He was almost always given no limits as a buyer, as a teenager in an era when there was no grading! He's been doing this since 1975 (still in school), he's handled just about EVERY rarity that has ever sold, he had years when the coin biz was terrible when he was the ONLY bidder on entire auctions, every lot!! And to make it more interesting, he's one of the funniest story-tellers you'll ever hear...with a memory that is historic. He's been Kevin Lipton Rare Coins (wholesale) for 25-30 years?

There's 4 segments...this was a really fascinating talk, and no one wanted him to stop. You will learn some of the most interesting thngs about this biz, hobbby and passion if you have the time.

here's part ONE... Kevin Lipton's Story

Billet7 · January 17, 2012 5:32AM

Looking forward to it, thanks!

Coinosaurus · January 17, 2012 5:36AM

Thx for posting.

I have heard stories about Mr. Lipton, which I will NEVER put in writing, but if I get tipsy enough at a coin show they might come out

johnny9434 · January 17, 2012 5:37AM

will have to check it out. thanks

Lakesammman · January 17, 2012 5:44AM

I've NEVER seen Kevin quiet...

saintguru · January 17, 2012 5:47AM

CSaurus...No doubt KL is easily as colorful a character as there is in the business and he hides NOTHING. Remarkably, as outrageous as he could be when he was younger, his reputation as a "kid" with integrity always superceeded his partying and wildness. It's still amazing to see how one crazy, brilliant kid has utmost respect from every one of he biggest people in the coin world. He helped make some of them what they are now....and he did and does VERY well to this day...as a wholesaler.

Tim, you know what I mean..."quiet" in the sense that very few people in the collector end knows him. You witnessed his talk...pretty remarkable!

WTCG · January 17, 2012 5:50AM

Ian Russell and I share tables with Kevin several times a year. A brilliant, experienced and entertaining persona Kevin is.

Because he doesn't deal with the public nor with just anybody he's one of those major players most collectors have never heard of.

Lakesammman · January 17, 2012 5:51AM

Just having fun - it was a very entertaining talk.

I ran into Kevin back in NY once at a Sotheby's American art auction - had a nice chat - his interests are much wider than just coins.

saintguru · January 17, 2012 5:53AM

<< Just having fun - it was a very entertaining talk.

I ran into Kevin back in NY once at a Sotheby's American art auction - had a nice chat - his interests are much wider than just coins.

>>

No question!

ricko · January 17, 2012 7:06AM

Thanks for posting this.. very interesting.. Cheers, RickO

coindeuce · January 17, 2012 8:55AM

Has anyone seen Col.Jessup posting here lately?

TwoSides2aCoin · January 17, 2012 9:36AM

Thanks for that. It put a smile on my face a few times.

roadrunner · January 17, 2012 9:44AM

I remember seeing KL walk into an auction in the 1980's with a young lady on each arm. I was impressed and at the time didn't know who he was. But That never happened to me.

Didn't seem to distract him from business either.

braddick · January 17, 2012 9:54AM

Great attitude and neat stories!
Looks like a real, genuine guy's guy.

STONE · January 17, 2012 9:55AM

Just finished watching it all...very fun

pennyannie · January 17, 2012 10:05AM

And i never knew that coin dealers could be considered chick magnets. I thought only Wei had that ability on the show curcuit.

WTCG · January 17, 2012 10:11AM

<< And i never knew that coin dealers could be considered chick magnets. I thought only Wei had that ability on the show curcuit. >>

Compared to the likes of Joel Rettew Jr., Mr. Organic and some of the Gainesville guys I ain't squat...

RYK · January 17, 2012 11:14AM

I enjoyed his presentation a lot. Sorry I missed the Salzberg show earlier this month.

CoinJunkie · January 17, 2012 2:09PM

Possibly my favorite anecdote was how a long shot futures bet on the Forty-niners financed a couple of
expensive gold pieces....... how appropriate!

saintguru · January 17, 2012 10:51PM

So glad some of you watched it. Talk about a self-made success! From the son of a Kosher butcher in Paramus, NJ to one of the biggest, most trusted wholesaler in the country. Halperin said "he's the ONLY person we'd trust" (in a huge deal). And Kevin saved him $4 milliion by outfoxing the lawyers!!

astrorat · January 17, 2012 11:10PM

Thanks for the tip and the link!

Sonorandesertrat · January 18, 2012 3:21AM

I watched all four 'fireside chats.' Thanks for the tip, SG. Wonderful stories!

stephunter · January 18, 2012 4:17AM

Fun to watch

joebb21 · January 18, 2012 4:21AM

Kevin is an absolute mentch. I kept going back to talk to him at the fun show just because he's such a fun guy!

saintguru · January 18, 2012 4:55AM

There's no doubt, KL is one of the most colorful guys on any bourse floor. He's always still outrageously funny.

CoinJunkie · January 18, 2012 5:23AM

<< Kevin is an absolute mentch. >>

Is that anything like being a mensch?

coindeuce · January 18, 2012 5:29AM

Joebb, did youse guys speak only Joisey ?

SoCalBigMark · January 18, 2012 5:40AM

Great video, thanks for sharing the link Guru!

TPRC · January 18, 2012 7:03AM

Wow! I never heard of the guy and it was the best coin interview ever. Thank you. I listened to all 4 sections.

TWQG · January 18, 2012 7:20AM

A candid peek behind the curtains. Thanks for sharing.

EagleEye · January 18, 2012 7:28AM

Kevin is a few years older than me (edited to add- oops, I was born in 1958, so he's just a kid!), and when I started working for a dealer in NJ in 1978, I heard a lot about him. Mainly, that he was, yes, a wonder kid.

Thanks for the link.

kaz · January 18, 2012 8:25AM

Enjoyed the videos, thanks for the link!

lloydmincy · January 19, 2012 2:42AM

Brian: We ALL could walk into a show with a woman on each arm - would depend on how much each of us is willing to pay...

(For the advertising, of course).

saintguru · January 19, 2012 3:17AM

<< Brian: We ALL could walk into a show with a woman on each arm - would depend on how much each of us is willing to pay...

(For the advertising, of course). >>

That was not an issue at the Eliasberg sale. I believe it's "market price". He was high bidder twice.

ziggy29 · January 19, 2012 3:21AM

<< And i never knew that coin dealers could be considered chick magnets. I thought only Wei had that ability on the show curcuit. >>

What about that Blue Moon guy?

lloydmincy · January 19, 2012 6:38AM

Don't make me post pictures again guys - proving coin "geeks" can be lady's men!!! (Keep this post related to....coins). Anyway, find the time and watch the KLipton video... it is for starters very interesting, and inspiring for those of you who are currently down in personal life and/or business... (BTW, look for me in the video, part 1, around 10:20 when the camera backs away. I am on the left near the fireplace, with my left arm "dangling" off the arm of my chair. LOL )

Before this post, there was about 70 views of this. Now up to 339!! Wonderful! (But have a ways to go to reach Lady Gaga's video views...)

TURBO · January 20, 2012 12:16AM

AWESOME!!

saintguru · January 20, 2012 1:56AM

<< 

<< And i never knew that coin dealers could be considered chick magnets. I thought only Wei had that ability on the show curcuit. >>

What about that Blue Moon guy? >>

Seems all the hotties went out the door 5 years ago. A few were definitely "come into my vault" caliber.

Nooker · January 20, 2012 3:17AM

kind of interesting if you note the # of veiws these 4 videos have:
part 1 - 406 views
part 2 - 45 views
part 3 - 23 views
part 4 - 15 views

Certainly seems people got a bit tired of them as they went along, and didn't watch all four. I'm glad i watched them all, because i thought part 4 was the best of the bunch!

Mark

saintguru · January 20, 2012 4:23AM

I see

part 1: 406
part 2: 202
part 3: 129
part 4: 105

But I agree!! There's not a part that isn't fascinating. great stories justr emerge...one of the best is about the "rough years". Who hasn't or can't learn something from that?

When I posted this the first segment had 17 hits.

Not bad, people.

streeter · January 20, 2012 4:34AM

Lloyd, we need a link to that Hollywood Halloween party thread from a few years ago. Lloyd with the Afro

And make sure the pics are not deleted PLEASE.

edit: I especially liked K's attitude when things went south, he seems the eternal optomist and knew how to work himself out of his problems. Good for him. A learning experience. Thank you JB for the link.

ctf_error_coins · January 20, 2012 8:52AM

It was well worth the time to watch all 4 segments.

Thank you for posting.

I would love to see Fred W do a long chat like this........

timber100 · January 20, 2012 9:38AM

Thanks for the link, watched 2 of the 4 so far and will catch the others tonight. Very interesting and fun to hear the stories, but who dresses him? I could not dream of showing up to give a speech in that t-shirt. I hope it is some high priced t-shirt by a designer I have never heard of because I am to old.

SullivanNumismatics · January 20, 2012 12:01PM

Interesting videos-thanks for posting!

Tomthecoinguy · January 20, 2012 1:59PM

I have seen the first two video's and will watch the last two tomorrow time permiting. Very interesting, I have learned a lot so far.

I do have a question for the forum. I would just love to watch the episode of "To Tell the Truth" that he was on. Any idea where I might be able to get it? He does mention that he, and others have a copies so perhaps someone can put it on youtube.

saintguru · January 21, 2012 7:12AM

Timber....trust me, he took a lot of needling about that shirt.

He's Beverly Hills now, ya know, swimmim' polls, movie stars.

coindeuce · January 21, 2012 7:17AM

When is Sainty's mug gonna appear in the lineup of the hosts board of experts ? Jes askin'

MrEureka · January 23, 2012 7:23AM

Very entertaining. Thanks for posting!

FredWeinberg · January 23, 2012 7:47AM

ErrorsOnCoins -

Thanks for the kind words, and I'm actually
going to do something similar, but for an hour only.

I'll be one of four speakers for the California State
Numismatic Association's 44th Annual Educational
Symposium on Saturday, March 31st, at the
Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City (San Fernando Valley)

My talk will be on "Mint Error Coins - A 50 Year Perspective",
and I'll talk about the state of the Error coin segment of
our hobby back in the early 60's, when I started, and
of course my first find of an off-center cent on the ground,
in a deep depression left by a Brontasaurus.

I'll also probably share some stories and talk about some
old names from the LA area back at that time.......

I have an hour to talk, and I'm looking forward to the
Q & A session afterward - that's always fun for me.....

timber100 · January 23, 2012 8:16AM

<< When is Sainty's mug gonna appear in the lineup of the hosts board of experts ? Jes askin'

>>

I also would love to hear some of the Saint's stories about the collection he put togeather!!!

MikeInFL · January 23, 2012 8:52AM

Jay, Thanks for posting these. I always find it interesting to hear the stories behind the people in this hobby, and Mr. Lipton certainly seems like quite a character. Thanks again...Mike

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