I got the sparkle back in my eye and a spring in my step.....anyone else? Tell us about it

coinsarefun

At the beginning of the year I purchased a semi expensive coin and stated that I may not be buying anymore this year because I was kind of burnt out
and well lost my passion as I did not see anything become available that sparked my fire.

Sure I would buy here and there to sell but nothing really to purchase for myself.


Well, I ran into an opportunity to purchase some of the nicest tokens I have seen in a very long time.
And I think will be getting a few more


My heart began pumping again, almost felt like a schoolgirl again on a first date


They are being imaged right now and will post better images in a few days but I couldn't contain my shear joy and wanted to share



Anyone else have a story?



Hard Times Tokens









Merchant Tokens

lasvegasteddy

wow...those are sweet steff...good to hear you beebopping along...
a lil story aye
gambling was creeping back in my life
that one day a thought crossed my feeble lil thing between my ears
"get back into coin therapy fool"
been on the brighter side of life again should i say
truly it helps with the addictive personality in me...to use that as a positive tool and get addicted to saving
yup
september will have a 15 year chip in A.A. with my name on it this year too
time for some sunglasses again as the future looks brighter all the time now...

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coinsarefun

<< <i>wow...those are sweet steff...good to hear you beebopping along...
a lil story aye
gambling was creeping back in my life
that one day a thought crossed my feeble lil thing between my ears
"get back into coin therapy fool"
been on the brighter side of life again should i say
truly it helps with the addictive personality in me...to use that as a positive tool and get addicted to saving
yup
september will have a 15 year chip in A.A. with my name on it this year too
time for some sunglasses again as the future looks brighter all the time now... >>





Bravo Teddy!!!!

Broadstruck

Wow I'm really sad to see that our mutual friend had to part with these as I sold him the first 5 of 6 you posted

Had I been contacted I would have bought them back too at 100% previous purchase price...

As these had been sold at a point in time when I was still able to part with my duplicates that I had upgraded

lasvegasteddy

<< <i>Wow I'm really sad to see that our mutual friend had to part with these as I sold him the first 5 of 6 you posted

Had I been contacted I would have bought them back too at 100% previous purchase price...

As these had been sold at a point in time when I was still able to part with my duplicates that I had upgraded >>


i still feel bad there broadstruck with that 16 or 16-s walker in au50 between us
you truly need to insist on importance that you be contacted first if coins you sell are to be released
i am though
very sorry brother in coins as that was one tight walker

coinsarefun

<< <i>Wow I'm really sad to see that our mutual friend had to part with these as I sold him the first 5 of 6 you posted

Had I been contacted I would have bought them back too at 100% previous purchase price...

As these had been sold at a point in time when I was still able to part with my duplicates that I had upgraded >>








I think our mutual friend will concur that he was paid well, very well........more than his 100% of his cost
And for a very good reason.

Broadstruck

<< <i>i still feel bad there broadstruck with that 16 or 16-s walker in au50 between us
you truly need to insist on importance that you be contacted first if coins you sell are to be released
i am though very sorry brother in coins as that was one tight walker >>



lasvegasteddy, That wound is still unhealed as I do recall mentioning I'd like first shot at refusal should you ever what to part with it...

We both know that was the most amazing PCGS AU50 16-S and we'll never see another in that grade holder that even marginally comes close

lasvegasteddy

"That wound is still unhealed"
i know...i'll buy my own xmas card this year too...

coinsarefun

<< <i>I can't blame you, I don't colelct these but it got my heart racing.......because they are OUTSTANDING in the eyeappeal dept! Congrats!! >>






Thanks for the nice comments


I can't wait for the professional images, I should get them the first of the week

Broadstruck

<< <i>I think our mutual friend will concur that he was paid well, very well........more than his 100% of his cost
And for a very good reason. >>



Good to hear coinsarefun and I'm sorry to semi railroad your thread as I'm still in shock to see these posted as I knew how dear these were to him

NumisOxide

HTT candy! I like those Merchant ship tokens, the ship has great detail.

NewEnglandRarities

Congrats Stef on some remarkable pieces. Even though I have been a dealer for a decade and a half, it had been many years between having a collection as well as an inventory. I know exactly what you mean when you get those collecting juices flowing again. Awesome additions and welcome back to the crazy collecting world

123cents

Those token are fantastic! Congrats!

LotsoLuck

Great...nobody ever said that to me when I posted those I'm the seller and it was what I needed to do to purchase a token that I feel is one of the nicest pieces (for me) that I have ever seen, I wont post it since I have not received it yet. Broadstruck has sold me many tokens (and a coin or two) over the years and have been some of the finest in my collection but when you see IT, ya gotta go for it.

coinsarefun

<< <i>Great...nobody ever said that to me when I posted those I'm the seller and it was what I needed to do to purchase a token that I feel is one of the nicest pieces (for me) that I have ever seen, I wont post it since I have not received it yet. Broadstruck has sold me many tokens (and a coin or two) over the years and have been some of the finest in my collection but when you see IT, ya gotta go for it. >>





Your/our coins will always have a home with me. And I will proudly be the guardian
And I can't wait till everyone sees your new purchase......it's superb!

TWQG

It's nice to see your sparkle back and thanks for sharing the pictures.
I'm sorry to hear about your friend.

MidLifeCrisis

Good for you Stefanie!

And it sounds like LotsoLuck is pretty happy too.

Buyer and seller are both happy...buyer got her mojo back...what's not to like?

I've gone thru a similar "burnout phase over the past few months. My passion level is still pretty low. May be quite a while before I get it back...

PerryHall

Great looking set of HTT's from a very turbulent period of U.S. financial history. Thanks for sharing with us.

Lakesammman

My ship was rudderless a few years ago, until i got into territorials - Coins are fun.

coinsarefun

<< <i>My ship was rudderless a few years ago, until i got into territorials - Coins are fun. >>




Thanks
btw.....yes, Coins Are Fun again

Broadstruck

<< <i>

<< <i>My ship was rudderless a few years ago, until i got into territorials - Coins are fun. >>




Thanks
btw.....yes, Coins Are Fun again >>



Well I'm glad to hear that these are all it took as you have been a grumpy ole... Oh never-mind!

coinsarefun

<< <i>Good for you Stefanie!

And it sounds like LotsoLuck is pretty happy too.

Buyer and seller are both happy...buyer got her mojo back...what's not to like?

I've gone thru a similar "burnout phase over the past few months. My passion level is still pretty low. May be quite a while before I get it back... >>





Thanks Middy
Yes, I think we are both very happy and I hope you find that special coin that brings your passion back also!