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Any one know the status of dealer Ken Potter?

WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,913 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Health issues or otherwise? Seems like a lot of folks are not able to reach him, including me.

WS
Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM.

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  • commoncents05commoncents05 Posts: 10,096 ✭✭✭
    He sets up at a show I'll be attending next weekend, I'll try to remember to look for him.

    -Paul
    Many Quality coins for sale at http://www.CommonCentsRareCoins.com
  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,141 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Health issues or otherwise? Seems like a lot of folks are not able to reach him, including me.

    WS >>



    His eBay handle is: koinpro
    Maybe you can contact him there....Recent feed backs do not look to promising though.
    Good luck.
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,532 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Is this the same Ken Potter that is the Editor of the CPG?
    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
    Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners. :smile:
  • GrumpyEdGrumpyEd Posts: 4,749 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Is this the same Ken Potter that is the Editor of the CPG? >>



    Yes
    Ed
  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭

    ...ahhh he's okay, i saw him at a yard sale the other day. image
    "government is not reason, it is not eloquence-it is a force! like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action." George Washington
  • georgiacop50georgiacop50 Posts: 2,909 ✭✭✭✭
    Last I heard from him was something to the effect of, "I hope to get back into coins some day..."
  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,269 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Health issues or otherwise? Seems like a lot of folks are not able to reach him, including me.

    WS >>



    His eBay handle is: koinpro
    Maybe you can contact him there....Recent feed backs do not look to promising though.
    Good luck. >>



    Is he going down the "Darin" path?
    theknowitalltroll;
  • seanqseanq Posts: 8,733 ✭✭✭✭✭
    He's always been difficult to contact, just give it a little time (unless others know something I don't).


    Sean Reynolds
    Incomplete planchets wanted, especially Lincoln Cents & type coins.

    "Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have been trying to contact him too. No luck.
  • keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,532 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Maybe Dentuck would know? Dentuck is the Publisher of the CPG and Ken was the editor...I imagine they speak regularly. Anyone try sending a message to Dentuck?
    "If it's not fun, it's not worth it." - KeyMan64
    Looking for Top Pop Mercury Dime Varieties & High Grade Mercury Dime Toners. :smile:
  • UtahCoinUtahCoin Posts: 5,366 ✭✭✭✭✭
    6 months later and still hard to find...
    I used to be somebody, now I'm just a coin collector.
    Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
  • ebaybuyerebaybuyer Posts: 2,984 ✭✭✭
    he i always at the MSNS spring show, .. which is about month away
    regardless of how many posts I have, I don't consider myself an "expert" at anything
  • braddickbraddick Posts: 24,779 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This eBay listing describes his past and current state of affairs.

    peacockcoins

  • SullivanNumismaticsSullivanNumismatics Posts: 848 ✭✭✭✭
    Ken has had some health issues over the last few years, and is (I recently heard), trying to get caught up with his customers and people who have contacted him. He's "alive and well" though.
    www.sullivannumismatics.com Dealer in Mint Error Coins.
  • Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I sent him a ck and two coins with no Potter call back about 9 mo's ago it's was no big deal. Never did see if he cashed the ck it was like 6 bucks. image


    Hoard the keys.
  • WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,913 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Well July of 2011 he asked me for my mint state 1911 D possible RPM ( D/S) and a I sent along a questionable 1972 DDO Die #5 for him to confer. Never heard back, still has my coins and I have sent emails, letters even legal action to get MY coins back. Sorry for his health issues, but he should have turned over stuff to others to take care of period. He has been thrown out of CONECA, and there is a long list of folks who are unable to get their coins back besides me. As his Ebay reputation comments and the fact his site has not been updated demonstrates he is still "not with us yet".

    WS
    Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM.
  • magikbillymagikbilly Posts: 6,780 ✭
    It seems his "Ken Potter's Bio Page" at the bottom of that listing needs updating if he was "thrown out of Coneca"...

    Hope he and all concerned work this all out.

    Eric
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I agree with Watersport.....he should turn his stuff over if he is not able to do his job. I hope he is well.

    Who is going to take his place on the CPG if he doesn't continue?????
  • SullivanNumismaticsSullivanNumismatics Posts: 848 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Well July of 2011 he asked me for my mint state 1911 D possible RPM ( D/S) and a I sent along a questionable 1972 DDO Die #5 for him to confer. Never heard back, still has my coins and I have sent emails, letters even legal action to get MY coins back. Sorry for his health issues, but he should have turned over stuff to others to take care of period. He has been thrown out of CONECA, and there is a long list of folks who are unable to get their coins back besides me. As his Ebay reputation comments and the fact his site has not been updated demonstrates he is still "not with us yet".

    WS >>

    He hasn't been thrown out of CONECA, and is in fact on the Board of Directors, as I am. From what he had said, he was really, really behind on everything and was trying to catch up. You might try contacting him again.
    www.sullivannumismatics.com Dealer in Mint Error Coins.
  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
    image

    Coin's for sale/trade.


    Tom Pilitowski
    US Rare Coin Investments
    800-624-1870

  • HIGHLOWLEAVESHIGHLOWLEAVES Posts: 790 ✭✭✭
    IMO K.P. and a few other experts, after trashing the WI D Extra Leaf quarters very early on and never being open-minded towards Rick Snow and Chris Pilliod's research on these interesting coins, left me and others with less than a fair assessment of the coins. Let each decide based on the facts whether their variety/error coins are significant or not. I just wonder what the verdict might have been if the Extra Leaf coins had surfaced only in MI. ? In hindsight, the dissenter opinions have enabled some to purchase quality Extra Leaf quarters at a lower price than if they had liked the coins. Let's see what K.P.'s 2009 DDR FY Cents do with his marketing skills.
    Specialized Investments
  • oldsubguruoldsubguru Posts: 189
    I have been waiting since 2005 for the return of some DDR Wisconsin quarters from Potter. I also sent him some 2009-D (FY) Lincoln cent DDRs which have not been returned as well. I guess I should have learned the first time, but didn't. I have given it up as a lost cause.
    Member; ANA, CONECA, CFCC, Fly-in-Club, FUN, NLG.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,817 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I have been waiting since 2005 for the return of some DDR Wisconsin quarters from Potter. I also sent him some 2009-D (FY) Lincoln cent DDRs which have not been returned as well. I guess I should have learned the first time, but didn't. I have given it up as a lost cause. >>



    That don't sound right. Did you call him on the phone or visit his table at a major show to see what the problem is?

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
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  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,352 ✭✭✭✭✭


    That don't sound right. Did you call him on the phone or visit his table at a major show to see what the problem is? >>



    In the OP's situation, Mr. Potter asked him to send a specific coin for evaluation. (11 d/s Lincoln) It is Mr. Potter's obligation to return correspondence or the coin in a timely fashion. If he has had health problems, I would understand. If he has been healthy enough to attend coin shows, than he is certainly healthy enough to take care of his obligations that he put off while dealing with those health issues. No correspondence at all with
    several posters here. How would you feel if you had coins MIA for over a year? I for one would not be happy, no matter how stellar Mr. Potter's reputation had been in the past. JMO
  • mrearlygoldmrearlygold Posts: 17,858 ✭✭✭
    Ebay feedback for the last 12 months:
    Koinpro
    This member's 12 month Feedback ratings
    Positives: 76Negatives: 1




    I know he and his Wife have had health problems the last I communicated with Mr Potter who as far as I know is a stand up guy who has been around a long long time.



    Coin's for sale/trade.


    Tom Pilitowski
    US Rare Coin Investments
    800-624-1870

  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
    CPG jinx image

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • UtahCoinUtahCoin Posts: 5,366 ✭✭✭✭✭
    His email address started bouncing a couple of days ago.
    I used to be somebody, now I'm just a coin collector.
    Recipient of the coveted "You Suck" award, April 2009 for cherrypicking a 1833 CBHD LM-5, and April 2022 for a 1835 LM-12, and again in Aug 2012 for picking off a 1952 FS-902.
  • CasmanCasman Posts: 3,935 ✭✭
    Well, whoever koinpro is there's stuff listed. Maybe whomever is handling that stuff could respond to inquiries. Health issues, Well, I was hours from death last august and still had enough left to take care of my affairs.
  • oldsubguruoldsubguru Posts: 189
    Not to beat the drum, but this caveat found on the CONECA web site says a lot.

    http://conecaonline.org/content/coneca_attributers.html

    During the last FUN show I was approached by a person who had sent their coins into K.P. and had not heard a word from him for awhile. I referred that person to the CONECA table, which was present at that show.

    Need I say more!
    Member; ANA, CONECA, CFCC, Fly-in-Club, FUN, NLG.
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  • tahoe98tahoe98 Posts: 11,388 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Not to beat the drum, but this caveat found on the CONECA web site says a lot.

    http://conecaonline.org/content/coneca_attributers.html

    During the last FUN show I was approached by a person who had sent their coins into K.P. and had not heard a word from him for awhile. I referred that person to the CONECA table, which was present at that show.

    Need I say more! >>



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