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MarkInDavis
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Update:
Here is the coin I bought that you were supposed to guess to win the giveaway.
Sellers Pic:
My lame photo attempt:
Denomination: Half Dollar
Series: Walking Liberty
Year: 1941
Mint: Philadelphia
Strike: Proof
Grade: PCGS PR66
CAC: Green
Seller: Legend
Nobody guessed correctly beyond item 3 - year. Both of those said S mint and business strike. One of those had the grade at 65, the other at 66+. The 66+ is closer. So the winner is Coinerww2. I will be PMing him for mailing info.
I joined these boards a little over 6 years ago. I collected coins in my youth with my brother and father, and during a trip back home to visit my family, my son showed some interest in our collection and that got me started again. My son's interest did not last long (he's a late teenager now and there are just too many things competing for his time - it was the same for me). Some of my collecting highlights over the last 6 years include attending a coin show with my father and son, buying a nice birthyear (1934) uncirculated set for my father one Christmas, and buying my first proof Walker. I mostly collect Walking Liberty halves, and have completed the short set and am working my way through the '30s. At my pace, it will probably take me at least another 6 years to complete that.
I am not a really frequent poster, 1000 post in 6+ years is less than one every two days, but I really do appreciate this forum and the BST, of course. There is an incredible fountain of knowledge here that is free to all, and I feel fortunate to have found it. Anyone who asks a reasonable question, gets a quality answer. Often in just minutes. It is also very entertaining and keeps me excited about coins during those long dry spells between purchases. Some get a bit carried away with their rants and raves, but I see that as a passion for the hobby and usually enjoy it anyway. It can be quite humbling to see some of the amazing stuff other board members have, but it is also inspiring. The biggest thing I have learned in my 6 years here is to be patient. The coins we collect are decades or centuries and most are not so rare that you won't see another, so don't be in such a hurry to buy everything you like.
Now, the giveaway. You may post here or to this link in the Coin Swaps, Tags and Giveaways forum but choose only one.
Here is the coin I am giving away. A 1941-S Walking Liberty half in an ICG MS63 holder.
Here is how to win it. I bought a nice coin to commemorate my 1000 posts here. What is it? Guesses will be ranked in the following order.
1. Denomination
2. Series
3. Year
4. Mint
5. Proof or Business Strike
6. Grade
7. Bean (Gold, green, or none)
8. Seller
9. Price
10. Date purchased
As soon as you get one item wrong your done. So if you get Denomination, Series, and Year right, but Mint wrong, you get 3. It does not matter if you got the grade or seller, etc right. If you get everything right through Grade, you get a 6. Highest score wins. I may consider who is closest to break a tie. If someone gets all ten (and has no inside information) he wins. If you have any inside info, please do not participate. One guess per person. Only board members who joined before today (10/11/2012) are eligible. Hopefully, I have explained this clearly and not forgotten anything. I reserve the right to clarify, modify as necessary. My decision as to winner is final. I am dying to post images of my purchase, so I will probably close this early next week.
Good luck, and thanks to all of you who participate in this forum. I am anxious to post images of my purchase, so I will probably close the giveaway by the end of the weekend.
Here is the coin I bought that you were supposed to guess to win the giveaway.
Sellers Pic:
My lame photo attempt:
Denomination: Half Dollar
Series: Walking Liberty
Year: 1941
Mint: Philadelphia
Strike: Proof
Grade: PCGS PR66
CAC: Green
Seller: Legend
Nobody guessed correctly beyond item 3 - year. Both of those said S mint and business strike. One of those had the grade at 65, the other at 66+. The 66+ is closer. So the winner is Coinerww2. I will be PMing him for mailing info.
I joined these boards a little over 6 years ago. I collected coins in my youth with my brother and father, and during a trip back home to visit my family, my son showed some interest in our collection and that got me started again. My son's interest did not last long (he's a late teenager now and there are just too many things competing for his time - it was the same for me). Some of my collecting highlights over the last 6 years include attending a coin show with my father and son, buying a nice birthyear (1934) uncirculated set for my father one Christmas, and buying my first proof Walker. I mostly collect Walking Liberty halves, and have completed the short set and am working my way through the '30s. At my pace, it will probably take me at least another 6 years to complete that.
I am not a really frequent poster, 1000 post in 6+ years is less than one every two days, but I really do appreciate this forum and the BST, of course. There is an incredible fountain of knowledge here that is free to all, and I feel fortunate to have found it. Anyone who asks a reasonable question, gets a quality answer. Often in just minutes. It is also very entertaining and keeps me excited about coins during those long dry spells between purchases. Some get a bit carried away with their rants and raves, but I see that as a passion for the hobby and usually enjoy it anyway. It can be quite humbling to see some of the amazing stuff other board members have, but it is also inspiring. The biggest thing I have learned in my 6 years here is to be patient. The coins we collect are decades or centuries and most are not so rare that you won't see another, so don't be in such a hurry to buy everything you like.
Now, the giveaway. You may post here or to this link in the Coin Swaps, Tags and Giveaways forum but choose only one.
Here is the coin I am giving away. A 1941-S Walking Liberty half in an ICG MS63 holder.
Here is how to win it. I bought a nice coin to commemorate my 1000 posts here. What is it? Guesses will be ranked in the following order.
1. Denomination
2. Series
3. Year
4. Mint
5. Proof or Business Strike
6. Grade
7. Bean (Gold, green, or none)
8. Seller
9. Price
10. Date purchased
As soon as you get one item wrong your done. So if you get Denomination, Series, and Year right, but Mint wrong, you get 3. It does not matter if you got the grade or seller, etc right. If you get everything right through Grade, you get a 6. Highest score wins. I may consider who is closest to break a tie. If someone gets all ten (and has no inside information) he wins. If you have any inside info, please do not participate. One guess per person. Only board members who joined before today (10/11/2012) are eligible. Hopefully, I have explained this clearly and not forgotten anything. I reserve the right to clarify, modify as necessary. My decision as to winner is final. I am dying to post images of my purchase, so I will probably close this early next week.
Good luck, and thanks to all of you who participate in this forum. I am anxious to post images of my purchase, so I will probably close the giveaway by the end of the weekend.
Respectfully, Mark 0
Comments
1. Denomination
Half Dollar
2. Series
Walking Liberty
3. Year
1938
4. Mint
Denver
5. Proof or Business Strike
Business
6. Grade
MS63
7. Bean (Gold, green, or none)
none
8. Seller
9. Price
10. Date purchased
man if I get through 7 I'll be absolutely amazed ...
edit to add ... oh, and congrat's on 1000 posts ... and loved your take on the forum!
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
2. Walker
3. 1939
4. Philly
5. Proof
6. PCGS 67+
7. CAC
8. Legend
9. $1750
10. 10/7/2012
Fun idea for a giveaway thread and awesome prize
2. Series walker
3. Year 1936
4. Mint Philly
5. Proof or Business Strike Proof
6. Grade PR 65
7. Bean (Gold, green, or none) Green bean
8. Seller Heritage
9. Price $3000?
10. Date purchased 10/3/12
THanks!
Many members on this forum that now it cannot fit in my signature. Please ask for entire list.
walker
1932
P
proof
pr66
cac
legend
$3200
10/4/2012
walker
1941
S
Business
MS65
cac
Heritage
$1025
My icon IS my coin. It is a gem 1949 FBL Franklin.
50c
2. Series
Walker
3. Year
1941
4. Mint
S
5. Proof or Business Strike
MS
6. Grade
66+
7. Bean (Gold, green, or none)
Green
8. Seller
Legend Morphy Auctions
9. Price
$4312.5+shipping
10. Date purchased
October 10th
Seems like a very interesting idea, I'll definitely check back to see if you post pictures of your purchase
1. Denomination - $1
2. Series - Peace
3. Year - 1934
4. Mint - Denver
5. Proof or Business Strike - Business
6. Grade - MS63
7. Bean (Gold, green, or none) - Green
8. Seller - Ebay
9. Price - $225
10. Date purchased - 10/11/12
Click on this link to see my ebay listings.
2. Series - Walking Liberty
3. Year - 1937
4. Mint - D
5. Proof or Business Strike - MS
6. Grade - 65
7. Bean (Gold, green, or none) - none
8. Seller - a forum member off of the BST
9. Price - $500
10. Date purchased - 10/6/12
2. Walker
3. 1939
4. S
5. Proof
6. PCGS 65+
7. CAC
8. Legend
9. $1750
10. 10/7/2012
2. Walking Liberty
3. 1935
4. S
5. Business Strike
6. 66
7. Bean free
8. legend
9. 2200
10. September 2012
if i win, i could use the 41-s in my 1000 post give away