Phone call from Fun show this morning AMAZING!!!!!!

1tommy · January 13, 2013 5:43AM

As I am sitting here still in total amazement of the phone call I received, I was just contacted by valente151 (Mike) that he has found a 1953 proof set with the ETF inside. To those that know me and how bummed out I was about my first ETF coin being stolen at the Anaheim PO on its way to our host, you know how much finding another example meant to me. Its like a weight has been lifted off my back and will allow me to continue on my quest. I put up a ad on the BST for any members going to the Fun show if they could help out another forum member. I was totally surprised that I got three PM offering to look for me, yesterday I heard from Windycity (Pat) who told me he looked thru many sets and singles with No luck, so I thought the show was over yesterday and totally surprised to get a message from Mike that he found a set this morning. I offered to double what he paid and he said no too much and we worked out a great deal. I can only say a BIG Thanks to Mike and for those who took the time to help out another member and it shows what a great place this forum is. I can now get over the stolen coins and move on. Also wanted to Thank Shrub68 (Jim) for taking the time to search too. This new coin will have a great new story of its own and will stay in my registry set till the end. WOOHOOO I am Happy Happy Happy..

Enjoy tom

fcloud · January 13, 2013 5:53AM

very cool!

epcjimi1 · January 13, 2013 5:54AM

Sounds super! Time and new coins heals all wounds.

Manorcourtman · January 13, 2013 5:54AM

ETF????

LindeDad · January 13, 2013 5:59AM

Hand engraved tail feathers.

NotSure · January 13, 2013 6:01AM

And just how do you intend to ship it this time, Tom???

edited to say, CONGRATS! That was a big one for ya!

mkman123 · January 13, 2013 6:03AM

valente51 is a great member, good guy

keyman64 · January 13, 2013 6:04AM

<< <i>ETF????

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+1

But, sounds really cool and congrats! Some forum members are really awesome!!!!

johnny9434 · January 13, 2013 6:23AM

whats an etf?

STONE · January 13, 2013 6:31AM

WOOHOO. Congrats on the replacement

BAJJERFAN · January 13, 2013 6:39AM

<< <i>And just how do you intend to ship it this time, Tom???

edited to say, CONGRATS! That was a big one for ya! >>

Pony Express!

19Lyds · January 13, 2013 6:45AM

Have you exchanged photographs to insure that the Proof set contains what valente151 says it contains?

airplanenut · January 13, 2013 6:48AM

just a suggestion

illini420 · January 13, 2013 7:00AM

Very cool

Can't wait to see pics of it!

DIMEMAN · January 13, 2013 7:12AM

Great news Tom....I looked at a few sets but no luck.

It was all I could do to get all the dimes looked at!

valente151 · January 13, 2013 7:30AM

It honestly made my day to hear how excited Tom was on the phone when I talked to him!

valente151 · January 13, 2013 7:41AM

Quick picture of the reverse, shot in the ten minutes I had between coming home from the show and going off to work:

illini420 · January 13, 2013 7:42AM

That is definitely the variety you've been looking for, sweet! Congrats again!

1tommy · January 13, 2013 8:13AM

Wow Is That Cool or what? Thanks for adding the picture it is what I had hoped to see again. I can't wait to get this coin in hand. As far as submission it will either go Registered Mail or I will wait till april when our host is at the chicago show. Or maybe they"ll let me drive out there and knock on there door with this one. I was worried that I was going to freak mike out, as I just could not believe one of these could be found again and was hard to not show total excitement. Thanks again Mike and next year steak dinner is on me at the show. Without the help of forum members I was losing the passion for my first registry set and now to me the most difficult coin will make the rest fun and easy. Thanks everyone. Enjoy