Mike, Thanks for compliment on 08 half. I'll forward info on Ft. Myers show tonight. Jeff and I will be setting up shop for the first time. Should be an enlightening experience.
Mike, Thanks for compliment on 08 half. I'll forward info on Ft. Myers show tonight. Jeff and I will be setting up shop for the first time. Should be an enlightening experience.
Paesan
Fresh Meat!
You will probably be bombarded by the other dealers trying to find bargains!
Justin, Just settled in to my room after a 16 hour drive. I plan to meet Vern and a few others for breakfast before the show tomorrow. I'll be at show all day Thursday and probably till about 4 on Friday. Then driving to NC to visit my dad Saturday before driving back to my tropical paradise on Sunday.
Darrell, I'll make it over to see you for sure. Hope you brought your newps to show off.
Justin, Just settled in to my room after a 16 hour drive. I plan to meet Vern and a few others for breakfast before the show tomorrow. I'll be at show all day Thursday and probably till about 4 on Friday. Then driving to NC to visit my dad Saturday before driving back to my tropical paradise on Sunday.
Darrell, I'll make it over to see you for sure. Hope you brought your newps to show off.
Paesan
Lenny, I do have some to show off if you get to my table early!
Hello all, Been awhile since I posted here. I still lurk at all the great Barbers. I sold all of my Quarters to concentrate on my 1899 Mint set. I think my Iphone take better pictures than my other device. Here is the Quarter from my set. [ ]
The Baltimore Show was quite a thrill for me. Vern, it was an honor and privilege to meet you and your buddies, Glen and Keith. Also had the pleasure of meeting Tom Smith (Key Date Rare Coins) and his lovely wife, Regina. Friendliest dealer you'll ever meet! Also, great to get to know Vic and Sherry Bozarth. Good to see Darrell again and see his 58s up close. Special thanks to the folks at JJ Teaparty, the classiest act in town, for all my newps, great conversation,expert opinions, and for setting the standard in how to be a coin dealer, IMHO!
Honestly, if it ended right there and I didn't look at a single coin, it was a perfect trip.
Jeff....that's a wonderful 1892-O Half...one of the better 58's I've seen of this date.
Darrell..... Glad to hear your show turned positive ! A bit worried because Thursday was a wash out.
Lenny.... Sounds as if you never went to a Baltimore show before. It's a great experience if you are not stuck behind a table. Glad you got to meet Vern and his friends. The dealers you spoke of, the Bozarths and Tom Smith are great to work with as well. Never met Tom in person, but have bought a few things from him. Of course, we all realize the folk at JJ Teaparty are first rate. I've been working with them since they worked at Bowers and Ruddy. ( since 1970 ).
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I had a great time in Baltimore, with the highlight being meeting and spending time with Lenny. Over the years we've developed a good friendship, which now is taken to a higher level. The show itself was about the norm, a couple of nice purchases, nothing rare. As usual, the best part was meeting and having conversations with coin people, collectors and dealers alike. Also, for the first time in Baltimore, I spent a little time behind the Liberty Seated and Barber club table. Thanks to John Frost for the opportunity, and Dennis, it was a pleasure to make your acquantance.
Darrell - Thanks for showing the group of your 58 collection you had with you. Here's hoping the plusses come through.
<<br>> Justin - Great looking '97-S newp. Missed seeing you on Friday, hope you got something for the freezer
Kevin - Glad to see you're still with us. Nice '99 qtr.
Mike - Congrats on the surf city 98-S, and good show of the year 1899.
Jeff - I like your '92-O, good luck at Ft. Myers.
Pics for this AM, another surf city newp from Paesan's Stash:
Vern l It's not having what you want, it's wanting what you've got.
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I agree, Ron. I enjoyed it while I owned it.
If I hadn't found my new 97-O in 65 - I would
have kept this one for a longer period of time.
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Thanks, Jeff. That would be Jodie Foster if I recall.
Yep- you're the winner of "Name That Babe".
dates from Philadelphia.
Looking forward to seeing you and Jeff in a couple of weeks at the Fort Myers Coin Show.
It's on Saturday, November 21st. Would you please provide us with the exact address, just
In case someone wants to go.
Edit:
I see its at a new address ( post further down ) thanks for the update !!
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Mike, Thanks for compliment on 08 half. I'll forward info on Ft. Myers show tonight. Jeff and I will be setting up shop for the first time. Should be an enlightening experience.
Paesan
Fresh Meat!
You will probably be bombarded by the other dealers trying to find bargains!
Darrell.... I have forwarned them about some tricks some old seasoned dealers play on newbies.
They're both pretty Savy about shows and dealers. They'll do okay.
Good luck, guys.
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A) "Tell you what...how about I go to your table and pick out my favorite coin and you sell it to me at grey sheet. Then we'll talk."
2) "Give me your bank account and routing number. I'll deposit any cash I make here directly to you."
D) "Do you think I'm as stupid as you look?"
Taking suggestions for more responses. Have at it fellas!
Paesan
Ft Myers coin show is on 11/21/15 at
Masonic Tropical Lodge
10868 Metro Parkway
Ft Myers, FL 33966
Show starts at 9:00
On the road to Baltimore. Fifteen hours. Yay!
Four straight posts!
On the road to Baltimore. Fifteen hours. Yay!
Sounds like you are ready for your debute at the show.
Stop by and say hello at Baltimore! I'm at table 455.
Edit...seems they changed the table numbers during the Summer show and I wasn't there. Correct number is listed now.
Paesan - Hope it's a safe drive to Baltimore. And good answers.
Pics for this PM, another beauty from Jim's collection, PC45:
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Michael Kittle Rare Coins --- 1908-S Indian Head Cent Grading Set --- No. 1 1909 Mint Set --- Kittlecoins on Facebook --- Long Beach Table 448
My latest coutesy of Americana Rare Coin.
I like them in low grade too
Can you please check through that pile to see if there's a '97 O AU 58 Half in there? I'm happy to take the crap that doesn't appeal to you......
Always loved that pic, illini420.
My latest coutesy of Americana Rare Coin.
Looks like a 30 to me- I assume it's raw? Nice coin.
Always loved that pic, illini420.
My latest coutesy of Americana Rare Coin.
Looks like a 30 to me- I assume it's raw? Nice coin.
Good call...PC30 CAC
Darrell, I'll make it over to see you for sure. Hope you brought your newps to show off.
Paesan
Justin,
Really sweet 97-S Half.
Hope everyone has a great show in Baltimore.
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Justin, Just settled in to my room after a 16 hour drive. I plan to meet Vern and a few others for breakfast before the show tomorrow. I'll be at show all day Thursday and probably till about 4 on Friday. Then driving to NC to visit my dad Saturday before driving back to my tropical paradise on Sunday.
Darrell, I'll make it over to see you for sure. Hope you brought your newps to show off.
Paesan
Lenny, I do have some to show off if you get to my table early!
Nice 97-S Justin!
Illini Always liked the look of cic Barbers!
Been awhile since I posted here. I still lurk at all the great Barbers.
I sold all of my Quarters to concentrate on my 1899 Mint set. I think my Iphone take better pictures than my other device.
Here is the Quarter from my set.
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Kevin: Very nice 1899 Quarter !!
Sorry your Barber Quarter set had to take the hit to do the 1899 Mint Set.
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Here is my newp from the Surf City Collection:
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others to follow.
coupled with the screwy set up at PCGS - I'm amazed any thing is getting posted.
I just got back my lap top. I know my pictures are still in here - now, I just
don't know where the Geek Squad hid them now. ugh.
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Kevin...Here are a few 1899 coins from my sets:
others to follow.
I just got back my lap top. I know my pictures are still in here - now, I just
don't know where the Geek Squad hid them now. ugh.
Pretty slider MFH
Thanks, Frank.
Its the one I had in my old set - but when I saw it on Great Collections ,
I knew I had to get it back.
I'll post my 1899 Quarters and Halves in their own posts.
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Halves next...
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1899 Halves....
Looking for my 1899 Nickels...
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Sorry no IHC, Morgans or Gold.
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A new addition to my set from the Sunshine Collection, a 1892 O AU 58 CAC:
This coin has an amazing strike and Proof Like original looking surfaces. Not enough color for Mike, but a great coin in my set.
Honestly, if it ended right there and I didn't look at a single coin, it was a perfect trip.
Paesan
I worked out a deal on the 08-S and 11-S Half's!
Saturday turned the show around from a disaster to successful!
Jeff....that's a wonderful 1892-O Half...one of the better 58's I've seen of this date.
Darrell..... Glad to hear your show turned positive ! A bit worried because Thursday was a wash out.
Lenny.... Sounds as if you never went to a Baltimore show before. It's a great experience if you are not stuck behind a table. Glad you got to meet Vern and his friends. The dealers you spoke of, the Bozarths and Tom Smith are great to work with as well. Never met Tom in person, but have bought a few things from him. Of course, we all realize the folk at JJ Teaparty are first rate. I've been working with them since they worked at Bowers and Ruddy. ( since 1970 ).
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Mike, That was my first Baltimore show in 25 years.
Also was good to see Dr Pete and his stellar half collection. Ran into my paesan buddy Frankie G. as well. Lots of familiar faces.
Paesan
Darrell - Thanks for showing the group of your 58 collection you had with you. Here's hoping the plusses come through.
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Justin - Great looking '97-S newp. Missed seeing you on Friday, hope you got something for the freezer
Kevin - Glad to see you're still with us. Nice '99 qtr.
Mike - Congrats on the surf city 98-S, and good show of the year 1899.
Jeff - I like your '92-O, good luck at Ft. Myers.
Pics for this AM, another surf city newp from Paesan's Stash:
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I worked out a deal on the 08-S and 11-S Half's!
Saturday turned the show around from a disaster to successful!
Congrats Darryl- one coin to go for the perfect 58 set!
Have been spending some time this weekend - studying the Shireman collection,
as a good friend has given me a list of coins he is very interested in. Thank God,
he is not interested in this - as I am - { I didn't say I could afford it ...LOL }
I don't really care if this fits my set or not ... Its the nicest 1897-O I have ever seen !
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My newp from Baltimore: Stacks/Bowers Images are terrible....
1910 Nickel - PCGS 65 - an upgrade for my AU 58 that my Grandfather got in change
back in the 1920's or so...
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Justin - Branching out further, nice dime.
Mike - Nice V nickel upgrade
Pics for this AM, another from Jim's collection, PC50:
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