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FrankcoinsFrankcoins Posts: 4,571 ✭✭✭
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Since a certain lady dealer introduced the word "dreck" to many of us, you might enjoy these mostly Yiddish terms of the New York diamond district.

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Frank Provasek - PCGS Authorized Dealer, Life Member ANA, Member TNA. www.frankcoins.com

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  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,474 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have had a fascination with Yiddish for quite some time. That was a good article tripping into the past, thanks!
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  • PRECIOUSMENTALPRECIOUSMENTAL Posts: 961 ✭✭✭✭
    In High School I worked part-time in a textile factory owned by an elderly Jewish gentleman.

    He used some colorful Yiddish terms, I don't think I should post them here!

    Did learn the value of an old fashioned work ethic.
  • joeykoinsjoeykoins Posts: 17,189 ✭✭✭✭✭
    As Jerry Seinfeld would say," Yada-Yada-Yada!"

    "Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!

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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,851 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have a safe with the back half full of strop.....for sure.



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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,553 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Oy!
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  • SonorandesertratSonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I like the catchy OP title. Sounds like it would work for the name of a coin shop or a new numismatic journal.
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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,472 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Diamonds are a girl's best friend, next to her dog.
  • drwstr123drwstr123 Posts: 7,045 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I grew up visiting the old district...Canal Street area.



    One gent calmly reached his pocket and took out a beautiful 35 CT stone.



    Awesome.
  • bolivarshagnastybolivarshagnasty Posts: 7,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yeah, I think I have bought my share of "Shlok" in the past.

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