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HOBO HELP!

HobosapianHobosapian Posts: 72 ✭✭✭
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Hey gang. I am down to 7 dates I need to complete the first ever date and mintmark set of 100% original vintage hobo nickels. I've been working on this set for approaching 10 years and I've hit an impasse on finding them. Here's what I need.

1918-D
1920-S
1924-S
1925-D
1925-S
1926-D
1937-D 3 Legged

ANY help or leads anyone may have would be extraordinarily helpful. I'm looking to buy outright or trade. I have some very good hobo nickels I would trade for the dates I need. Thank you!

Chris

Chris Dempsey
Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
6032 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16509

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    GRANDAMGRANDAM Posts: 8,367 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Those Hobo's are COOL!!! B)

    GrandAm :)
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    BarndogBarndog Posts: 20,457 ✭✭✭✭✭

    wow, impressive collection!

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    divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,527 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That is one AMAZING collection!!! :+1::+1::+1::+1:

    Donato

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    HobosapianHobosapian Posts: 72 ✭✭✭

    Thanks! If I could only finish it!!!!

    Chris Dempsey
    Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
    6032 Peach Street
    Erie, PA 16509
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    mkman123mkman123 Posts: 6,849 ✭✭✭✭

    holy cow, you went nuts! Didn't even think about a date run of hobos!

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    HobosapianHobosapian Posts: 72 ✭✭✭
    edited July 4, 2017 9:42PM

    Went a little overboard. This part of my collection has the worst coins in it since I've had to settle a bit in order to fill dates. The rest of the collection is far better. :wink:

    I still need those dates!!

    Chris Dempsey
    Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
    6032 Peach Street
    Erie, PA 16509
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    basetsbbasetsb Posts: 508 ✭✭✭✭

    How are you figuring if they are vintage or not? Are you sending them to the Hobo Nickel Society for their opinion?

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    HobosapianHobosapian Posts: 72 ✭✭✭

    No need. I'd just be opening the mail on my own stuff. I'm a grader for the OHNS. :wink:

    Chris Dempsey
    Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
    6032 Peach Street
    Erie, PA 16509
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    Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,355 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The 'Cool Factor' is off the chart on your set. Wow; I've never seen this even attempted. Awesome!

    Dave

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
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    HobosapianHobosapian Posts: 72 ✭✭✭

    Thanks! I don't recommend trying it. Lol. I'm stuck on 6 or 7 coins that may not even exist. :neutral:

    Chris Dempsey
    Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
    6032 Peach Street
    Erie, PA 16509
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    OnWithTheHuntOnWithTheHunt Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Really a great collection. As a Buffalo nickel nut, I'm doubly impressed.

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    Booger9989Booger9989 Posts: 404 ✭✭✭

    wish I could help you but i have to say that set is COOOOOOOOL

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    basetsbbasetsb Posts: 508 ✭✭✭✭

    @Hobosapian said:
    No need. I'd just be opening the mail on my own stuff. I'm a grader for the OHNS. :wink:

    Well, there you go. I wasn't aware.

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    WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 8,971 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's an amazing and unique set. Good job.

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    DCWDCW Posts: 6,973 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll echo the obvious, super cool set!
    I especially like your 1928

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    DCWDCW Posts: 6,973 ✭✭✭✭✭

    May I ask you post a better picture of just that one?

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    1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 13,772 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Great challenge and great progress...........good luck with the rest :smile:

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    HobosapianHobosapian Posts: 72 ✭✭✭

    Thank you! Still trying to find those dates. I’d be happy with just one date for now!!

    Chris Dempsey
    Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
    6032 Peach Street
    Erie, PA 16509
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    HobosapianHobosapian Posts: 72 ✭✭✭

    Not the best photo but it’ll do.

    Chris Dempsey
    Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
    6032 Peach Street
    Erie, PA 16509
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    TurboSnailTurboSnail Posts: 1,668 ✭✭✭✭✭

    This has to be one of the coolest sets in the forum history.

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    HobosapianHobosapian Posts: 72 ✭✭✭

    It’s not done yet, sadly. :/ But I appreciate it!

    Chris Dempsey
    Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
    6032 Peach Street
    Erie, PA 16509
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    Batman23Batman23 Posts: 4,999 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I really like it. Good job. Good luck finding the last few. Bummer they had to put that 3-legger hole in the album.

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    HobosapianHobosapian Posts: 72 ✭✭✭

    Batman23, if you think that's bad, check out the 1918/7-D? lol.

    Chris Dempsey
    Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
    6032 Peach Street
    Erie, PA 16509
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    topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Good grief !
    "Cool" is inadequate.
    That's impossible to comprehend!

    I wonder how how many 3 leggers are being chucked up in vises today. ;)

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    HobosapianHobosapian Posts: 72 ✭✭✭

    Hopefully none. Lol. I’ve only seen one, but the coin was crude and the seller wanted mid 4 figures. The coin just wasn’t worth that. It was more Damage than hobo. To my knowledge, these many years later he still owns it.

    Chris Dempsey
    Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
    6032 Peach Street
    Erie, PA 16509
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    HobosapianHobosapian Posts: 72 ✭✭✭

    1920-S Found! Still need the other aforementioned dates!!

    Chris Dempsey
    Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
    6032 Peach Street
    Erie, PA 16509
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    koynekwestkoynekwest Posts: 10,048 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very impressive! That has to be an extraordinarily difficult set to complete. Good luck!

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    HobosapianHobosapian Posts: 72 ✭✭✭

    Thanks! Been working on it for about 8 years. It’ll probably take me another 8 years to find the last few coins!

    Chris Dempsey
    Dempsey & Baxter Rare Coins
    6032 Peach Street
    Erie, PA 16509
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