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***Poll: Are most coin collectors/dealers considered nerds in the eyes of the public?***
Goldbully
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Merriam-Webster: Definition of NERD: "an unstylish, unattractive, or socially inept person;
especially : one slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits" <computer nerds>
Examples of NERD
He dresses like a nerd.
<was such a nerd in college that she spent Saturday nights at the library>
Origin of NERD
perhaps from nerd, a creature in the children's book If I Ran the Zoo (1950) by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)
First Known Use: 1951
especially : one slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits" <computer nerds>
Examples of NERD
He dresses like a nerd.
<was such a nerd in college that she spent Saturday nights at the library>
Origin of NERD
perhaps from nerd, a creature in the children's book If I Ran the Zoo (1950) by Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel)
First Known Use: 1951
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Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
<< <i>No way. But stamp collectors are. >>
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<< <i>They give sci-fi enthusiasts a run but at the very least females regularly attend their conventions. When's the last time you ever saw anybody remotely attractive at a coin show who went on her own accord? >>
Are trying to say that an overweight, slightly disheveled, socially inept, lightly inebriated, peer-pressured, fast & fatty food addict is no longer "attractive" or "remotely" interesting??
Oh well, I will look elsewhere for appreciation of my "special" qualities...........
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<< <i>We are no different than Felix Baumgartner >>
Who?
And I would have to some slightly nerdy. When I ran into a coworker at my regular B&M I felt like I was almost gonna get booted out with all the info I was giving him. Glad the dealer and I were on very good terms as I stated I wouldnt buy from him or sell to him....Dealer laughed and said "Hes all yours."
Edited to add.
Ive had some people be quite impresse with the knowledge we have. The history of US coinage is the history of our country and they relate to each other in so many ways that you pick up over time. Ive only been a serious collector for five years now but have learned a vast amount of US/World history I didnt pick up in High School.
My best disguise to avoid detection: I wear a plaid sport coat over my mustard-stained shirt. My polka-dot bow-tie really pulls together the entire ensemble. Some sense something odd, but as long as can pass myself off as an old white Urkel, no one really wants to know anything about the specifics.
I talk to others about my skydiving. They are fascinated.
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<< <i>We are no different than Felix Baumgartner >>
Who?
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<< <i>This hobby is entirely made up of nerds and those who prey upon them...
Coin dealers?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
No, just you.
<< <i>Are most coin collectors/dealers considered nerds in the eyes of the public?***
No, just you.
"What choo talkin' 'bout, Willis?
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<< <i>Are most coin collectors/dealers considered nerds in the eyes of the public?***
No, just you.
"What choo talkin' 'bout, Willis?
Are you trying to get yourself banned?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
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<< <i>Are most coin collectors/dealers considered nerds in the eyes of the public?***
No, just you.
"What choo talkin' 'bout, Willis?
Are you trying to get yourself banned?
MJ
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
<< <i>There have been 12 liars or Forum members in denial that have voted no so far.
MJ >>
One more signed up......oh, and Broadstruck...I'm going to have nightmares tonight!!
Sorry but go to any coin show and what you see isn't all that encouraging.
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<< <i>Sorry but go to any coin show and what you see isn't all that encouraging. >>
Sad but true. Perhaps coin shows should start having door prizes for the sartorial elite.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
<< <i>When's the last time you ever saw anybody remotely attractive at a coin show who went on her own accord? >>
Do you include female dealers in your question?