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Boosibri
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Post a widget you have acquired and why you bought it.
It was $15 at the local store and I was in a mood to send an economy submission of album toned Seated quarters to PCGS and needed one more coin.
It was $15 at the local store and I was in a mood to send an economy submission of album toned Seated quarters to PCGS and needed one more coin.
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Sometimes, after 5 years in the hobby, I'm like: I know the lingo. Then the word "dreck" comes along. I know what dreck means but don't know how it pertains to coins. That Jefferson doesn't strike be as a garbage coin.
https://imdb.com/name/nm1835107/
<< <i>That Jefferson doesn't strike be as a garbage coin. >>
Agreed, not dreck by any reasonable definition. Furthermore, I don't acquire "dreck". If you change the
title to "incidental purchase" or some such, I might have something to post...
“Dreck (n.) (See also: Widget): Elitist term for items that everyone except you collects. Especially common, modest grade items never found in named multi-millionaire Heritage auctions. Formerly a negative term, it has now co-opted by common collectors to refer to items they bought, but are embarrassed by. (See: Susan B. Anthony Dollars, Canadian Dimes).”
<< <i>From the unofficial US Coin Forum dictionary:
“Dreck (n.) (See also: Widget): Elitist term for items that everyone except you collects. Especially common, modest grade items never found in named multi-millionaire Heritage auctions. Formerly a negative term, it has now co-opted by common collectors to refer to items they bought, but are embarrassed by. (See: Susan B. Anthony Dollars, Canadian Dimes).”
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I like it!
Latin American Collection
<< <i>From the unofficial US Coin Forum dictionary:
“Dreck (n.) ......it has now co-opted by common collectors to refer to items they bought, but are embarrassed by. (See: Susan B. Anthony Dollars, Canadian Dimes).”
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This is in my file as NOT DRECK
https://imdb.com/name/nm1835107/
I'm actually looking for a really nice SBA for my type set. A quest that's easier to say, than to complete. Not sure why they tend to be so beat up....
I don't like to see disparaging of lower-priced collector coins or the people that collect them.
(NOTE: I understand that is NOT what you were doing).
Anyway, to me, the only real coin "dreck" is copper-plated zinc cents that I dig up with my metal detector (those are usually corroded and nasty).
<< <i>See! I can't even offend people properly! My target was the Canadian Dime collectors.
I'm actually looking for a really nice SBA for my type set. A quest that's easier to say, than to complete. Not sure why they tend to be so beat up.... >>
HA! No offense taken. If you're looking for a striking toner, let me know. I have quite a few.
https://imdb.com/name/nm1835107/
Latin American Collection
<< <i>I wouldn't call anything like that "dreck".
I don't like to see disparaging of lower-priced collector coins or the people that collect them.
(NOTE: I understand that is NOT what you were doing).
Anyway, to me, the only real coin "dreck" is copper-plated zinc cents that I dig up with my metal detector (those are usually corroded and nasty). >>
I am quite offended by your remarks, dcarr. I'll have you know that I collect corroded copper plated zinc cents. I am having the best of them TrueViewed now.
I have collected some oddball, crazy, junky-looking coins in my career, but in truth -- corroded zinc cents aren't among them.
<< <i>I already wish I didnt start this thread. What can you do when your wife is in another country for a month. >>
I LOVE that you started the thread! I learned something new, and got to see a nice Jefferson, and look forward to hearing if you got good grades on the rest of your submission.
https://imdb.com/name/nm1835107/
Now as for that nickel, i would be very glad to own that dreck.
This is another man's pocket pieces. I didn't acquire them. I witnessed them and asked if I could take a photo of them. And I asked him how long he's carried these and he said "19 years".
<< <i>What can you do when your wife is in another country for a month. >>
Now that would have been an interesting thread.
The POS fits my definition of dreck. It even has a green bean on it. One of the earliest green beans.
<< <i>What can you do when your wife is in another country for a month. >>
What is ones secretary?
Next I'll stay in the catorgory and take common sense for $200 Alex!
<< <i>The POS fits my definition of dreck. It even has a green bean on it. One of the earliest green beans. >>
OY VEY! Now we have old beans and new beans?
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<< <i>What can you do when your wife is in another country for a month. >>
What is ones secretary?
Next I'll stay in the catorgory and take common sense for $200 Alex! >>
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. . . I'm a dreckaholic ! ! ! ]
OK then . . . Widgaholic ! ! !
HH
1947-P & D; 1948-D; 1949-P & S; 1950-D & S; and 1952-S.
Any help locating any of these OBW rolls would be gratefully appreciated!
<< <i>Well, lookie here! I have one of those widgets, too.
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Perhaps i should have used the word widget in my title. Seems more appropriately aligned with the intent.
Latin American Collection
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<< <i>Well, lookie here! I have one of those widgets, too.
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Perhaps i should have used the word widget in my title. Seems more appropriately aligned with the intent. >>
Agree. Dreck is a disparaging term. Widget is less so, and more appropriate for a common and/or inexpensive coin.
<< <i>From the unofficial US Coin Forum dictionary:
“ (See: Susan B. Anthony Dollars,
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Very funny!
BHNC #203
Here is a widget that I bought for $1.
U.S. Type Set
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<< <i>From the unofficial US Coin Forum dictionary:
“Dreck (n.) ......it has now co-opted by common collectors to refer to items they bought, but are embarrassed by. (See: Susan B. Anthony Dollars, Canadian Dimes).”
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This is in my file as NOT DRECK
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How does that saying go about putting lipstick on a pig ? ! ? !
J/K . . . Cool SBAs there ! ! !
HH
1947-P & D; 1948-D; 1949-P & S; 1950-D & S; and 1952-S.
Any help locating any of these OBW rolls would be gratefully appreciated!
Okay, so I paid over a hundred for the coin. Is that a crime ? No. Is it against the law ? No. Is it stupid ? (that's a rhetorical question)
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Okay, so I paid over a hundred for the coin. Is that a crime ? No. Is it against the law ? No. Is it stupid ? (that's a rhetorical question) >>
Well I must admit it IS a little better than this . . .
HH
1947-P & D; 1948-D; 1949-P & S; 1950-D & S; and 1952-S.
Any help locating any of these OBW rolls would be gratefully appreciated!
Not much. Yours is precious metal.