The Michael F. Hayes Barber Megathread

MFH · November 1, 2015 9:17AM

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.

barberkeys · November 1, 2015 6:03PM

Looking forward to Baltimore later this week.\\/////Pics for this AM, another surf city newp into the Stash, PC58 (looks MS to me in hand):

JeffMTampa · November 1, 2015 9:58PM

That's a GREAT looking '08 Half, Vern. Beautiful lite bronze toning. Reminds me of the Coppertone girl......

paesan · November 2, 2015 11:44AM

Thanks, Jeff. That would be Jodie Foster if I recall.

JeffMTampa · November 2, 2015 12:01PM

Originally posted by: paesan
Thanks, Jeff. That would be Jodie Foster if I recall.

Yep- you're the winner of "Name That Babe".

MFH · November 2, 2015 11:32PM

Lenny..... That's a beautiful 1908 Half.... I also consider that date one of the sleeper

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 !!

paesan · November 3, 2015 12:25AM

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

amwldcoin · November 3, 2015 10:50AM

Originally posted by: paesan

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!

MFH · November 3, 2015 2:15PM

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.

paesan · November 3, 2015 7:47PM

Darrell, I've made a tape recording for the show. There are three responses on it;

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

paesan · November 3, 2015 8:01PM

Oh,I forgot to mention the treasure box I'm going to set up with cull wheaties and acid dipped buffaloes for the kids (and "fresh meat" dealers.)

paesan · November 3, 2015 8:15PM

Mike:

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

paesan · November 3, 2015 8:50PM

Four straight posts!

On the road to Baltimore. Fifteen hours. Yay!

amwldcoin · November 4, 2015 4:09AM

Originally posted by: paesan

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.

barberkeys · November 4, 2015 6:31AM

Jeff - The pics don't do Paesan's '08 half justice.

Paesan - Hope it's a safe drive to Baltimore. And good answers.

Pics for this PM, another beauty from Jim's collection, PC45:

barberkeys · November 4, 2015 6:32AM

Mike - It worked, thanks a lot.

CircOnly · November 4, 2015 8:01AM

Awesome coin. I just love these halves.

illini420 · November 4, 2015 9:05AM

I like them in low grade too

CircOnly · November 4, 2015 12:11PM

Always loved that pic, illini420.

My latest coutesy of Americana Rare Coin.

JeffMTampa · November 4, 2015 12:19PM

Originally posted by: illini420
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......

JeffMTampa · November 4, 2015 12:21PM

Originally posted by: LogPotato
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.

CircOnly · November 4, 2015 12:27PM

Originally posted by: JeffMTampa

Originally posted by: LogPotato

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

paesan · November 4, 2015 1:37PM

Congrats, Justin!

CircOnly · November 4, 2015 1:55PM

Lenny, are you going to be in baltimore friday afternoon?

paesan · November 4, 2015 2:21PM

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

MFH · November 4, 2015 2:47PM

Justin,

Really sweet 97-S Half.

Hope everyone has a great show in Baltimore.

amwldcoin · November 4, 2015 8:26PM

Originally posted by: paesan

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!

KAJ1 · November 5, 2015 3:55AM

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.
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amwldcoin · November 5, 2015 10:10AM

Kaj1 Lovely Quarter!

MFH · November 5, 2015 11:04AM

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:

MFH · November 5, 2015 11:10AM

Kevin...Here are a few 1899 coins from my sets:

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.

Broadstruck · November 5, 2015 11:22AM

Originally posted by: MFH

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

MFH · November 5, 2015 11:57AM

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.

MFH · November 5, 2015 12:05PM

Halves next...

MFH · November 5, 2015 12:11PM

1899 Halves....

Looking for my 1899 Nickels...

amwldcoin · November 5, 2015 12:14PM

Nice 99's there Mike!

MFH · November 5, 2015 12:23PM

Sorry no IHC, Morgans or Gold.

KAJ1 · November 5, 2015 12:39PM

Nice coins Mike!

JeffMTampa · November 7, 2015 5:45AM

Slow day on the thread!!

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.

paesan · November 7, 2015 7:03AM

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.

Paesan

JeffMTampa · November 7, 2015 8:16AM

Glad you had a great time! Hopefully the Ft. Meyers Coin Show in 2 weeks will be just as grand.

amwldcoin · November 7, 2015 11:53AM

Lenny, It was nice sharing opinions with you! Sorry you missed the Club Meeting.

I worked out a deal on the 08-S and 11-S Half's!

Saturday turned the show around from a disaster to successful!

MFH · November 7, 2015 1:14PM

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 ).

paesan · November 7, 2015 7:12PM

Darrell, Glad things turned around for you!

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

barberkeys · November 7, 2015 8:47PM

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.

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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:

JeffMTampa · November 7, 2015 10:56PM

Originally posted by: amwldcoin
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!

MFH · November 8, 2015 2:19PM

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 !

CircOnly · November 9, 2015 1:08PM

I finally got around to taking pics of my very empty dime album. Here is one.

MFH · November 9, 2015 1:52PM

No Images, Justin.

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...

barberkeys · November 9, 2015 8:09PM

Darrell - Congrats on being down to one.

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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