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19Lyds
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Does anybody remember Adrian from Anaconda Rare Coins?



If so, does anybody have any contact information? I'm looking for info on Costa Rica.
I decided to change calling the bathroom the John and renamed it the Jim. I feel so much better saying I went to the Jim this morning.



The name is LEE!

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  • coindeuce
    coindeuce Posts: 13,526 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    He is back in business in Texas in the IT field.

    He posts on Facebook under his name.

    "Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
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  • DUIGUY
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    I would walk down main street with them anytime.
    “A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly."



    - Marcus Tullius Cicero, 106-43 BC
  • SeattleSlammer
    SeattleSlammer Posts: 10,125 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Oh man I miss that guy.
  • SoCalBigMark
    SoCalBigMark Posts: 2,851 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That photo archive exists and needs to be available to most.
  • EastonCollection
    EastonCollection Posts: 1,707 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I remember Anaconda - both Adrian and Brandon - They had some of the best selections at shows. At one show, I asked them to find a red large cent for me. They found the brightest red large cent that I ever saw. Still looks like a 2015 cent. After I purchased it I got it cac'd.
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    Easton Collection
  • ricko
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    That cent is AMAZING!!



    Yep, Adrian is easily contacted on Facebook... I chat with him frequently... He also runs a coin forum on Facebook... just for older coins though. Cheers, RickO
  • EastonCollection
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    For some reason, they always had amazing coins in their inventory. It was always easy to buy coins form them and they always accepted a layaways from me, Got some great coins from them!

    Easton Collection
  • JOsborne
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    I too purchased several coins from Adrian which I never plan on selling. Works of art. He is extremely knowledgeable about all things US Coinage. Crazy thing is he's just as smart about US Currency. I used to love reading and rereading his auction listings which always included a lot of useful information. Anaconda Rare Coins...ahh the good ol' days...
  • winky
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    That is one pretty penny.
  • johnny9434
    johnny9434 Posts: 34,048 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Originally posted by: winky
    That is one pretty penny.


  • tradedollarnut
    tradedollarnut Posts: 20,754 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I seem to recall a certain Peace Dollar....
    Early Dollar Set
  • Zoins
    Zoins Posts: 34,489 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great coin Easton!


    Does Adrian ever talk about getting back into coin dealing?
    Private Mint News | 2010 Lincoln Reverse Finalists
  • dpoole
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    His stuff was usually spectacular...and spectacularly pricey! The Tiffany's of coin dealers...

    Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...



  • Sonorandesertrat
    Sonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Originally posted by: tradedollarnut
    I seem to recall a certain Peace Dollar....


    That brought a (wicked) smile to my face.

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  • numisma
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    Adrian is a great example of the color and fire once found daily on the PCGS forums. There was never a dull moment. Anaconda's story was too crazy to be real, but I was informed first hand that it did actually happen. It could have been made into a Hollywood movie.
  • PerryHall
    PerryHall Posts: 47,748 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Originally posted by: Sonorandesertrat

    Originally posted by: tradedollarnut

    I seem to recall a certain Peace Dollar....




    That brought a (wicked) smile to my face.







    Anyone care to share the story?

    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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  • Moldnut
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    Hard to kick any of his coins out of bed.image

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    Derek

    EAC 6024
  • Zoins
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    Originally posted by: PerryHall

    Originally posted by: Sonorandesertrat

    Originally posted by: tradedollarnut

    I seem to recall a certain Peace Dollar....



    That brought a (wicked) smile to my face.



    Anyone care to share the story?



    If you search the forums, you'll find some threads about it. It was a TPG certified coin that was previously sold by gototoningcoins on eBay.
    Private Mint News | 2010 Lincoln Reverse Finalists
  • SeattleSlammer
    SeattleSlammer Posts: 10,125 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I know Brandon went his separate way, was gone for a while, then came back pretty prominently, but now appears to be gone again or in hibernation? .... his site is still up but it has been a long time since there were any obvious updates.
  • Rehctelf
    Rehctelf Posts: 103 ✭✭
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    I have one of his Anaconda hockey jerseys somewhere ;-)
    Fugios by Variety
  • Zoins
    Zoins Posts: 34,489 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Originally posted by: Zoins
    Originally posted by: PerryHall

    Originally posted by: Sonorandesertrat

    Originally posted by: tradedollarnut

    I seem to recall a certain Peace Dollar....



    That brought a (wicked) smile to my face.



    Anyone care to share the story?



    If you search the forums, you'll find some threads about it. It was a TPG certified coin that was previously sold by gototoningcoins on eBay.





    Found a good thread on this coin here. It was a raw, AT coin sold by gototoningcoins for $55 on eBay. Then it was slabbed by a TPG and offered for $12k. It was taken off the market after being flagged as AT. Some more discussion on gototoning here and here. Sounds like gototoningcoins was in business at least from 2003 to 2008.


    From the photos, the Peace dollar had a very strange look and it was very different than the other coins carried by Anaconda.
    Private Mint News | 2010 Lincoln Reverse Finalists
  • TwoSides2aCoin
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    A colorful character in the coin world. And his former associate Brandon, and he are still two guys who motivated me to work harder in the business. And what a grueling bidness.
  • Zoins
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    Originally posted by: SeattleSlammer

    I know Brandon went his separate way, was gone for a while, then came back pretty prominently, but now appears to be gone again or in hibernation? .... his site is still up but it has been a long time since there were any obvious updates.




    Not that I know of. There was a thread recently with some of Brandon's amazing photography. They had some great coins.
    Private Mint News | 2010 Lincoln Reverse Finalists
  • DorkGirl
    DorkGirl Posts: 9,994 ✭✭✭
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    Think about looking into Panama instead of CR. Panama is cheaper and more familiar.
    Becky
  • Lakesammman
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    Went back and reviewed my PM's with Anaconda starting in 2002 - always a pleasant exchange. He is a very bright individual and talented in many ways.
    Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal, CoinsAreFun.
  • tradedollarnut
    tradedollarnut Posts: 20,754 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    So was Breen
    Early Dollar Set
  • bidask
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    Originally posted by: TwoSides2aCoin
    A colorful character in the coin world. And his former associate Brandon, and he are still two guys who motivated me to work harder in the business. And what a grueling bidness.


    Why is it such a grueling business ?

    I manage money. I earn money. I save money .
    I give away money. I collect money.
    I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.




  • Lakesammman
    Lakesammman Posts: 17,696 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    So was Breen.



    I'm hoping the rest of the story was a coin transaction. image
    Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal, CoinsAreFun.
  • TwoSides2aCoin
    TwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,216 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Originally posted by: bidask
    Originally posted by: TwoSides2aCoin
    A colorful character in the coin world. And his former associate Brandon, and he are still two guys who motivated me to work harder in the business. And what a grueling bidness.


    Why is it such a grueling business ?



    Call me , toll free. I'll give you the low down.
  • JOsborne
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    Originally posted by: tradedollarnut
    So was Breen


    I'm pretty sure Adrian prefers women.
  • Baley
    Baley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Originally posted by: JOsborne

    Originally posted by: tradedollarnut

    So was Breen




    I'm pretty sure Adrian prefers women.




    Costa Rican sisters, as I recall...



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  • Moldnut
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    In sure many are jealousimage
    Derek

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