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Get 'em while they are available, they usually sell-out quick!



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  • PRECIOUSMENTALPRECIOUSMENTAL Posts: 961 ✭✭✭✭
    Yes, they do sell out quickly.

    I have D. Carrs page link on my desk top and try to check it in the AM and PM.

    Stinks when you forget to check it and view something that is "Sold Out."
  • JeffersonFrogJeffersonFrog Posts: 1,107 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited July 15, 2018 10:22AM
    ...

    If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.

    Tommy

  • PRIZ430PRIZ430 Posts: 306 ✭✭✭
    Very nice additions
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,708 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not everyone can make coins that stay suitable for collectors long after they're minted, nor hold their value with a nostalgia all their own like DCarr can.
    Seems there are never enough to go around. Enterprising men impress upon us, a beautiful example of stewardship with the equipment that's now obsolete, in essence. (oh wait, I'm an old man, now) How old are you Mr Carr ? Always a creative numismatist behind that artist. Kudos to you, always.
  • silverpopsilverpop Posts: 6,799 ✭✭✭✭✭
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 33,089 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Since Mr. Carr quite rightly states that he does not wish to accidentally deceive current and/or future collectors with these legal tender design overstrikes, but does not wish to mark them with the word "COPY" as required by the Hobby Protection Act, should the Redbook list a footnote warning about them in the appropriate design sections for the benefit of future collectors?
    Numismatist. 54 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Author "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," due out late 2025.
  • 7Jaguars7Jaguars Posts: 7,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I rather prefer these without "COPY" slapped all over on them. Perhaps if pressed (poor pun there), perhaps as an edge device. Otherwise it would spoil the effect of the coin; I look at and share with others his coins and medals more than any others in my collection and I just don't like overstamps such as COPY or REPLICA slathered all over them. Similarly, I have some of the Brit "coins" done in the last 20 years and very happy to have well done reproductions gold of Wyon's material such as was auctioned in the "Patina" Spink 2001 auction.
    If the Redbook lists the mounting amount of schlock from the US Mint, they could without much sweat asterisk and then put in the
    Private Issues sections listings of his overstrikes.
    Love that Milled British (1830-1960)
    Well, just Love coins, period.
  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Given the collector following for Dan's pieces, it may be useful to include Dan's pieces in the Redbook the same way the Scovill Manufacturing New Having "Restrike" Fugios are included.

    A bonus is that if they are included, PCGS may start slabbing them.
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,708 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good question CaptHenway. Really good question.
  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: CaptHenway

    Since Mr. Carr quite rightly states that he does not wish to accidentally deceive current and/or future collectors with these legal tender design overstrikes, but does not wish to mark them with the word "COPY" as required by the Hobby Protection Act, should the Redbook list a footnote warning about them in the appropriate design sections for the benefit of future collectors?




    The original work items are one thing, but I remain surprised at the loophole that allows the fantasy dated copies/restrikes/novelties ( or whatever other nouns are preferred ) to be overstruck on original coins and sold without the COPY requirement of the Hobby Protection Act



    Would they (the legal tender designs with fake dates) be legal if struck on virgin blanks?

    How can one prove they weren't?

    Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry

  • MFHMFH Posts: 11,720 ✭✭✭✭

    As I have a passion for SLQ's - I ordered the pair - 15-D & 22-P -
    which will go nicely with my 31-S I bought a few years ago.

    Mike Hayes
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~
    Coin collecting is not a hobby, it's an obsession !

    New Barber Purchases
  • braddickbraddick Posts: 25,000 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Now if we could only petition DANSCO to allow for these added dates within each of these series so our set may now be complete.

    A long shot: getting PCGS to grade and then accept these in each of the Registries. Probably won't happen, yet fingers crossed for what the future may bring!
  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,992 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: Baley

    Originally posted by: CaptHenway

    Since Mr. Carr quite rightly states that he does not wish to accidentally deceive current and/or future collectors with these legal tender design overstrikes, but does not wish to mark them with the word "COPY" as required by the Hobby Protection Act, should the Redbook list a footnote warning about them in the appropriate design sections for the benefit of future collectors?




    The original work items are one thing, but I remain surprised at the loophole that allows the fantasy dated copies/restrikes/novelties ( or whatever other nouns are preferred ) to be overstruck on original coins and sold without the COPY requirement of the Hobby Protection Act



    Would they (the legal tender designs with fake dates) be legal if struck on virgin blanks?

    How can one prove they weren't?





    I think it comes down to how do you copy a coin that was never made? Can't copy something that does not exist.



    bobimage
    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
  • I would personally love to see the Carrs in a PCGS Slab, I have several Carr Peace Dollars.
  • COCollectorCOCollector Posts: 1,354 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: PRECIOUSMENTAL

    Yes, they do sell out quickly.

    I have D. Carrs page link on my desk top and try to check it in the AM and PM.

    Stinks when you forget to check it and view something that is "Sold Out."




    Same here.



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  • 1940coupe1940coupe Posts: 661 ✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: AUandAG

    Originally posted by: Baley

    Originally posted by: CaptHenway

    Since Mr. Carr quite rightly states that he does not wish to accidentally deceive current and/or future collectors with these legal tender design overstrikes, but does not wish to mark them with the word "COPY" as required by the Hobby Protection Act, should the Redbook list a footnote warning about them in the appropriate design sections for the benefit of future collectors?




    The original work items are one thing, but I remain surprised at the loophole that allows the fantasy dated copies/restrikes/novelties ( or whatever other nouns are preferred ) to be overstruck on original coins and sold without the COPY requirement of the Hobby Protection Act



    Would they (the legal tender designs with fake dates) be legal if struck on virgin blanks?

    How can one prove they weren't?





    I think it comes down to how do you copy a coin that was never made? Can't copy something that does not exist.



    bobimage




  • 1940coupe1940coupe Posts: 661 ✭✭✭✭
    Dan has went over and over on this subject ! if he used virgin blank then yes it would require copy ! he over strikes and you can can see signs of original coin host !
  • COCollectorCOCollector Posts: 1,354 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: bamaeric81

    I would personally love to see the Carrs in a PCGS Slab, I have several Carr Peace Dollars.




    ANACS will slab 'em -- with a special Dan Carr-designed label: http://www.moonlightmint.com/anacs.htm



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  • planetsteveplanetsteve Posts: 1,425 ✭✭✭✭
    I like how one of the early overdates for the Walker, for example, shows the kind of textured field that exists on the earliest dates of the series. I wonder how this effect was produced. Was the host coin of that vintage, or could that effect be produced by overstriking? Was this characteristic of the field created intentionally?

    I don't have sufficient interest in the overdates to buy them, probably because I'm not collecting the full run of any series, but I love the new octagonal issue. Many thank-yous to the OP for making me aware of them; I ordered one almost on impulse, and was surprised to see them sold out later in the day. I guess I shoulda bought two.
  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: AUandAG





    I think it comes down to how do you copy a coin that was never made? Can't copy something that does not exist.



    bobimage




    It is understood that there is a large percentage of the members here who do not find these vaguely "wrong", significantly, "silly", and who tolerate a level of sales spamming, that would be heavily lambasted, criticized, and otherwise mocked. Flipping to others for a profit, on top of the original profit, is most likely the motive. ...

    Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry

  • PRECIOUSMENTALPRECIOUSMENTAL Posts: 961 ✭✭✭✭
    I don't fall in to any of your categories.

    I like the works of D. Carr.

    As I have posted, I never sell or 'flip' anything.

  • dcarrdcarr Posts: 9,533 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: bamaeric81
    I would personally love to see the Carrs in a PCGS Slab, I have several Carr Peace Dollars.


    The PCGS Tokens and Medals guide lists the exonumia items that PCGS will certify. Valid items for certification are those listed in the catalogs approved by PCGS. One catalog in particular is described as:

    PCGS
    •Krause Unusuals listed in the US Section, from the reference "Unusual World Coins, 6th Edition" by Krause Publications.


    That catalog has, within the United States section, a subsection titled "Daniel Carr Prototype Dollars". And in that section, on page 696, is the "1964-D" Peace Dollar over-strikes.

    Also in the same subsection is the "1975" Eisenhower dollar over-strikes, as well as Astronaut, Bessie Coleman, Sacagawea, and President concept dollars.

    Other items listed in the United States section include the Carr concept and parody state quarters. NORFED "Liberty Dollars" are also listed.

    The Union of North America concept coins are also listed in that catalog, but not in the United States section.

    I do not know, however, what would happen if one of the Carr "1964-D" over-strikes was actually submitted.
  • dcarrdcarr Posts: 9,533 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: TwoSides2aCoin
    Not everyone can make coins that stay suitable for collectors long after they're minted, nor hold their value with a nostalgia all their own like DCarr can.
    Seems there are never enough to go around. Enterprising men impress upon us, a beautiful example of stewardship with the equipment that's now obsolete, in essence. (oh wait, I'm an old man, now) How old are you Mr Carr ? Always a creative numismatist behind that artist. Kudos to you, always.


    Thanks.
    I'm currently 57.

  • dcarrdcarr Posts: 9,533 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: JeffersonFrog
    Thanks. I always seemed to make it to the "Out of Stock" dance, but not this time. Not here yet, but looking forward to its arrival. Some of the 62's look like they are sold out ...


    It is probable that some of the "bulk handled" options will become available again as I generate some more during ongoing production of high-grade pieces.

    PS:
    It is possible that I might later produce "circulated" finish pieces. These would equate to VF-XF grade, most likely. But in any case, the total mintage for a particular fantasy date will not exceed 500 pieces for all finish types combined:
    ((high-grade + bulk-handled + circulated) <= 500) />
  • braddickbraddick Posts: 25,000 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Would love to have owned a (VF) circulated 1964 Fantasy Peace dollar!
    Highly attractive and I wouldn't carry the guilt of using it as a pocket piece.
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 33,089 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: AUandAG

    Originally posted by: Baley

    Originally posted by: CaptHenway

    Since Mr. Carr quite rightly states that he does not wish to accidentally deceive current and/or future collectors with these legal tender design overstrikes, but does not wish to mark them with the word "COPY" as required by the Hobby Protection Act, should the Redbook list a footnote warning about them in the appropriate design sections for the benefit of future collectors?




    The original work items are one thing, but I remain surprised at the loophole that allows the fantasy dated copies/restrikes/novelties ( or whatever other nouns are preferred ) to be overstruck on original coins and sold without the COPY requirement of the Hobby Protection Act



    Would they (the legal tender designs with fake dates) be legal if struck on virgin blanks?

    How can one prove they weren't?





    I think it comes down to how do you copy a coin that was never made? Can't copy something that does not exist.



    bobimage




    A definition of the terms found in the Hobby Protection Act can be found here:



    http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=e....1.3.28&idno=16



    It includes this definition of "imitation numismatic item":



    (d) Imitation numismatic item means an item which purports to be, but in fact is not, an original numismatic item or which is a reproduction, copy, or counterfeit of an original numismatic item. Such term includes an original numismatic item which has been altered or modified in such a manner that it could reasonably purport to be an original numismatic item other than the one which was altered or modified. The term shall not include any re-issue or re-strike of any original numismatic item by the United States or any foreign government.



    I am not a lawyer, nor do I play one on television, but by my interpretation of this paragraph, Mr. Carr's legal tender design overstrikes do not need to be considered to be counterfeits to be required by the Hobby Protection Act to be marked with the word "COPY." In my opinion Mr. Carr is in violation of the Hobby Protection Act.



    TD
    Numismatist. 54 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Author "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," due out late 2025.
  • TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: CaptHenway
    Originally posted by: AUandAG
    Originally posted by: Baley
    Originally posted by: CaptHenway
    Since Mr. Carr quite rightly states that he does not wish to accidentally deceive current and/or future collectors with these legal tender design overstrikes, but does not wish to mark them with the word "COPY" as required by the Hobby Protection Act, should the Redbook list a footnote warning about them in the appropriate design sections for the benefit of future collectors?


    The original work items are one thing, but I remain surprised at the loophole that allows the fantasy dated copies/restrikes/novelties ( or whatever other nouns are preferred ) to be overstruck on original coins and sold without the COPY requirement of the Hobby Protection Act

    Would they (the legal tender designs with fake dates) be legal if struck on virgin blanks?
    How can one prove they weren't?


    I think it comes down to how do you copy a coin that was never made? Can't copy something that does not exist.

    bobimage


    A definition of the terms found in the Hobby Protection Act can be found here:

    http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=e....1.3.28&idno=16

    It includes this definition of "imitation numismatic item":

    (d) Imitation numismatic item means an item which purports to be, but in fact is not, an original numismatic item or which is a reproduction, copy, or counterfeit of an original numismatic item. Such term includes an original numismatic item which has been altered or modified in such a manner that it could reasonably purport to be an original numismatic item other than the one which was altered or modified. The term shall not include any re-issue or re-strike of any original numismatic item by the United States or any foreign government.

    I am not a lawyer, nor do I play one on television, but by my interpretation of this paragraph, Mr. Carr's legal tender design overstrikes do not need to be considered to be counterfeits to be required by the Hobby Protection Act to be marked with the word "COPY." In my opinion Mr. Carr is in violation of the Hobby Protection Act.

    TD


    Apparently there is an opinion that COPY does not need to appear as long as each future buyer is informed the coin is not a genuine US Mint issue, otherwise criminal and/or civil fraud charges could result.

    But the first sale is OK?image


    By purchasing one or more of these coins, the buyer agrees to provide full disclosure of their origin when reselling them. Failure to provide potential buyers with complete and accurate information when offering these coins could result in criminal and/or civil fraud charges. In other words, don't even think about trying to sell these to unaware buyers as original 1932 Walking Liberty Halfs !
  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: CaptHenway
    Originally posted by: AUandAG
    Originally posted by: Baley
    Originally posted by: CaptHenway
    Since Mr. Carr quite rightly states that he does not wish to accidentally deceive current and/or future collectors with these legal tender design overstrikes, but does not wish to mark them with the word "COPY" as required by the Hobby Protection Act, should the Redbook list a footnote warning about them in the appropriate design sections for the benefit of future collectors?


    The original work items are one thing, but I remain surprised at the loophole that allows the fantasy dated copies/restrikes/novelties ( or whatever other nouns are preferred ) to be overstruck on original coins and sold without the COPY requirement of the Hobby Protection Act

    Would they (the legal tender designs with fake dates) be legal if struck on virgin blanks?
    How can one prove they weren't?


    I think it comes down to how do you copy a coin that was never made? Can't copy something that does not exist.

    bobimage


    A definition of the terms found in the Hobby Protection Act can be found here:

    http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=e....1.3.28&idno=16

    It includes this definition of "imitation numismatic item":

    (d) Imitation numismatic item means an item which purports to be, but in fact is not, an original numismatic item or which is a reproduction, copy, or counterfeit of an original numismatic item. Such term includes an original numismatic item which has been altered or modified in such a manner that it could reasonably purport to be an original numismatic item other than the one which was altered or modified. The term shall not include any re-issue or re-strike of any original numismatic item by the United States or any foreign government.

    I am not a lawyer, nor do I play one on television, but by my interpretation of this paragraph, Mr. Carr's legal tender design overstrikes do not need to be considered to be counterfeits to be required by the Hobby Protection Act to be marked with the word "COPY." In my opinion Mr. Carr is in violation of the Hobby Protection Act.

    TD


    I am also not a lawyer, but I don't believe Dan Carr is in violation of the Hobby Protection Act from that clause because that clause requires the existence of an "original numismatic item". Since Dan is making fantasy date coins, there is no "original numismatic item" to speak of so the clause does not apply from my understanding.

    It does seem plausible that the Hobby Protection Act would require coins such as the Scovill Mfg New Haven Fugios to be marked COPY if they were ever moved out of the US and imported again, but I'm not sure that's ever happened. It would be sad if that happened because such imitation numismatic items are now collectible in their own right.
  • 7Jaguars7Jaguars Posts: 7,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Actually the wording seems to exclude his overstrikes as they ARE original numismatic items in that they begin as an actual coin that is then overstruck, and are dated differently than original US mint issues & so are not purporting to be anything else. I think he would have a problem in overstriking with known dates confirmed by US Mint (i.e. 1964 Peace dollar is NOT confirmed by such) or if he struck blank planchets of his manufacture or those supplied by others.



    Love that Milled British (1830-1960)
    Well, just Love coins, period.
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 33,089 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The key words are:



    "Imitation numismatic item means an item which purports to be, but in fact is not, an original numismatic item..."



    There does not need to be a genuine item such as what the imitation item purports to be. A 1931-S quarter overstrike purports to be a 1931-S quarter, whether or not the government ever made a 1931-S quarter.



    Numismatist. 54 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Author "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," due out late 2025.
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: silverpop
    pass



    +1

    I just don't need made up coins.image

  • 7Jaguars7Jaguars Posts: 7,819 ✭✭✭✭✭
    And Cap, that is not how I read it at all! "...to be an ORIGINAL NUMISMATIC ITEM". He can strike anything he likes but the numismatic item would be a facsimile of such a coin as already struck by the us mint; ergo the term.

    He is not therefore making copies or facsimiles or play on coins that already exist; to belabor this yet again the original numismatic item is that struck by the mint, his in imitation or homage to this item.
    Love that Milled British (1830-1960)
    Well, just Love coins, period.
  • stmanstman Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm sure lots of sellers would like to have a thread it seems every week or two. And come in and spam their sales and what they will have in the future. Of course members here don't mind as many are looking for a profit (surprise.) But most of the real dealers that have integrity don't seem to spam the forum......... too much! image Yes I said it, somebody should might as well be me.



    Now I know all the white knights will be here to slam me as they like all the advertizing as well.
    Please... Save The Stories, Just Answer My Questions, And Tell Me How Much!!!!!
  • DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm with stman on this one.
  • scubafuelscubafuel Posts: 1,988 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have a soft spot for people selling things they made, as opposed to just bought and are trying to resell.

    Especially if the things they made (books, hobo nickels, overstrikes) are very well done.

  • 1940coupe1940coupe Posts: 661 ✭✭✭✭
    I be leave this thread says Lots of "new" Fantasy Over Struck D. Carr stuff available if you dont like them why do you open this tread ? those of us who love them dont really care to hear your opinions ABOUT them !
  • stmanstman Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: 1940coupe

    I be leave this thread says Lots of "new" Fantasy Over Struck D. Carr stuff available if you dont like them why do you open this tread ? those of us who love them dont really care to hear your opinions ABOUT them !






    If you're talking to me...... Care to or not you're gonna hear my opinions if I choose to use that option. Typical these days trying to shut out opinions. And I said nothing about the title of the thread. Next!

    Please... Save The Stories, Just Answer My Questions, And Tell Me How Much!!!!!
  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 33,089 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: 7Jaguars

    And Cap, that is not how I read it at all! "...to be an ORIGINAL NUMISMATIC ITEM". He can strike anything he likes but the numismatic item would be a facsimile of such a coin as already struck by the us mint; ergo the term.



    He is not therefore making copies or facsimiles or play on coins that already exist; to belabor this yet again the original numismatic item is that struck by the mint, his in imitation or homage to this item.




    Read the second definition of purport, as in purport to be:



    http://www.learnersdictionary.com/definition/purport



    The 1931-S quarter overstrikes purport to be 1931-S quarters. The fact that there are no genuine 1931-S quarters does not change the fact that the 1931-S quarter overstrikes purport to be 1931-S quarters.
    Numismatist. 54 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Author "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," due out late 2025.
  • ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,401 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: CaptHenway
    Originally posted by: 7Jaguars
    And Cap, that is not how I read it at all! "...to be an ORIGINAL NUMISMATIC ITEM". He can strike anything he likes but the numismatic item would be a facsimile of such a coin as already struck by the us mint; ergo the term.

    He is not therefore making copies or facsimiles or play on coins that already exist; to belabor this yet again the original numismatic item is that struck by the mint, his in imitation or homage to this item.


    Read the second definition of purport, as in purport to be:

    http://www.learnersdictionary.com/definition/purport

    The 1931-S quarter overstrikes purport to be 1931-S quarters. The fact that there are no genuine 1931-S quarters does not change the fact that the 1931-S quarter overstrikes purport to be 1931-S quarters.


    I think the grammar object of the verb purport needs to be considered. If "original numismatic item" doesn't matter in the text "purports to be, but in fact is not, an original numismatic item", then what if a metal token purports to be something else, like a cardboard disc? Would that violate the Hobby Protection Act as well if the object doesn't matter? It doesn't seem to make sense when interpreted this way.

    For the Hobby Protection Act to cover Dan Carr's overstrikes, I think it would need to be amended with a new law. This would be similar to when private, territorial coinage was outlawed with an updated Coinage Act.

    That being said, a number of collectors enjoy the pieces and I have not heard of a single person fooled by the pieces yet, so it's hard to see the harm given they are well documented and have a collector following.
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The more people post anti Carr sentiment the more popular they seem to become. I love the show.



    mark



    Walker Proof Digital Album
    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......
  • jessewvujessewvu Posts: 5,065 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: stman

    I'm sure lots of sellers would like to have a thread it seems every week or two. And come in and spam their sales and what they will have in the future. Of course members here don't mind as many are looking for a profit (surprise.) But most of the real dealers that have integrity don't seem to spam the forum......... too much! image Yes I said it, somebody should might as well be me.



    Now I know all the white knights will be here to slam me as they like all the advertizing as well.




    What? I think if someone says something like, man I really liked that coin and missed one the maker should feel free to say they will have more.



    I have purchased a large number of Dans coins and don't think I have sold one yet for "profit". Perhaps one or two to someone that missed out on an issue I got multiples of.



    In any event, I'm not sure why so many people get all up in arms.





  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,775 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I started this thread with the courtesy of letting fellow collectors know that Dan Carr had some new material on his website. Dan did not spam this forum thread, I did. I am asking the forum moderator(s) to close this thread as well since it was not my intention to defame Dan or his products, which apparently those who wish to do so...did.
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  • Originally posted by: AUandAG
    Originally posted by: Baley
    Originally posted by: CaptHenway
    Since Mr. Carr quite rightly states that he does not wish to accidentally deceive current and/or future collectors with these legal tender design overstrikes, but does not wish to mark them with the word "COPY" as required by the Hobby Protection Act, should the Redbook list a footnote warning about them in the appropriate design sections for the benefit of future collectors?


    The original work items are one thing, but I remain surprised at the loophole that allows the fantasy dated copies/restrikes/novelties ( or whatever other nouns are preferred ) to be overstruck on original coins and sold without the COPY requirement of the Hobby Protection Act

    Would they (the legal tender designs with fake dates) be legal if struck on virgin blanks?
    How can one prove they weren't?


    I think it comes down to how do you copy a coin that was never made? Can't copy something that does not exist.

    bobimage


    If he's not copying coins and he's not marking them "copy" as required, then is striking what appears to be "coins," which is illegal. Only the federal government can make money.

    Also, and regardless of what how these objects are ultimately defined, they are NOT coins and therefore do not belong in the red book or any other similar publication.

    Personally, I would never touch them for a host of reasons; aesthetically-lacking objects that whet the imaginations of the collector are not appealing to me in any way.

    Robert
  • braddickbraddick Posts: 25,000 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: oih82w8
    I started this thread with the courtesy of letting fellow collectors know that Dan Carr had some new material on his website. Dan did not spam this forum thread, I did. I am asking the forum moderator(s) to close this thread as well since it was not my intention to defame Dan or his products, which apparently those who wish to do so...did.


    You did fine. Had it not been for this thread I'd have missed out on adding some neat material to my collection, so I thank you for posting it.

    Don't worry about those who wish to, "defame Dan or his products" ad nauseam. As much as that attempt is made- it is feeble at best.

    I simply choose to allow the United States Government to determine what is a counterfeit and what is not. They've determined these fantasy creations are most assuredly are not.

    Let the naysayer coin jockeys gnash their teeth while other collectors simply and happily go about enjoying this hobby as they (and Law Enforcement condoning) see fit.
  • CertifiedGoldCoinsCertifiedGoldCoins Posts: 1,644 ✭✭✭
    Whatever anyone chooses to call Carr's creations, no action from the Feds proves to me that they are not illegal. As for his critics, have you called the Secret Service, or anything? I'll bet someone (maybe someone reading this) has done so. His press has been running for years, and it's running today. Tempest in a teapot.
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  • mariner67mariner67 Posts: 2,746 ✭✭✭
    I like Dan's products.
    He is a proven and respected artist.
    Many collect his items.
    Too much criticism on the world today.
    Dan....thanks for all that you do...many here and elsewhere really enjoy and collect what you do!
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  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: FaberCastell

    Originally posted by: AUandAG

    Originally posted by: Baley

    Originally posted by: CaptHenway

    Since Mr. Carr quite rightly states that he does not wish to accidentally deceive current and/or future collectors with these legal tender design overstrikes, but does not wish to mark them with the word "COPY" as required by the Hobby Protection Act, should the Redbook list a footnote warning about them in the appropriate design sections for the benefit of future collectors?




    The original work items are one thing, but I remain surprised at the loophole that allows the fantasy dated copies/restrikes/novelties ( or whatever other nouns are preferred ) to be overstruck on original coins and sold without the COPY requirement of the Hobby Protection Act



    Would they (the legal tender designs with fake dates) be legal if struck on virgin blanks?

    How can one prove they weren't?





    I think it comes down to how do you copy a coin that was never made? Can't copy something that does not exist.



    bobimage




    If he's not copying coins and he's not marking them "copy" as required, then is striking what appears to be "coins," which is illegal. Only the federal government can make money.



    Also, and regardless of what how these objects are ultimately defined, they are NOT coins and therefore do not belong in the red book or any other similar publication.



    Personally, I would never touch them for a host of reasons; aesthetically-lacking objects that whet the imaginations of the collector are not appealing to me in any way.







    Of course this is only your opinion and not based in fact. Thank goodness.



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  • valente151valente151 Posts: 1,086 ✭✭✭
    Out of curiosity, I hope this isn't proprietary info, if it is, no problem, but what is the usual grade of the coins used as planchets? Are they dipped prior to striking?
  • HalfStrikeHalfStrike Posts: 2,202 ✭✭✭
    The mint should have struck more coins back then if they didn't want this to happen.image
  • dcarrdcarr Posts: 9,533 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Originally posted by: valente151
    Out of curiosity, I hope this isn't proprietary info, if it is, no problem, but what is the usual grade of the coins used as planchets? Are they dipped prior to striking?


    Most are worn. Some were cleaned or polished before I bought them.
    Prior to over-striking all are cleaned to remove gunk and tarnish.
    The cleaning process does not involve "dipping".

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