Things you will never hear a collector say

Bear · September 12, 2002 2:55PM

How about; That coin is too nice for the price you are asking, how about an extra 20% over blue sheet.

I am trying to put together a matched proof set all with haze in the fields.

Do you have any coins with deep gouges I could buy?

Do you have any coins toned absolute black I could look at?They must be all origonal.

I will pay a premium if the coin is in a ACG holder.

Is there anything you would really like to dump, that I could buy?

I am looking for Modern Clad Coinage in heavily circulated condition.

I dont care if the coin is overgraded, I collect the plastic grade
even if the coin is butt ugly.

its4real · September 12, 2002 2:58PM

How about: Its4Real says it should grade MS-60....would you take the MS-70 price if I offered Cash - Now?

EVillageProwler · September 12, 2002 3:08PM

its4real: try again. the humor didn't come through...

MastaHanky · September 12, 2002 3:14PM

<< Do you have any coins with holes in them or deep gouges I could buy? >>

This one won't work, some of us are making Holey Coin Vests!

<<I dont care if the coin is overgraded, I collect the plastic grade not the coin. >>

Unfortunately, this one doesn't always apply either.

braddick · September 12, 2002 3:35PM

Ah, Bear.
"Do you have any Modern Clad Coinage in heavily circulated condition?"

My favorite phrase/question.

It's where I can't even walk up to a table at Long Beach without the Dealer glancing up at me and just shaking his head back and forth.

MartyF · September 12, 2002 3:42PM

Bear:
You have any coins run over by a train? I really like the flat luster affect

jom · September 12, 2002 3:51PM

<< <i>Do you have any coins with holes in them or deep gouges I could buy? >>

I'm sorry, but Shiroiichan asks that all the time. lol

jom

nucklehead · September 12, 2002 4:24PM

I'll bet Strat or Supercoin have heard some good ones over time.

coynclecter · September 12, 2002 4:31PM

How about

"Wow, a PCGS MS68 state quarter. Think of the history of this coin, the places it's been. Gee, I wonder what you could've bought with this when it first came out."

nucklehead · September 12, 2002 4:51PM

LMAO

This ones my personal favorite so far.

lathmach · September 13, 2002 12:30AM

I knew a seated dime collector that would buy only black coins. His feelings were that this was a guarantee the coins weren't tampered with.

Ray

supercoin · September 13, 2002 12:47AM

Just goes to show there's nothing a collector hasn't collected at one time. They're all a little(?) wacky!

nucklehead, I'm not sure what the strangest thing I've heard is... and since I'm a collector, too, I don't want to think about it too hard. It might have been something I said.

Bear · September 13, 2002 3:16PM

Pushkin · September 13, 2002 3:22PM

"Actually, this is a very rare 1894 DDO with a reverse die clash that has never been found in this high grade, you should be charging at least 20X of your asking price. How much do you really want for it? I read somewhere that Bill Gates was desperately hoping to add this exact coin to his collection."

Bear · September 13, 2002 3:29PM

I would be willing to sell this Gem Proof, Gold Type Set ,at just a little above its gold value
at todays closing price.

joemon2 · September 13, 2002 9:27PM

Hey Bear- I like the idea of putting together a matched proof set all with haze in the fields! Would you prefer blue haze or '60s era purple haze? At any rate, a set could be assembled very easily!

agentjim007 · September 13, 2002 9:57PM

" Keep the change "

Bear · September 14, 2002 12:06AM

Joemon2 - I like three things on my proof coins, and they are:
A white haze in the fields, Dark brown or black tarnish and hairlines.
Unfortunately , a nice coat of haze will ofter obscure the lovely hairlines
in the field. I really like the way they catch and defuse the light.
Luckily, I am able to obtain most of the things I like on my Proof Coins
directly from the US Mint. How lucky can a collector get with service like that. Bear

TheNumish · September 14, 2002 12:13AM

How about,"Coin dealers are some of my favorite people. They are the nicest, fairest, trusting and straightforward people I've ever met. And patient too."

TRADERBOBZ · September 14, 2002 12:16AM

i really like that coin but before i buy it,can you take it in the back room and dip it for me,i want to send it to pcgs?
oh mr coin dealer,you forgot your eraser............(whiz)
ill gladly pay for the extra service...........your great to do business with!

Bear · September 14, 2002 12:24AM

In a serious note folks, there are many fine dealers out there both big and small, who we all respect and enjoy doing
bussiness with on a daily basis. What we are joking about here, are those dealers
who are part of that lovable and ever present family of Trolls . You know, the same type Of Trolls
we have visit us from time to time as collectors. Bear

fcloud · September 14, 2002 12:34AM

How about...

Do you have four 1793 chain cents with holes in the center, I want to build a wood toy wagon?

LucyBop · September 14, 2002 1:02AM

How about,
"Let view that Mint State coins for 5 seconds and then I'll make a decision"

coynclecter · September 14, 2002 2:42AM

One more:

It's really great that I can now pay 1200 for the coin you bought last week for 750. Gee I'm so glad you saved me the trouble of bidding in the auction. Taking a chunk out of the middle to flip a coin really adds value to the hobby. We really need more like you to make this hobby great.

<< <i>there are many fine dealers out there both big and small, who we all respect and enjoy doing business with on a daily basis. >>

Yes Bear there are many fine dealers who add value to the hobby and provide a service of helping collectors learn, locate the right coins and in general provide support for which they receive compensation. There are many more who only look to buy low and sell high and think the business owes them a living for doing this.

Coyn

Goldbully · January 17, 2017 2:52PM

@Bear said:
How about; That coin is too nice for the price you are asking, how about an extra 20% over blue sheet.

                I am trying to put together a matched proof set all with haze in the fields.

                 Do you have any coins with deep gouges I could buy?

                 Do you have any coins toned absolute black I could look at?They must be all origonal.

                  I will pay a premium if the coin is in a ACG holder.

                   Is there anything you would  really like to dump, that I could buy?

                  I am looking for Modern Clad Coinage in heavily circulated condition.

                  I dont care if the coin is overgraded, I collect the plastic grade
                  even if the coin is butt ugly.

Had to revive this 14 year old thread of Bear's.....I really miss him on this forum.

northcoin · January 17, 2017 2:58PM

Thanks. I missed it the first time around and it makes me smile to reflect that the Bear, through his special posts, lives on. (Thanks to the mods for the archiving feature.)

BryceM · January 17, 2017 2:59PM

I'm on my way to eat a jelly donut.

Type2 · January 17, 2017 3:41PM

One of the good ones for Shure he is missed.

PTVETTER · January 17, 2017 3:53PM

Bear posted some great post for sure
I miss him, and some. Others!

shylock · January 17, 2017 4:29PM

Bear was the best poster this forum ever had, warms my heart just to see his icon again.

BustDMs · January 17, 2017 4:30PM

What is your return policy? I want to list these on eBay and if they don't sell I want to return them for a full refund, or if the markets are up I would want the new higher price for them.

Walkerfan · January 17, 2017 5:41PM

That Walker's thumb isn't flat enough.

Outhaul · January 17, 2017 5:56PM

Mmmmm...jelly donut.

bolivarshagnasty · January 17, 2017 7:09PM

"That tiny twenty power loupe?' "I'm going to use it to cherry pick your case. "

Rob85635 · January 17, 2017 7:19PM

"I will trade you this MS67 walking liberty half for that Bo Jackson rookie card."

Kccoin · January 17, 2017 8:49PM

Nice thread and OP.

"Do you have any artificially toned AU Morgans that you can sell me at an MS63 price? Better dates if you got 'em.

Great. I'll also take that monster toned 2016 ASE."

ChangeInHistory · January 17, 2017 9:20PM

'I'll buy the coin if you take that goofy green sticker off the slab'

keyman64 · January 17, 2017 9:25PM

I too miss Bear.

jedm · January 17, 2017 10:23PM

"I don't think I could fit another one in my collection!" When I first joined the forum he was my favorite poster, and I could really see and feel the respect that he received from everyone. May he rest in peace.

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mrearlygold · January 17, 2017 11:37PM

God bless you Mr Bear, please put in a good word for me ok?

RB1026 · January 18, 2017 1:12AM

I had just thought of the "Wise Old Bear" the other day and am glad that one of his posts was revived. It speaks volumes about him that he is remembered so fondly by so many. I hope his collection is all MS70+ these days and he is enjoying great peace