@Cougar1978 said:
First I would need stilt house in LA w basement room for large safe. It Upper floors good views of city and oceanz. Next wb high end car, Blonde Cali girl sugar baby.
I would not keep much in coins at house but use SDB's. I would want 100 nice PCGS DE, about 20 MS 69 PCGS AGB, and some select USGTC. No expensive rarities just bulk up on nice stuff. Bulk of money invested in stocks, bonds, Real Estate - ranch in Montana, properties in Florida. Would buy SB nice car, spoil her w gifts, travel. Would want blonde, Cali girl, around 20-25 like one I saw while waiting in cable car line in SF not too long ago. She was there w shopping bags then Guy about my age walked up to w some more shopping bags. No he was not her Dad lol. Coins - not much use for them if I have $700 M lol. Been there done that.
Would that house have a machine gun tower?
Without doing an exact account, I'm guessing that you'd net around $225 mil after taxes if you took the lump sum. Still not a bad haul.
I often wonder if having a large amount of money would take the thrill out of life. I'm sure it would be exciting to be rich, but working towards goals and dreaming big have their places too.
I'm reminded of an article in Rolling Stone, where the late Kurt Cobain lamented the same thoughts. Said something to the effect that he felt happier finding a "treasure" in the thrift store when he had nothing, than when he became rich and famous and could go in and buy the entire shop from the owner.
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
@DCW said: "I often wonder if having a large amount of money would take the thrill out of life. I'm sure it would be exciting to be rich, but working towards goals and dreaming big have their places too. I'm reminded of an article in Rolling Stone, where the late Kurt Cobain lamented the same thoughts. Said something to the effect that he felt happier finding a "treasure" in the thrift store when he had nothing, than when he became rich and famous and could go in and buy the entire shop from the owner. "
Yes, he took drugs. And he committed suicide at 27. But, that really has nothing to do with the sentiment.
There is a long documented history of ruin for people that come into large fortunes quickly.
Don't get me wrong, I'd still like to give it a whirl.
But as the saying goes, money cannot buy happiness. It often has the opposite effect.
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Coins would certainly be in the forecast. But I think the most fun would be going around to the local Toys R' Us around here just before the holidays and handing out $500.00 gift cards to the single parents that were attempting to put toys on layaway for their kids. That would be a start. There is so much that could be done with that kind of money. Bringing a moment of joy to other peoples lives even for a moment would be priceless.
I just found out the winning ticket was sold in Chicopee, Massachusetts. I worked in Chicopee for 10 years before taking my current job in Lexington Kentucky.
@Bullsitter said:
I'd upgrade my van with Morgan Dollars instead of Lincolns......shine on baby, shine on.
I'd also have my suit made of Indian Quarter Eagles.
I have sooo many questions about that pic.. But first and foremost, why?
I'd have to try to cut a deal with the Smithsonian, the ANA or the ANS. I'll help them fund exhibits of their collection if they allow me to display mine. I would want my own gallery, about 500 square feet. And I would need a desk and a safe in the back office.
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Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
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@MrEureka said:
I'd have to try to cut a deal with the Smithsonian, the ANA or the ANS. I'll help them fund exhibits of their collection if they allow me to display mine. I would want my own gallery, about 500 square feet. And I would need a desk and a safe in the back office.
Perhaps you could post one or two a month for us to drool over!
I'd buy a few numismatic items but I think collecting coins would quickly lose its allure. The chase, the deal, and the anticipation of saving & finally being able to afford a special coin would all be gone. Just having nice stuff isn't very fulfilling.
I imagine I'd quickly move on to other concerns. Number one would be trying to figure out which (if any) of my many new friends were genuine. A couple of unrelated hobbies would see MUCH larger expenditures of time & money than coin collecting.
I'd spend lots of time figuring out how to keep my heirs from becoming entitled, arrogant, bratty lumps of humanity. Might not be possible. I'd also spend lots of time researching how I won, considering I've never played a lotto.
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Would that house have a machine gun tower?
Without doing an exact account, I'm guessing that you'd net around $225 mil after taxes if you took the lump sum. Still not a bad haul.
Upgrade my 1950-D nickel from MS65 TO MS66.
Full steps, of course!
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1 Peace Dollar registry set....
I often wonder if having a large amount of money would take the thrill out of life. I'm sure it would be exciting to be rich, but working towards goals and dreaming big have their places too.
I'm reminded of an article in Rolling Stone, where the late Kurt Cobain lamented the same thoughts. Said something to the effect that he felt happier finding a "treasure" in the thrift store when he had nothing, than when he became rich and famous and could go in and buy the entire shop from the owner.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
@DCW said: "I often wonder if having a large amount of money would take the thrill out of life. I'm sure it would be exciting to be rich, but working towards goals and dreaming big have their places too. I'm reminded of an article in Rolling Stone, where the late Kurt Cobain lamented the same thoughts. Said something to the effect that he felt happier finding a "treasure" in the thrift store when he had nothing, than when he became rich and famous and could go in and buy the entire shop from the owner. "
Do you think he ever took drugs?
Yes, he took drugs. And he committed suicide at 27. But, that really has nothing to do with the sentiment.
There is a long documented history of ruin for people that come into large fortunes quickly.
Don't get me wrong, I'd still like to give it a whirl.
But as the saying goes, money cannot buy happiness. It often has the opposite effect.
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
I would attempt to purchase one of the nicer 1921-S PCGS MS 65 coins of which there are 15 known to exist.
Maybe a 1921-S PCGS MS 65+ (a pop 2 coin) or the single finest known 1921-S PCGS MS 66 (pop 1).
I doubt that one of the latter two graded examples will be available anytime soon.
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I would go to Disney Land and buy all the Disney Silver Rounds from The Disney Stores.
With that kind of money, you could get one of the 3 - 5 known 21-S Zerbe Proofs...
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Coins would certainly be in the forecast. But I think the most fun would be going around to the local Toys R' Us around here just before the holidays and handing out $500.00 gift cards to the single parents that were attempting to put toys on layaway for their kids. That would be a start. There is so much that could be done with that kind of money. Bringing a moment of joy to other peoples lives even for a moment would be priceless.
I just found out the winning ticket was sold in Chicopee, Massachusetts. I worked in Chicopee for 10 years before taking my current job in Lexington Kentucky.
Hmmm...
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I would look into creating a grant / fellowship for people doing numismatic research.
I'd also investigate paying authors enough that they make their research available online.
I'd upgrade my van with Morgan Dollars instead of Lincolns......shine on baby, shine on.
I'd also have my suit made of Indian Quarter Eagles.
I have sooo many questions about that pic.. But first and foremost, why?
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how much 90% would that buy?I could wallow in 90% silver like scrooge mcduck
I'd have to try to cut a deal with the Smithsonian, the ANA or the ANS. I'll help them fund exhibits of their collection if they allow me to display mine. I would want my own gallery, about 500 square feet. And I would need a desk and a safe in the back office.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Perhaps you could post one or two a month for us to drool over!
I'd buy a few numismatic items but I think collecting coins would quickly lose its allure. The chase, the deal, and the anticipation of saving & finally being able to afford a special coin would all be gone. Just having nice stuff isn't very fulfilling.
I imagine I'd quickly move on to other concerns. Number one would be trying to figure out which (if any) of my many new friends were genuine. A couple of unrelated hobbies would see MUCH larger expenditures of time & money than coin collecting.
I'd spend lots of time figuring out how to keep my heirs from becoming entitled, arrogant, bratty lumps of humanity. Might not be possible. I'd also spend lots of time researching how I won, considering I've never played a lotto.
Not sure but can state the nurse who won suddenly became a lot more attractive
How about a nice group of Jackson Pollock paintings?
My Adolph A. Weinman signature
I'm more a fan of van Gogh, Cézanne, and Basquiat.
Like what's the difference between a dog and a fox?
About 4 beers!
I'd finish my US type set with a dozen coins dated in the 1790's, in VF or so.
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