@DIMEMAN said:
These guys/gals can be rough on newbie's.
Yep, but the whole hobby is pretty rough on newbies. Recognizing obvious post-mint damage is one of the first steps to salvation. Those that read voraciously (here and elsewhere) and ask questions at shows/B&Ms will quickly graduate from newbie to collector.
@mvs7 said:
Recognizing obvious post-mint damage is one of the first steps to salvation. Those that read voraciously (here and elsewhere) and ask questions at shows/B&Ms will quickly graduate from newbie to collector.
I think you are far too optimistic. There have been a few who refuse to accept knowledge that is give to them.
Now, now...we all started out with a low post count and some without any numismatic knowledge whatsoever. We're all just having a bit of fun with a newb the same way it happened to everyone else here.
@mvs7 said:
Recognizing obvious post-mint damage is one of the first steps to salvation. Those that read voraciously (here and elsewhere) and ask questions at shows/B&Ms will quickly graduate from newbie to collector.
I think you are far too optimistic. There have been a few who refuse to accept knowledge that is give to them.
What can I tell you, I'm an optimistic person. . That said, I don't disagree with your sentiment -- I have the same problem with my kids.
@DIMEMAN said:
These guys/gals can be rough on newbie's.
No matter how long I've been a coin collector, or how much I know, I'll always consider myself a newbie. There are so many who know so much more than me. And so many of them are on this very forum. I'm a NEWBIE. And grateful.
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Yep - worth $.01
Another parking lot coin looks like.
Just a damaged cent and worth exactly that.
It's worth a cent.
One cent... spent time in a parking lot or street.... no added value. Cheers, RickO
A very scarce to rare parking lot coin.

BHNC #203
The infiltration has progressed to invasion.
These guys/gals can be rough on newbie's.
Yep, but the whole hobby is pretty rough on newbies. Recognizing obvious post-mint damage is one of the first steps to salvation. Those that read voraciously (here and elsewhere) and ask questions at shows/B&Ms will quickly graduate from newbie to collector.
I think you are far too optimistic. There have been a few who refuse to accept knowledge that is give to them.
I believe the BF Goodrich attribution applies to this one. Although, there is a hint of Michelin.
Now, now roomies..............The skills honed from taking pictures alone will pay off in time.
Pete
Now, now...we all started out with a low post count and some without any numismatic knowledge whatsoever. We're all just having a bit of fun with a newb the same way it happened to everyone else here.
Cheers
Bob
Rule #1 on this forum is that you can't be too thin-skinned.
What can I tell you, I'm an optimistic person.
. That said, I don't disagree with your sentiment -- I have the same problem with my kids.
No matter how long I've been a coin collector, or how much I know, I'll always consider myself a newbie. There are so many who know so much more than me. And so many of them are on this very forum. I'm a NEWBIE. And grateful.