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Omegaraptor
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I am Omegaraptor, a 14 year old YN. I have been collecting for about five years now, starting by finding coins from circulation. When I went to the local shop for the first time and bought an 1898 IHC, I knew the bug had got me.
My favorite series is anything designed by Gobrecht, particularly the Seated series. There are many coins in the Seated series which are absolute bargains for the price, and the series is full of varieties. In addition, I cherrypick coins from all types, especially EAC, Indian Head Cents, and I have been learning how to attribute Morgan VAMs. I love cherrypicking because you can make money from your knowledge.
My best cherrypick is probably the time I bought a 1797 S-121b Gripped Edge Large Cent from Ebay for $25 because the seller believed that it was dateless. The edge was not pictured, so you can imagine my suspense when I thought it could possibly be the rare and valuable 121a. It was a high volume seller, but still, how did they miss it? I could probably sell it for much more than I paid, but I’ve been thinking that it’s just too cool to sell, so I still own it.
I wish to learn more about coins from the experienced members of CU. In addition, I wish to contribute some of my knowledge.
I live in the PNW region and always attend the annual show in Portland. I attended the show in Seattle this year as well - great experience.
-Omegaraptor
"You can't get just one gun." "You can't get just one tattoo." "You can't get just one 1796 Draped Bust Large Cent."
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Welcome aboard!
Glad to see a YN that's already interested in early copper!
And yes, knowledge is power in the hobby....never stop learning.
Keep on posting, and good luck
BHNC #203
Congratulations and welcome to the forum and to the hobby. Hope you get half of the enjoyment I have had the pleasure to receive from coins. Continue to post your newps and your interests, you may become an old timer on this forum also.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Welcome!
It's always great to see new members.
Especially young ones that can communicate so well.
Welcome to the jungle!
Welcome.
Welcome. Best wishes.
Nice to have someone new with a bit of knowledge.
Welcome!
bob
Would love pics of the 121b
Hello Mr. Omega, I am new here also but maybe just a few years older. Welcome from one newbie to another.
5 years of collecting at just 14 years of age. Welcome
Best place to buy !
Bronze Associate member
Welcome aboard!
Welcome and look forward to see you around
This forum can save you from mishap if you willing to listen & learn 
WELCOME ABOARD! HAPPY COLLECTING!
Welcome
Great to have a YN join
You are off to a good start. You seem to know a lot already, and there is so much more knowledge to learn now than there was when I was your age. Back then all we had to worry about was the denomination, the date, and the mintmark. There were no varieties. There were only two grades: good and bad.
There has been so much numismatic study and literature generated in the past few decades. Some areas of collecting that are hot today did not even exist in the old days. One of my favorites - counterstamps - was barely a side show (even less than now, anyway), and counterstamped coins that are sought after and somewhat valuable today were just culls back then. And Trade Dollars were the red-headed stepchildren (sorry if anyone has red hair) in the hobby. (Forget about chopmakred Trade Dollars!).
If you are actively and successfully cherry picking at your age you might have a career in coins in one capacity or another.
Welcome. You are far ahead of where I was at your age! I think you will fit right in just fine.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Welcome!
I know you will learn a lot and hope you will contribute!
Just don't let some of the negative nellies get to you. The vast majority of us are pretty good people.
At 14 I owned a 1961 proof set and a bunch of cents and nickels pulled from parking meter change and placed in Whitman folders. Plus a few Mercs. Silver was still circulating, but that would change within the year.
I also bought a Red Book - a big expense for me at the time. Loved looking at all those "old" coins and dreaming of what I might be able to own someday.
“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!
Welcome!!!
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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......
Welcome! Great start on collecting.
Go outside and build a fort or chase some girls around,........ Just kidding.
Welcome to the forum.
eBay ID-bruceshort978
Successful BST:here and ATS, bumanchu, wdrob, hashtag, KeeNoooo, mikej61, Yonico, Meltdown, BAJJERFAN, Excaliber, lordmarcovan, cucamongacoin, robkool, bradyc, tonedcointrader, mumu, Windycity, astrotrain, tizofthe, overdate, rwyarmch, mkman123, Timbuk3,GBurger717, airplanenut, coinkid855 ,illini420, michaeldixon, Weiss, Morpheus, Deepcoin, Collectorcoins, AUandAG, D.Schwager.
Hope you enjoy it here and have fun collecting.
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
Again, $25
"You can't get just one gun." "You can't get just one tattoo." "You can't get just one 1796 Draped Bust Large Cent."
Looks like you must be like one of those wiz kids only with coins. Congrats and welcome to the CU. Don't let the oldsters beat you down.
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
Welcome!
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
That's a nice Large Cent! And, welcome.
I knew it would happen.
Welcome everyone new and old
Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko
Bad transactions with : nobody to date
Great introduction and excellent story on the Large Cent. I love the fact that you write cogently, and clearly have the gift of effective communication.
I wish you well in your endevours and I very much look forward to your participation in this forum.
Check out my current listings: https://ebay.com/sch/khunt/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=12&_rdc=1
I hope you enjoy the hobby. "Buy the book" before you buy the coins is a good suggestion.
And buy the coin not the slab or stupid sticker lol
The whole worlds off its rocker, buy Gold™.
BOOMIN!™
Wooooha! Did someone just say it's officially "TACO™" Tuesday????
""Hello CU!""
Hello @Omegaraptor . That's quite an intimidating user name you got there.
Welcome!!
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
Welcome aboard!
Nice to see you here OmegaRaptor and SidtheKid. Nice to see YN's in the hobby. Hope you two learn and teach a lot here.
Welcome!! You make great contributions over at CT, I'm sure you will fit right in over here at CU. I look forward to your posts.
That's a nice first post.
Welcome to these boards and have fun !
Glad to see you finally joined, welcome! Also, post pics...
@Omegaraptor....Welcome aboard.... Great first post and congratulations on your cherrypick....Hope to see a lot more of your inputs here.... Cheers, RickO
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Welcome aboard, @Omegaraptor!
Gonna get me a $50 Octagonal someday. Some. Day.
Welcome! Thanks for sharing that gripped edge pic.
welcome to the zoo and enjoy the ride.
carrying on a past tradition I will say one thing.............................Fresh Meat!!
Made this just for you.
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hiccup.