FUN show
crazyhounddog
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Better late than never.
My son and I flew to Florida to the coin show. My mission was to turn over my entire collection to PCGS and NGC for reholdering, I’m hoping. I can not say enough about both companies stepping up to help me with my lifetime collection. I feel honored just to say the least. I was lucky enough to meet Heather, Joe and David. I can not say enough about these great folks, they are the greatest in my book. When I get my collection back I have a little surprise to share with this forum.
This forum and the great folks here have been Angels to me. We can not thank you all for the well wishes and prayers sent. The gofundme was such a great gift that has helped us over the hump during the worst of the tragedy. It will NEVER be forgotten.
So, at the FUN show I was able to meet and hang out with my good friends, Dimeman, Lance and of course Todd and my mentor, Andy from, Angel Dee’s. It was so nice to meet up with you guys. I have some pics of the group that I briefly got to hang out with I’ll share at another time. My son and I were dead tired and had to go back to our room for a good sleep that we do desperately needed.
But for now I would like to share with you is probably the most beautiful 1920 buffalo nickel I’ve ever laid my eyes on, so I had to add it to my collection, or what’s left of it. This is the very first purchase I’ve made since the fire. I purchased this piece from my good friend, Andy at “Angel Dee’s”. I can’t tell you how happy it was to finally see, Andy and his lovely wife. They have got to be the sweetest good folks this hobby has to offer, I love them both. I’ve got to say after walking the floor at one of the largest coins shows you can attend that Andy does, without question, has thee most beautiful and stunning buffalo nickels on the planet and I’ll stand by that statement firmly. I can not tell you all how much fun my son and I had and everyone was so nice to us. Parking at the show was 10 bucks, depending on where you park and the walk to the show from the lot was enough for me to call it a day. It was brutal to say the least. After that day we took a cab😂.
My camera setup burned in the fire so I am shopping for a new copystand and a new safe. My good friend, Todd, is holding the coins that I could run out the door with until I can find another secure place or until I can find another fire proof safe. So with that said I located my friend Todd at the show to image up the 1920 buffalo nickel for me. I’ve got to say he blew the true view pic outta the water with his amazing skills around a camera. Thank you my friend for such an amazing job picking up this coin in it’s true light😊. Just an amazing job.
Again I owe this forum, PCGS & NGC so much for the help with this horrible destructive fire. I can not say thank you all enough.
So, here’s that 1920 Buff I’ve been raving about. Todd is great with that camera too. I can’t say that enough. I am totally impressed.
Happy hunting, Joe
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Great report! Great to see you back in the game!
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It’s great to be back my friend.
Yep, that looks like a @crazyhounddog Buffalo Nickel all day long! What a beauty!
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Maybe next time you drive south you should just come get a copy stand. I have a stash of Benchers. The good news is to get to them we have to move the vette out of the garage, which means a reason for a cruise.
I’ve located a stand, finally, but I might need some other accessories. Thanks I’d for sure like to see what’s back there. I’m partial to the MP4 Polaroid stand because of its rigidity to support camera a heavy lenses without it bouncing around. Besides that it’s what I lost in the fire and what I’ve been using.
The cruise is definitely a hot idea and you can count me in buddy😊😊
Joe.
I am glad you and your son were able to go to FUN and have some "fun". It is great that you have a new purchase. It looks devine.
Maybe we can meet and greet at an upcoming show in Sacramento. That would be about the half way point from where we live.
Looking forward to hearing the results of PCGS and NGC attempting to reholder some of your coins that were caught up in the fire.
Here is to a good 2019.
Hey Joe....another beautiful Buffalo! I had a great time at FUN with you and your son Joey.
Buff is an EYEPOPPER!!
Joe, meeting you and your son was the highlight of the FUN show for me. While seeing your collection in its current state was heartbreaking, your positivity was overwhelming and a true inspiration for keeping a smile through hard times. I am keeping close tabs on your coins as they go through the process and I hope to be able to share an update with you (and with your permission, the forum) as soon as I have one.
Wishing you and your family the best!
Heather Boyd
PCGS Senior Director of Marketing
Hi Heather😊
Yes you are free to do what you like with my collection. It sure was my pleasure to meet you and your crew. You are such a sweetheart. I can’t tell you how much my family and I appreciate all that you’ve done for us. That goes out to everyone reading this.
A very heartfelt thank you
@crazyhounddog Thanks for taking the time for the report. Glad you are able to take some time with your son to have some stress free fun.
CHD, nice meeting you and your son at FUN!
Best, SH
Excellent to hear, Joe!
Oh, and nice Buff!
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Man that 1920 is awesome! It would have been easy to get discouraged seeing all your coins like that and stop collecting, but I am glad you didn't.
Joe, glad you had 'FUN' and also nice to see you back in the game. That 1920 is a stunner. Thanks for the report!
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Gorgeous-just gorgeous, Joe. A nice beginning, too.
The pleasure was ours. It was a ton a fun hanging out with you buddy😊
It was also a lot of fun for us to meet with you. Although brief it was a great visit.😊😊
Glad you had a great time. Cannot wait to see what PCGS does with ur coins. I bet it's amazing!
Later, Paul.
They make 'em tough in Paradise.
You and Joey are an inspiration @crazyhounddog
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
Great report, thanks for sharing. I love that buffalo nickel!
Very nice! I hope you're well CHD.
I'm glad you guys had a good time!!! Muy Purty Newp!!!
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Beautiful Buffalo Joe. When you showed it to me at the show I thought to myself, HE'S BACK! I stopped at Angel Dee's table while you and Joey were at the luncheon and you're right, he has some of the nicest coins I've ever seen, I believe I even said something to that affect to him.
My fingers are crossed that your coins came back to you from our gracious host in good health. You're an inspiration my friend and a great outcome for your awesome collection is the very least you deserve.
All the Best,
Bill
Nice to see you actively posting and buying again! That 1920 is spectacular. I’m jealous that I didn’t see it first but you deserve it.
It was great to meet you. Best wishes to you and the family.
Very nice report Joe... and so glad to see you could get to FUN for a break...That 1920 will certainly fit the CHD collection... a true jewel.... Cheers, RickO
Good finally meeting you at FUN! i really treasure that scorched half dollar you handed me, a stark reminder of what happened in Paradise.
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Another fantastic Buff from Andy. He keeps the best. Great to see you posting again, my friend. I can only imagine what a great trip you and Joey had. Hope all works out for your coins. They are in good hands.
Take care.
Jim
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It was GREAT to meet finally meet you too my good friend. I just wish we had more time to hang out. Next time we hang out more. I very much enjoy your company, Bill.
Let’s do it again real soon.
Be safe my friend
It was great meeting you too. Keep that blistered half dollar
I just wish we could have had more time to hang out.
All the best to you and yours😊
It was a blast and we enjoyed every minute of your company.
Next show we need more time.
Joe
...And more chairs. I'll bet our little social gets bigger each year. Who was the generous member who bought the second round of drinks?
I’m sorry I missed you there my man. You were on my list of good people I wanted to meet but I was so tired from the trip and the kack if sleep caught up with my son and I both. We had no choice but to go back to our place and go to sleep.
Next time for sure and I’ll buy us all a round of drinks.
Next year for sure🤪
It was a GREAT trip for us. Not only that but was nice to get away from all of this trouble we are going through for just a few days.
Next time you wanna see you there buddy😊😊
Mrs. Swampboy and I ordered Everslabs so we can preserve the momentos you gave us.
Thanks again Joe and Happy Collecting!!
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
I sure hope you like that blistered coin. Once I get my photo setup back and operating properly I can show you guys some coins from this fire you’ll never forget.
Happy hunting to you too my friend, Joe
Congratulations on the gorgeous 1920 Buffalo! Andy and Alynne are wonderful people.
Andy and Alynne are without question the cream of the crop. After turning in my collection his table was my first stop.