Crazy Eights giveaway !!!!!!!! winners announced

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carabonnair
carabonnair Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited August 26, 2019 5:03PM in U.S. Coin Forum

Since it it the eighth day of August, and my 888th post, by way of thanks to you all on the forum, I'm giving away eight lots of coins. Let me know if you want to be in the drawing for some of these dreckige widgets.

8. eight Lincoln cents [Won by Eric_Babula]

7. a Barber dime with an 8 counterstamp [Won by Purfrock]

6. six Indian cents [Won by CommemKing]

5. five nickels [Won by Paradisefound]

4. a gold-plated, counterstamped Kennedy half [Won by 3keepSECRETif2rDEAD]

3. three cull three-cent silvers [Won by Oldhoopster]

2. two two-cent pieces [Won by Aotearoa]

1. the center of a Morgan dollar [Won by Smudge]

Let me know if you want to be in the drawing for all the stuff together (one winner) or 8 separate lots (more winners) - I will go with the consensus as of midnight tonight PDT.
[Edit - OK, we have decided on separate lots. I'll start the drawings this weekend and try to wrap up before the ANA show. You can still enter, if interested.]

Gawain

Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
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  • Hemispherical
    Hemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 8, 2019 3:49PM
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    Spread the 8's. Eight winners.

    Edit to add:

    For posterity, a pic of the "888" post.

  • BillDugan1959
    BillDugan1959 Posts: 3,821 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 8, 2019 4:04PM
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    Queen Elizabeth's eldest granddaughter, Princess Beatrice, was born on 8/08/1988.

    I believe that the first night game at Wrigley Field was played on that date too. Or maybe it was scheduled for then, but postponed because of weather. Something like that.

  • 3keepSECRETif2rDEAD
    3keepSECRETif2rDEAD Posts: 4,285 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    ...Congrats!...here you go, for when you post again ;)

  • OKCC
    OKCC Posts: 545 ✭✭✭
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    Spread the love.
    Go with 8 separate lots. I'm in.

  • mannie gray
    mannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yeah, separate lots....unless the postage would be a hassle.

  • Stooge
    Stooge Posts: 4,700 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @BillDugan1959 said:
    I believe that the first night game at Wrigley Field was played on that date too. Or maybe it was scheduled for then, but postponed because of weather. Something like that.

    You are 100% correct.


    Later, Paul.
  • TurboSnail
    TurboSnail Posts: 1,669 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 8, 2019 4:38PM
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    Cool numbers~
    According to google

    No. 8 has long been regarded as the luckiest number in Chinese culture. With pronunciation of 'Ba' in Chinese, no. 8 sounds similar to the word 'Fa', which means to make a fortune. It contains meanings of prosperity, success and high social status too, so all business men favor it very much.

    In Chinese numerology, 888 has a different meaning, triple fortune, a strengthening of the meaning of the digit 8. For this reason, addresses and phone numbers containing the digit sequence 888 are considered particularly lucky, and may command a premium because of it.

  • Mdcoincollector2003
    Mdcoincollector2003 Posts: 665 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    8 separate lots and I am in! Super cool coincidence with the 8s.

  • Aotearoa
    Aotearoa Posts: 1,628 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Count me in please. I agree with spreading the wealth. Very clever! Thanks!

    Smitten with DBLCs.

  • Agflyer
    Agflyer Posts: 951 ✭✭✭
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    I like the idea of 8 separate prizes as well. Thanks so much for the opportunity!

    I've had great transactions with people like: drwstr123, CCC2010, AlanLastufka, Type2, Justlooking, zas107, StrikeOutXXX, 10point, 66Tbird, and many more!
  • USMarine6
    USMarine6 Posts: 2,113 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Smudge said:
    I ate dinner just now.

    Very clever

  • Akbeez
    Akbeez Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It was a really lucky year

    (give to a YN)

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  • DiggerJim
    DiggerJim Posts: 517 ✭✭✭✭
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    I EIGHT had much luck with these giveaways. But count count count count count count count count me in!!!!!!!!

    DiggerJim

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  • LukeMarshall
    LukeMarshall Posts: 2,212 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I like it!! Please count me in.

    On the fence whether all in one, or 8 separate give aways...

    Either way thanks for the chance and good luck!

    It's all about what the people want...

  • hchcoin
    hchcoin Posts: 4,843 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great idea. Count me in. Hoping I win the nickels or the indian heads.

  • jwitten
    jwitten Posts: 5,420 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm in!! 8 lot vote here too.

  • MrLee
    MrLee Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭
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    An excellent idea. Count me in! And 8 lots sounds great.

  • CommemKing
    CommemKing Posts: 2,202 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Im in!

  • privatecoin
    privatecoin Posts: 3,853 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    8 separate. I'm in. Thanks!

    Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value. Zero. Voltaire. Ebay coinbowlllc

  • Conita1218
    Conita1218 Posts: 140 ✭✭✭
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    Double 8 lucky soul!

  • CuKevin
    CuKevin Posts: 1,781 ✭✭✭✭
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    8 separate giveaways!

    Zircon Cases - Protect Your Vintage Slabs www.ZirconCases.com
    Former CoFounder of Choice Numismatics

    All of my collection is in a safe deposit box!
  • GRANDAM
    GRANDAM Posts: 8,785 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 8, 2019 9:13PM
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    :)

    GrandAm :)
  • BJandTundra
    BJandTundra Posts: 401 ✭✭✭✭
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    Sounds like late night fun. Count me in.

  • Tunis
    Tunis Posts: 515 ✭✭✭✭
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    8 separate would be great. I’m in. I love the idea, I don’t h(eight) it!!!

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  • KindaNewish
    KindaNewish Posts: 830 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    88888888!

  • robkool
    robkool Posts: 5,934 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great idea !!!
    We should just have 8 different winners. Spread the wealth.

    Ebay items for sale Current BIN's / The Kingdom Collection
  • MattTheRiley
    MattTheRiley Posts: 806 ✭✭✭✭
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    Super cool! You should have given away an 8 Reales! Haha.

    Count me in, eight ways.

  • rln_14
    rln_14 Posts: 686 ✭✭✭✭
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    My youngst nice was born on 7-7-88, I vote for separate lots, thanks for the chance

  • Treashunt
    Treashunt Posts: 6,748 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Fun post.

    Thanks, I'm in

    Frank

    BHNC #203

  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @carabonnair ....Great giveaway... Eight separate lots, and I like the IHC's....Count me in. Cheers, RickO

  • tommy44
    tommy44 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I like the center of the Mogan dollar. That's what I want when I win.🙏🏻 Thanks for the chance.

    it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide

  • Oldhoopster
    Oldhoopster Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 9, 2019 5:25AM
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    Please include me in the drawing

    BTW, my son (avatar pic) was born on 9-9-99

    Member of the ANA since 1982
  • Tomthecoinguy
    Tomthecoinguy Posts: 851 ✭✭✭✭
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    I'm in, 8 winners seems appropriate for the theme, so that gets my vote.

  • Jeffnlu
    Jeffnlu Posts: 297 ✭✭✭✭
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    8 prizes.

    Today is my wife's birthday 8/8/xx.

  • ifthevamzarockin
    ifthevamzarockin Posts: 8,915 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Jeffnlu said:
    8 prizes.

    Today is my wife's birthday 8/8/xx.

    Well then you are in the dog house cuz your a day late for her birthday. :D

  • Meltdown
    Meltdown Posts: 9,284 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I got 88 problems but numismatics ain't one. B)

  • Mjwags
    Mjwags Posts: 110 ✭✭✭
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    Thanks for the opportunity, i vote to spread it around

  • carabonnair
    carabonnair Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    OK, 8 lots it is! I'll try to get organized in the next couple days - in the meantime you can still let me know if you want to enter the drawing if you haven't already.

    @MattTheRiley said:
    Super cool! You should have given away an 8 Reales! Haha.

    Maybe if I had planned ahead instead of just digging through my "I have no idea what to do with these" pile. I thought of The Gambia 8 shillings hippo, too, but don't have one at the moment.

    Or a $1000 Watermelon note would be cool, since 1000 is 8 in binary :smile:

    Gawain

    Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
  • Testoon
    Testoon Posts: 174 ✭✭✭
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    Enter me in the giveaway, please! Thanks!

    Bill
    witty quote goes here
  • Eric_Babula
    Eric_Babula Posts: 448 ✭✭✭✭
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    I'm in! Thanks, and congratulations on your 888th post! If I'm the big winner, I would like you to spread the wealth and break it up into 8 lots, for 7 more winners!

    Rocking my "shiny-object-syndrome"!!!

  • SiriusBlack
    SiriusBlack Posts: 1,120 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm in, sounds fun!!

    Collector of randomness. Photographer at PCGS. Lover of Harry Potter.

  • Purfrock
    Purfrock Posts: 545 ✭✭✭
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    I love it. I'm in

    EAC, ANA Member
  • Onastone
    Onastone Posts: 4,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm in. Unless I'm too late....it is the 9th now after all.

  • 1Mike1
    1Mike1 Posts: 4,445 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm in for the Lincolns.

    "May the silver waves that bear you heavenward be filled with love’s whisperings"

    "A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
  • Aotearoa
    Aotearoa Posts: 1,628 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Paradisefound said:
    Whichever the majority feel ...... Thank you for a chance :)

    ;)

    Sorry PF, but that's a real groaner...

    Smitten with DBLCs.

  • Kudbegud
    Kudbegud Posts: 4,735 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm in for this one. Congrats on all the 8's !


  • oih82w8
    oih82w8 Posts: 13,209 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Neat give-away.

    Why was six scared?

    Because seven eight nine.

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