Michael Luck 1959 - 2019
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With deep sadness I must share the passing of former board member Michael Luck. Mike was a prodigy of numismatics and was well known among many of the elite collectors and dealers of our time. Despite the lifelong medical issues that plagued Mike, he passionately lived and breathed numismatics, always eager to engage anyone in coin related discussions, from the mundane to the esoteric. The numismatic community has lost a great mind.
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That’s terribly sad news.
Michael was easily among the most passionate numismatists/persons I’ve ever met. He was an exceptionally kind and entertaining gentleman, as well.
Here’s to you, Michael! 😉
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
It was through Michael that i met the first 2 posters to this thread. He was a veritable encyclopedia of numismatic knowledge and instumental in helping me build my collection of toned proof IHC and MPLs
Oh my my my my
RIP Michael
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Damn!
Michael was a beast of numismatic knowledge and integrity and was happy to help if you had a numismatic issue.
RIP, my friend.
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If you got to meet Michael just one time, you would never forget it for the rest of your life. Michael was unique, entertaining, and extremely passionate and knowledgeable about numismatics. I missed his presence on the bourse the last few years. RIP, Michael.
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is that ex-forum member Michael?? as in yes, yes.........................??
It is.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
There were a few Michaels during the early years of this forum.
Is this the man that always signed his post
"Sincerley Michael " and would get banned every few weeks ?
He was an interesting member. Very sorry to here.
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Although I don’t think he got banned quite that often 😉, the “Sincerely, Michael” and “interesting member” sure sound like Michael (Luck).
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Michael was a great mentor, and abundantly generous. His depth of knowledge and love of numismatics was always and forever apparent to anyone who knew him, or even who read his posts here. I hadn't heard from him for a number of years. I hope his passing was a peaceful one.
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Very sad news indeed.
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yeah, sad news indeed. he was a little left of center(who here isn't??) but that came with his medical problems. I always liked him and he always seemed willing to help with what his experience and knowledge had taught him. I wondered what happened to him, he just vanished.
He's known for the last couple of years that the end was approaching. He was a diabetic with declining kidney function.
I saw him at the RNA meetings. But I specifically remember that I saw him at a Geneva coin show in August 2017. He shocked me by saying he would be dead in 2 years. He called it almost to the day.
He was truly one of a kind. When he got revved up, there was nothing like it.
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If I'm remembering correctly, he was the one with the Pikachu icon, right (now shows banned)? He was entertaining for sure and came across as very knowledgeable.
RIP.
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Sorry to hear that
Condolences to Michael's family and friends. He was very active on these boards many years ago, and very knowledgeable. Michael knew coins and called them as he saw them. We all learned a lot from him, and he's missed.
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Oh gee whiz.....that's a shame.
I also wondered where he's been that last few years.
We both live in NY, so we knew all the same numismatic people here and there.
Rest in Peace Michael !
Oh, wow, what sad news.
Michael was a friend, a good man, and one of my numismatic mentors. He was one of a kind.
RIP Michael.
RIP Michael
When I first came around this neighborhood his posts were consistently informative and he always seemed to have a very kind temperament.
He was unique and his friends have my condolences.
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RIP Michael. Never met Michael in person, but exchanged many PM's here and ATS. His great passion for numismatics was very evident.
RIP
RIP
I hadn't heard from him in a few years and figured it was health/banning. Sounds like I was right.
I do recall, early on in my forum life, that lasted for more than a few years, several PM threads with him that he would start with me....all in a good way and mostly in a numismatic way, but sometimes just talking about different things in life.
RIP Michael, RIP.
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He is already sorely missed
RIP Michael
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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......
RIP
Condolences to family and friends.
Very, very sorry to hear this. RIP MIchael.
Your hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need it.
I'm very sorry to hear this. RIP.
My condolences to his family... very sad... he was a good contributor and passionate numismatist. RickO
I came to have respect for the man.
I always respected his passion and willingness to share his time and knowledge.
RIP.
RIP Michael. Good man.
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Sad news. RIP and my condolences to his family and friends.
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Sad news indeed - thanks for letting us know.
I agree 100%. This is very sad. Michael was a very good guy.
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Michael is very well remembered on our forum. I never had the opportunity to meet Michael in person, but his passing reminds me that perhaps the greatest experience in Numismatics happens on the bourse. I definitely need to attend more coin shows.
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