Wow, go away for a couple of weeks on an Iceland cruise and see this posting. Though I never met Frank in person, his posts and knowledge on this forum were beyond awesome. RIP.
A true legend and a person we will never forget. One of (in my opinion) the nicest guys on the forum and always on the side of the yn and those who needed help. I remember how much he helped out others. I cannot believe that this is Broadstruck. No bad bone by this guy! Wow on this news, very upset to hear about this
A shout out to Glenn Holsonbake. Another legend and we should all really glorify those who are and have been helpful to this coin biz. Broadstruck, Ponyexpress, penny lady etc
I still cant believe hes gone.
Ireally wish that all of his great posts were preserved in original form. He used a different website to post many of his tokens long ago called "Tiny Pic" or something to that effect, and they are now unviewable here.
I will miss Frank's many contributions to this forum. I really can't think of another member, any of us, that was as passionate about coins as he.
I hope perhaps his son, as he grows up, finds his collection and builds on it. And this tangible link to his father brings him the same solace and peace that Frank found in these very coins.
RIP, Frank.
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It appears none, or few of us, know when exactly Frank passed away, but it has been a full year since the bulk of the PCGS board members found out. It seems insane.
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It appears none, or few of us, know when exactly Frank passed away, but it has been a full year since the bulk of the PCGS board members found out. It seems insane.
RIP, Frank...
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It was April 9th 2023. I was getting frantic about his whereabouts so his best friend emailed me and let me know.
Frank had many very good and smart friends. I still text back and forth to one of them but still miss him.
I'm sorry to hear this. There is a sort of "eternal" quality to the best and the brightest who post their most rigorous and thoughtful ideas on aspects regarding numismatics. Hopefully their contributions will be long remembered and added to.
Broadie and RickO (his anniversary coming up in two months) were two of the best of us. Their friendship and contributions will not be forgotten nor overlooked.
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Time certainly rockets by. I still think of our forum friend, Frank often. The boards are noticeably different in his absence. It was so nice to befriend someone with similar tastes in the hobby.
Never forgotten!
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This is Elcontador writing from home (where I can't log in as Elcontador for some reason). Thank you Stefanie.
Frank was on this form, showing with pics and explaining why AU 58s of virtually all series of coins were assigned this grade. It was very educational. He also provided me with some very helpful information re FH SLQs, and shared some of Jay Cline's insights about the series.
Most of us probably know one another only through our cyberspace postings.
All the more reason to get together at a big coin show -- like FUN -- and get to know the faces behind the postings.
These forums are only 20-25 years old....they didn't exist before that....prior to that, you probably knew other collectors from phone calls, coin shows, or actual dealings. Cyberspace postings make it easy to reach a larger community.....though it comes at a cost of less of a connection, with many never meeting in person.
Like with family, don't be afraid to reach out. Most of us won't be here in 20 or 30 or 40 years.
Well I took the last year off from this site and now see the sad news about Frank and Ricko. Many PM"s were exchanged over the years and it is very sad to see we lost two outstanding members. RIP.
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Terrible news. My condolences to all his family and friends.
Another great collector has left the bourse. Condolences to his family, both immediate and extended.
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Very sad news.
RIP.
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Wow! Sad news. Frank was a great member here. I wish I had gotten to know him in person. My condolences to family and friends.
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This is amazingly sad news. I've thoroughly enjoyed his posts and participation on the forums over the years! He will be missed!
RIP Frank!
Wow, go away for a couple of weeks on an Iceland cruise and see this posting. Though I never met Frank in person, his posts and knowledge on this forum were beyond awesome. RIP.
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Sorry for your loss, Stefanie.
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Sad to hear this... as I have been in and out of the hobby over the years, he was one constant on this board providing a lot of valuable information.
RIP
Ugh, he was a good one.
RIP.
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When I saw all the new posts, I was hoping the OP was mistaken and it was a different Frank Krause.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Very sad news indeed. A great contributor to the boards. I always enjoyed his posts. My condolences to family and friends. 53 is way too young.
A true legend and a person we will never forget. One of (in my opinion) the nicest guys on the forum and always on the side of the yn and those who needed help. I remember how much he helped out others. I cannot believe that this is Broadstruck. No bad bone by this guy! Wow on this news, very upset to hear about this
A shout out to Glenn Holsonbake. Another legend and we should all really glorify those who are and have been helpful to this coin biz. Broadstruck, Ponyexpress, penny lady etc
One of the top forum members. Very sad.
RIP Frank. One of the good guys. We pm’d each other.
I am very sad to hear of Frank's passing. He will be missed, but his posts will live on if care to remember him. RIP
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I'm so sorry to hear this, My Thoughts and Prayers are with his Family and Friends.
I still cant believe hes gone.
Ireally wish that all of his great posts were preserved in original form. He used a different website to post many of his tokens long ago called "Tiny Pic" or something to that effect, and they are now unviewable here.
I will miss Frank's many contributions to this forum. I really can't think of another member, any of us, that was as passionate about coins as he.
I hope perhaps his son, as he grows up, finds his collection and builds on it. And this tangible link to his father brings him the same solace and peace that Frank found in these very coins.
RIP, Frank.
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Ditto
My condolences to his family and friends.
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Wow very sad news. So sorry to hear this. RIP
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So sorry to hear this!!
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Truly shocking as such a strong community member who many believed had many good years ahead. Can only offer condolences to his family.
IDK how I missed this earlier, what a big loss, Frank was the real deal, my condolences to the family.
I’m extremely sorry to hear this.
This is terrible news. My condolences...
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It appears none, or few of us, know when exactly Frank passed away, but it has been a full year since the bulk of the PCGS board members found out. It seems insane.
RIP, Frank...
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How quick a year passes.
My condolences to his family and friends, rip 🙏
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It was April 9th 2023. I was getting frantic about his whereabouts so his best friend emailed me and let me know.
Frank had many very good and smart friends. I still text back and forth to one of them but still miss him.
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Very sad news and so young. Condolences to his family.
Sorry to hear this. Always enjoyed his posts.
I'm sorry to hear this. There is a sort of "eternal" quality to the best and the brightest who post their most rigorous and thoughtful ideas on aspects regarding numismatics. Hopefully their contributions will be long remembered and added to.
Broadie and RickO (his anniversary coming up in two months) were two of the best of us. Their friendship and contributions will not be forgotten nor overlooked.
“I may not believe in myself but I believe in what I’m doing” ~Jimmy Page~
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Time certainly rockets by. I still think of our forum friend, Frank often. The boards are noticeably different in his absence. It was so nice to befriend someone with similar tastes in the hobby.
Never forgotten!
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"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
Sorry to hear! RIP and may the family hear our prayers.
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This is Elcontador writing from home (where I can't log in as Elcontador for some reason). Thank you Stefanie.
Frank was on this form, showing with pics and explaining why AU 58s of virtually all series of coins were assigned this grade. It was very educational. He also provided me with some very helpful information re FH SLQs, and shared some of Jay Cline's insights about the series.
One of the good guys.
Sorry t9 hear this. I didn't know him, but any time we lose a good person in the industry, it's always tough.
Condolences to his family and friends.
Most of us probably know one another only through our cyberspace postings.
All the more reason to get together at a big coin show -- like FUN -- and get to know the faces behind the postings.
These forums are only 20-25 years old....they didn't exist before that....prior to that, you probably knew other collectors from phone calls, coin shows, or actual dealings. Cyberspace postings make it easy to reach a larger community.....though it comes at a cost of less of a connection, with many never meeting in person.
Like with family, don't be afraid to reach out. Most of us won't be here in 20 or 30 or 40 years.
Sorry to hear of this, great person, very smart. He will be missed
Very sad news. RIP.
Does anyone know what happened? He was fairly young,
Well I took the last year off from this site and now see the sad news about Frank and Ricko. Many PM"s were exchanged over the years and it is very sad to see we lost two outstanding members. RIP.
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My condolences to Frank's family and friends. RIP
RIP, Broadstruck. I always enjoyed your posts.
I knew it would happen.
That's very sad news.
My sincere condolences to his family !