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  • robec
    robec Posts: 7,051 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I will miss his presence here. Always the gentleman. RIP

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  • Boosibri
    Boosibri Posts: 12,714 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    What a great guy. RIP Ricko

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  • PhillyJoe
    PhillyJoe Posts: 2,728 ✭✭✭✭
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    Wow. A real gentleman and over the top forum presence. A true collector, he bought a lot and never sold. RIP.

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  • Walkerguy21D
    Walkerguy21D Posts: 12,164 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Sad news!!

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  • WAYNEAS
    WAYNEAS Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @JBK said:
    Last post July 31st.

    Passed away August 1.

    A trooper to the end.

    Last active on the forum August 8.

    Maybe his family logged onto his PC.

    I believe that Rick never logged out as he always seemed to respond to every post even the parking lot finds. Lol😀
    Again, RIP @ricko
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  • Smudge
    Smudge Posts: 10,001 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Terrible news. He was a fixture here and will be missed.

  • WQuarterFreddie
    WQuarterFreddie Posts: 3,305 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I am shocked and saddened by this news. Glad to hear he was able to keep posting until the end.

    He was very passionate about posting on this forum every day.

    I will miss him!😣😥

  • Steven59
    Steven59 Posts: 11,227 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    RIP

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  • Crackout
    Crackout Posts: 1,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    RIP RickO

  • SanctionII
    SanctionII Posts: 13,185 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Sad news. R.I.P. Ricko and condolences to his family.

    Ricko gave me props many times over the years when I posted photos of blast white Cameo Proof silver coins that I collected over the years. I always enjoyed his posts. As a farewell tribute to Ricko:

  • D808LF
    D808LF Posts: 764 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Cheers, RickO.

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  • Joe_360
    Joe_360 Posts: 1,872 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    RIP Rick, I only knew you through this forum, you were always very nice to me. Always answer the questions that I sent to you, gave me your honest inputs, and never a negative word, no matter how stupid my question.

    You will me missed!

  • pcgscacgold
    pcgscacgold Posts: 3,827 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    So sad to hear this news. I could always count on @ricko to post a message or give a like when I wrote up a coin show. He love show reports and used them to gain information about the hobby. RIP, you will be missed.

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  • Bullsitter
    Bullsitter Posts: 6,295 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    A legend on the forum....RIP.

  • DCW
    DCW Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Such terrible news. Ricko was a true gentleman here, commenting on anything and everything without any drama at all. We will miss him and his sense of humor. There's no replacing a guy like this.
    RIP, rickO

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  • Tramp
    Tramp Posts: 989 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 18, 2023 12:48PM
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    I was reading the ANA show reports and I consciously noted no RickO response especially from @PennyLady report which is really out of character. RIP RickO you are missed!

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  • SoCalBigMark
    SoCalBigMark Posts: 2,851 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Instead of milk cartons his absence if not concluded would have been posted on jars of ezest.

  • Barberian
    Barberian Posts: 4,643 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That's sad news. I've enjoyed Ricko's posts as the champion of blast white coins. When I joined here, I liked dark coins for their appearance of originality; he gave me something to think about. I'm more inclined to check surfaces more now and select lighter-colored coins these days.

  • jessewvu
    jessewvu Posts: 5,087 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I haven't posted in a while but lurk from time to time. I saw Ricko passed and had to log in... Ricko was a great guy. It might be nice if someone could reach out to his family and let them know how many folks here were positively impacted by him!

  • JBN
    JBN Posts: 2,007 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    RIP. Condolences to his family. Such a large asset to this forum.

  • Peace_dollar88
    Peace_dollar88 Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wow. RickO was a great asset to the coin community. He will be missed for sure.

  • spyglassdesign
    spyglassdesign Posts: 1,634 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Oh... Wow. I've only known him for the last year or so from my forum interactions but always enjoyed seeing his interactions and having interactions with him. He was a bigger than life character around here... And will be sorely missed!

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  • logger7
    logger7 Posts: 9,857 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    He really was a Legend on this forum, like Old Faithful or Big Ben. Very sad to hear.

  • TennesseeDave
    TennesseeDave Posts: 4,916 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    So sad to hear this news. He was truly a legend here on the forum.

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  • mvs7
    mvs7 Posts: 1,662 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    RIP @ricko - One of the most prolific forum posters, and I'll miss our interactions. Condolences to his family.

  • 2dueces
    2dueces Posts: 6,870 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    The king of blast white coins. Forum won’t be the same

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  • Kurisu
    Kurisu Posts: 2,226 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    R.I.P. RickO
    He wanted a Texas state quarter, sent him a couple beauties and a handful of other fun things...he was so thankful and kind, and funny.
    Looking through my private messages with him...
    Never knew him in person but I'll miss him.
    He contributed to my coin happiness for certain and so many others I'm sure. Grateful for his presence and influence.

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  • semikeycollector
    semikeycollector Posts: 1,448 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Never met him either, but I could tell that RickO was a lovely person!

  • Zoins
    Zoins Posts: 34,489 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Wow. This is an unexpected loss for me. Very sad time for the forums.

    My condolences to his friends and family. May he rest in peace.

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  • jayPem
    jayPem Posts: 4,118 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    One of a kind.
    Won't be the same without him..

    Cheers!

  • ElmerFusterpuck
    ElmerFusterpuck Posts: 4,908 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 18, 2023 9:22PM
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    Shit! Can't believe this happened! Though I never met him, it somehow felt like I had met him. He usually posted to almost every worthy thread on this forum, and in a positive manner. Though we disagreed on toned coins, his presence and posts were always welcoming. He will be greatly missed and far more than some of those banned users some people seem to pine over endlessly.

    RIP Ricko, you were one of the great ones on this forum.

    Here's a blast white coin as a small tribute:


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  • nwcoast
    nwcoast Posts: 2,906 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 18, 2023 9:37PM
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    I am heartbroken to read this!
    Though I never met him in the flesh, we did exchange many messages through the board here and I really valued his contributions here.
    I very much valued his steady hand in welcoming newcomers and offering help when needed.
    RIP Ricko…
    :-(

    Edited to add:
    His fine contributions to the humor thread will be sorely missed as well!
    Ricko- a true treasure hunter in spirit as well.

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  • blaircountycoin
    blaircountycoin Posts: 280 ✭✭✭
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    Cheers! to you Ricko!

  • gumby1234
    gumby1234 Posts: 5,901 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very sad news. RIP ricko.

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  • 1northcoin
    1northcoin Posts: 5,544 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Share the sentiments of so many others. He was almost always the first to give not only a like, but positive and encouraging responses to many of my postings over the years. Condolences to his family.

  • pmh1nic
    pmh1nic Posts: 3,503 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very sad news. While I didn’t know him personally you got a sense that he was a kind and genuinely nice guy from his post. Condolences to his family and friends.

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  • alohagary
    alohagary Posts: 2,839 ✭✭✭✭
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    Ricko you will not be forgotten ❤️

  • hchcoin
    hchcoin Posts: 4,843 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Very sad news. RIP. He will be missed. Such a positive contributor to the forum.

  • air4mdc
    air4mdc Posts: 956 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    My sincere condolences to Ricko's family and friends, this is indeed sad news for all of us within the PCGS Forums. RIP RickO, you were well liked.

  • Che_Grapes
    Che_Grapes Posts: 1,890 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited August 19, 2023 2:31PM
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    I had an extra 2021 peace dollar which I sold to him at cost - such a great guy. Gave me good advice on my bad behavior once…. I needed it - always respected him so much after that…

  • steve76020
    steve76020 Posts: 367 ✭✭✭
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    i didnt know you ricko but may the wind always be at your back and the sun on your face rest in peace

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