Saturday morning before the the upcoming show this week. Coffee kicking in. Yesterday I spent some time going over what I was bringing for grading, for sale/trade ... getting everything priced, etc ... making sure I have cash, a checkbook, and all my notes for lot viewing and tables to hit.
I probably missed some things but it'll make it work. Speaking of which, sometimes this hobby actually feels like work!
Not that I mind. I'm looking forward to seeing friends ... and lots and lots of coins. I'm as ready as I'm going to be.
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Seems like every big show now I go through the exercise of bringing a few duplicates ... and inevitably I pass across the next two coins, admiring them both and tucking them back in the box.
Same Die Marriage. Same Die State. Same grade. Same sticker status (both submitted by me).
And yet, another show will pass, and so far, neither of these have come out for sale.
.
Ohhh, not the same photographer ... though that might be obvious! The better images are NOT mine!!
. 1827 O-132 (132.1) P58cac
I bought this one first in April of 2022. My images
. 1827 O-132 (132.1) P58cac
I knew it was a duplicate when it was offered to me in September of 2023, but I couldn't help myself. Seller's images
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
@EastonCollection said:
Happy Saturday morning everyone - Oh- Its late Saturday. Again, late to the party. A dealer friend of mine suggested me selling some of my Capped Bust dime dups that I owned for quite some time. even though they are dups I love them!
Not sure if I am going to sell them but here are some olde but goodie.
All of the dimes are fantastic! I know the 1809 issue and appreciate its beauty, rarity and preservation!
@pursuitofliberty: Todd - you nailed it (sometimes these shows do seem like “work”). This one: a preshow committed purchase - that one’s easy. But also, a swap, a trade + buy, a submission to our host TPG, two consignments, a beanco submission, a pickup + buy & a pic submission. Then there’s dinners, finally meeting a long time fellow collector in person + certain members here. And then, walking this massive bourse. While it may seem like work, there’s no other way I would rather spend next week! Looking forward to finally meeting you, Dr. Dave & associated bust nuts as well! Oh yeah, I’ll be pinch hitting behind a couple tables, too.
Ken
Morning, lads. I know today is Sunday, but wanted to give a quick update. When I started this thread I was waiting for my little ballerina to come out of her lessons, and college seemed so far away. But all of a sudden, I am sitting on a porch in Pennsylvania holding back the tears. Kid is off to Penn State.
Hold onto your babies, young fathers. It goes by quickly
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."
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Phokis circa 478 - 460 bc
Saturday morning before the the upcoming show this week. Coffee kicking in. Yesterday I spent some time going over what I was bringing for grading, for sale/trade ... getting everything priced, etc ... making sure I have cash, a checkbook, and all my notes for lot viewing and tables to hit.
I probably missed some things but it'll make it work. Speaking of which, sometimes this hobby actually feels like work!
Not that I mind. I'm looking forward to seeing friends ... and lots and lots of coins. I'm as ready as I'm going to be.
.
Seems like every big show now I go through the exercise of bringing a few duplicates ... and inevitably I pass across the next two coins, admiring them both and tucking them back in the box.
Same Die Marriage. Same Die State. Same grade. Same sticker status (both submitted by me).
And yet, another show will pass, and so far, neither of these have come out for sale.
.
Ohhh, not the same photographer ... though that might be obvious! The better images are NOT mine!!
.
1827 O-132 (132.1) P58cac
I bought this one first in April of 2022. My images
.
1827 O-132 (132.1) P58cac
I knew it was a duplicate when it was offered to me in September of 2023, but I couldn't help myself. Seller's images
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
Good Morning... still morning, right? ;
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All of the dimes are fantastic! I know the 1809 issue and appreciate its beauty, rarity and preservation!
@pursuitofliberty: Todd - you nailed it (sometimes these shows do seem like “work”). This one: a preshow committed purchase - that one’s easy. But also, a swap, a trade + buy, a submission to our host TPG, two consignments, a beanco submission, a pickup + buy & a pic submission. Then there’s dinners, finally meeting a long time fellow collector in person + certain members here. And then, walking this massive bourse. While it may seem like work, there’s no other way I would rather spend next week! Looking forward to finally meeting you, Dr. Dave & associated bust nuts as well! Oh yeah, I’ll be pinch hitting behind a couple tables, too.
Ken
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
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Copperindian
Copperindian II
Indy Eagles
Gold Rush
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
Early Walkers
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Sorry that took so long. I'm back! 😂 🤣
So someone bought this from the mint at a premium price and someone cashed it in for face value at the bank?!?! ☹️ 😔
@pursuitofliberty must be rough to have dupes like that!
BHNC #248 … 140 and counting.
Could we see the other side of this one? Hint! Hint! 🤣 😂
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Morning, lads. I know today is Sunday, but wanted to give a quick update. When I started this thread I was waiting for my little ballerina to come out of her lessons, and college seemed so far away. But all of a sudden, I am sitting on a porch in Pennsylvania holding back the tears. Kid is off to Penn State.
Hold onto your babies, young fathers. It goes by quickly
Dead Cat Waltz Exonumia
"Coin collecting for outcasts..."