I always hoped BongoBongo would return…..fascinating individual who I met and hung out with for awhile. If you’re out there or.in Iceland PM me. I won’t tell.
@BruceS said:
Probably already mentioned, but @ricko was probably the most consistent poster I've seen on here, very pleasant and always helpful to the newbies,
Yes, still missed by many to this day. Sadly, @ricko has long since left us down here on his eternal hunt for blast white coins up at the great bourse in the sky.
@BruceS said:
Probably already mentioned, but @ricko was probably the most consistent poster I've seen on here, very pleasant and always helpful to the newbies,
Yes, still missed by many to this day. Sadly, @ricko has long since left us down here on his eternal hunt for blast white coins up at the great bourse in the sky.
And he's probably a simultaneously honored and bewildered by the fact that someone actually has a sticker like that now.
IWOG also loved white coins, particularly early Commemoratives.
He wasn't nearly as popular as ricko though.
IWOG's rants were legendary, especially when he attempted to go after LucyBop.
@Suze said:
Where is Morgan White?
I hope he wasnt banned
Might have been. The whole name is gone. I must have missed something with all the people in jail and some missing people.
I found him.
He had been jailed (not exactly sure why), then got out, and now his name shows as "User Not Found".
But....I dug around and found a thread where he had posted and his posts are still there, but under a different name. I guess when you change your user ID there is no "paper trail", atleast not that we can see. Anywhere he was quoted, "Morgan White" will still appear, but on his actual posts the new name shows up.
I'll keep his secret for now, but hopefully he'll start meme-ing again soon.
@breakdown said:
roadrunner not being around is a big loss.
Longacre. Saintguru. RYK occasionally pops in but has other interests. TDN has far less of a presence here than before.
A number of dealers that used to be on here don't bother any more. pistareen, Regulated, FinallyHere, njcoincrank. At least Laura is over on the CAC forum although it can be pretty sleepy over there and I only check it on occasion.
What happened to roadrunner? IMO, he's a SUPERSTAR poster on seated coins. I often thought that a compilation of his posts here would become one of the most insightful and informative books on the history of the Liberty seated coins in the marketplace. He was a fantastically informative, "superb gem" poster here. I hope he returns.
Thanks for the kind words Barberian. I still check in here 1-2X per year, though usually only on the Precious Metal's Forum, sometimes supplying charts where I think they might help. About 3 dozen posts over there in 2026. CoVid did a number on the coin market as well as the overall enthusiasm that has never really come back imo. Too many local/regional shows never came back after CoVid, some of which helped keep me better in touch with people. I still enjoy reading some of Coin Forum threads and do that a couple times a year.
The long trending threads on major collections being built was of great interest. It was interesting to see top pop seated coins I once owned make their way into major collections like Gardner, Pogue, Hansen, etc.....often at 1-2 grades higher than when I owned them, and most of them transferring over from NGC to PCGS holders when I could never do it....lol. That, coupled with sticker mania: pluses, stars, CAC, ABC coins, etc really made me question the entire "grading" and "market valuation" dynamic to the point I no longer wanted to be part of it. And in reviewing auctions and EBay over the past 6 months, I can only say that the grading issues are more weird today than ever. Way too many coins at grade that just aren't right, often cleaned, over-dipped, etc. Those same coins wouldn't have even gotten holdered 15-25 yrs ago. And now we have CACG competing against their own stickers.
I stopped actively going after choice/gem seated and gem type coins by 2009-2013. I thought their time (or potential) was basically winding down, if it didn't already occur in 2008 and/or 1989. In any case I thought that gold coins (choice and gem $20's and $10's) had a better financial future with them having a high portion of their value in the gold content . While that took until 2018-2024 to prove correct, it's worked out for me. The gem seated coins I once owned haven't really moved all that far from their 2008-2015 highs, some are even lower now......while $20s are up multiples since 2019. Though didn't figure that by now MS66 Saints and MS65 $20 Libs would mostly be considered "bullion" coins.
I still keep track of the numismatic and PM's markets on a daily/weekly basis through Heritage and GC, and do trade some private messages with some members on various topics. Always happy to discuss topics with anyone inquiring. Didn't even know I was in the "who's missing" thread until today when I stumbled across it. My best regards to those who were thinking about me.
@breakdown said:
roadrunner not being around is a big loss.
Longacre. Saintguru. RYK occasionally pops in but has other interests. TDN has far less of a presence here than before.
A number of dealers that used to be on here don't bother any more. pistareen, Regulated, FinallyHere, njcoincrank. At least Laura is over on the CAC forum although it can be pretty sleepy over there and I only check it on occasion.
What happened to roadrunner? IMO, he's a SUPERSTAR poster on seated coins. I often thought that a compilation of his posts here would become one of the most insightful and informative books on the history of the Liberty seated coins in the marketplace. He was a fantastically informative, "superb gem" poster here. I hope he returns.
Thanks for the kind words Barberian. I still check in here 1-2X per year, though usually only on the Precious Metal's Forum, sometimes supplying charts where I think they might help. About 3 dozen posts over there in 2026. CoVid did a number on the coin market as well as the overall enthusiasm that has never really come back imo. Too many local/regional shows never came back after CoVid, some of which helped keep me better in touch with people. I still enjoy reading some of Coin Forum threads and do that a couple times a year.
The long trending threads on major collections being built was of great interest. It was interesting to see top pop seated coins I once owned make their way into major collections like Gardner, Pogue, Hansen, etc.....often at 1-2 grades higher than when I owned them, and most of them transferring over from NGC to PCGS holders when I could never do it....lol. That, coupled with sticker mania: pluses, stars, CAC, ABC coins, etc really made me question the entire "grading" and "market valuation" dynamic to the point I no longer wanted to be part of it. And in reviewing auctions and EBay over the past 6 months, I can only say that the grading issues are more weird today than ever. Way too many coins at grade that just aren't right, often cleaned, over-dipped, etc. Those same coins wouldn't have even gotten holdered 15-25 yrs ago. And now we have CACG competing against their own stickers.
I stopped actively going after choice/gem seated and gem type coins by 2009-2013. I thought their time (or potential) was basically winding down, if it didn't already occur in 2008 and/or 1989. In any case I thought that gold coins (choice and gem $20's and $10's) had a better financial future with them having a high portion of their value in the gold content . While that took until 2018-2024 to prove correct, it's worked out for me. The gem seated coins I once owned haven't really moved all that far from their 2008-2015 highs, some are even lower now......while $20s are up multiples 2019.
I still keep track of the numismatic and PM's markets on a daily/weekly basis through Heritage and GC, and do trade some private messages with some members on various topics. Always happy to discuss topics with anyone inquiring. Didn't even know I was in the "who's missing" thread until today when I stumbled across it. My best regards to those who were thinking about me.
Great to see you post, @roadrunner. Your comments offer a consistently good read.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
Was he banned? Looks like all of his posts and comments went poof.
H was put in PCGS jail. No sure why though.
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I'm not sure if he posts on any forums but he's still actively selling coins on eBay.
Haven't seen Dan around (dastardly Dan i believe)
Roger posts frequently on VAMWorld, as well.
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Dan is Peak Rarities. Check his website. He has been very quiet lately.
I miss Dimeman. :'(
Mad Marty (long time passing)
Lord Marcovian (still around, but less recently)
LM started a thread yesterday and has been very active recently.
I always hoped BongoBongo would return…..fascinating individual who I met and hung out with for awhile. If you’re out there or.in Iceland PM me. I won’t tell.
Probably already mentioned, but @ricko was probably the most consistent poster I've seen on here, very pleasant and always helpful to the newbies,
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Yes, still missed by many to this day. Sadly, @ricko has long since left us down here on his eternal hunt for blast white coins up at the great bourse in the sky.
And he's probably a simultaneously honored and bewildered by the fact that someone actually has a sticker like that now.
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IWOG also loved white coins, particularly early Commemoratives.
He wasn't nearly as popular as ricko though.
IWOG's rants were legendary, especially when he attempted to go after LucyBop.
I've really been missing RedRocket lately...
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Whatever happened to @OAKSTAR? Hasn't posted since last December. Did you guys gang up on him and finally "Run him out of town?
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Maybe people drop out for awhile to see if they would be missed. Thereby gauging their worth.
Where is Morgan White?
I hope he wasnt banned
I miss him.
Also @IkesT isn't posting as often as I'd like.
It's red on my screen.
Perhaps you should adjust your monitor?
Banned members would still show up.
I'd think maybe he self imposed his own exile.
If so, he would in essence disappear.
I found him.
He had been jailed (not exactly sure why), then got out, and now his name shows as "User Not Found".
But....I dug around and found a thread where he had posted and his posts are still there, but under a different name. I guess when you change your user ID there is no "paper trail", atleast not that we can see. Anywhere he was quoted, "Morgan White" will still appear, but on his actual posts the new name shows up.
I'll keep his secret for now, but hopefully he'll start meme-ing again soon.
Definitely blue!
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Including the heart?!
I’m alive and kicking! Be back soon!
Lenny
Did anyone mention @Gumby?
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And his pony pal Poky too?
I thought about posting here a couple-three weeks ago about @jayPem ... and then, low and behold, he sent me a PM last Monday! What a great surprise!!
He's probably missing again
but at least I know he's alive and kicking!!
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@pursuitofliberty @jayPem makes some great compilation photos of raw coins. Hopefully he will post another one soon!
Looking at shades of Green through shades of Blue...........
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Maybe RainbowRocket would be a better name for him.
I miss him too. He was a good friend.
Sent off a PM to @johnny010 but never heard back
Hasn't been on since Dec
Hope he's ok
anybody heard from him?
Mike
My Indians
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Yeah, When him and MadMarty used to go at it, now that was a sight! Russ was an EXCELLENT consignment salesman!!
TC71> @jmlanzaf said:
BLUE BALLS?
what about Jay? SaintGuru...... now that was/is a personality!!!
@Outhaul
Banned back in 2020.
Thanks for the kind words Barberian. I still check in here 1-2X per year, though usually only on the Precious Metal's Forum, sometimes supplying charts where I think they might help. About 3 dozen posts over there in 2026. CoVid did a number on the coin market as well as the overall enthusiasm that has never really come back imo. Too many local/regional shows never came back after CoVid, some of which helped keep me better in touch with people. I still enjoy reading some of Coin Forum threads and do that a couple times a year.
The long trending threads on major collections being built was of great interest. It was interesting to see top pop seated coins I once owned make their way into major collections like Gardner, Pogue, Hansen, etc.....often at 1-2 grades higher than when I owned them, and most of them transferring over from NGC to PCGS holders when I could never do it....lol. That, coupled with sticker mania: pluses, stars, CAC, ABC coins, etc really made me question the entire "grading" and "market valuation" dynamic to the point I no longer wanted to be part of it. And in reviewing auctions and EBay over the past 6 months, I can only say that the grading issues are more weird today than ever. Way too many coins at grade that just aren't right, often cleaned, over-dipped, etc. Those same coins wouldn't have even gotten holdered 15-25 yrs ago. And now we have CACG competing against their own stickers.
I stopped actively going after choice/gem seated and gem type coins by 2009-2013. I thought their time (or potential) was basically winding down, if it didn't already occur in 2008 and/or 1989. In any case I thought that gold coins (choice and gem $20's and $10's) had a better financial future with them having a high portion of their value in the gold content . While that took until 2018-2024 to prove correct, it's worked out for me. The gem seated coins I once owned haven't really moved all that far from their 2008-2015 highs, some are even lower now......while $20s are up multiples since 2019. Though didn't figure that by now MS66 Saints and MS65 $20 Libs would mostly be considered "bullion" coins.
I still keep track of the numismatic and PM's markets on a daily/weekly basis through Heritage and GC, and do trade some private messages with some members on various topics. Always happy to discuss topics with anyone inquiring. Didn't even know I was in the "who's missing" thread until today when I stumbled across it. My best regards to those who were thinking about me.
Great to see you post, @roadrunner. Your comments offer a consistently good read.
Mark Feld* of Heritage Auctions*Unless otherwise noted, my posts here represent my personal opinions.
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Was he banned? Looks like all of his posts and comments went poof.
Superb collections are built more by omission than by addition.
I think he is just taking a break or did he break something?
Did his posts really go poof?
Im to lazy to look into that.
I also noticed that @gumby1234 hasn't posted in a very long time and he was pretty active.
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Las Vegas Ted hasn’t been around for a long time. I hope he’s doing alright.
H was put in PCGS jail. No sure why though.
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That’s very surprising. I don’t recall seeing any posts of his that seemed deserving of jail.
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