I'm getting nostalgic for the good 'ol days...

MrEureka · October 18, 2003 10:06AM

This place has been too civil lately. Somebody say something nasty before I take this into my own hands!

jbsteven · October 18, 2003 10:11AM

we need a good ol' flame war

Skipper53 · October 18, 2003 10:13AM

OK, you asked for it !

That dog looks like a rat !

Russ · October 18, 2003 10:13AM

Something nasty.

Russ, NCNE

kamehameha00 · October 18, 2003 10:33AM

<< Something nasty.

Russ, NCNE >>

Kennedy Halves suck!

MrEureka · October 18, 2003 10:35AM

Kennedy Halves suck!

No. There's nothing wrong with the coins. It's the people that collect them.

Bear · October 18, 2003 10:36AM

In the words of Jimmy Cagney,......." You dirty rat....MMMMMMM"

LucyBop · October 18, 2003 10:38AM

where's DcamFranklin??? We'll have a knock out drag out flame war!
He must be cleaning his PCI and NTC slabs......

Coinosaurus · October 18, 2003 10:43AM

In this corner......undefeated in 300 consecutive auction appearances.............it's.........Little Miss Know it All!

islemangu · October 18, 2003 10:44AM

Yes, we need him back as well as Doops. Vinegar baking soda

keets · October 18, 2003 10:51AM

.............luuk eentwo my eye. you are geeting sleeeepy, beddy, beddy sleeeeeeeeepy.

cladking · October 18, 2003 11:57AM

It has been quiet recently. With any luck the action will pick up without
a corresponding increase in flaming. This might lead some lurkers and more
better known people into posting.

...or perhaps not. There are a lot of people reading these boards who rarely
or never post, though.

There are also some newbies who might gain the confidence to sign up.

nwcs · October 18, 2003 12:02PM

I actually like the quiet here. But since you insist...

I like the slabbing concept overall. I do pay a small to medium premium for attractively toned coinage. I do like some modern coins. I have dipped a few coins, but not too many or often. I had some pocket change slabbed just for my amusement. I don't long for the "good old days" of collecting...

MrEureka · October 19, 2003 4:36AM

I like the slabbing concept overall. I don't long for the "good old days" of collecting...

Of course. What a disadvantage those old timers had! Think about how much better John Ford would have done if he had been born 50 years later.

nwcs · October 19, 2003 4:45AM

Well, in the end we know it's all about one thing: having enough disposable money for the better coins. After all, how many of the best collectors or numismatists come from lower to middle income families?

MrEureka · October 19, 2003 4:50AM

After all, how many of the best collectors or numismatists come from lower to middle income families?

Are you suggesting that poor collectors are somehow genetically disadvantaged??? You must be LOOKING to get flamed!

nwcs · October 19, 2003 4:52AM

No, I'm just saying that it takes money to get those best coins. And I can say that because I'm one of those people who can't afford the coins I want. I come from a lower income family and am middle income in my adulthood. I have no shame about that whatsoever. But it puts me at a disadvantage when it comes to collecting the best coins.

Placid · October 19, 2003 4:56AM

I was so poor I only had a bugger collection as a kid.

cladking · October 19, 2003 5:02AM

<< No, I'm just saying that it takes money to get those best coins. And I can say that because I'm one of those people who can't afford the coins I want. I come from a lower income family and am middle income in my adulthood. I have no shame about that whatsoever. But it puts me at a disadvantage when it comes to collecting the best coins. >>

There's a simple enough solution; just want the best coins you can afford. There
are many highly desirable, rare, &/or very high grade coins that anyone can afford.
Put together a collection of some of these and don't worry about how they perform
financially. If they do poorly then you can take consolation in the fact that most peo-
ple don't make money in coins and in the fact that you can't lose much if you don't
spend much. Of course, real collectors tend to do pretty well so you may not need to
look for consolation anyway.

MrEureka · October 19, 2003 5:02AM

But it puts me at a disadvantage when it comes to collecting the best coins.

nwcs - Being poor puts you at a disadvantage in collecting the most EXPENSIVE coins, but many of the BEST coins aren't that expensive. You're just barking up the wrong trees.

Placid - How about sharing some scans of your first collection?

nwcs · October 19, 2003 5:04AM

I know how to collect guys.

Since my point isn't coming across well, I'll let it drop and go back to watching the titans dismantle carolina.

Neil

MrEureka · October 19, 2003 5:07AM

I'll let it drop and go back to watching the titans dismantle carolina.

Lucky for the Titans that they're not playing a REAL team. Maybe they have a shot today.

Gemini · October 19, 2003 5:34AM

So you want to fight eh...

MrEureka · October 19, 2003 5:37AM

So you want to fight eh...

Looks like that Jack-in-the-box character just castrated a bear. Hopefully not one of ours. Bears, that is.

Mark · October 19, 2003 6:24AM

What kind of scum sucking moron gets nostalgic for the old days?!

Mark

MrEureka · October 19, 2003 6:59AM

What kind of scum sucking moron gets nostalgic for the old days?!

The kind that pines for days like these. Ah, if coin shows were only like that!

Russ · October 19, 2003 7:05AM

Look! It's a 280 year old coin!

Not relevant to this thread, I just felt like sharing.

Russ, NCNE

MrEureka · October 19, 2003 7:07AM

Russ - That's O/T and it's Dark Side. Along with your Hairy Halves, that's three strikes and you're out!

Bulldog · October 19, 2003 7:09AM

Hey, Aint "EUREKA" the name of a cleaning instrument, one that sucks air?

Just kidding, you asked for it.

MrEureka · October 19, 2003 7:13AM

Just kidding, you asked for it.

This thread is no place for apologies!

Nic · October 19, 2003 7:17AM

Why don't coin dealers bathe themselves? I missed showers so had to get a real job.

K

stujoe · October 19, 2003 7:45AM

I will try the reply of mine that seemed to generate the most response of any reply I have ever made on these forums:

Bite Me.

mintluster · October 19, 2003 7:49AM

I think on average most dealers do bath once a week. Which is a high European standard.

mintluster · October 19, 2003 7:49AM

I think on average most dealers do bath once a week. Which is a high European standard.

mintluster · October 19, 2003 7:50AM

oops! I'm stuttering....

islemangu · October 19, 2003 11:16AM

No room in the tub for water?

Nic · October 20, 2003 9:10AM

I apologize for hurting your feelings Andy.

K

paigowjohnny · October 20, 2003 9:13AM

<< Andy Lustig >>

<< Franklin Mint Collector >>

Who in his right mind would collect Franklin Mint stuff ????

LucyBop · October 20, 2003 9:14AM

<< Who in his right mind would collect Franklin Mint stuff ???? >>

POW! RIGHT IN THE FRANKIES!

Newmismatist · October 20, 2003 11:39AM

Alright Andy, If you insist.

Andy, you are one miserable SOB, that's the last time you're EVER gonna stick me with those undergraded slabbed patterns, & you sold every one at 10% (back of) bid! This has GOT to stop! I'm reporting you to the ANA, the ABA, FBI, FTC AND I'm gonna ask PCGS to revoke your dealer priveliges - Uhhh what else? Oh yeah - terms - you gave me more than 2 weeks to pay for those undergraded dogs - I had enough time to raid the cookie jar, the candy jar, float a few checks - this has just GOT to STOP - You keep this up & I'm not gonna buy coins from you again

Is that what you were looking for?

Shamika · October 20, 2003 12:03PM

Where's NewmisEd? He would be one to start trouble.

Did he get banned again?

MrEureka · October 20, 2003 12:17PM

You keep this up & I'm not gonna buy coins from you again

Newmismatist - I knew something good would come out of this thread!

And Lucy, thanks for coming to my defense, but NO THANKS! I don't want anyone thinking I'm another one of you Franklin half collectors. I'm a Franklin MINT collector. Franklin MINT! Franklin MINT!!! Got that?

Skipper53 · October 20, 2003 12:23PM

When you all get together at a show, does it wind up looking like
the food fight on ANIMAL HOUSE ?
See you at Baltimore.

THIS IS GREAT !!!!!

puff · October 20, 2003 12:25PM

OKay here goes....... None of you "wimps" over here at the U.S. Coin forum don't know how to start a fight!!! If you want some real action come on over to the "Open Forum" where they really know how to get it on!!!

Anybody that collects "Clad coins", and "IKes", and "Rosies", and anything after 1964, (and especially Lincoln collectors), are a bunch of Puzzies!!!!!!

And if that ain't good enough you're reading all of this from a NEWBIE!!!!!!

Bear · October 20, 2003 12:40PM

Franklin Mint? Andy, dont they have any other flavors?

tradedollarnut · October 20, 2003 12:47PM

Nuke all the unborn gay AT Frankies.

And your little Kennedy, too, my pretty!

I'm getting nostalgic for the good 'ol days...

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