What do you think Russ's IPOTAD means?

08HALA20 · May 14, 2004 8:17AM

I think it might mean:

I
Prey
On
The
Accented-hair
D-cams

Or more seriously:

In
Proofs
Only
Tolerate
Abundant
D-cams

Or, my coin buying philosophy

Indecent
Passion
Overtaking
Talented
Adult
Deviant

Not being the most creative one in this forum.

I am sure others might have some more creative ideas.

Rookie Joe

ksteelheader · May 14, 2004 8:23AM

I'm Pissed Off Today At DcamFranklin

ksteelheader · May 14, 2004 8:25AM

I'm Pi$$ed Off Today At DcamFranklin

08HALA20 · May 14, 2004 9:32AM

<< <i>I'm Pi$$ed Off Today At DcamFranklin >>

I wonder if Russ does have a d-cam Frankie.

Joe

DHeath · May 14, 2004 9:54AM

Simple for you site historians.

In Persuit Of The Almighty Dollar.

So far, he's been content with halves, but I sense he's approaching completion.

wjd283 · May 14, 2004 9:55AM

I've always wondered what that stood for.

kranky · May 14, 2004 9:59AM

Isn't it "I Pursue Old, Tired, Antiquated Denominations"?

Russ · May 14, 2004 10:02AM

It's a capitalist pig thing.

Russ, NCNE

wjd283 · May 14, 2004 10:05AM

If IPOTAD is tied for third finest set of all time,who's got the first and second ?

Russ · May 14, 2004 10:12AM

<< <i>If IPOTAD is tied for third finest set of all time,who's got the other two? >>

The #1 set of all time is owned by Edson Santos, and the #2 set of all time is owned by Larry Brown, both forum members here. Both sets are comprised of very expensive coins that are out of reach for me, so I'll never be higher than third unless they sell.

Edited to add: Unless I find them raw and submit them myself.

You can view all the sets here.

Russ, NCNE

08HALA20 · May 14, 2004 10:20AM

That Edson Santos set is unbelievable.

What a nice looking PR70 DC coin.

Can't imagine what that goes for?

Joe

pontiacinf · May 14, 2004 10:21AM

wjd283 · May 14, 2004 10:38AM

Those are all very nice.Thanx for the link.

BigE · May 14, 2004 11:11AM

I'll Purchase One Till Actually Dead?-----------------------BigE

nederveit · May 14, 2004 11:59AM

Russ, even if they sell the #1 and #2 sets, isn't true you'll still be number 3? My short-lived registry experience had me concluding that unless you top those sets, you are stuck there. Maybe I should clarify...if they de-list the set then maybe it is gone? But if they sell the coins to someone else (maybe a non-registry person), that set will always be listed there until beaten, right?

Russ · May 14, 2004 12:04PM

<< <i>Russ, even if they sell the #1 and #2 sets, isn't true you'll still be number 3? >>

My bad, you're correct. They'd stay in the ATF, so I'd still be at #3 there. A sale would move me up in the current finest, though.

Russ, NCNE

robertpr · May 14, 2004 1:30PM

Hey Russ, don't you get a pedigree now that you're in the top three? You gonna get your set done up with the IPOTAD pedigree?

Russ · May 15, 2004 1:54AM

Robert,

I'm pretty sure moderns are not eligible for the pedigree service. I wouldn't do it anyway since, as long as I own the set, I'm always going to hunting for upgrades.

Russ, NCNE

wayneherndon · May 15, 2004 4:01AM

When you figure out what IPOTAD means then tell us what NCNE means.

WH

08HALA20 · May 15, 2004 4:12AM

<< <i>When you figure out what IPOTAD means then tell us what NCNE means.

WH >>

Come to think of it that is a great question.

Russ whaddaya say.

Rookie Joe

Gonfunko · May 15, 2004 4:28AM

Does NCNE mean "Need Coins, Never Enough"?
IPOTAD has me beat though. In Pursuit Of The Almightly Dollar seems to be the only thing that works.

Russ · May 15, 2004 5:00AM

Okay, here's the deal. IPOTAD is an acronym for In Praise Of The Almighty Dollar. It's a domain name I own where I used to have a site that basically made fun of those opposed to capitalism. Here's part of the index page:

!WARNING! (This was a red flashing graphic like you might see at a porno site)

This sight contains material of a common sense nature that may be offensive to some people, for example; communists and LIBERALS! If you voted for Slick Willy, or believe that the homeless guy on the street corner is really going to spend your hard-earned money on food, then LEAVE NOW! EXIT (The exit linked to disney.com)

WELCOME TO THE REALM OF IPOTAD , WHERE YOU WILL FIND NO APOLOGIES FOR THE PURSUIT OF THE AMERICAN DREAM! Here you will find no hand-wringing for the "victims" of society (in this country, unless you're handicapped, you have no one to blame but yourself), and no bashing of the wealthy! (have you ever gotten a job from a poor person?).

You will find no Political Correctness here at IPOTAD, and no hyphenated nationalities. WE ARE ALL JUST PLAIN AMERICAN. In fact, the ONLY important color is GREEN, as in money!

What you will find is a celebration of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Property. ("PROPERTY" was in the first draft of the Declaration of Independence and was later changed to "HAPPINESS"). It is this pursuit that has built our country into a nation without peer, and provided us with an abundance seen nowhere else on Earth!

I got bored with it, so when I got in to this coin collecting thing, I switched it to a coin site and named my sets IPOTAD.

As for "NCNE", that's computer-related and a tag I started using years ago at tech BBS's. It's a slam on all the kids who, back in the roaring '90's, thought they were God's gift to the industry because they did a brain dump and got a paper cert, but were basically lost in the real world of computer hardware. It's an acronym for No Certifications No Education.

Russ, NCNE

BurritoGrande · May 15, 2004 5:08AM

Thanks, Russ

JrGMan2004 · May 15, 2004 5:23AM

I see what Russ says about NCNE. And I must admit... the study exams are taken straight from the tests, that you can literally just go through the practice exams over and over and memorize the answers. I just did 10 question tests, and did it about a dozen times and every time I'd get at least 1 or 2 questions I'd seen before and had memorized the answers. Nowadays, employers don't just want paper experience, they want real experience. The certs are good... but at least 2 years in the working world helps you with job hunting...

TWQG · May 18, 2004 5:32AM

One of life's greatest mysteries revealed.

rlawsha · May 18, 2004 5:55AM

That's interesting Russ. I feel the same way about the certs. I am a AABA, CCNA, CCAI, A+, N+, iNet+, Server+, ACST and a few others I forget right now. The CCAI is a Cisco certified academy instructor. But, I cut my teeth on a Radio shack model one programming in basic and went from there. I have sold several commecrcial programs and quit that after I got bored of programming. The certs came on a whim one summer. They made absolutelty no difference in the grand scheme of things. I had many a student that was there for the paper and that was all. I made life a little difficult for those folks

To make sure this is a coin related message, I still think it should be :
In Praise of the Almighty HALF Dollar
IPOTAHD

LAWMAN · May 18, 2004 6:05AM

Russ, I have no more mysteries to solve on this planet. My work is done here. Beam me up, Scotty.

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