When someone mentions "widget" on a numismatic message board,
RYK
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what is the first word that comes to mind? One (or two) word answers only, please.
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Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
Russ, NCNE
2nd: embarrassed, sad, defiant, pissed, opposed, indifferent, etc…
Hi, my name is Matt and I collect widgets.
EDIT: Sorry RYK, I didn't follow the rules...
<< <i>Longacre, did you fail counting in accounting school?
Didn't even read your second sentence!
Didn't wanna get me no trade
Never want to be like papa
Working for the boss every night and day
--"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
and it sets us apart from practitioners and consultants. Gregor
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
nickels.........
SM1 calls me a troublemaker....
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Sunday August 19, 2007 9:17AM
A mentor awarded " YOU SUCK!!"
It is kind of like being a "wannabe" dealer. I see nothing wrong with this as long as this wannabe makes no false representations and treats his clients with respect and fairness. That would be a lot more than is received from many so-called "expert" dealers who couldn't give the time of day to a common collector and would gladly rip off the common collector for a few extra bucks (or as much as he/she could get away with). I could care less if a dealer is a wannabe as long as I get what I paid for and got my money's worth. IMHO
Regards
Gary
Widgets are the backbone of the hobby AND the associated businesses.
Cheers,
Bob
Legend
Laura
stupid term
<< <i>stupid term >>
<< <i>yawn >>
Not again.
tough room........
SM1 calls me a troublemaker....
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Sunday August 19, 2007 9:17AM
A mentor awarded " YOU SUCK!!"
[word]This term has been around for years and simply means that a coin is replaceable and collectible.
People desire coins even with populations in the dozens or hundreds (sometimes in the thousands and
millions) and there's nothing wrong with collecting them. It should come as little surprise that those who
specialize in the esoteric or rare should consider anything which borders on being completely interchange-
able as a widget or thing-a-ma-bob. [/word]
No one should be insulted by the term since, obviously we can't all collect very expensive coins or moderns.
Happy Rock Wrens
You're having delusions of grandeur again. - Susan Ivanova
Well, if you're gonna have delusions, may as well go for the really satisfying ones. - Marcus Cole
readily available
easily located
And there is nothing wrong with collecting widgets. Most coins are widgets, and most every set that gets put together is made up of mostly widgets. Take away my widgets and my collection becomes very small indeed.
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<< <i>not rare
readily available
easily located >>
Sheeze, I must live under a rock, but I didn't realize that word had turned into a pejorative. I used it in a post last week to mean just what Conder said above, not as a slur but as a descriptive shorthand.
Sean Reynolds
"Keep in mind that most of what passes as numismatic information is no more than tested opinion at best, and marketing blather at worst. However, I try to choose my words carefully, since I know that you guys are always watching." - Joe O'Connor
<< <i>Elitist. >>
Ding.
When someone mentions "widget" on a numismatic message board,
BTW: This is the only numismatic message board I have ever remember hearing the term mentioned on.
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<< <i>OUT-OF-TOUCH dealer. >>
Gidget.....
and it sets us apart from practitioners and consultants. Gregor
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