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On My 15,000th Post... a thank you to everyone on these fine boards

airplanenutairplanenut Posts: 22,394 ✭✭✭✭✭
I've done it... 15,000 posts since October of 2001. I don't know if that means I've had too much time on my hands or not, but I thought this post should be more special than a simple reply or picture post.

I stumbled upon these boards a freshman in high school when I was 14--a kid known by no one numismatic except for my local dealer. I joined immediately, and have been posting ever since--I'm now 18 and a freshman in college. Without a doubt, these boards are the reason I am the collector I am today. Around 8th grade, I was just getting back into coins, after dabbling lightly through middle school as I didn't have the money to buy the coins I wanted. When I came to these boards, I was exposed to many coins I could only dream of holding, much less owning. I came hoping to learn, and that is just what I did. I've taken as much knowledge as I could, and I hope I've given at least some of it back over the years, for what good is knowing something if it can't be shared?

Soon after joining, TomB first sent me a PM telling me about a show he set up at that was local to me. The first time I went I couldn't drive, nor could I stay long. That was my first coin show, and I went to Parsippany sporadically until my Sunday mornings freed up and I got a driver's license. From then on, I was a regular. New coins, new people. The show environment was great for me. This led to the larger GSNA show, and ultimately the Baltimore ANA in 2003. I've since gone to the SF ANA this past summer, the Baltimore show in March and August, and will be at FUN in January. Before I came to the boards, I never knew these shows existed. Now I'm as regular as my schedule and budget permits.

More importantly, though, are the people I've met on these boards. I have met many members in person, and have become friends with many more, both those whom I've met and those with whom I've only exchanged emails. These friends have led to the acquisitions and sales of many great pieces--many of which highlights of my collection past or present--as well a huge increase in knowledge about coins, whether about coins in general or the business of coin dealing. I have been given the opportunity to do some part time, as well as full time work, all through the people I've met on these boards. I've also become active with the ANA, attending the Summer Seminar for the past three years, and giving two talks this summer, all because of the encouragement to apply for a scholarship given to me on these boards.

Most important, however, is the profound impact these boards have had on my life. As many may know, the person who made me an "airplanenut" was my grandfather, who passed away in February of 2000, when I was in seventh grade. In 10th grade, upon completing a research project on pancreatic cancer, which took his life, I wanted to find a way to donate to a pancreatic cancer research charity--the researchers based where he was being treated. With the support and encouragement of the board members, I held an auction featuring 86 lots, each of which generously donated. When sold, they raised $1700. All of this was done with my parents not knowing what I was doing until it was nearly over. This first auction led to three more, which combined have raised over $17,000. For this, I could not be more proud. There is no doubt that these auctions helped me with my success in college admissions this past spring, although that was not my intent--I simply wanted to do what I could for deserving causes when given the opportunity. So that leaves me where I am right now. I'm at the school that was my first choice for many years, and I'm studying aeronautical engineering and biomedical engineering--I'll either build a plane or cure a disease. Both of those tasks will require hard work, but these auctions have shown me what comes from hard work--the joy and pride in doing a good job.

So for all of this, I must thank the outstanding members of this message board. You've helped me learn, and you've helped me teach. You've helped me become the collector I am. And most importantly, you've helped to teach me the rewards of hard work, and the truth in the idea that there is no better reward for helping others than the satisfaction you yourself receive. My senior quote was "Most people miss opportunity because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work," said by Thomas Alva Edison. Thank you to everyone for helping me see the opportunities available to me in all aspects of my life--for encouraging me to put on those overalls and do the work.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Katz
JK Coin Photography - eBay Consignments | High Quality Photos | LOW Prices | 20% of Consignment Proceeds Go to Pancreatic Cancer Research

Comments

  • ldhairldhair Posts: 7,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks to you as well Jeremy for putting up with all my questions.image
    Larry

  • dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭
    Wow!!! You're now a certified coin dude!!! Kudos on 15kimageimage
    image...There's always time for coin collecting. image
  • you're a fine young man....the kudos go to you.
  • cladkingcladking Posts: 28,746 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You're an asset to these boards. Thank you.
    tempus fugit extra philosophiam.
  • coinguy1coinguy1 Posts: 13,484 ✭✭✭
    A wonderful post from a great guy and forum member. Congratulations on #15,000 and for so much more Jeremy.image
  • HTubbsHTubbs Posts: 4,138 ✭✭✭
    Hat's off to you Jeremy you're an asset to the boards!image
    I joined a few months before my 14th birthday,and these boards are one of the best things that happend to me.You all are some of the best.image

    Good luck Jeremy with the rest of your adventure with coins!


    -Hayden
  • 1960NYGiants1960NYGiants Posts: 3,532 ✭✭✭✭
    Hear! Hear! ...or is it... Here! Here! image

    Jeremy - well said / written.

    Gene
    Gene

    Life member #369 of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association
    Member of Canadian Association of Token Collectors

    Collector of:
    Canadian coins and pre-confederation tokens
    Darkside proof/mint sets dated 1960
    My Ebay
  • image Very nice post and congrats on 15K!
  • ERER Posts: 7,345
    JK rocks!image
  • Excellent 15k'th post. You're a great guy. Smart, honest, friendly, persistent (I still remember that buffalo nickel. image), and a true asset to this online community. Well done Jeremy. I think I speak for most when I say that your capabilites will reach much further than the coin collecting community. I have no doubt in my mind that you will accomplish great things.
    Brandon Kelley - ANA - 972.746.9193 - http://www.bestofyesterdaycollectibles.com
  • mirabelamirabela Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    mirabela
  • dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭


    << <i>(I still remember that buffalo nickel. image) >>



    This wouldn't happen to be that MONSTER NGC MS67* that you had at the ANA would it be??? I remember I image that coin and I believe Jeremy and I were praising that one!image As with most all of ARC's coins, that buffalo was dynamite!!!image
    image...There's always time for coin collecting. image
  • ms70ms70 Posts: 13,956 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Great transactions with oih82w8, JasonGaming, Moose1913.

  • FatManFatMan Posts: 8,977
    A classy post from a classy young man. image
  • Jeremy

    Wonderful post - hurry and finish college so we can complete the "Adoption" image (I can't handle the tuition and have enough left to buy any coins - been there, done that with my own children image )

    Shouldn't you be studying for finals??image
    Collecting eye-appealing Proof and MS Indian Head Cents, 1858 Flying Eagle and IHC patterns and beautiful toned coins.

    “It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.” Mark Twain
    Newmismatist
  • Jeremy,

    You are a fine young person, and i'm sure your Parents are very proud of you.

    You have brought great things to this hobby and i for one am very thankful for your contributions.

    You will go very far in this world, and i am privilaged to have been given the opportunity to have been here to witness your evolution into the fine young Man you've become.

    A little mushy, i know, but you deserve the praise Dude ! image

  • CaseyCasey Posts: 1,502 ✭✭
    Outstanding!
  • stmanstman Posts: 11,352 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Jeremy, you are a true asset to the Numismatic community. Just simply a fine young man that is headed in the right direction in life.
    Please... Save The Stories, Just Answer My Questions, And Tell Me How Much!!!!!
  • Nice post, Jeremy. You have added considerably to the forum.
  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,701 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Jeremy - You've been a very positive addition to this community.

    Keep up the great work. You get a 5 Star Rating from me.

    Dave
    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • Congrats on the milestome. Great post. Good luck with it all.
  • Well done young man..image



    Herb
    Remember it's not how you pick your nose that matters, it's where you put the boogers.
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  • imageimage Conrats, Jeremy!
  • Numismatics will have a very bright future if more young men like yourself, and the much younger, Samuel (Notlogical), become involved in this great hobby. I really enjoyed your post and hope your around for at least another 15,000 posts.........or more.
  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You're a champion and a role model for America's youth image

    Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry

  • WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,922 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am confident we will hear more from you in both your hobby and personal success in the years to come!

    WS
    Proud recipient of the coveted PCGS Forum "You Suck" Award Thursday July 19, 2007 11:33 PM and December 30th, 2011 at 8:50 PM.
  • BlindedByEgoBlindedByEgo Posts: 10,754 ✭✭✭✭✭






    I've really enjoyed reading your posts, and want to congratulate you.

    Now, go out and GET A LIFE!








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  • BarryBarry Posts: 10,100 ✭✭✭
    Congrats, Jeremy. It's been a pleasure chatting with you and meeting you in person on several occasions.

    Keep your options open. You're too smart to become a coin dealer image (unless you become the QDB of the next generation)
  • bonkroodbonkrood Posts: 796 ✭✭✭
    Enough of this.......................Get back upstairs and finish your homework! image
    image Steam Power
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    keep up the good work.
    coinimaging.com/my photography articles Check out the new macro lens testing section
  • xbobxbob Posts: 1,979
    Nice milestone!

    Now that you are in college, you need to match that number in beers image. Coins aren't everything, right?

    Cheers image!!
    -Bob
    collections: Maryland related coins & exonumia, 7070 Type set, and Video Arcade Tokens.
    The Low Budget Y2K Registry Set
  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    Outstanding post!
    Always took candy from strangers
    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)
  • NysotoNysoto Posts: 3,824 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Jeremy,

    Thanks for your contributions to this forum!
    Robert Scot: Engraving Liberty - biography of US Mint's first chief engraver
  • You`re a really great guy Jeremy! You`re funny, very bright, good charector, and an all around asset to the boards! I wish you the best at MIT! imageimage
  • cosmicdebriscosmicdebris Posts: 12,332 ✭✭✭
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    Bill

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    09/07/2006
  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Your a class act Jeremy and from all I can see- a fine young man. I, for one, always appreciate your opinions in my posts. Keep going in the direction you are and the doors will fly open for you BEFORE you even get to themimage
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • Congrads on your past 15K contibutions to the boards, contributions to cancer research, and future contributions to science/technology after college. Now quit screwing around and study for finals!! image
    morgannut2
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,621 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I remember when I was eighteen. If I had thought more of coins than girls, I'd have more of the former and fewer of the latter image , but noooooooooooooo... now I have none of either .

    Cool post Jeremy. I am kidding about the girls.... but I am serious about the COINS image

    From reading your post, I think your own family probably instilled much more than these boards... you sound well rounded, but...there are good , honest, hard working people here, too. Thanks for sharing !

    Joe
  • TomBTomB Posts: 22,090 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I'm astounded that you have 15,000 posts, but I'm impressed at the person you have grown into.image

    By the way, didn't your folks ever tell you to watch out for internet strangers?image
    Thomas Bush Numismatics & Numismatic Photography

    In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson

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  • nwcsnwcs Posts: 13,386 ✭✭✭
    Jeremy, you're a class act! May your time be blessed.
  • RGLRGL Posts: 3,784
    Thank you, Jeremy. One day, we'll be saying, "I knew him when ..."
  • carlcarl Posts: 2,054
    I also have to say WOW. Mostly because of that essay you put together here as your 15,000 post. An outstanding story of congradulations and thanks to everyone. So few individuals would take the time and effort to say so many great things about so many others. It's people like you, airplanenut, that assures the future of this hobby, this forum, this country. Keep up the fantastic outlook on life and the belief in others. Glad your here.
    Carl
  • Great post Jeremy!!!
    Congrats on your 15K and good luck in school...

    You will go far!!!
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  • orevilleoreville Posts: 12,149 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Jeremy:

    I promise to read your post later tonight. It has been a pleasure to have met you several times and enjoyed your presence.

    A Collectors Universe poster since 1997!
  • ddbirdddbird Posts: 3,168 ✭✭✭

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