Is anyone disappointed that Donn Pearlman is not writing for Numismatist anymore?

Longacre · August 25, 2006 11:45AM

I saw that this month's issue contained his last regular article. He seems to be starting a new business venture. Does anyone know specifically what this venture is? Also, will anyone miss his articles in the back of the magazine. Personally, I didn't care for them, and maybe I don't enjoy the same type of humor that he has, but I did not find his articles funny. Does anyone have any comments?

HTubbs · August 25, 2006 11:48AM

His articles were the first thing I would read,I'd always flip straight to the back of the magazine.

Most of his articles were cheesy,but there were a few I found to be quite humorous.

Hayden

RYK · August 25, 2006 11:53AM

I did not realize he was leaving. My reading of the Numismatist has been spotty, but I always read his column. I wish him well on future ventures and hope he can take this over again in due course. In the mean time, is it true that Longacre will be filling in?

HTubbs · August 25, 2006 11:54AM

<< I did not realize he was leaving. My reading of the Numismatist has been spotty, but I always read his column. I wish him well on future ventures and hope he can take this over again in due course. In the mean time, is it true that Longacre will be filling in?

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nah,Longacre's too serious for a column like that....

Longacre · August 25, 2006 11:57AM

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<< I did not realize he was leaving. My reading of the Numismatist has been spotty, but I always read his column. I wish him well on future ventures and hope he can take this over again in due course. In the mean time, is it true that Longacre will be filling in?

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nah,Longacre's too serious for a column like that....

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Unfortunately, no. Writing for Numismatist would violate the non compete provision of my contract with CU to post here.

Halfsense · August 25, 2006 4:22PM

When my monthly copy of Numismatist magazine arrived, the first page I'd turn to is the Obituaries. I figured that if I saw my name listed, then I would know I didn't have to write another column.....

-donn-

PS: As noted in my September 2006 column, I've recently started another business venture (Donn Pearlman, Inc., a communications company) and it is taking a considerable amount of time for the administrative as well as creative work. Ending the column -- along with other time-saving efforts such as only sleeping on alternate Tuesdays -- was required. The October issue of the magazine will have an announcement about ways readers can help fill the back page -- although many of you already had your own strong opinions about that prior to my last column!

For those who enjoyed the column most of the time, thank you. For those who didn't, well, there's always the Obituary page to read.

See you in Long Beach........

johnsim03 · August 25, 2006 5:00PM

Whoops, I messed up this post, sorry.
John

johnsim03 · August 25, 2006 5:01PM

<< His articles were the first thing I would read,I'd always flip straight to the back of the magazine.

Most of his articles were cheesy,but there were a few I found to be quite humorous.

Hayden >>

Me, too! Of course, you have to understand humor in order to appreciate it...
I will miss the column.

John

PerryHall · August 25, 2006 5:06PM

<< Personally, I didn't care for them, and maybe I don't enjoy the same type of humor that he has >>

I won't miss him.

ms70 · August 25, 2006 5:55PM

I thought his articles would sometimes point out truths in a light hearted manner and other times just bring out some humor which is one thing this hobby seriously lacks.

lordmarcovan · August 25, 2006 7:20PM

<< Most of his articles were cheesy,but there were a few I found to be quite humorous. >>

I loved him for his cheese.

ER · August 25, 2006 8:00PM

<< When my monthly copy of Numismatist magazine arrived, the first page I'd turn to is the Obituaries. I figured that if I saw my name listed, then I would know I didn't have to write another column.....

-donn-

PS: As noted in my September 2006 column, I've recently started another business venture (Donn Pearlman, Inc., a communications company) and it is taking a considerable amount of time for the administrative as well as creative work. Ending the column -- along with other time-saving efforts such as only sleeping on alternate Tuesdays -- was required. The October issue of the magazine will have an announcement about ways readers can help fill the back page -- although many of you already had your own strong opinions about that prior to my last column!

For those who enjoyed the column most of the time, thank you. For those who didn't, well, there's always the Obituary page to read.

See you in Long Beach........ >>

Wow, I did not know that Halfsense is Donn Pearlman. Good luck to you in your new business..

lordmarcovan · August 25, 2006 8:08PM

<< His articles were the first thing I would read,I'd always flip straight to the back of the magazine >>

Me, too.

You lurk among us, sir? Excellent. I loved your column, and shall miss it dearly. I particularly remember the one about the Mexican peso you mistook for a Statehood quarter, with the picture of you wearing your hat backwards. What was it called... NumisDoofus?

That was a hoot.

It also launched me into a life of crime, spending Mexican pesos for a quarter.

Halfsense · August 26, 2006 3:47PM

I didn't think I was "lurking" in the PCGS message boards. I always sign my name, -donn-, after each post. But then, some people may have thought it was one of the following:

* Apollo 7 astronaut, Col. Donn Eisele (deceased)

* Baseball player, Donn Clendennon (of the 1969 Miracle Mets and who also played with Pittsburgh Pirates)

* Bandleader, Donn Trenner (Steve Allen Show)

* Irish-American novelist, Donn Byrne (deceased)

* International Yodeling Champion, Donn Reynolds (deceased)

* Stage show producer ("Jubilee" at Bally's in Las Vegas), Donn Arden (deceased)

For a number of years now I've been a happy participant in the PCGS Message Boards -- until the medication doses wear out.....

-donn-

Coxe · August 26, 2006 3:56PM

Best of luck in your new venture, Donn!

michael · August 26, 2006 4:19PM

Is anyone disappointed that Donn Pearlman is not writing for Numismatist anymore?

nope.................................. a waste of time

worthless

lordmarcovan · August 26, 2006 5:53PM

Gee, Michael, why don't you tell us how you really feel?

<< I didn't think I was "lurking" in the PCGS message boards. I always sign my name, -donn-, after each post. >>

'Twas a figger o' speech.

IGWT · August 26, 2006 8:00PM

Hi Donn --

I've very much enjoyed your column, especially the deftness with which you make a point through humor. You hit far more than you missed. The back page of Numismatist is just plain fun. I'd give Mr. Shinnick's (Lordmarcovan's) comments more credence that some others here; if you've read a couple of his most recent threads, you'll see that he's qualified to offer an opinion by virtue of his ability to write informative, entertaining pieces.

Best of luck.

Edited to add: Please make the First Strike™ the target of your last column.

Thanks.

SmallTownCoins · August 26, 2006 10:09PM

I'm glad to see him leave.... Should have left long ago.... Bye Bye.....

goose3 · August 26, 2006 10:14PM

The one article that I would read every month. Many months the ONLY article I'd read.

RYK · August 26, 2006 10:42PM

I am shocked and disappointed by the lack of tact some of our forum members and fellow hobbyists have. Perhaps the detractors can do a better job. Frankly, while I have not have had the privilige of reading much of Mr. Smalltown's contributions here, I have had a taste of Michael's humor on the Open Forum.

Michigan · August 26, 2006 10:49PM

I thought it was OK, not great but OK.

This hobby is full of too many uptight, serious, suspicious and grumpy people in general, a little humor is OK and needed.

Julian · August 27, 2006 1:28AM

I have always enjoyed Donn's column and will miss it, but I can always get a dose of humor when I see him in person.

Good luck with your new venture, Donn!!

scher · August 27, 2006 2:06AM

Donn is a lot of fun..cool guy and his articles are on the mark. I will miss those articles..
Bruce Scher

CoinResource · August 27, 2006 2:44AM

I very much enjoyed his articles... BEST OF LUCK!!!

kranky · August 27, 2006 2:59AM

I always read his column. It's not easy to write a humorous piece about this hobby every month. I wouldn't want to have to do it.

Halfsense, are you done with the hobby totally, or just giving up the column?

dpoole · August 27, 2006 3:00AM

<< The one article that I would read every month. Many months the ONLY article I'd read. >>

I agree with that goose.

There's LOTS of funny stuff in this hobby, Lord knows. I just hope the mag finds a worthy successor. There're some Board members I think would qualify!

Good luck to you, Donn!

RichieURich · August 27, 2006 4:39AM

I enjoyed Donn Pearlman's column in Numismatist. Good humor and use of satire, sometimes had me laughing out loud! Good luck Donn in your new business!

ccex · August 27, 2006 4:47AM

<< The one article that I would read every month. Many months the ONLY article I'd read. >>

Donn Pearlman was one of the few reasons I renewed my ANA membership last year. Now, why bother?

CaptHenway · August 27, 2006 8:04AM

I'll miss him.
Last year at the ANA, I told him that since he had moved to Las Vegas, he ought to arrange to have his tombstone read "But it's a dry wit!"
TD

a039 · August 27, 2006 12:20PM

<< I am shocked and disappointed by the lack of tact some of our forum members and fellow hobbyists have. Perhaps the detractors can do a better job. Frankly, while I have not have had the privilige of reading much of Mr. Smalltown's contributions here, I have had a taste of Michael's humor on the Open Forum. >>

Coinosaurus · August 27, 2006 12:35PM

I thought it was a great column given the constraints he had to work worth.

Personally I'd rather see Clankeye on the back page of every issue (the front page too for that matter), but the chances of them printing that kind of stuff are ZERO.

originalisbest · August 27, 2006 12:59PM

It seems tact is in short supply, for some.

I wish donn the best, though I have never met him in person.

Lakesammman · August 27, 2006 1:04PM

No - I quit reading his column - to predictable after a while.

I tear off the paper-mailing cover and toss the mag. into the waiting room. The only time I pay attention is if someone here wrote an article.

tradedollarnut · August 27, 2006 1:08PM

<< I am shocked and disappointed by the lack of tact some of our forum members and fellow hobbyists have. Perhaps the detractors can do a better job. Frankly, while I have not have had the privilige of reading much of Mr. Smalltown's contributions here, I have had a taste of Michael's humor on the Open Forum.

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I'll try to be more tactful - nothing shocks me about this forum anymore. However, I will note that the original post seems to be requesting all viewpoints and not just wanting a thread full of accolades. With that in mind, I will state that while I always read his column [I find the whole magazine rather dry], I rarely thought it very funny.

Is anyone disappointed that Donn Pearlman is not writing for Numismatist anymore?

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