A prospective customer gave me a good chuckle tonight.....

gsaguy · October 27, 2006 12:00PM

I don't post too often any more but still like to monitor the U.S. Coin Forum here at PCGS. And when a good story comes along, I also like to post it.

As some of you know, I've been at the GSA game for many years now. From time to time I sell a few pieces out of my collection and recently contacted a fellow who is obviously very interested in non-CC GSA's. My collection is quite mature and I guess when he saw some of the dates/mintmarks that I claim to own, it was just too much for him.

After exchanging a few e-mails, he came back with one today that basically said he wasn't born yesterday, trusted me about as far as he could throw me, and that I could take a hike if I wasn't who I claimed to be!!!

I'll link this thread in my response to him. You guys have fun telling him what a snake I am.

jbsteven · October 27, 2006 12:01PM

anyone with a mullet cannot be trusted!

DUIGUY · October 27, 2006 12:02PM

Yep, trust Ya no farther then I could toss a keg !!

Tonekiller · October 27, 2006 12:05PM

Boy is he going to be upset to see this thread.

Hmmmm, what to say..........If you are reading this you might want to know that its not nice to piss off the holder of one of the USA's finest GSA collections. (and he might have some spares to sell)

B

Petescorner · October 27, 2006 12:08PM

GSAguy also has one of the finest known toned SBA collections, too!

gsaguy · October 27, 2006 12:10PM

<<GSAguy also has one of the finest known toned SBA collections, too!>>

FatMan · October 27, 2006 12:12PM

Yeah, I've seen your tarnished GSAs. They all need a bath.

silverpop · October 27, 2006 12:14PM

Well

Did he ever give you any reason for what he said?

pharmer · October 27, 2006 12:16PM

He doesn't believe you're gsaguy? Or that gsaguy has the finest Morgan collection there is?

He could start with your pcgs ms68 classic banded rainbow that sets the standard and that rob790 saw fit to demonstrate natural silver toning progression.

I hope he didn't want it. You told me you've turned down $20,000 and the guy who offered that confirmed it. I'm saving my pennies for it.

Then there are the other images you've shared with me, and which I saved. Be glad to post them if you like.

Deadhorse · October 27, 2006 12:18PM

Wow. Even JB has posted today.

I don't post much anymore either, though I do try to monitor this forum when I get the chance.

Hmmm......... well, I remember passing on a GSA 79CC a few years ago. Even had a shot at a couple of them. At the price they were offered to me, I've been kicking myself ever since.

I know if I was looking for GSA items, there is only one person I'd contact and he's the guy who started this thread.

Nice to know I'm not the only one to make a foolish mistake, but at least I did get to look at a very impressive batch of them.

gsaguy · October 27, 2006 12:19PM

<<Did he ever give you any reason for what he said?>>

Nope, just that he was suspicious of someone who just "came out of the woodwork".

Made me feel like a c-roach.

How's it hangin' Silverpop? Good to see you again.

CoinResource · October 27, 2006 12:20PM

guess he'll have to hunt far and wide to find any GSAs now...

lava · October 27, 2006 12:20PM

I seem to recall you were writing a book. Is that done or am I mistaken. My guess is it has been done for years and escaped my attention.

clw54 · October 27, 2006 12:21PM

Well, if you're reading this thread, GSAGUY is the real thing.

SportsModerator · October 27, 2006 12:21PM

<< <i>Yeah, I've seen your tarnished GSAs. They all need a bath.

>>

I've even offered to dip them for him. He declined!!!

All I can say is that if Bryan claims to own an item of which only 8 are known. He's probably fudging the truth as it's a safe bet he owns the other 7.

For heaven's sakes, the guy has even has a steel safe and canvas mint gold bags (empty) from the CC mint.

Bottom line Mr. Doubting Thomas, if Bryan tells you something, you can take it to the bank.

DUIGUY · October 27, 2006 12:21PM

<< <i>Wow. Even JB has posted today.

I don't post much anymore either, though I do try to monitor this forum when I get the chance.

Hmmm......... well, I remember passing on a GSA 79CC a few years ago. Even had a shot at a couple of them. At the price they were offered to me, I've been kicking myself ever since.

I know if I was looking for GSA items, there is only one person I'd contact and he's the guy who started this thread.

Nice to know I'm not the only one to make a foolish mistake, but at least I did get to look at a very impressive batch of them. >>

I agree with you !!!

gsaguy · October 27, 2006 12:28PM

<<I seem to recall you were writing a book. Is that done or am I mistaken. My guess is it has been done for years and escaped my attention.>>

The book is done, though I've not ever published it. And I'll go ahead here and say why......it's because I've been waiting to buy a single coin that's featured in the book.

If the book was published before I bought the coin, I'd never be able to buy it.

foodude · October 27, 2006 12:29PM

GSAguy also has one of the finest known toned SBA collections, too

SBAs- Awesome

silverpop · October 27, 2006 12:31PM

That's a lame reason

I'm doing fine thanks

TomB · October 27, 2006 12:48PM

If you want to see a Morgan dollar to make your eyes bleed, or you want to know anything about GSA dollars and then see an example of it, then this is your source.

Bryan, how the heck are you?

gsaguy · October 27, 2006 12:51PM

<<Bryan, how the heck are you?>>

I'm doing well TomB, far better than I deserve.

Good to see you again.

uofa1285 · October 27, 2006 1:40PM

Hi Bryan,

Although I've never seen your collection in person, you are literally world reknowned for the quality, quantity and value of your GSA (and other numismatic) holdings.

Thanks for the story...what a wreckless way to start a TOP QUALITY coin reationship or build a coin reputation! He was probably fakin' his means anyway...

Best,

Doug

TONEDDOLLARS · October 27, 2006 1:46PM

You have GSA dollars???????????????????????

WTCG · October 27, 2006 1:47PM

You find idiots everywhere. Unfortunately there are plenty of "customers" like the one described to go around.

IrishMike · October 27, 2006 1:47PM

Yeah well he does know GSA's but not good Presidents.

clw54 · October 27, 2006 1:50PM

<< <i>Yeah well he does know GSA's but not good Presidents.

>>

Smoe people will inject politics into everything. Hi, IrishMike.

CarlWohlforth · October 27, 2006 1:58PM

<<The book is done, though I've not ever published it. And I'll go ahead here and say why......it's because I've been waiting to buy a single coin that's featured in the book.>>

That is cool! I hope you find that coin soon, or maybe just send me and advance digital copy. I promise not to put it on my website.

Yup, it is good to see you posting.

pharmer · October 27, 2006 1:59PM

Claw, he just made me realize there is at least one positive aspect to the OF closing.

gsaguy · October 27, 2006 2:00PM

<<That is cool! I hope you find that coin soon>>

Believe it or not, the coin is actually in my safe!!!!!! The guy sent it to me but hasn't decided if he wants to sell it. I've been working on this one almost 15 years!!!!

stman · October 27, 2006 2:06PM

GSAGUY? Yeah he's alright. The tough part is getting him to cut loose with something you want, not whether he has it, as he most likely does.
And if you don't like the grading he does, just ask him to write your grade on the holder, with his sharpie pen. Heh heh

He might even have a good story to tell ya too.

oreville · October 27, 2006 2:28PM

GSAGUY:

The one with the most fabulous assortment of unopened GSA dollars still in their original GSA white packaging from the early 1970's??

Yep!

It was so awesome opening up one of them and finding a 1893-CC in MS-64PL!!!!

Did you get my pm, GSAGUY?

I sent it out last April 1st!

gsaguy · October 27, 2006 2:31PM

<<It was so awesome opening up one of them and finding a 1893-CC in MS-64PL!!!!>>

And here I thought I owned the only known 93-CC GSA hardpack.

Conder101 · October 27, 2006 10:47PM

Please keep us informed on the status of the book, I am WAITING to read it. And I hope that other gentleman comes to his senses and sells you the coin so that the world can become enlightened on the secrets of the GSA sales. He wouldn't want to deny the rest of us that opportunity would he.

AuldFartte · October 27, 2006 11:45PM

Hi gsaguy !!!

I, too, would love to get the book when you publish it.

To Mr. Idiot Prospective "buyer" (HAH!!!) - If I want information about GSAs, the originator of this thread is the only place I'd go. Same for buying 'em. Well ... if he'd let a few go, that is

roadrunner · October 27, 2006 11:58PM

Hey GSAGuy, maybe your prospective customer knew that Joe Dirt did not have a beard in the movie!

Thanks for the chuckle.

roadrunner

WWW · October 28, 2006 12:41AM

Hey Bryan, it's great to see you posting here again. You are one of the good guys around here, and
as a recipient of some of your tarnished Morgans, all I can say is: Thank you, may I have another?

Dog97 · October 28, 2006 10:34AM

<<<Nope, just that he was suspicious of someone who just "came out of the woodwork".>>>

Haha that's funny. Define "just."

dizzlecc · October 28, 2006 10:49AM

I have an unopened GSA dollar in the original mailer that I bought from GSAGUY. I wouldn't trust ebay for something like that but I do trust Bryan.

I have also been fortunate enough to see a few of the dollars in the soon to be famous GSAGUY collection. I remember a conversation at a coin show. A high end collector said that he had started an attempt to collect the finest toned morgan dollar collection and then quit after seeing just some of GSAGUY's collection.

Put me on this list for the GSA book.

DenverDave · October 28, 2006 8:41PM

Some peoples kids...

Good to see ya back Bryan...

Please keep us posted on your book, full color photos I hope..."-)

morgannut2 · October 28, 2006 9:00PM

You offered to show this moron the most famous toned GSA collection in America and he said what??? Now Brian, I can see paying a few grand to

just to say I've seen all your coins, but gee I see his point---Looking for free is just too good to be true!!!

777 · October 28, 2006 9:53PM

Sounds like the guys a tire kicker

I just picked up a fresh from the mailer 1879cc gsa, from my dealer friend joe m. here locally.. Its a lock 65 and my best gsa bargain in quite some time...put me on your list for the book, I still have and remember quite well your write-up in the CDN on GSAs years back, Just maybe you can rejuvinate the gsa's again with your upcoming book

A prospective customer gave me a good chuckle tonight.....

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