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Modern Crap defined...
bumanchu
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This is not meant to be esoteric philosophy, but the real "modern crap" on this board is the way we bash others about what they collect, flip, like, etc.....
In the long run, just how much of this "crap" makes that big of a difference anyway?
I agree to disagree with a lot written here. If you pay close enough attention you also might learn something about any number of coins.
Coins mean different things to each of us. I am not you and you are not me.
Let us add one more subject that you cannot discuss without the possibility of retaliatory inflammatory remarks being made to the short list of politics and religon:
Coins!!
In the long run, just how much of this "crap" makes that big of a difference anyway?
I agree to disagree with a lot written here. If you pay close enough attention you also might learn something about any number of coins.
Coins mean different things to each of us. I am not you and you are not me.
Let us add one more subject that you cannot discuss without the possibility of retaliatory inflammatory remarks being made to the short list of politics and religon:
Coins!!
And I ain't lying this time.
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The beauty of this hobby, in my opinion, is that it is so diverse and interesting and richly filled with history that everyone can collect whatever they want. Whether building a collection of 'Hobo nickles', civil war tokens, mint state Continental coinage, or you love going through the VF bin searching for undergraded wheaties, or your taste draws you to collect nothing but First Strike Gold Eagles, there's enough room in this hobby/business for all of us. There's no reason to put one another down.
<< <i>I'm not quite certain if I get your drift; however, if your concern is the lack of respect demonstrated on this board by some members for others' collecting interests, I share your viewpoint. (If I am reading you incorrectly, please let me know.)
The beauty of this hobby, in my opinion, is that it is so diverse and interesting and richly filled with history that everyone can collect whatever they want. Whether building a collection of 'Hobo nickles', civil war tokens, mint state Continental coinage, or you love going through the VF bin searching for undergraded wheaties, or your taste draws you to collect nothing but First Strike Gold Eagles, there's enough room in this hobby/business for all of us. There's no reason to put one another down. >>
I would say we are on the same wavelength. Bashing others for their interests is "crappy behavior" IMHO, and since it is being done today it is modern. Therefore, the real modern crap is our behavior, not really the "coins".
This, from an objective perspective.
NOT!!!
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<< <i>There were also long lines at banks when the 1909 Lincoln Cent was introduced. It was a very popular coin and yes back then it was considered modern coinage. >>
Very true, but they were made for circulation, not as an instant collectable. To me, that is the difference. One cannot make a collectable as such. Mike
<< <i>Very true, but they were made for circulation, not as an instant collectable. To me, that is the difference. One cannot make a collectable as such. Mike >>
What does that mean? Are state quarters modern crap or not? They are, after all, made for circulation.
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<< <i>Very true, but they were made for circulation, not as an instant collectable. To me, that is the difference. One cannot make a collectable as such. Mike >>
What does that mean? Are state quarters modern crap or not? They are, after all, made for circulation. >>
I said, "To me...". I do not collect those, they were made as instant collectables much as the multitude of issues of stamps. Call it what you like. OK? Mike
<< <i>I said, "To me...". I do not collect those, they were made as instant collectables much as the multitude of issues of stamps. Call it what you like. OK? >>
No, not OK. Not yet. So SQs are instant collectables, and therefore modern crap (never mind the fact that better than 50% of the quarters I get in change are SQs these days). What about a 2006 Lincoln cent? Why is a 2006 Lincoln cent modern crap and a 1909 Lincoln cent not?
I guess crap is what you make it. (I don't collect those either) To be open, I stopped collecting anything since 1964. Not coin collecting, just coins post 64. My choice. Anyone can collect what they want. I'm just offering an insight to where I think true value lies. Mike
Oh, and 19th century proofs weren't made for circulation either. I don't think anybody can argue that those aren't collectible.
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<< <i>I'm not quite certain if I get your drift; however, if your concern is the lack of respect demonstrated on this board by some members for others' collecting interests, I share your viewpoint. (If I am reading you incorrectly, please let me know.)
The beauty of this hobby, in my opinion, is that it is so diverse and interesting and richly filled with history that everyone can collect whatever they want. Whether building a collection of 'Hobo nickles', civil war tokens, mint state Continental coinage, or you love going through the VF bin searching for undergraded wheaties, or your taste draws you to collect nothing but First Strike Gold Eagles, there's enough room in this hobby/business for all of us. There's no reason to put one another down. >>
BINGO! You hit the nail right on the head!! Modern crap to Me is what I left behind in the toilet today!
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<< <i>HMM...The 1965 to 1967 SMS coins weren't made for circulation, but they sure as hell are collectible. Not only are they collectible, they are very challenging.
Oh, and 19th century proofs weren't made for circulation either. I don't think anybody can argue that those aren't collectible.
Russ, NCNE >>
The SMS are of no interest to me. The early Proofs were just that."Proofs". The later proofs were and are made as collectables. Collect anything you want, beenie babies and barbies too.
<< <i>I guess crap is what you make it. (I don't collect those either) To be open, I stopped collecting anything since 1964. Not coin collecting, just coins post 64. My choice. >>
So stuff you don't collect is crap? That's fairly short-sighted, don't you think? Why not just open up and embrace all things numismatic? You don't need to physically collect something to appreciate it nonetheless.
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<< <i>I guess crap is what you make it. (I don't collect those either) To be open, I stopped collecting anything since 1964. Not coin collecting, just coins post 64. My choice. >>
So stuff you don't collect is crap? That's fairly short-sighted, don't you think? Why not just open up and embrace all things numismatic? You don't need to physically collect something to appreciate it nonetheless. >>
Whoa...you're the short sighted one! No one has told you what to collect, yet you seem to take offense that they don't value what you do. Mike
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<< <i>Hey Miss Boop- my first ride wae a 55 Bird. $340.00 from the original owner. Mike >>
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For whoever cares - A 2006 "W" 1 Ounce Platinum Eagle with Satin Finish is no more crap than a 1915 Pan Am Gold. Unfortunately, the way the Mint is going, it won't be too long before it turns everything into - well, crap. jmski52
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If you have a nice coin from say about 1950 on i may call it Modern Crap ™ as a complement !
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