The story of lot 403 - Sorry this set is not for sale. Post of the year 2007

LostSisler · August 2, 2007 12:59PM

Wow you guys...

This is the best post I have ever read on here.

I agree that this story would make a great display!

In addition it is an excellent idea for an exhibit for the museum someday; "Coin Collectors" or "Coin Collections" maybe.

If you would like to donate it please get in-touch with me and I can send you the paper-work. No pressure ;-)

Robin Sisler

ANA Museum Collections Manager

FloridaBill · August 2, 2007 1:00PM

<< he hair on the back of my neck is standing on end, my eyes are beginning to water >>

Yep....same here.....Thanks.

NeoStar · August 2, 2007 1:15PM

Nice Set of Lincoln Pennies - $81 + 15% Buyers Fee
A thread like this - Once a Year (Maybe)
To continue another's man legacy - PRICELESS!!!

What a post! I LOVE this place!!!

Texast · August 2, 2007 2:36PM

Robin,

I would love the information, I decided about halfway through the day when I read the "rest of the story" that the set will never truely belong to me, it belongs to the collecting public, and knowing it would be on display for other collectors to see and hear the story of Bobby would be a great tribute to him. Please send me the information on how to donate this set to the museum.

Tim

Type2 · August 2, 2007 2:49PM

Now this is collecting at its best. I bet he is happy you have it, Was ment to be.

RegistryCoin · August 2, 2007 2:51PM

All in less than 12 hours on the forum. Amazing!

Joflax · August 2, 2007 3:10PM

<< Wow you guys...

This is the best post I have ever read on here.

I agree that this story would make a great display!

In addition it is an excellent idea for an exhibit for the museum someday; "Coin Collectors" or "Coin Collections" maybe.

If you would like to donate it please get in-touch with me and I can send you the paper-work. No pressure ;-)

Robin Sisler

ANA Museum Collections Manager >>

WOW!!!!, anybody not moved by the possibilities of this story has no soul. Incredible post with hopefully a message and a collection that can be shared forever

Shortgapbob · August 2, 2007 4:39PM

I agree with the Post of the Year sentiments. This is what collecting is all about. I was choked up going through the thread, especially when I saw the photos with the handwriting on the 2x2s. A set of Lincolns that were a lifetime full of work. Wow!

JustMakesCents · August 2, 2007 11:00PM

TTT for the morning crew.

richardshipp · August 2, 2007 11:09PM

What a great thread and a tremendous story. This is easily the best post I've ever read here or anywhere.

Thank you for taking the time to share it.

Louis · August 2, 2007 11:28PM

Well written and touching story. My hat is off to TexasT.

gyocomgd · August 2, 2007 11:29PM

The old fella probably needed the money to help stretch his social security check, or maybe cover the cost of some pills Medicare didn't cover. He probably cried having to give up the one source of joy in his life.
I bet if someone at the rest home would read this thread to him, he'd feel a lot better about the sale.

baccaruda · August 2, 2007 11:35PM

Truly awesome post. Bravo. This kind of thing reminds me why I collect.

Connecticoin · August 2, 2007 11:38PM

Nice Story -- glad to see the collection made it way to you.

baccaruda · August 2, 2007 11:42PM

And to think the person before you stripped the set of what he thought were its most valuable offerings. I'm glad you saw its real value.

IrishMike · August 3, 2007 12:33AM

Tex I can relate to your story on so many levels and thanks for sharing it with us.

Hyperion · August 3, 2007 12:44AM

this post just restored my image of the hobby....
this is the anti-Ebay, anti-CAC, anti-Modern-Flip, anti-First Strike thread, totally PRO COLLECTOR, PRO HUMAN.
A+++++

numisma · August 3, 2007 1:00AM

"Thank you" to Tex and Jeff for bringing us this wonderful story. Bobby is in Heaven smiling down on you for giving his collection the respect it deserves. He sounded like a real collector for sure. Now THIS is what coin collecting is all about!

coincopwife · August 3, 2007 1:18PM

Very nice. Thank you for sharing. This is the part of coin collecting that I like. The personal story behind the little round pieces of metal.

Texast · August 4, 2007 7:16AM

I learned a valuable lesson this week from a man I never knew, he reminded me that there was a time when grading companies did not exist, words like Choice, Brilliant and Gem were the terms used to describe Uncirculated Coins, and the slabs of the day were cardboard 2x2’s. No eBay, or online auctions, if you wanted to buy a particular coin you looked through your pocket change, traded with other collectors at a club meeting, or went to your local coin dealer.

Bobby, I want you to know that you did a wonderful thing for collectors, you reminded us by overcoming adversity, and keeping the hobby pure by doing what most of us old time collectors seem to have forgotten. Collect for the joy of it, work on your collection, and learn to grade for yourselves and over time you can build a true legacy set.

JustMakesCents · December 30, 2007 6:58AM

TTT for those who missed this the first time around

coinsarefun · December 30, 2007 7:18AM

This is a truly amazing story. I agree that this IS what collecting is all about. I am glad that someone kicked it up today for me to read this.

StampAlarm · December 30, 2007 7:34AM

What a fantastic story. And glad you went to pb.

Bear · December 30, 2007 7:38AM

A beautiful post. Great value,

is not always measured in dollars.

pontiacinf · December 30, 2007 8:21AM

this truly is one of the best threads I have read on the forum.

Thank you very much for sharing it

JAriah · January 1, 2008 6:09AM

<< this truly is one of the best threads I have read on the forum. >>

baharr · January 1, 2008 6:16AM

Awesome story, lot 403 should never be sold.

itsnotjustme · January 1, 2008 6:25AM

Thanks for bringing this to the top. I was aay when it first posted and would have never seen this great story.

alpha480v · January 1, 2008 9:57AM

Nice story. Thanks for sharing!!

seateddime · October 17, 2009 4:58AM

worth a TTT

illini420 · October 17, 2009 5:05AM

Cool story, thanks for the bump

gonzer · October 17, 2009 5:57AM

This post deserves a Pulitzer. Flat-out, a remarkable man you are Texast.

jmj3esq · October 17, 2009 6:05AM

I'm sorry I missed that the first time through. Very neat story!

66RB · October 17, 2009 6:09AM

Wow, I can't believe I missed this thread until now. I have tears in my eyes and a big lump in my throat.

Good on you TexasT, my hats off to You Sir, and to Bobby as well.

Ciccio · October 17, 2009 6:44AM

Thanks for the Bump! Didn't want to miss this!

RunnersDad · October 17, 2009 7:57AM

It is a great story, I too am sorry that I missed it the first time. Great collection.

littlebear · October 17, 2009 8:03AM

Even though I read this before, it was well worth reading again in its entirety. Sometimes it is personal stories like this that put things into perspective, to define what the hobby is truly about. When I look over the past 35 years of serious collecting, I remember the "other" aspects of the hobby: the friendships made, the shows, the discussions - these are things which have more "value" than the coins themselves.

Larry L.

Raybo · October 17, 2009 8:57AM

You painted a lovely picture Texast, i'm actually welling up a bit.

Connecticoin · October 17, 2009 9:44AM

I had missed that part about the set being donated to the ANA museum. That would be a nice touch -- this is truly what "collecting" is all about.

SamByrd · October 17, 2009 9:54AM

wow- I am speechless at reading this post I missed it the first time. The history is immense and seeing a small snap shot of a collector just like many of us are over time is a real privilege. It makes a person sad on one hand but also happy as well because a lot of us can relate to that collector in the most basic ways. He has passed on but a part of his collection remain and hopefully still being progressed.

ponderit · October 17, 2009 10:27AM

Thanks for bringing this post back around. I'd not seen it before either. Very, very cool...

AndyMac · October 17, 2009 10:38AM

Wonderful and sad story at the same time. To think that perhaps all he had left after his wife left him was his hobby.

pakasmom · October 17, 2009 11:17AM

How very appropriate that "The story of lot 403" has been revived. There is a current thread that asks, "what was the best post ever?" This one's got my vote.

tjc2120 · October 17, 2009 11:27AM

<< How very appropriate that "The story of lot 403" has been revived. There is a current thread that asks, "what was the best post ever?" This one's got my vote. >>

Very moving - best ever.

SamByrd · October 17, 2009 11:30AM

<< How very appropriate that "The story of lot 403" has been revived. There is a current thread that asks, "what was the best post ever?" This one's got my vote. >>

yes, best post by a mile

erroid · October 17, 2009 11:50AM

Thanks, it just doesn't get any better than this.

TwoSides2aCoin · October 17, 2009 12:14PM

Edited for Jeff.

eCoinquest · October 17, 2009 12:21PM

I remember reading this story the first time through and haven't forgotten it. I am glad it has been ttt'ed as I couldn't recall the key words to search it.
This is probably my very favorite post of all time.

JupitarCoins · October 17, 2009 12:27PM

I remember that story during my lurking days otherwise I would have commented by saying thats one if not the best post I have ever read here.

Great job Tex.

TwoSides2aCoin · October 17, 2009 12:55PM

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The story of lot 403 - Sorry this set is not for sale. Post of the year 2007

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