Add me to the list of lurkers I enjoy alot of different types of U.S. coins. Right now, I'm waiting for a unopened mint box of 5 1981 mint sets to arrive that I bought on Ebay, so here'e hoping to find some gems.
The people that have thousands of posts, mostly to hear themselves talk, more than make up for lurkers lack of posts. One of my old teachers said you can't hear when your mouth is open, so that is what I mostly do, listen.
Yes, welcome. I would like to say personally to you and anyone who read what is highlighted in BOLD that unsavory comments from the peanut gallery (whether intentional or unintentional) have kept many hundreds of normal folks from posting.
Which explains the predominance of abnormal posters?
Andy Lustig
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
I mostly use this forum for research. Lots of folks here, have been nice enough to help me find information.
The "search" bar comes in handy for finding archived threads, and I use it a lot. There are some serious numismatists here, and the information many of them provide is priceless.
I don't post here much, mainly because I have been posting on another coin forum for so long.
BTW, my name is in my user ID, and I mostly collect coins and exonumia.
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death! ~PATRICK HENRY~
As soon as I get my question answered on my 'other' post, I too, will likely retreat to the shadows...again. I enjoy the knowledge and talents of all the regulars and I am especially tickled to see more new members adding their valuable input to this forum.
If you don't know where you're going, you'll end up somewhere else.
Long term Lurker here. I enjoy reading these forums every day and have learned a ton about all the fraud in the hobby (artifical toning, Chinese BS, Altered dates /mintmarks,"Unopened" Proof sets--the envolope type,Fake mint errors etc...). I have been a coin collector since 1973(born 1962) When my buddies and I would ride our bikes to drive through bank windows(in Va. Beach Va) and ask for silver coins--and recieved quite a few--mostly the 40 % kennedys,We also would search penny rolls on the steps of the bank we went to--the tellers gave us a bit of grief at first in swapping out rolls ,but after the day the president of the bank saw us sitting there searching coins and came over and talked coin collecting with us--we never had a problem again! Unfortunetly, I have built a number of small collections and always had to sell them to get through hard times. Presently,I have but a handfull of Collectiable coins. Now my main intrest is Roman Coins--Mostly Uncleaned Cheap ones hoping for a Find. I did recieve a 1909 Wheat penny in change the other day(no VDB) in fine condition! The only graded coin I ever owned was an ANACS(a paper with photo of coin-no slab) 1885 O MS 64 Morgan I bought from Ellsmere(SP?) Numismatics in 1985 for $240 (OUCH) and sold a couple years later for $80 (Double Ouch!) I do not post due to the fear of upsetting some of the egos on here and I am not interested in arguing with people over the most trivial things. Respectfully, Tim
I wouldnt say I'm a lurker, I'm just not that knowledgable about our hobby as most of you. I collect only what I like and can afford, which is not much. But I can say truthfully that I have learned more on this forum in the past year than I ever imagined. My daily reading on this board has kept me from making a great many mistakes in my aquisitions and for that I sincerely thank all of you.
@PSII30 said:
ritepath-
What's with the cheap & unnecessary reference to Clinton? Your silly & inane comments take the luster off an excellent "coin" forum.
That Clinton post was an example of the political ugliness that turns off potential posters like me. Some push their politics and amazingly even their personal religious belief with their signature; which totally obnoxious and inappropriate.
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@boatbldr said:
The people that have thousands of posts, mostly to hear themselves talk, more than make up for lurkers lack of posts. One of my old teachers said you can't hear when your mouth is open, so that is what I mostly do, listen.
Seems reasonable. Nothing going on in recent years so dig up relic from the past and stir the soup. Managed to get political (comments on Clinton?). I see the point as it’s boring here and it has been a minute since a thread got closed. Well good luck and I am amazed at the “why” of all this🤓🙀
I’m the definition of a lurker. Been here about 13 years, have less than 700 posts, but read regularly. There are a lot of experts and very knowledgeable people here who share their knowledge. This is a great place to learn and I greatly appreciate the willingness of the experts to share their knowledge.
I post when I have uncommon knowledge to share - which is rarely. I also post when I have a question and can’t find the answer. As a small time collector of what most here would consider dreck, my opinions aren’t worth much in this numismatic pool of knowledge.
My picture taking and posting ability stinks. That also limits what I do here. But I do enjoy lurking and reading. Thanks to most of you for making this a pleasant place.
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I love coin collecting
I have learned a lot form you guys and I appreciate that
Nice way to kill time at work, just being honest
There's probably a gaggle of newbies chomping at the bit for this opportunity!
<< <i>ttt
There's probably a gaggle of newbies chomping at the bit for this opportunity!
I don't post because I am not allowed to surf this forum from work.
Which explains the predominance of abnormal posters?
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistr...dset.aspx?s=68269&ac=1">Musky 1861 Mint Set
Otherwise don't have too much to say in light of the greater knowledge and experience already here
Gary
<< <i>Not a "lurker" but actively reading the Forum daily...
Otherwise don't have too much to say in light of the greater knowledge and experience already here
Gary >>
A lot of lurkers have low post counts and high quality posts.
It would be great to see you and many others post more.
<< <i>Not a "lurker" but actively reading the Forum daily...
Otherwise don't have too much to say in light of the greater knowledge and experience already here
Gary >>
I can't speak for anyone else but I get tired of making it up as I go along.
Smoebody else should take over.
Lots of folks here, have been nice enough to help me find information.
The "search" bar comes in handy for finding archived threads, and I use it a lot.
There are some serious numismatists here, and the information many of them provide is priceless.
I don't post here much, mainly because I have been posting on another coin forum for so long.
BTW, my name is in my user ID, and I mostly collect coins and exonumia.
Forbid it, Almighty God!
I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!
~PATRICK HENRY~
It isn't worth the hassle to send coins to PCGS. Poor submission instructions for new guys.
There is a higher class of snobs than coin collectors. They are called yachters.
On the other hand, the Ebay rip-off items that you guys post are super info.
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adamlaneus let me use account for no e-mail exists on Hrtae. He give me cheap (****) rates.
Translation:
(*) pathetic non-answers
(**) You know who
(***) worst, sometimes sick
(****) extortionately expensive
lurk lurk lurk while i sing this song
Hey, I'm almost to 1,000 posts
I enjoy reading these forums every day and have learned a ton about all the fraud in the hobby (artifical toning, Chinese BS, Altered dates /mintmarks,"Unopened" Proof sets--the envolope type,Fake mint errors etc...).
I have been a coin collector since 1973(born 1962) When my buddies and I would ride our bikes to drive through bank windows(in Va. Beach Va) and ask for silver coins--and recieved quite a few--mostly the 40 % kennedys,We also would search penny rolls on the steps of the bank we went to--the tellers gave us a bit of grief at first in swapping out rolls ,but after the day the president of the bank saw us sitting there searching coins and came over and talked coin collecting with us--we never had a problem again!
Unfortunetly, I have built a number of small collections and always had to sell them to get through hard times. Presently,I have but a handfull of Collectiable coins. Now my main intrest is Roman Coins--Mostly Uncleaned Cheap ones hoping for a Find. I did recieve a 1909 Wheat penny in change the other day(no VDB) in fine condition!
The only graded coin I ever owned was an ANACS(a paper with photo of coin-no slab) 1885 O MS 64 Morgan I bought from Ellsmere(SP?) Numismatics in 1985 for $240 (OUCH) and sold a couple years later for $80 (Double Ouch!)
I do not post due to the fear of upsetting some of the egos on here and I am not interested in arguing with people over the most trivial things.
Respectfully,
Tim
If they respond they won't be lurkers anymore
Nobody else?
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
After 16 years
and still lurking? Com'on guys.
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Most people get right to the point so nothing to add usually.
This is an epic thread resurrection!
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Zombie thread resurrection of the year . . . . !
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Forum lurkers or real life?
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That Clinton post was an example of the political ugliness that turns off potential posters like me. Some push their politics and amazingly even their personal religious belief with their signature; which totally obnoxious and inappropriate.
Poof
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Awesome necro-bump from 16 years ago!
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I’ve been out of the game for about 10 years. Getting back into it now. I enjoy learning from all the knowledgeable folks in here. Thanks!
I'm looking for the Lol Pop Guilde.
Seems reasonable. Nothing going on in recent years so dig up relic from the past and stir the soup. Managed to get political (comments on Clinton?). I see the point as it’s boring here and it has been a minute since a thread got closed. Well good luck and I am amazed at the “why” of all this🤓🙀
🎶 shout shout, let it all out 🎶
I don’t post often.
My YouTube Channel
Busy chasing Carr's . . . . . woof!
Successful BST transactions with: Bullsitter, Downtown1974, P0CKETCHANGE, Twobitcollector, AKbeez, DCW, Illini420, ProofCollection, DCarr, Cazkaboom, RichieURich, LukeMarshall, carew4me, BustDMs, coinsarefun, PreTurb, felinfoal, jwitten, GoldenEgg, pruebas, lazybones, COCollector, CuKevin, MWallace, USMC_6115, NamVet69, zippcity, . . . . who'd I forget?
I lurked and rarely posted for many years, before I started posting regularly.
Reason: I didn’t know how to post pictures.
I’m the definition of a lurker. Been here about 13 years, have less than 700 posts, but read regularly. There are a lot of experts and very knowledgeable people here who share their knowledge. This is a great place to learn and I greatly appreciate the willingness of the experts to share their knowledge.
I post when I have uncommon knowledge to share - which is rarely. I also post when I have a question and can’t find the answer. As a small time collector of what most here would consider dreck, my opinions aren’t worth much in this numismatic pool of knowledge.
My picture taking and posting ability stinks. That also limits what I do here. But I do enjoy lurking and reading. Thanks to most of you for making this a pleasant place.
Whether 5 seconds or 5 years everyone has lurked. It took me about 2 weeks to find a safe place to jump in.