Who is 'Justhavingfun'?

ElmerFusterpuck · January 12, 2008 1:22PM

Lately on Teletrade, I've noticed a string of uncirculated, usually high-grade modern coins attributed to a 'Justhavingfun'. I've never seen a pedigree like that. I've also noticed the hidden reserves are set pretty high, since I've seen quite a few of the coins cycle through several auctions. I'm working on an MS-67 silver Roosevelt dime set, but I'm not about to pay $200 for an MS-67 57-D dime.

Teletrade link

tradedollarnut · January 12, 2008 1:26PM

A collector with lots of registry sets who used to own the James Stack specimen of the 1894-S dime.

Julio · January 12, 2008 1:29PM

Sorry, not a series I would feel comftorable offering advice on.
This is a series I am interested in and think it has potential.
Most important I like it. jws

pharmer · January 12, 2008 1:45PM

Yes, I had a thread about them a while back as well, wondercoin suggested the guy walks on water or something. Hence selling his stuff on TT

Yes, they are undeniably non-spectacular, but to read the incredibly long and gushing descriptions, you would think he owns TT or something. They should spread all those words around, give at least one to the other listings.

cladking · January 12, 2008 1:54PM

He's a member here and often posts on the darkside and registry forums. Much less commonly here.

a039 · January 12, 2008 2:12PM

TDN caliber collector.

D · January 12, 2008 2:13PM

Major registry collector and owner of very many fine coins.

As TDN stated, JHF also owned that icky San Francisco dime that should've been spent on icecream!

-D

Coinosaurus · January 12, 2008 2:17PM

I believe he was named in Coin World or some other publication a couple months back but I can't remember the name......

wondercoin · January 12, 2008 4:47PM

I mentioned this a couple times before...

JHF intends to sell his #1 Registered PCGS MS Silver Roosie Dime set at a major auction later this year, along with some spectacular pieces not contained in the registry set (e.g. an NGC-MS69 dime and an NGC-MS68* coin to name a few others). That set is a wonderful collection, consisting of OnlyRoosies former #1 set, Registrycoin's former #1 set and a few other sets. Some of the coolest PCGS Silver Roosies out there.

The coins appearing on Teletrade are JHF's "extras" - plain and simple. Some are interesting (like 1957-1958 brilliant MS67 coins explaining the higher asking price for a few coins in those years than a typical mint set toned specimen). Most are a few hundred dollar coins as mentioned (in fact one sold for $20 with buyers fee last week), as compared to some of the coins in the #1 set that will sell for thousands (and thousands) of dollars per coin. No one has ever suggested these Teletrade coins are "spectacular" coins. But, in the $20 - $250 range, most of these coins are perfect Teletrade consignment coins.

Also, JHF is expected to pedigree his top collection prior to its auction appearance. The Teletrade coins do not have a JHF pedigree as the OP mentions. However, JHF has agreed, as a courtesy, to provide a letter to anyone winning a Teletrade coin referencing that the coin was part of his collection. Teletrade does not mention this at all in their marketing- I have mentioned this here.

Finally, it is not uncommon for these "cheaper" coins (or any cheaper coins for that matter) to not meet reserve and possibly reappear at auction. On top of that, some coins can reappear at auction simply because TT has such an easy (no questions asked) return policy a winning bidder can return a coin for a 5% fee (or less at times). Rest assured that JHF himself has zero role in setting reserves for these coins nor following which coins were purchased and returned, never paid for by a winning bidder or failed to meet reserve and reoffered. But, if anyone would like to speak about a specific JHF lot in the Teletrade sale, please PM me directly and I would be happy to address any questions or concerns.

I hope this was helpful.

Wondercoin

RegistryCoin · January 13, 2008 3:23AM

As most know there are many, many fantastic coins in JHF dime collection(s). That NGC ms69 has a fun story attached. When it was entered into the registry ATS, when it first began, that single dime garnered more points than an entire ms67/8 set, and that, as you can imagine, created quite a stir. I couldn't find the old threads, but there were some very interesting discussions about the tremendous "weight" NGC gave to that special coin in their registry.

wondercoin · January 13, 2008 3:28AM

RC - I have not followed it closely, but, I think there may be still only (2) NGC-MS69 Silver Dimes today? The other coin OnlyRoosies handled the sale on and there is an amazing story behind that one as well.

Based upon the price realized for OnlyRoosies MS69 specimen, even today that single MS69 coin may have as many points as an entire Roosie MS67 Dime set (with a few MS68's thrown in for good measure)? Not sure as I have not checked, but wouldn't be the least bit surprised.

Wondercoin

notwilight · January 13, 2008 3:43AM

<< <i>As most know there are many, many fantastic coins in JHF dime collection(s). That NGC ms69 has a fun story attached. When it was entered into the registry ATS, when it first began, that single dime garnered more points than an entire ms67/8 set, and that, as you can imagine, created quite a stir. I couldn't find the old threads, but there were some very interesting discussions about the tremendous "weight" NGC gave to that special coin in their registry. >>

Interesting and cool story. --Jerry

dbldie55 · January 13, 2008 3:49AM

He is the "Eliasberg" of Philippine coins.

RegistryCoin · January 13, 2008 4:09AM

...and I believe he has quite an extensive high-grade nickel collection. Is it Shield-to-date (excluding Buffs) including patterns?

wondercoin · January 13, 2008 4:35AM

Rc- Last I looked, I believe a perfect set of PCGS Shields (MS & PR), a fabulous set of Liberty nickels (MS & PR) and World Class set of Jefferson Nickels. No patterns at this point though best I know, although a incredible set of errors surrounding these series (e.g. Silver War nickels struck on Mercury Dime planchets, etc) for added "flavor". I, personally, pursued a pattern set of Shield and Liberty nickels though. I am still working on the Liberty nickel patterns mainly - but, as Oreville mentioned on another thread today - prices have gone through the roof on these R-6 and rarer patterns, so that buying has been on hold for a while.

Wondercoin

pharmer · January 13, 2008 1:07PM

Well, Elmer, two of them sold. Trouble is, a lot more than that were listed. I'm not sure the pedigree is a selling point insofar as getting higher prices are concerned. The two that sold didn't go for much of a premium. If you think about it, having someone else's name on your coin, if your collection is called something else, like Elmer's Fusty Puckers, wouldn't make much sense.

rainbowroosie · January 13, 2008 1:35PM

"I'm working on an MS-67 silver Roosevelt dime set, but I'm not about to pay $200 for an MS-67 57-D dime."

The coin clearly is FB not marked on the holder. Check the 67 FB price.

CarlWohlforth · January 13, 2008 1:41PM

I've communcated with him re: Philippine coins. He seems like a great guy who is, for real, Just Having Fun. My wife is from the PI and we go there and have some coins... If he is selling any top pop US coins dated 1956 I'd like to hear about it...

jepoy · January 13, 2008 1:47PM

justhavingfun is a collector whose having fun owning the greatest set of US-Philippine coins...

he is my 'IDOL NUMISMATIST!!!'

jepoy

BECOKA · January 13, 2008 2:20PM

<< <i>Well, Elmer, two of them sold. Trouble is, a lot more than that were listed. I'm not sure the pedigree is a selling point insofar as getting higher prices are concerned. The two that sold didn't go for much of a premium. If you think about it, having someone else's name on your coin, if your collection is called something else, like Elmer's Fusty Puckers, wouldn't make much sense. >>

I always like to know the history of my coins as far back as they go. You can always have your name added to the coin once your set is complete. If there are too many names then the less known usually gets dropped.

Unfortunately the records on most of my coins only go back as far as me.

ElmerFusterpuck · January 14, 2008 2:51PM

A very informative thread for me. I also noticed that the 'Justhavingfun' 64-D MS-67 dime was bid up over $220 but still didn't sell. The picture isn't up any more so I don't know if it was FB - didn't see it on the holder. Is there something I don't know about this date? Over a billion made, surely there are some 67's waiting to be made out there somewhere. As an added note, I did pick up that date in a PCGS 67 holder not too long ago for less than half that - a nice white example too.

He sounds like an awesome collector though!

wondercoin · January 14, 2008 3:03PM

"Over a billion made"

One of the coolest coins in JHF's Silver Dime set is his 1964-D Roosie Dime in PCGS-MS68FB. Over a "billion made" and still the only MS68FB specimen PCGS has ever found for the date - and all there!

Wondercoin

Longacre · January 14, 2008 11:00PM

He seems like a really nice guy. When I was in Bangkok, we tried to get our schedules to work out and go out on the town together. Unfortunately, it never happened, but he was very helpful in giving me advice about the area, where to eat, etc.

Doogy · January 14, 2008 11:14PM

JHF is a collector with a great deal of class and an undying devotion to helping other collectors around him. I've never had the pleasure of meeting in person, but have talked via PM and in threads on the darkside forum (where he frequents). Other than the stunning US-Phil collection which seems to be his driving force (and most likely the finest collection of it's type in the world), he also maintains PCGS's finest 'Standing Liberty FH Quarters Basic Set, Circulation Strikes (1916-1930)', where he has won the award since 2003. This is no easy feat either, as there are several high grade (and high dollar!) rarities in that set as well.

Doug

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