I met that Poorguy, Brandon Kelley at the Baltimore Coin and Currency Show Today!!!!

Goldbully · February 29, 2008 12:32PM

I met Brandon Kelley(Poorguy) of Anaconda Rare Coin fame today in Baltimore.

I said hello and mentioned that I was Goldbully from the CU forum.

We both had big smiles on our faces, ergo I hung around for about 30 minutes.

I really enjoyed his personality and his exuberance for the hobby/industry.

His youthful demeanor was exhibited quite well, and I especially liked his "French?" accent with some vendors and or customers.

I was amazed at his gorgeous premium selection of coins, especially his signature "coins of color."

I was truly excited by his 1892 $.50 Columbian Commemorative....looks even better in hand!!!!

A bit out of my price range, but a heart stopper.

We also talked about the BigC Dino-Lite craze, as Brandon was instrumental in getting several forum members to buy this cool tool, myself included.

BTW, the Dino-Lite guys were at the show and had some great demos and tech advice.

Their booth was one of the most popular for sure!!!!!!!

Brandon even picked up a few pointers!!!! Of course one of his proof 195x Lincolns was part of the demo.

I must say I really enjoyed meeting the 'Web-Architect' of gorgeous, lots of color, flashy coinage.

He definitely has a premier Website as you all know.

Oh, I fell in love with his 1881-S Morgan PCGS MS65PL with.....per his words: "Icy blue with cyan and lime highlights across the proof like surfaces on the obverse with a spot of lavender and golden orange on the left obverse. The luster on this icy gem is amazing."

I asked him for a price and I agreed to buy.

One problem, I did not have any money.

With that he says, "No problem, take it with you and send me a check later....you have automatic credit being a forum member."

I was taken aback for sure.

He told his very friendly employee to write it up.

The employee said, "You must rate somehow."

With that, Brandon goes off to dinner with some nice young lady(just a friend I was told).....He points his finger walking away and says, take care, Goldbully!!!

I guess my real name, Michael, was really irrelevant.

D · February 29, 2008 12:34PM

I met them at the Orlando FUN show last year. Nice guys and they had no idea who I was until the Catloaf clicked in.

-D

bidask · February 29, 2008 12:37PM

to many marks on the face of that columbian half

rgCoinGuy · February 29, 2008 12:38PM

Cool, Goldbully, thanks for the headsup on this scourge of the...... JK, that's exactly how I figured a first meeting may go with him, nice post and appreciate your telling of it

Goldbully · February 29, 2008 1:05PM

<< Cool, Goldbully, thanks for the headsup on this scourge of the...... JK, that's exactly how I figured a first meeting may go with him, nice post and appreciate your telling of it

>>

"Scourge of the ..........JK"???? fill me in rgCG

D...love your 'Catloaf' avatar!!!!

coinsarefun · February 29, 2008 1:16PM

OMG,Goldbully,
This has got to be one of the nicest Morgans I have seen in a very long time.

If you ever grow tired of it please let me know. I don't see how its possible but, anything is possible I guess.

Stefanie

bigtime36 · February 29, 2008 1:19PM

Whats that Dino Lite go for???????

Goldbully · February 29, 2008 1:23PM

<< Whats that Dino Lite go for??????? >>

BigC Link

robec · February 29, 2008 2:16PM

Those are a couple of fantastic looking coins. I absolutely love the toning on both. Marks or not, that Columbian is a keeper and you picked up a real jewel.

LeeBone · February 29, 2008 2:25PM

Just being on these boards gives you credit, huh?

Brandon, your a good guy.

BECOKA · February 29, 2008 2:29PM

Show reports are always better when pics.

Brandon is a class act and always does what it takes to please.

poorguy · March 1, 2008 12:58AM

<< Show reports are always better when pics.

Brandon is a class act and always does what it takes to please.

>>

At least that's what my wife says.

ElmerFusterpuck · March 1, 2008 1:08AM

I second that, Brandon is a good guy! I've seen both of those coins in person, and both look better in hand than in the photos, especially the 81-S. I saw that 81-S Morgan at the LB show and thought about pulling the trigger, but backed off and bought another Morgan instead, a beautiful blue and pink 1886 in MS-63. That one is pictured in my red cent album thread.

Goldbully, that's a good pickup!

Goldbully · March 1, 2008 12:11PM

<<

OMG,Goldbully,
This has got to be one of the nicest Morgans I have seen in a very long time.

If you ever grow tired of it please let me know. I don't see how its possible but, anything is possible I guess.

Stefanie >>

Thanks and Sorry Stephanie...you are right, it's not possible.

She's an 'Icy" beauty.

Goldbully · March 1, 2008 12:14PM

<< I second that, Brandon is a good guy! I've seen both of those coins in person, and both look better in hand than in the photos, especially the 81-S. I saw that 81-S Morgan at the LB show and thought about pulling the trigger, but backed off and bought another Morgan instead, a beautiful blue and pink 1886 in MS-63. That one is pictured in my red cent album thread.

Goldbully, that's a good pickup! >>

I appreciate that Elmer.....always good to get a "I second that one!" comment.

I will check out your blue/pink 1886.

Found it.....gorgeous to say the least!!!!!! Elmer's 1886

ahooka454 · March 1, 2008 7:47PM

I had the pleasure of meeting him in Baltimore in Nov. This was before I was a forum member. What a guy, me and my dad must have talked with him for about 30 minutes or so. Answered all kinds of questions and showed us all kinds of stuff! One of the good guys for sure.

My only problem with him is that some of his coins are so outta my price range it makes me sad.

I met that Poorguy, Brandon Kelley at the Baltimore Coin and Currency Show Today!!!!

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