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Has Russ helped you?

Tvac897Tvac897 Posts: 1,478
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Simple question...i know his advice has been invaluable to me and apparently a lot of you use his consignment service...is Russ the MvP of the forums?
-Rome is Burning

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  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,482 ✭✭✭
    put a poll on this...i'll vote for tha guy
    everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see


  • ChrisRxChrisRx Posts: 5,619 ✭✭✭✭
    I just tried his consignment service and when the check comes to me I'll like Russ even more image
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  • cheezhedcheezhed Posts: 6,313 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Russ is da shiznit!!!
    Many happy BST transactions
  • RYKRYK Posts: 35,800 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Russ Rocks™
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
  • fcfc Posts: 12,804 ✭✭✭
    i give russ a 9 out of a 10.
  • ChrisRxChrisRx Posts: 5,619 ✭✭✭✭
    i give russ a 10 out of 9
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  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    I got this one from compucheap.
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    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

  • ArgentumRexArgentumRex Posts: 620 ✭
    image Yes, Russ rules. He is excellent at what he does. He's sold a bunch of stuff for me, and I look forward to having him sell some more once I figure out what stays and what goes. He knows the coins, and gives a great presentation of them both in pictures and the written descriptions. He is also very efficient on the business/shipping end of things.

  • dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭
    In a word, yes.image
    image...There's always time for coin collecting. image
  • YaHaYaHa Posts: 4,220 ✭
    Yes Russ is a excellent driver. But I don't think he shops at K-mart. I still have respect for the guy. Great wealth of advice.

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  • GoldbullyGoldbully Posts: 18,488 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Russ said I can call him Russ.....so there, forum member peasants!!!! image
  • nankrautnankraut Posts: 4,565 ✭✭✭
    Uh...Russ Who? heh heh hehimage
    I'm the Proud recipient of a genuine "you suck" award dated 1/24/05. I was accepted into the "Circle of Trust" on 3/9/09.
  • RichieURichRichieURich Posts: 8,620 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No doubt. Russ is always answering questions on this Forum, and is always answering emails and private messages giving others the benefit of his expertise.

    An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.

  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,789 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Russ who?

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • sparky64sparky64 Posts: 7,061 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i> Has Russ helped you? >>


    No.
    Not yet anyways.image

    "If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"

    My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress

  • lakeshorelakeshore Posts: 178 ✭✭
    I am grateful for Russ's recommendation of the Nikon 950 camera which has excellent macro capabilities for under $100 used.
    Dan
  • seatedcoinsseatedcoins Posts: 1,096 ✭
    Yep
    Trustworthy BST sellers: cucamongacoin
  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 8,021 ✭✭✭✭✭
    He's always been very helpful, and has answered my questions quickly and to the point...
    You Suck! Awarded 6/2008- 1901-O Micro O Morgan, 8/2008- 1878 VAM-123 Morgan, 9/2022 1888-O VAM-1B3 H8 Morgan | Senior Regional Representative- ANACS Coin Grading. Posted opinions on coins are my own, and are not an official ANACS opinion.
  • GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭
    Always been helpful, but I think there are a few others who have more influence.
  • MrSpudMrSpud Posts: 4,499 ✭✭✭
    Russ has the best photography info for cheap people like me
  • LokiLoki Posts: 897 ✭✭
    I'll give Russ an 08 but his reverse, 07. image
  • lasvegasteddylasvegasteddy Posts: 10,482 ✭✭✭
    <<< Russ has the best photography info for cheap people like me>>>

    he even sends your coins back...i was happy
    everything in life is but merely on loan to us by our appreciation....lose your appreciation and see


  • GritsManGritsMan Posts: 2,599 ✭✭✭
    Russ is awesome! If it weren't for him, I wouldn't know how to accent my hair!
    Winner of the Coveted Devil Award June 8th, 2010
  • savoyspecialsavoyspecial Posts: 7,356 ✭✭✭✭
    a couple of times, yes Russ has helped me with a question; and has been quite friendly

    greg

    www.brunkauctions.com

  • speetyspeety Posts: 5,424 ✭
    Nope, and I doubt he ever will. Who likes dotheads anyway? image

    JK, he put me in touch with a tantalizing twenty cent piece. Hopefully it is as nice in hand as his pics make it look. So far he gets a image from me!
    Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!

  • jfoot13jfoot13 Posts: 2,677 ✭✭✭
    I think you just wanted this thread to go to 100 so you put the Russ word in the headerimage
    If you can't swim you better stay in the boat.......
  • thezookrewthezookrew Posts: 650 ✭
    He got me hooked on AH Kennedys - I am not sure if that is a good or bad thing...but to answer the question, yes, he has helped me on numerous occassions --- THANKS RUSS image

    Perry
    TheZooKrew
    Morgan, modern sets, circulated Kennedys, and Wisconsin error leaf quarter Collector
    First (and only - so far) Official "You Suck" Award from Russ 2/9/07
  • TavernTreasuresTavernTreasures Posts: 1,262 ✭✭✭
    I only know him from reading this forum. He seems to be an honest straight shooter who calls things as they are. I have a lot of respect for him.
    Advanced collector of BREWERIANA. Early beer advertising (beer cans, tap knobs, foam scrapers, trays, tin signs, lithos, paper, etc)....My first love...U.S. COINS!
  • THEONLYTBONETHEONLYTBONE Posts: 251
    Yes, Yes he has.................The guy is straight up and I like buying from him.
    Peace and Prosper.............
  • PreussenPreussen Posts: 2,307 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Has Russ helped you? >>

    No, should he? image -Preussen
    "Illegitimis non carborundum" -General Joseph Stilwell. See my auctions
  • morgansforevermorgansforever Posts: 8,500 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not sure about MVP, but he's a straight shooter, ships fast, and his listings are brief and accurate.

    Bought several items from him and will continue.

    Compucheap rocks!
    World coins FSHO Hundreds of successful BST transactions U.S. coins FSHO
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,992 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Have you ever heard the phrase :
    "There are no dumb questions" ?

    ``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes... both here on the forum and at coin shows. Thanks buddy... Cheers, RickO
  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭
    If it wasn't for Russ I would be so lost!!! He's my hero!! image
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • jmski52jmski52 Posts: 23,951 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes, as a matter of fact - Russ has helped me. And I'd help him as well.
    Q: Are You Printing Money? Bernanke: Not Literally

    I knew it would happen.
  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    Yes. image
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
  • ConnecticoinConnecticoin Posts: 13,272 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Russ is proof that you can be successful and honest in the coin business (and their is no "gray area" around his honesty).
    *For Sale on Ebay*
  • JulianJulian Posts: 3,370 ✭✭✭
    yes
    PNG member, numismatic dealer since 1965. Operates a retail store, also has exhibited at over 1000 shows.
    I firmly believe in numismatics as the world's greatest hobby, but recognize that this is a luxury and without collectors, we can all spend/melt our collections/inventories.

    eBaystore
  • bushmaster8bushmaster8 Posts: 5,616 ✭
    He is always good to have around for abductions...
    "Wars are really ugly! They're dirty
    and they're cold.
    I don't want nobody to shoot me in the foxhole."
    Mary






    Best Franklin Website
  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
    Nope. Has he helped you?

    I heard he has helped a few other forum members though but he charges for his services.

    Guess you get what you pay for. image
  • cladkingcladking Posts: 29,892 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yes.

    He's #1 in my book. We need a poll.



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    tempus fugit extra philosophiam.
  • MajorDutyMajorDuty Posts: 1,998
    I've never used him for consignment but he's been very willing, it seems, to help me in several other areas. He's cool dude in my book. image
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  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Russ cured my Diabetes
    coinimaging.com/my photography articles Check out the new macro lens testing section
  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,722 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Russ cured my Diabetes >>


    and re-roofed my house
    John
    Keeper of the VAM Catalog • Professional Coin Imaging • Prime Number Set • World Coins in Early America • British Trade Dollars • Variety Attribution
  • SanctionIISanctionII Posts: 12,927 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have always enjoyed his posts and pictures. Very informational, educational and entertaining all at the same time and for free. Toss in pithy wit, often offered up in a few very effective words [obviously he is not a lawyer since he gets to the point quickly]. Can't beat that.

    He also looked at an email pic of a raw 1969 CAM+, maybe even DCAM, Kennedy I have and gave it some props.

    If the above qualifies as "help" then my answer to the OP is yes.
  • Tvac897Tvac897 Posts: 1,478
    I was hoping russ would join in on this one.
    -Rome is Burning

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  • Wolf359Wolf359 Posts: 7,666 ✭✭✭
    He certainly has.
    Multi-channel listings of coins and inventory management

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  • TheNumishTheNumish Posts: 1,628 ✭✭
    If Russ really put his mind to it not only could he become a power seller but could get oil back under $100.
  • ECHOESECHOES Posts: 2,974 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I only know him from reading this forum. He seems to be an honest straight shooter who calls things as they are. I have a lot of respect for him. >>



    Same here...
    ~HABE FIDUCIAM IN DOMINO III V VI / III XVI~
    POST NUBILA PHOEBUS / AFTER CLOUDS, SUN
    Love for Music / Collector of Dreck
  • adamlaneusadamlaneus Posts: 6,969 ✭✭✭
    I think I bought something from 'compucheap' before I knew of his presence on this board. Decent coin. Never talked with Russ or shared a PM. He seems to have quite a following here.

    A side note:
    Here's some baby ferrets for Marty. He seems to have 3 in his sigline. Here's 3 more...


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