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Do you think BTW's and Washington/Carver's will enjoy a "bounce" as the result of recent e
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I have always enjoyed these coins and thought the Great Men/themes they commemorated were one of the more fitting, and that the issues suffered for a few reasons; the length of time they were struck, the numbers that were struck and the sins of the issues proceeding them and their promotions. Actually there are a few better dates in the 50's and some of the coins can be found nicely toned. I recall that member Clankeye had at one time assembled a high grade set focusing on golden toned coins, sold those and at a later time started to assemble the set again. I always enjoyed seeing his coins along with the occasional blue album toners that pop up.
Does anyone think the series will enjoy a ressurgence due to the remarkable events of the past Presidential election?? Would anyone care to post pictures of some nice coins that they own, either toned or brilliant?? Thanks in advance.
Al H.
Does anyone think the series will enjoy a ressurgence due to the remarkable events of the past Presidential election?? Would anyone care to post pictures of some nice coins that they own, either toned or brilliant?? Thanks in advance.
Al H.
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<< <i>I don't think there will be any correlation, regardless of the Obama-mania. >>
Under the new rules of the Obama- Phenoma, the purchase of these select commemmoratives will be subsidized by the new government for select purchasers who make less than $42K a year. The cost will be increased for small business and select individuals who make over $250k a year.
The net result will be a short term boost with no staying power because the new owners of these coins will not show a committment to the series.
mainly because I like them and I have a few
1954 D GWC
Description says cleaned, but for $10 I rolled the dice and under 10x there are no hairlines and no sign of dipping/retoning to the naked eye.
Prob my best date commem so far for condition rarity.
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"Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company."
In that light, I guess my response to your question would be "no."
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<< <i>Nope. Another 115 or 180 years, the market will swing around for all the commems. >>
I agree.
I'm all for getting new collectors into our hobby. New blood - of any color - is a great thing...but NEWS FLASH, our President is an American. We're all Americans. The more people focus on the color of his skin both positively or negatively the more the racial divide widens.
<< <i>Do you think BTW's and Washington/Carver's will enjoy a "bounce" as the result of recent events?? >>
If there is a bounce it will probably affect the Jackie Robinson $5 gold coin and the Franklin half since they weren't presidents either.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
Given that none of the stupid white man commems enjoyed bounces during the last eight years, it's unlikely.
(hey, for the record, I didn't start this can't-believe-it-hasn't-gone-poof-yet thread!)
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<< <i>tough crowd today......................and "for the record" i also asked if anyone would care to post pictures of coins they might have. sadly, only a few have done that so i guess nobody collects these. oh well. >>
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Someone took a prison shank and cut that mans face up pretty good!
Ever since election day there definitely isn't a lack of opinions shared between coin dealers and coin collectors regarding their personal views of the new president-elect. I have personally overheard many of those comments expressed and it is suffice to say that coin people overwhelmingly did not vote in line with the majority of the population. Although some are happy, most comments heard so far range from cynical to flat-out racist.
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I hope that changes!
Ever since election day there definitely isn't a lack of opinions shared between coin dealers and coin collectors regarding their personal views of the new president-elect. I have personally overheard many of those comments expressed and it is suffice to say that coin people overwhelmingly did not vote in line with the majority of the population. Most comments heard range from cynical to flat-out racist.
Nicely put and I couldn't agree more. Yes, the majority is changing and will continue to do so in the years ahead. This is no doubt terribly disconcerting for many people. Regarding the most pronounced negative comments I've heard...they tend to come from those that would never be mistaken as the brightest bulbs in the pack. So I say let those dim bulbs shine! I don't care if your candle is barely flickering as long as you have pretty coins to sell!