When one comes to fork in road...it is right to leave behind what needs to be left...or one may get forked for choosing wrong...
or something like that...
Re: Slabbed coins - There are some coins that LIVE within clear plastic and wear their labels with pride... while there are others that HIDE behind scratched plastic and are simply dragged along by a label. Then there are those coins that simply hang out, naked and free
Best of luck, Jay. You seem positive about the future, and I'm sure all will be well. I hope you still post here from time to time, I'm still laughing about your "too many clowns in the Volkswagen" line wrt someone sending a load of toners in to PCGS..... Kaz
Jay, I went through similar with my DMPLs. There's always another niche in the hobby to have fun and take it with as much or little dedication as you can afford and want. It is liberating to start fresh in something new. I assume you are taking a breather completely from collecting and that can be good too. At least you don't have all of those issues with insurance, doctored coins, underbidding, ... for a while. Best of luck in all you do! I hope I get to FUN to check out your collection, a series I have not tackled yet at all but do appreciate.
Hey Jay. I just happen to be cruising through the North Shore today.
Of course, the coins are simply trinkets when compared to what's really important. Good thing this is not goodbye, it's wouldn't the same place without the man who calls bull**** when he sees it. Once your life gets back to a new normal, I will be interested to see what will become of your numismatic passion. It can only be jarred up for so long. My bet's on capped bust eagles.
Eric
There is no "AT" or "NT". We only have "market acceptable" or "not market acceptable.
<< <i>Guess what Eric? I'm buying her out on the home in Winnetka.
Does that suck? >>
Well, now you can throw some really big parties....................without the ortolan.
Seriously though, as I said before when you mentioned this shocker; I'm rooting for Nicole.....chin up for your little girl during this tough time. She's hitched to the Concrete Charlie of the CU Boards.....not a bad lead blocker, I'd say.
And to think that viewing your '29 castoff of the Fab Five was enough to sear my retina ; here's a tipple of a rare malt for some successful syrup sales in Jan.
Jay, there was one gold coin you had acquired for Nicoles college expenses. Save that one, it is her future. Sorry to hear your world has tipped a bit. Ken
"If I had a nickel for every nickel I ever had, I'd have all my nickels back".
<< <i>Jay, there was one gold coin you had acquired for Nicole's college expenses. Save that one, it is her future. Sorry to hear your world has tipped a bit. Ken >>
That one has gone up from 40K to ~120K. I'll sell it, add it to her other (shhhhhh!) holdings and she can go to Princeton.
Now in the event of a scholarship........what coin? Money?
you've discussed this before, but the importance of a mentor in numismatics seems to be undeniable ie- going from ebay to Sainthood in such a short time
The Saints that I have seen that you were able to keep were obviously special to the hobby...but I have always enjoyed reading YOUR thoughts in the threads. I appreciate the fact that YOU will still be with us!
Wish all the best to you. Been there, and it's brighter on this side. Family is, and always will be, #1. Images of my Grandson taken yesterday on his 2nd birthday.
Does 'the famous giveaway' thread still exist? It happened before I knew about this forum, so i've only heard rumors and I don't really even know which ones are true rumors.
<< <i>Does 'the famous giveaway' thread still exist? It happened before I knew about this forum, so i've only heard rumors and I don't really even know which ones are true rumors. >>
They are not rumors. I did a giveaway. It was big. It was enjoyable.
Jay, Over the eight years I have been on these boards you have always been on of the most interesting people. We only have custody of the coins temporarily, but your knowledge remains unblemished. I only hope you continue to share that knowledge with us and do not leave the hobby or these boards as your presence would be greatly missed.
All that said, you are a MAN who takes his responsibilities seriously and I applaud that over any coin you may have purchased in the past. Understanding what is truly important demonstrates an inner strength that we all know lives within you. As a product of divorce myself (rare for someone my age, 60) I know how important it is to remain close to your daughter. You have the eye on the prize... and she is very beautiful. Good luck and best wishes...Please do not become a stranger... knowledge is more important than personal coin holdings...you ALWAYS have a place at the table here !
Godspeed
Retired United States Mint guy, now working on an Everyman Type Set.
Would you mind explaining your use of the term "syrup?" I presume you are using it as some kind of superlative; however, the context and origin are not at all obvious to me.
<< <i>Would you mind explaining your use of the term "syrup?" I presume you are using it as some kind of superlative; however, the context and origin are not at all obvious to me. >>
It has something to do with boiled sap, I believe.
So, apparently, the key to high grade saints is to apply boiled sap to the coins in some manner. Or maybe you have to boil the coins in sap? I have not yet worked out the details.
"Syrup" is a term to mean that I turned a once 48 coin collection into a SEVEN coin collection. It's an equivallent to taking a bottle of madeira wine and slowly boiling it down to a quarter cup of sweet, oungent "essence" of the original ingredient.
In this acse I bought the finest dates ain the finest possible grades I could find....and instead of having 40 or so "fillers" I now have 7 key, killer coins....or "SYRUP".
They're "rich" and pretty.
And just think, I get HALF of the proceeds. I do have to smirk...to keep from crying. But them's the rules and I can live with it.
Have you ever considered the exquisite field of Honduran copper by die variety??????
Numismatist. 54 year member ANA. Former ANA Senior Authenticator. Winner of four ANA Heath Literary Awards; three Wayte and Olga Raymond Literary Awards; Numismatist of the Year Award 2009, and ANA Lifetime Achievement Award 2020. Also won the PNG's Robert Friedberg Award for "The Enigmatic Lincoln Cents of 1922," Available now from Whitman or Amazon.
Look at it this way, Jay. Every coin that we own will survive us. We will not outlive a one of them. As you have previously aknowledged, we are only caretakers.
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You've come to the fork in the road. Take it.
I wish you the best my friend.
regards, chuck
<< <i>JB,
You've come to the fork in the road. Take it.
I wish you the best my friend.
regards, chuck >>
Confucious say...
When one comes to fork in road...it is right to leave behind what needs to be left...or one may get forked for choosing wrong...
or something like that...
I forgot about that one!
Leo
edited to ad: btw... my avatar isn't quite an AU Indian Head Cent
Successful BST transactions with: SilverEagles92; Ahrensdad; Smitty; GregHansen; Lablade; Mercury10c; copperflopper; whatsup; KISHU1; scrapman1077, crispy, canadanz, smallchange, robkool, Mission16, ranshdow, ibzman350, Fallguy, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, jwitten, Walkerguy21D, dsessom.
<< <i>wow... best of luck to you. And thanks for sharing the most incredible compilation of Saints ...ever.
>>
I appreciate that, but it isn't the greatest or nearso. Perhaps I'm the "most enthusiastic collector with so few coins" award winner.
And, will the PCGS forum let you alter your handle to one of my suggested alternatives:
"centgenius"
"nickelpro"
"dimewhiz" - Okay, perhaps this is not the best handle.
"quartermaster"
"halfpundit"
"thalerseer"
"eaglemullah"
NSDR - Life Member
SSDC - Life Member
ANA - Pay As I Go Member
<< <i>Just an add-on to those who wonder what's so damn important!
She is a beautiful young lady- you will be ok- she probably understands better than you think
good luck dude
when ya want to B***H about anything- holler
we will most likely look in to see what you want.
I think on my third life now.
Collecting during the ups and downs.
100% Positive BST transactions
WORD
Of course, the coins are simply trinkets when compared to what's really important. Good thing this is not goodbye, it's wouldn't the same place without the man who calls bull**** when he sees it. Once your life gets back to a new normal, I will be interested to see what will become of your numismatic passion. It can only be jarred up for so long. My bet's on capped bust eagles.
Eric
Does that suck?
<< <i>Guess what Eric? I'm buying her out on the home in Winnetka.
Does that suck?
Well, now you can throw some really big parties....................without the ortolan.
Seriously though, as I said before when you mentioned this shocker; I'm rooting for Nicole.....chin up for your little girl during this tough time. She's hitched to the Concrete Charlie of the CU Boards.....not a bad lead blocker, I'd say.
And to think that viewing your '29 castoff of the Fab Five was enough to sear my retina
Best!
<< <i>Jay, there was one gold coin you had acquired for Nicole's college expenses. Save that one, it is her future. Sorry to hear your world has tipped a bit. Ken >>
That one has gone up from 40K to ~120K. I'll sell it, add it to her other (shhhhhh!) holdings and she can go to Princeton.
Now in the event of a scholarship........what coin? Money?
but the importance of a mentor
in numismatics seems to be undeniable
ie- going from ebay to Sainthood in such a short time
K
PS Thanks for not selling me your pocket change for $300.
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
He's holding the little Milky Way I gave him.
thanks for being here...the wit, humor and knowledge and whatever else
> The "whatever else" is called intangibles
Of which, on the forum, you've done a fair amount
Again, all best wishes. Hope you don't leave this place
I feel loved.
Sorry, couldn't resist you SOB. And good luck with whatever the hell you're up to now...
<< <i>Does 'the famous giveaway' thread still exist? It happened before I knew about this forum, so i've only heard rumors and I don't really even know which ones are true rumors. >>
They are not rumors. I did a giveaway. It was big. It was enjoyable.
All that said, you are a MAN who takes his responsibilities seriously and I applaud that over any coin you may have purchased in the past. Understanding what is truly important demonstrates an inner strength that we all know lives within you. As a product of divorce myself (rare for someone my age, 60) I know how important it is to remain close to your daughter. You have the eye on the prize... and she is very beautiful. Good luck and best wishes...Please do not become a stranger... knowledge is more important than personal coin holdings...you ALWAYS have a place at the table here !
Godspeed
Bravo,Well Said
My best to you and your family in all your endeavors. I have learned a vast amount reading your observations.
Thank You
Stew
Jay
Uh...wait a minute, that's ME!
"Everything is on its way to somewhere. Everything." - George Malley, Phenomenon
http://www.american-legacy-coins.com
Jim
<< <i>Would you mind explaining your use of the term "syrup?" I presume you are using it as some kind of superlative; however, the context and origin are not at all obvious to me. >>
It has something to do with boiled sap, I believe.
So, apparently, the key to high grade saints is to apply boiled sap to the coins in some manner. Or maybe you have to boil the coins in sap? I have not yet worked out the details.
Or perhaps it is because syrup is sweet?
In this acse I bought the finest dates ain the finest possible grades I could find....and instead of having 40 or so "fillers" I now have 7 key, killer coins....or "SYRUP".
They're "rich" and pretty.
And just think, I get HALF of the proceeds. I do have to smirk...to keep from crying. But them's the rules and I can live with it.
So you'll be ready to start collecting something new! What will it be?
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Shhhhhhhh!!!!!!
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
No matter what you have (under say, $10 million) "Half of everything" is a kick in the ass.
Maybe you can distill the syrup even further down to having just one 1933 Saint