WOW!!!! IS THIS HOBBY EXCITING OR WHAT?????

Monstarcoins · February 25, 2011 6:30AM

Recently I posted a thread about an opportunity that presented itself and I took quite a beating for a while than some very kind members came, picked my up and helped me clean my cuts up. The opportunity I am speaking of in short was my dealer letting me hand pick pieces from a 1 Million dollar plus collection. Im a toner freak and he simply dont have a market besides me. So anyways, the real picking began today. Today was Commemorative day (although I got a quick glimpse and some gorgeous Morgans

). It became quite obvious early on that this was everything my dealer said it was and than some, so I decided I had to get one coin for myself. I wanted to get something that was a real stunner, and when I looked at it I would remember this hoard and my dealer. We will come back to this point in a minute but let me explain how the day went. Almost everything was in rolls. Multiple rolls of Texas PDS a roll of San Diego's, and then there was quite a few in 2x2's.I was so excited to see the what was in the rolls of Texas because it my favorite Commemorative, but as it turned out they were all lack luster with multiple hits

. So as the day went on I got some gorgeous Isabella's a, a knockout Lafayette Dollar, I plucked the top coin off the San Diego roll ( Nice end roll toning), and I grabbed a beautiful Monroe. These coins were purchased for flipping purposes.Now, lets talk about that coin I wanted grab to remember this hoard by. I knew I was going to be making multiple trips to see all of the coins.From what I hear we have barely made a dent. So I didn't necessarily need to grab the "memorial coin" today. Basically, I wanted the coin to chose me. Well about midway through the 2x2's it chose me. The coin gave me this weird feeling in my stomach and I think I noticed my heart beating faster. I knew it was the coin. I think if it comes back under MS67 it would be a crying shame as I have went over this coin 3 times with good lighting and only found 1 hit on his chest.This coin also has plenty of luster to spare!I personally think it is a MS68. So with out further adue I introduce you to my "memorial coin". As always please excuse my poor camera work.

Monstarcoins · February 25, 2011 6:31AM

I also wanted to add that even though this is my favorite coin i own right now I dont think you can put a price tag on this amazing experience.hard to believe Ill be searching through this collection well into the summer.

Windycity · February 25, 2011 6:35AM

Beautiful coin! Congrats.

jesbroken · February 25, 2011 6:48AM

Great pickup, Monstarcoins. Congratulations on your selection. Can't wait to see the pics of the other coins, especially the ones you picked out to flip. Glad the dealer's offer stood.
Thanks for sharing and good luck the rest of the summer. Don't forget to keep us updated.
Jim

Cam40 · February 25, 2011 6:49AM

my dealer letting me hand pick pieces from a 1 Million dollar plus collection

littlebear · February 25, 2011 8:16AM

Congratulations and WOW!

Larry L.

coinsarefun · February 25, 2011 8:21AM

Beautiful coin, good luck and have fun on the rest

tahoe98 · February 25, 2011 8:52AM

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coindeuce · February 25, 2011 8:53AM

Mon Dieu ! We are not worthy!

Expect the Oregon Trail to max at 65. Not enough luster indicated in your images to believe it is any better.

crazyhounddog · February 25, 2011 8:55AM

WOW!! Really a pretty coin, Congratulations on that!!

Monstarcoins · February 25, 2011 9:02AM

<< Mon Dieu ! We are not worthy!

Expect the Oregon Trail to max at 65. Not enough luster indicated in your images to believe it is any better. >>

Thanks for the kind sentiments. I subdued the luster to show the color and clean skin. I will snap some shots that show off the luster shortly!

coinguy1 · February 25, 2011 9:02AM

I thought that the highlight of the collection was going to be an AU Washington Quarter?

I am thrilled for you. Keep having fun.

Monstarcoins · February 25, 2011 9:03AM

Thank you to everybody for the kind words! I for one cant stop looking at it. My wife will be happy it's going in the mail tomorrow.

Bochiman · February 25, 2011 9:10AM

<< Thank you to everybody for the kind words! I for one cant stop looking at it. My wife will be happy it's going in the mail tomorrow.

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Just place it behind your wife when she is sitting down and tell her you can't take your eyes away

Glad it is panning out. You weren't here about 5-6 years ago when a "new" member was telling about coins from his grandfather's (I believe that was the person) estate...as he and other family members were splitting them up to be fair.

He came away with some very nice, high grade, commems, if I recall.

He also had quite a few naysayers and people that really wanted to hammer at him to "prove it". The thing is, there is no harm to just let someone show what they want. You can believe or not and that is up to that person.
Again, glad it is working out.

coinguy1 · February 25, 2011 9:11AM

<< Thank you to everybody for the kind words! I for one cant stop looking at it. My wife will be happy it's going in the mail tomorrow.

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Monstarcoins · February 25, 2011 9:30AM

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Now thats some good stuff!

Monstarcoins · February 25, 2011 9:32AM

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<< Thank you to everybody for the kind words! I for one cant stop looking at it. My wife will be happy it's going in the mail tomorrow.

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Just place it behind your wife when she is sitting down and tell her you can't take your eyes away

Glad it is panning out. You weren't here about 5-6 years ago when a "new" member was telling about coins from his grandfather's (I believe that was the person) estate...as he and other family members were splitting them up to be fair.

He came away with some very nice, high grade, commems, if I recall.

He also had quite a few naysayers and people that really wanted to hammer at him to "prove it". The thing is, there is no harm to just let someone show what they want. You can believe or not and that is up to that person.
Again, glad it is working out. >>

Thanks for all of the encouragement and nice sentiments you have giving me throughout this!

AMRC · February 25, 2011 10:11AM

Yes it is exciting and I am glad the nay-sayers were wrong on this one. Enjoy.

TheRegulator · February 25, 2011 10:13AM

Sounds like a lot of fun. Congrats!

I'm thinking that the Oregon looks much nicer in hand...

RunnersDad · February 25, 2011 10:14AM

That is a killer, no doubt about it!! Great coin!

Flatwoods · February 25, 2011 11:06AM

That is a nice looking Oregon. Congrats.

canadanz · February 25, 2011 11:50AM

Awesome coin. Would LOVE that kind of an opportunity. Can't wait to see more of your cherrypicks!

morgandollar1878 · February 25, 2011 11:53AM

Great looking Oregon. I am not sure that it will get a 68, but only because of the toning in the reverse. I know that you're pretty juiced about going through that collectio, I know I would be and am just a little jelous. The Texas and San Diego Commems are my favorite designs out of all the others. If it were me I would be begging to see Washington quarters if there were any and obviously morgans. Then I would be ready to look at everything else until I passed out.