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halfcentman
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This my maternal grandmother's most sage saying, and he was far from a sage kind of guy.
It is the one phrase which has served me well when buying sports cards, memorabilia, coins, and playing poker professionally.
It's sort of like the phrase "think wrong, think long." However, that does not mean "impulsive."
Sometimes there's a coin that if you pass up once, it's not going to be there when you get back. Knowing when to pull the trigger is the sign of an experienced collector. If you are hesitant, ask someone who is and whom you trust.
Your thoughts?
Greg
It is the one phrase which has served me well when buying sports cards, memorabilia, coins, and playing poker professionally.
It's sort of like the phrase "think wrong, think long." However, that does not mean "impulsive."
Sometimes there's a coin that if you pass up once, it's not going to be there when you get back. Knowing when to pull the trigger is the sign of an experienced collector. If you are hesitant, ask someone who is and whom you trust.
Your thoughts?
Greg
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<< <i>This my maternal grandmother's most sage saying, and he was far from a sage kind of guy.
It is the one phrase which has served me well when buying sports cards, memorabilia, coins, and playing poker professionally.
It's sort of like the phrase "think wrong, think long." However, that does not mean "impulsive."
Sometimes there's a coin that if you pass up once, it's not going to be there when you get back. Knowing when to pull the trigger is the sign of an experienced collector. If you are hesitant, ask someone who is and whom you trust.
Your thoughts?
Greg >>
Your "grandmother" sounds interesting.
<< <i>It's a wonderful mantra if you know what you are doing, and a recipe for disaster if you don't. >>
Very accurate statement. Thank you for mentioning that.
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<< <i>This my maternal grandmother's most sage saying, and he was far from a sage kind of guy.
It is the one phrase which has served me well when buying sports cards, memorabilia, coins, and playing poker professionally.
It's sort of like the phrase "think wrong, think long." However, that does not mean "impulsive."
Sometimes there's a coin that if you pass up once, it's not going to be there when you get back. Knowing when to pull the trigger is the sign of an experienced collector. If you are hesitant, ask someone who is and whom you trust.
Your thoughts?
Greg >>
Your "grandmother" sounds interesting. >>
Ha ha, it was my maternal grandfather.
<< <i>It's a wonderful mantra if you know what you are doing, and a recipe for disaster if you don't. >>
I agree.
I could pick up some really nice coins that wouldn't be seen for a long time with my level of experience. But I'm more likely to pick up a greater percentage of crap, which also wouldn't be seen on the market again for quite some time due to embarrassment or unsaleability.
Best to know your market, then adopt the mantra.
Edited to add: The saying they use for me know at work and is probably applicable here " You know just enough to be dangerous"
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<< <i> If you are hesitant, ask someone who is and whom you trust.
Your thoughts?
Greg >>
Personally speaking, this is where the CAC sticker puts my mind at ease, especially for larger purchases.
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<< <i>It is close to the late UCLA basketball coach John Wooden's immortal "be quick, but don't hurry." I prefer Wooden's version. >>
My grandfather was born in 1915, had to quit high school when his father got hurt and to take over grunt mason work, and was a senior caddy for $0.85 per bag when he was 18. He owned a gas station (which was not a good venture), and drove a truck for Schaeffer Beer (but never had more than one while driving anything - except a golf ball).
I think John Wooden was slightly more educated and articulate.
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<< <i>It is close to the late UCLA basketball coach John Wooden's immortal "be quick, but don't hurry." I prefer Wooden's version. >>
My grandfather was born in 1915, had to quit high school when his father got hurt and to take over grunt mason work, and was a senior caddy for $0.85 per bag when he was 18. He owned a gas station (which was not a good venture), and drove a truck for Schaeffer Beer (but never had more than one while driving anything - except a golf ball).
I think John Wooden was slightly more educated and articulate. >>
In my experience, education, credentials, and even being extremely articulate, has little correlation with wisdom.