Comments on: New $1 Coin Celebrates L. M. Montgomery’s 150th Anniversary

By: Rick

Rick — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 09:47:09 +0000

In reply to Rick.

Even Steven my friend. You are never lesser of anything in my book. More likely more than, in more ways than one(what did I just say?)✓
My spending varies quite a bit. Lately it has been on the increase, but only after liquidating much Silver, just like what AKBob has been doing. I am just a blue collar construction guy believe it or not. My whole life…..

Some of my fancy new coins seen as of late are actually purchases going back several years. The 2009 UHR, Indian & spouses as an example. They seem new because of my ‘OGP reduction program’ lol…
Here’s a coin below that I paid 1C for as a roll search keeper years back. It may be worth $10 if I’m lucky because of the grade. But I spent $40 bucks for a fancy holder & photo because I was messing around too much…
So there you go, not everything is winner, winner, chicken dinner!? But still fun I will admit!
https://www.pcgs.com/cert/49347809

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 22:38:40 +0000

In reply to Rick.

Major D you should take a look.
It’s worth it if you find something. There’s many more of those nicer set coins out there just waiting to be discovered imo. True estate, online, & garage sales, etc.. It’s those pickers like yourself that deserve the payoff for the work.
Good luck!
I’m more of an auction picker & upgrader sometimes, but not all are bargains & winners. The 1970-D in that grade was not cheap by any means, nor terribly too much($3900). With around 20 at NGC, and 20 at PCGS it is a bonafide grade scarcity. It has room for improvement, and that’s what I’m aiming for with a restoration for water spots, and a fresh holder to go with it.
Admittedly part of the ‘sheer pleasure’ on enjoying & collecting some coins for me is taking a chance, and yes, a hopeful $$upside later on for a little icing on the cake.

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:21:09 +0000

Although not quite in the same category as Einstein, a few names pop up of some worthy candidates for great, scientific thinkers. and in no specific order... 1) Neil deGrasse Tyson 2) Carl Sagan 3) Michio Kaku 4) Stephen Hawking And the list goes on and on no doubt...

By: AKBob

AKBob — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:45:15 +0000

Major D, back about 10-15 years ago, the US Mint stopped allowing the purchase of those pallets of pennies using a credit card. There were people purchasing them using their credit cards in order to get miles. Then once they received the pallet of pennies, they’d just return it to a bank or a Fed place and get refunded for what they paid for it. After this was going on for a few years, the Mint wised up to it and stopped that. You know, if there’s a way to cheat, there are people out there that will, just a FACT, maybe it’s human nature, I don’t know. I’ve been told many times that I’m way too honest, I tell them there’s no such thing as being too honest.

Well, as always, Good Luck ALL!!!

By: AKBob

AKBob — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 20:37:12 +0000

Women are taking Ozempic for dieting, we have several friends taking it AND I read about the shortages of that particular medication and how it’s for diabetes folks and now they are/were having shortages. I actually tried subtly to make them feel guilty, lol! One of our friends that was taking it now has bad stomach issues. My wife’s an RN and she told all of the gals taking it about the side affects. Very sorry to hear you had problems getting them. That My Friend really sucks to put it plainly. I hope your doing better very soooon!!

By: E 1

E 1 — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:23:23 +0000

In reply to E 1. Kaiser, True, there are intricacies in this hobby held by few, but cannot be denied.

By: E 1

E 1 — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:16:57 +0000

In reply to Rick.

Kaiser,

If I can give just one person in this world a little bit of joyful wisdom, then I have made a difference.

Plaque at it.

Cheers

By: VinnieC

VinnieC — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:11:16 +0000

Kaiser Wilhelm,
Although I probably wouldn’t pursue this at the RCMint, It might have been in interesting find in loose change. However I live in the US and not Canada. On a trip to Canada I got a fairly new glow-in-the dark Toonie as change from a ticket vending machine.

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:25:24 +0000

In reply to Rick. We're going to need to remember that one. I could use it on occasion. It's totally E1, and an instant classic.

By: E 1

E 1 — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:54:02 +0000

In reply to Rick. That's a big gamble Rick. I would cross it if they can guarantee a 7. If it crosses to a 7, then I would have it conserved with a guarantee of the same grade or better. If it comes back 7+, then you hit big time pay dirt. If it comes back a 6, then you have a very painful lesson. I've had a few. Exercise topflight communication throughout the process. Risk nothing. It might be safer to have NCS/NGC do the conservation with a grade guarantee avoiding the cross-over risk. Also, I think that coin has been conserved before. Communication is your strong suit. In that grade, that is one very rare grade sensitive coin. Big money on the table.