Good points on a medal privy, judging, and greedy PPV for programming.
I’ve lost respect for the Olympics for failing to properly filter out people that carry the XY chromosome from participating in an event that is meant only for people who carry the XX chromosome.

Major D- I have no doubt that what you propose is entirely do-able. I think we have all seen that IOC is much like the USM; they do whatever they want to, because they are the 600-lb gorilla in the room. I’ve noticed they never seem to own up to their mistakes.

Further, it seems technologically possible to score the “judged” events by computer and mo-cap. Certainly if Hollywood can do so, why not the Olympics? This could be used for gymnastics, diving, skateboarding, freestyle BMX and many others that NBC in their wisdom chose NOT to broadcast , unless you pay extra for Peacock – then stay up till 3:00 AM to see. Ah, the good old days of ABC’s Olympic coverage of my youth!

As far as “artistic merit” goes, I just fail to see how such a thing can be quantified “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder”.

Here’s a coin pic from my phone(I’ve got lots to keep me occupied!). It’s for you and VinnieC. The previously toned Libertads(in flips for years)cleaned up nicely after a skinny dip..

E1,
Good point you made. Coin collecting (“the great coin escape”!)is good stability & therapy for the individual, and in a group setting like this one. We all enjoy coin talk and it’s free speech here too, remember the Larry Flynt case. My advice is to try to ignore what seems to be a predictable cycle and I’ll leave it at that. Just remember that you’re trust has been broken with the individual(s), but it’s important to carry on as best you can(which you do!). That’s what I’ve done after losing trust and a cordial demeanor is best in the end. ‘Move on’ is the phrase of the day bud.

Another comparison/analogy to the coin restoration ‘treatments’, and as silly as it sounds(hides spots & renews)…
Is that in a way the coin comes back looking refreshed with a very subtle sheen similar to when you put some “Tire Shine”(lightly)on your car tires lol

Unless I’m missing something, I’m surprised that the medal’s provenance is so sketchy or completely lacking. It seems connecting the piece to the actual winning athlete would improve the value.

Rick,

My stability is coin collecting. I find it hard to take open advice from someone who does not collect, buy, restore, or transact in coins. Someone that just mass babbles on and on, all for the sake of looking for an argument. And it is not just on this site. I have witnessed countless pathetic arguments of his around the web. However, no one ever contests his statements. Mainly because no one wants to be drowned in loud columns of yelling text and insults – then not ever concluding the true answer. I guess this is the problem with the blogosphere. Sometimes you get stuck with an annoying keyboard warrior that just drowns everyone out with noise and loves to argue. However, if I had nothing to do or didn’t have any responsibilities or had no means, then I might do the same.

Personally, I’ve had the opportunity to actually hold and inspect an Olympic gold medal, from the 2012 games. The young lady who won 3-position smallbore rifle brought her medal to a match my wife & I attended. The edge inscription had the event, not the person’s name. I can see the advantage thereof, when controversies arise – as they already have this year.

My manic instability is coin addiction. I need a bit of a check & balance when I see more coin checks being written than any other checks, by a lot! Yikes, but I’m having fun!

I had PCGS do the restoration. From what I’ve observed over the course of 5 coin restorations(3 PCGS, 2 NGC)is that they do not dip the coins, but instead apply a special coating to the surface of the coin. It appears to be a special ‘oil/petroleum’ type product much the same as what they use on restoring/preserving old copper coins. Some of the water spots remain, but are greatly subdued by the ‘special treatment’ provided. Just a non expert opinion here…