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  1. lanebrad

    Another Vacation

    By lanebrad,

    Trip to Texas
    Hello Collectors
    Well the wife and I went to S.A texas to see the grandkids and family for a week .warm weather and lots of traffic I mean lots I was able to stop at a couple coin stores while out there picked up 4 Kennedys but the wife found something that caught her eye a 4oz silver round 2000 Sacagwea We both think its very cool. thanks for looking Lane.

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    Inpulse Buy! I think

    By lanebrad,

    2 days looking at this One
    Well fellow collector hope your summer is going great and you all had time for a trip or 2. Well Yesterday at the Pawn shop I found this ANACS coin a 5ozer Hot Springs not knowing much about ANACS or this coin and the price I went home and thought about it overnight even sent a email to Rick well the price was reasonable against the silver price So went back today and ask him if there was any wiggle room on the coin after standing there he took off another $10.00. So I guess it true don't buy the holder get the coin you like, and that's a Quote from fellow collector that I call a friend.
    Lane

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    Vacation

    By lanebrad,

    Coins, fishing and relaxing
    Hope everyone is enjoying there summer The wife and I been to a cabin fishing for a week caught some fish. Later I and picked up a few coins. I added to my Silver Eagles (w) in the black holder also picked up a Kennedy anniversary set. well enjoy the summer
    Lane

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    Three more to go !

    By lanebrad,

    Just received my 53 Franklin
    Hello collector I took a short break from buying any graded coin I made a trade with Rick but that's was about it I did pickup a few bars and buffalo rounds . Today in the mail I received a 53 Franklin proof only took 3 days to get it which I thought was fast. So I have 3 more to go. and this is my last set I what to finish so It may not be in the highest grade but hey I am happy with it. Well thanks for looking.
    Lane

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    Got my last coin of 2015 today looking back on my year there is 3 coins that I thing were my highlights the 20th Eagle set and my 54 and 59 Franklin proof. But I find it difficult to keep up with those pesky Eagles the mint in my mind are cranking out to many varieties. My main goal will keep working on my Proof Franklins and of course the Silver Eagles. Well happy New Year to all of you and thanks for all the support.
    LaneHello Fellow collectors2015 was a good year for me picked upTo see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
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    Been Awhile

    By lanebrad,

    Added a nice Proof Franklin
    Well Collector It been since early Sept since I bought a coin I seen this one last week but it was a little higher then I wanted to spend that day so after thinking about it a looking on the net at the sight I usally buy from I called today and he still had it so I drove down and took it a 1954 Pf 67 the price was well under the listed price here so I think I did a good deal. anyway it creeps me closer to a complete set just need patience. The dealer said he was going to help me on some of the rest I needed He has a few proof set that need to be broken up and set in to NGC so just see what happens.
    Thanks for looking Lane

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    20th Anniversary Set

    By lanebrad,

    Eagles are flying in
    Hello Collectors
    Picked up my 1st Multiple coin pack today, from The Coin Box The 20th Anniversary silver Eagle set.as you know I been working on My Franklin proof Halves most of the year. well I stopped at this little coin shop today just to look around to see if he had an Franklin and then I spotted these coin and ask the price it wasn't much more then the Reverse Proof he also knocked $25.00 off the price so I bought it. Also he had a sale going on for UNC silver Eagles in the roll and the price wasn't much over the melt price posted in the paper.
    Thanks for looking
    Lane

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    what I learned

    By lanebrad,

    Coin tales from vacation
    Hello collectors
    I leaned a few things on vacation about coins which is a good thing 1st there were a lot of homemade slab coins most graded as good coins yes that was on the coin as thee grade the slabs make nice coin holder, but that's about it. I call then basement made lots and lots of coins like that at one coin shop. also some dealer push there own ideas when it was clear what I was looking for Franklin and Kennedy proofs. 1. didn't have any coins I was looking for he said that there not worth his time JFK normally don't cost a lot so I can see that but they are still some out there. I saw a Franklin Proof in what was sold as an old pCGS holder it had a dot matrix printed label, which I didn't know anything about, so not knowing I didn't buy the coin and the coin looked like it was tied on the tire of the car it was very dark no tone or luster just black.
    Lane
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    Coin list in hand

    By lanebrad,

    Vacation coins again
    Hello collector well I took my summer vacation and this year the wife and I went back to Arizona. Some of the highlights did the Grand Canyon railroad train to the Canyon went to the Hover Dam my 2nd visit. I even did some coin shop and pawn shop hopping just to see what I could find well I picked up 3 Kennedys 1995.2000 Silver. and a 2002 that was clad. I meet a nice couple that ran a coin shop in Bullhead and he keep my list of coins and e-mail told him the story if how I bought coins from (Rick) over the year and a few more stories as did him and his wife. All in all had a great time buying and B,S ing with a fellow collector. . Had a great vacation and thanks for looking Lane
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  10. lanebrad

    Franklin Halves

    By lanebrad,

    Got it cheaper then asking price
    Hello collector
    This week I picked up 2 proof Franklins a 58 in 65* from an online coin shop that I been doing some business with over the last year or so. I talk to them on the phone yes still uses the phone for my orders they do a good job with the customer but that what I think anyway. the 2nd was a 59 in 67 and it was a small shop I have stopped at before it on the way when I run down and see my mother. anyway he was asking a lot more then I wanted to pay today Like many of your collector have said in the past get the highest grade you can afford well after B,S back and forth we came to a price I could afford today so I left with a smile and he said he had this coin in inventory for a while so we both were happy with the deal. The hunt is just as much fun for me and stories behind as the coin it self. Thanks for looking
    Lane
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  11. lanebrad

    Spring in Minnesota

    By lanebrad,

    Clearing out a set
    Hello Collectors
    It spring here in Northern Minn. With the warming weather I been clearing out a set of my coin that I haven't paid much attention too for a few months my silver proof state quarter set. I did ok selling them, and it will free up some cash for my new project of collecting Proof Franklin Halves. I figure it will go nicely with my MS set. So a new direction and more passion in the hobby. again thanks for looking
    Lane
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    Easter Vacation

    By lanebrad,

    San Antonio Vacation
    Hello
    Well the wife and I spent a week in San Antonio to visit my son over Easter he is a Major in the army very proud of that. anyway we seen the sights it a big place lots of traffic. coin stores were on my list to do. I was looking for Kennedy and silver state quarters with no luck. but this one place had lots and lots of franklin so yes I started a Proof set I picked 4 it a start. My son was impressed he goes pops yes pops. and he is 32 you seem to know what you doing It made me feel good. well thanks for looking.
    Lane
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    working on my Kennedy

    By lanebrad,

    add one more
    hello collector
    Well today I got a 1969 PF 68 star cameo in the mail. slowly working on this set. but there so many Proofs that it seem like it will take a long time I am up too 19 coins now well it a start. I will just keep plugging away at it and and thanks for looking.
    Lane
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    Januray coins

    By lanebrad,

    3 coins and sold a few
    Hello collectors
    Well the years started off with a proof eagle from the mint and today the mail brought me my Ms-70 eagles 1st release I also got a few silver peace dollar from my mother 1 was 1925 very nice condition and a bunch of 1922 it was a nice surprise from the folks I just hang on to them to remember where I got them from. Also sold a bunch of clad state quarters got a good price on them. it seems every Jan. I tweek my sets and go from there.
    Lane
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    add 3 J.F.K.
    Merry Christmas to all.
    Slowly working on my Kennedy proof set working on getting the passion back on collecting. picked up a 2005. 1967 and a 1970 star. Only thing there so many coins so this is going to take a while but it time well spent so far the price is low and $100.00 gets me a 4 or so coins at a time. and this is my frist Star coin so that's something. and of course this time of year it was all free shipping. paid below fmv so Iam happy with the deals Hope you all fid a few coins under your tree. oh yea the wife is getting me a nice Magnifying glass so these old eyes can see my coin better. Thanks for Looking
    Lane

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    Nice Find

    By lanebrad,

    At the Bank
    Hello Collectors
     
    This morning I made a trip to my Credit Union to pick up some cash for a little walking money for the wife and I. As the clerk was count out the cash I notice a stack of kennedy halves in the tray so I ask if I could get them well they was $9.00 as she was counting the out I heard that sound of silver so I got them finishing up a returned to the truck to take a better look at what I got low and behold $6.50 were silver $4.00 64 and the rest between 65-69 needless to say I was smiling. Yes there is still silver in them there banks.
     
    Lane
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    picked 2 more coins

    By lanebrad,

    1955 Bugs Bunny and a ASE in a Black holder
    Hello collector
     
    My collecting has been slowing down lately maybe the fire is burning out in me after all these years. But I did add 2 coins My 55 franklin Bugs, It isn't in a competitive set but I thought it was cool it in a MS64 and the 2013-w Enhance finish fit which fits right in with the rest of my ASE. also it different then the rest so more or lest just looking for coins that look cool to me and if it fit into a set well that's a bonus thanks for looking.
     
    Lane

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    I did it !!!!

    By lanebrad,

    Finish my Franklin Set
    Hello Collector
     
    my 3rd set is no Completed they may not be the highest grade but It a good feeling. That was my goal for collecting in 2014. Now to move on to just fill some empty spots in my quarter,JFK and my ASE. of course the collector in me will get others that just catch my eye. thanks for all the ideas I get from reading your post and as always thanks for looking and hope you find those coins you been looking for. here is a pic' of the last one I picked up.
     
    Lane

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    Done Traveling

    By lanebrad,

    Vacation trip is over and 5 coins later
    Hello collectors
     
    Well we made it home safe and sound seen lots of places which including 5 different coin shops 4 proof JFK and 1 state park. there was this one shop in Minot unbelievable coins piles high and just a narrow path to walk it was great the owner has been in the business for yrs and the shop looked like it he know his stuff and we B.S for a good hour. told the wife we need to go back. On line buying is fine but visiting a shop is a great experience well thanks for reading and looking at my stuff
     
    Lane
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    Vacation 2014

    By lanebrad,

    Been traveling with my coin list of needed coins
    hello friends
     
    Been traveling on Vacation for the summer of 2014 with coin list in hand. been stopping at coin shops in Sioux Falls and Rapid City picking has been slim so far haven't found any franklin to add need only 2 looked for some ASE but no luck there either I did find a Proof Kennedy 1964 in 68 and picked up s Proof Yosemite in Proof-70 this isn't in any set I am working on but it a nice addition anyway. Having a great time visiting these shops and B.S. with the owners and staff. seeing lots of sights with the wife and having a great time with no rush and not thinking of work
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    Franklin Halves

    By lanebrad,

    took a bath
    Hello collector
    I haven't wrote anything for a while, but I am still working on my Franklin only have 2 coins to go today got my 52-D I thought I did well on the purchase but I was surprise on the value took a warm bath on that 1. oh well from time to time I do go in the minus on a coin but not too often anyway and it ok. hopefully I will finish the set this year and on to my next one. Have my vacation plans set for the summer looking forward to that probably fine some coins on my journey. anyway thanks for looking and hope you all fine that coin you want.
    Lane
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    sour taste

    By lanebrad,

    buyer beware
    Hello collectors
    Well I went to a coin show on Saturday. There was about 12 vendors there And they had the what you would expect Mint, proof set coin albums, graded coins of every type . well as most of you know I been working on a grades set of Franklins and my ASE sets and of course anything that may catches my eye graded or not . Anyway I was surprise that I had a lot of the coins that the vendor had ( ex) the 2 coin sets by the mint and proof sets. Well here the rub they had graded coin or so they said in these slabs I have never seen or heard of they looked home made as if maybe I would put a coin in a slab print out a fancy looking label and I slapped a grade of 70 on it I know something about the grading services and the lower grading service that are in business or went out . anyway my deal is to stay with NGC or PCGS just that what I do and if I going to pay for something I want a good quality coin. on another note their mint and proof sets were way too expensive yes I look at them also I think everyone is entiled to making a buck or 2 but not to buy there retirement on a mint set. And yes I familiar with the cost of and what fair I never question the price if it over valued by a few dollars if it something I want. but 30 to 50% is waytoo much They was a good turn out when I was there, but left with nothing and a sour taste in my mouth I guess the old saying is true no matter what we are buying Buyer beware. I have read a few times to buy the coin not the holder but sometimes you just have to listen to the voice and back away if it a 70 grade and your not positive of what exactly it is.
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    New look

    By lanebrad,

    Just work on remaining set
    Hello collectors
    The last couple of days I been thinking about refocusing on my collection I decided to sell a few sets my pennies, Mercury dimes, and my Pres. dollars I haven't bought any of these coins for awhile now so today I did sell. I came out ok on the price. and gave my some more funds for other coins. yesterday I ordered a Franklin for my set so for now and the rest of the year I will focus on the few set I have left, but as you all know If something catches my eye I probable buy it. thanks for looking Lane
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  24. lanebrad
    Jan. been bitterly cold -45 to -50 with the wind
    Hello collectors
    Hope your all staying warm by finding a few coins for your sets My 1st 2 buys this year was my ASE proof from the mint, and a 1949-D Franklin it only in MS63-FBL but maybe after I get my set completed hopefully this year I can upgrade a few coins so this is my focus the Franklins and a few certified ASE. and just see what comes my way.Like always thanks for looking and for all the fellow collector that have helped me along the way with coins or something new to think about.
    Lane

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    New coin shop

    By lanebrad,

    Six Franklins to go!
    Hello Collectors and Merry Christmas well after looking for this 1962 franklin I found it on ebay but I didn't order it I called the shop directly, for some reason I like talking to the folks that get my money so I get a feel for how that are I got a better deal reduce price and free shipping. cant complain about that. My Franklin set isn't the highest grade but hey when you got them all in a row it is a nice set I will order from them again. so hopefully in the early part of 2014 I will finish this set and thanks to the collector that helped me on my way.
    Lane

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