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Been too much nonsense and irrelevant posts, and other than the research posts from RWB, there just seems to be too much worthless junk to wade through. I'm sure Ricky Rooster can step right up and provide accurate info to the new collectors who really want to learn (at least the few of them that aren't trolls or alt users). I'm sure his posts will continue to be as useful as always. Best of luck to you all Outta here
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Larry has built up a lot of credibility on this site as well as others over the years. His answers are accurate, he helps answer questions from new collectors, and has demonstrated his numismatic knowledge over and over again. @tj96, I'm not so sure. Its a darn shame that someone is chasing away @ldhair If it wasn't for the research posts by rwb, I doubt I would be here much either. Maybe its also time to bail on this site. I'm sure QA and TJ96 can pick up on providing new collectors with accurate information.
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1995 D Double Die ONLY 100 IN EXISTENCE
Oldhoopster replied to Me4it's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
So you're just going to bounce in, make an inflammatory statement, provide no substantiation, and then refuse to support your statement when called out. I guess that's all we need to know about the credibility of your comments. Thanks. -
2017-D penny "Sneezing Lincoln" struck through
Oldhoopster replied to Hinkle's topic in Newbie Coin Collecting Questions
I really dislike when people give "cute" names to minor errors. I see this on ebay where sellers try to hype minor, non value added errors so new collectors might think they're special and pay a premium. Sorry, just one of my "hot buttons". -
Oldhoopster reacted to a post in a topic: 1995 D Double Die ONLY 100 IN EXISTENCE
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A new CAC grading/slabbing service
Oldhoopster replied to Coinbuf's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
Great. Now we lost the opinions of a very knowledgeable and experienced dealer, former grader, and numismatic insider, but we will still get feedback (some of it occasionally relevant) from a guy talking to his rooster. Great tradeoff. Wonderful [sarcasm]. -
1995 D Double Die ONLY 100 IN EXISTENCE
Oldhoopster replied to Me4it's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
I am also confused. Do you believe the OPs coin is a true doubled die and is close to MS-67 as the OP claims? What characteristics of true doubling do you see? What is your opinion of the numerous small tick marks on the obverse? Are these acceptable for MS-67? The members are just trying to save the OP $65+ in grading fees, but it seems he already had his mind made up. Will be interested in your explanation -
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Oldhoopster reacted to a post in a topic: Submitted - MS68.5 vs mine. & off topic updated
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Forum's thoughts on the Hawaiian Half Dollar?
Oldhoopster replied to leeg's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
1. Gettysburg 2. Antietam 3. Grant You can easily guess what area of history I like -
Matte Finish or toning? 1921 peace
Oldhoopster replied to Melior Invenidiste's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
Per the topic of this thread, I can say unequivocally that your Lincoln cent IS NOT a 1921 Peace Dollar regardless of the finish. -
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Sorry, mechanical doubling. Not an error and no added value Here is some info on the characteristics of doubling https://www.doubleddie.com/144801.html https://www.doubleddie.com/58222.html
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What is the weight tolerance of an NGC slab?
Oldhoopster replied to Taylor7's topic in Newbie Coin Collecting Questions
Personally, I think it's someone trolling the board. I don't think anyone can be this clueless when presented with such overwhelmingly obvious information. I know we should just ignore trolls like this, and I'm probably more guilty than most for responding to this junk. I just wish we would get more help from admin to keep trolls from posting confusing and nonsensical information. They did get rid of slick coins last year (and he moved to another board and made a mockery for a while). Sorry -
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What is the weight tolerance of an NGC slab?
Oldhoopster replied to Taylor7's topic in Newbie Coin Collecting Questions
You said given the reverse die is a ‘64 it seems to me it’s a prototype or pattern or trial piece (whats the difference, anyway?). How did you determine that your 1965 SMS has a reverse Of 1964? I have never heard of such a variety and found nothIng doing an internet search. Can you please provide a reference or something so we can understand what you're claiming? -
What is the weight tolerance of an NGC slab?
Oldhoopster replied to Taylor7's topic in Newbie Coin Collecting Questions
You said Imagine being so arrogant you think you know the metallurgic composition of every coin in someone else’s collection, and also calling that someone else delusional. Not being arrogant. Just understanding the likelihood of you having what you claim. It's an easy bet to say that NGC didn't miss a transitional error in a coin that they slabbed. I was certain I had the winning lotto ticket, but sometimes probability and reality work against you Regarding delusional, normally this is just hyperbole, but one just needs to look at your previous post on the 1971-D half. You claimed that the XRF data was inaccurate because somebody was plotting against you and the data was hacked (never mind that the handheld XRF doesn't use the internet). Then you completely ignored pics of the edge that undeniably showed a copper clad core. All the time insisting that you had a rare coin because of some spurious tests. If that wasn't delusional, we may need a new definition. Based on the credibility (or lack thereof) that you've built, I don't think the term delusional is off base Why does this upset you so much? Because coming on these boards, making delusional claims, failing to consider feedback from numerous experienced collectors, and posting questionable and spurious data as proof, does nothing more than confuse new collectors. The same ones many of us are trying to help to learn and grow in the hobby. Continuing to push your nonsense claims is confusing and detrimental to these people And we won't even go into the $13,700 scam you were trying to pull. What if you did find a sucker , er buyer for your misattributed error? Then what? You can’t possibly know what I do and don’t have. THAT is insane No, but based on your numismatic knowledge and information that you shared, it shouldn't be too difficult to estimate exactly what you DON'T have. -
1995 D Double Die ONLY 100 IN EXISTENCE
Oldhoopster replied to Me4it's topic in US, World, and Ancient Coins
Die deterioration doubling which is common in zincoln cents. No characteristics of true doubling such as split serifs. Save your money and don't bother sending it in. You received a strong consensus of opinion from a number of experienced and knowledgeable collectors with high levels of credibility on this board. But the final choice is yours -
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Oldhoopster reacted to a post in a topic: 42 experimental coin
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Sorry, but your coin was plated after it left the mint. You can see it starting to peel away at the rim. The silver plating is either nickel, or it has a nickel strike coating under the final plate. Nickel is ferromagnetic so this type of plating will stick to a magnet. The low end weight tolerance of a cent is 2.98 grams. Your weight of 2.7 (1 digit resolution isn't very good) could be scale set up/calibration or a minor rolled thin planchet. Since the coin is plated, its considered damaged and the error wouldn't add any value.