KarenHolcomb

Ok, I cannot remain silent, lol, some of you know me well enough to know that. I love this Forum and all the guys in it. I have learned so much from from each one that has seen fit to grace my posts with their knowledge. Even the ones that like to say, 'Well I don't know much about...' always seem to come up with something to steer me in the right direction, and right or wrong they either get verification from others or we all work together to get the correct answer. 

Hinkle has a great point. We Newbies of 2019 probably do start out looking for the errors. It's what peaks our interest and gets us started. We soon realize after 50 rolls of 1955's without finding a single true DDO-001 that things in Numismatics aren't quite what we expected. While we do still go through our pocket change hoping against hope that we do find that one coin that will make it possible to enhance whatever collection we have managed to acquire, we realize that the chances are slim-except that now there was the Great American Coin Drop in April and still continues today thanks the aged collector who has nobody to leave their coins to. So maybe we will find something yet. But I think the biggest point is that once people realize the odds of finding something rare and cool, the ones that haven't already developed a love for the Coin will walk away and leave the rest of us to it, which I am perfectly fine with. The hunt for errors only weeds out those whom are only interested in the easy money and who do not care about the Numistical value that the collector sees. See? Weed them out, I say.

And as far as Facebook goes.... I joined about 50 groups before I found 2 groups that I have stuck with. With members like Chuck Daugherty, Lenny Matajasik, and even Potter himself, how can you go wrong? These FB groups have taught me to never ask about a coin without providing photos of both sides and of the area I question as well as a specific question of what I am trying to find out. Whether I am just showing off a new purchase or if I wonder if that odd area at the bottom of my Morgan is part of a number in between the denticals.

Now, without these guys right here (I would totally drop names here but would likely leave someone out and with their butts hurt, so I won't but they know who they are) in this particular Forum-because I also scoped out many other forums that were not up to snuff in my opinion and for me-I likely would have given up the hobby shortly after I found my Dad's Silver Quarters, and some of them likely wish I had, lol, but I am here to stay as I am in my 2 FB groups which I feel compliment each other, and there's not a thing wrong with that, so I will also continue to recommend them. Not only are they full of expert Numismatists as is this Forum, the FB groups let a young collector learn the do's and dont's and general etiquette of collecting by allowing them to see how people are responded to when they do things the right way as opposed to when they do things wrong. You would be surprised how many like minded folks there are in my FB Groups that, for example, preach how we should never watch a YouTube video because they are bunk. Among other similarities. So please don't down a media that you seemingly know nothing about.

Ok. My rant is complete. I hope you keep me around after reading it. Thanks for listening and do have a great day. -Karen

3 hours ago, KarenHolcomb said:

Hey Kiddo! Glad to have you here. Please don't pay attention to the above rudeness, that is not at allwhat is normal here. These guys here are a wealth of great information and advice. I am very happy, as I'm sure they are too, that you were not impressed by the YouTube videos because they are very misleading and get everyone's hopes all up for no good reason. If you are able to read the Redbook you are one up on me. I have a collection with no idea of its value except what I find in the Apps like CoinFacts and PhotoGrade. If you are on FaceBook you are welcome to join the 2 groups I find helpful, American Coin Club (discussion only) and The Money Vault US Currency Coins and Error Collectors. These are young person friendly groups and we have several experts that will answer your questions. Just tell them I sent you. BUT, this Newbie Forum right here is the best resource I have found and has the nicest bunch of guys I've encountered, so you're in a great place here. The FB groups are just for extra value as needed. Happy Hunting to you and I hope you stick with it.

2 hours ago, VKurtB said:

See? This is what is fundamentally wrong with where this hobby is careening toward. What "rudeness"? All I am doing is telling you truth. If you find that "rude", then the problem is with you, not me. Our young friend @EmiCoins "gets it". He's on the right path. Please do NOT try to get him to lean on Facebook at all.

Dear Sir, I was referring to the person who posted their photo above and the comment that accompanied said photo. Nothing towards you. If you feel it was then perhaps you should ask yourself why. I am terribly sorry for your misunderstanding.

7 hours ago, EmiCoins said:

I am 12 years old and I got into coins last year. I inherited my grandpa’s collection and I started watching tons of YouTube videos such as “300,000$ 1964 Nickel!” but then I got a book, the Red Book, and it has such good information. I now try to get as many good coin books as I can and buy quality, non-error coins.

Hey Kiddo! Glad to have you here. Please don't pay attention to the above rudeness, that is not at allwhat is normal here. These guys here are a wealth of great information and advice. I am very happy, as I'm sure they are too, that you were not impressed by the YouTube videos because they are very misleading and get everyone's hopes all up for no good reason. If you are able to read the Redbook you are one up on me. I have a collection with no idea of its value except what I find in the Apps like CoinFacts and PhotoGrade. If you are on FaceBook you are welcome to join the 2 groups I find helpful, American Coin Club (discussion only) and The Money Vault US Currency Coins and Error Collectors. These are young person friendly groups and we have several experts that will answer your questions. Just tell them I sent you. BUT, this Newbie Forum right here is the best resource I have found and has the nicest bunch of guys I've encountered, so you're in a great place here. The FB groups are just for extra value as needed. Happy Hunting to you and I hope you stick with it.

So I made this picture a while back and was told I should post it here because it might help some other people. So here it is... I hope it helps.

I haven't bought it yet, am supposed to meet the guy later today. I suppose the magnet and the drop test are about my only options. Good to know about the Disney thing. Thanks.

Hi guys. Do y'all think this is a real 1736 Exano Spanish coin, I think it's called, or might it be counterfeit? Thanks.

On 7/21/2019 at 10:03 AM, kramden said:

What is everyone looking at. I see no explanation about it

There is an extra door frame under the top of the door right above my red line.

Well, it seems Karma has stepped up and knocked me out. The eBay seller apparently advertised the wrong price and now doesn't want to honor the sale. EBay said because of my transaction that seller has been suspended for further activity on the site unless they decide to be honorable and send me my cleaner for the advertised price otgerwise I will receive a refund. Idk how much worse this upcoming birthday can possibly get. Not only am I turning 50 but now I likely won't get a single present.

Hello little friend. Lol!

1 hour ago, Thompson2 said:

Damn it, Karen!  There go my weekend plans.  Now what am I supposed to do with all this popcorn???  

 

 

Good luck with it!  Can't wait to see some grungies get their details back.

Well, in his defense he did bring me a whole bag of change that was left inside an auction car. He warned me not to touch it without 2 pair of gloves on. So I said I'd just hold off until I got my cleaner.

And there's the fact that I can't figure out how to delete it.

3 hours ago, Matt_dac said:

I would not suggest putting your address online like that Karen, this day and age and all.  Good luck with the submission though.

Yeah, I had marked it out on another one and forgot about it here. But I say come one, come all, as I am armed to the teeth. Lol! And also have a very protective and loyal K-9 whose world wouldn't turn without me.

On 7/17/2019 at 1:00 PM, Conder101 said:

It does look like it has a good chance.

Thanks. I just hope it gets there first.

FYI...The Todd says he would likely blow several breakers via several unsuccessful attempts at making me a cleaner and so is going to buy me one for my birthday. Sorry for all the fuss about it only to let you all down, but really this is probably best. Lol! I also am getting all the 2019 Sets so I can have all 3 WestPoint Cents. Whoop!

13 minutes ago, Thompson2 said:

Totally fun.  And your Cap looks like he's got a reaaaaalllly tough life.   

Doesn't he though. The way he whines around when he doesn't get his way is almost painful.

MM=Mint Mark

MD=Machine Doubling

Well, your picture isn't the best as there is much glare there, but could it just be a case of Split Plating?

http://www.error-ref.com/?s=Split+Plating

Definitely damaged but still great for the Zombie Apocalypse.

9 hours ago, JKK said:

Peaces are always worth something. While melt value is about $12.50 or thereabouts, cartwheel dollars always get a little more--a dealer would probably pay up to $15 for them. You didn't post the reverses, so I can't speak to grading and won't try.

JKK, When you say Cartwheel, are you referring to the way the light hits the coin and makes the luster?

I just call it a Filled D. I guess eceryome has their go-to terms. You will come across many, many just like it and not just on Quarters. 

1 hour ago, Just Bob said:

Good luck. 

Thanks Bob.  I just hope that by the time my envelope makes it to the top of the pile that someone else's envelope with the exact same door didn't already make to the top of the pile before mine. I am very excited to see my name on the website for the 1st time. I only hope that I am correct and that it is a DDR. I sent a Quarter in to John once and it wasn't and I was very disappointed. Still am really. 

You can see it plainly on the Reverse also the bright spot where there is some damage on the right side arch.

12 hours ago, Conder101 said:

Are the first and third images supposed to be the same coin?

They are the very same coin. I already deleted the individual photos and have sent it off yesterday morning, but I still have my collages.

I apologize. It was quite an interesting stream though. Also, you all got to meet my Capper Boy and that had to have made you smile.