Henri Charriere

I have a guess but it wouldn't be fair to the member who submitted that date. (Good thing you decided to empty the glass jar because most glass containers are unable to withstand the weight of metal.)

[That comment was not directed to you, personally, but to everyone at large. Unfortunately, comments made in jest do not translate well on screen. We can all see the mint mark. If any doubling is there, it is not apparent. The helpful link provided ought to resolve the matter very nicely.]

[Maybe it's just me, maybe I've been spending too much time watching Forensic Files... but has anyone noticed that all of the preceding discussion occurred over a period of only one week? The OP states he got in only a handful of posts at CT before being banned and immediately (seemingly minutes later) signs up on this Forum and, without spending any time acclimating himself to the atmosphere and the wide-varying personalities of its members here, proceeds to condemn CT (without providing any substantiation to support his position) and, in the next breath solicits members he hasn't even gotten to know here, as to whether they would be interested in participating in yet another site... Bottom line: we do not really know who the OP is, we still do not know exactly what it was he said or did that got him banned, we do not know why yet another valuation system is necessary and, before any of this can be scrutinized at length, he decides to exit the premises stating he will no longer respond to this thread. Huh?

Not sure what all this has to do with a Taurus, but okay. I have read and re-read Ebay's and PayPal's policies as regarding the misrepresentation of items offered for sale and it seems buyers do have recourse and protections. And the reviews submitted by buyers are actively sought and submitted. So far, my experiences have been phenomenally good.

This thread started by the OP on such a positive note, what with the airing of rare ethical considerations seldom if ever seen here or elsewhere, unforseeably descended into numismatic dissonance. As a committed believer in the superiority of the Two (No. 2 pencil) over the Nine (mm. automatic) I am unaware of any legitimate and justifiable use of [deadly] force used against a counterfeiter that would be countenanced in any jurisdiction of the United States. Therefore, solicitations here being forbidden, I shall do the responsible thing and commit to starting and maintaining a Bail Fund for those whose beliefs run contrary to the rule of law. Now, as Goldfinger1969 is oft-heard stating: "Getting back to the thread..."

[And yet, you continue to read what you've blocked -- and even respond!]

Welcome back.

[Oops, sorry! I thought you were talking to me. 😉]

[Your coin underscores the importance of having adequate dentil insurance. 😉 Nice strong strike.]

[First time I ever heard of this. Good thing I didn't offer an opinion I am not qualified to give. You learn something new here every day. Oh, and Welcome to the Forum!]

[Thanks for the tip! I'll tell 'em you sent me...]

My friend, if I had one of those, as old as I am, I would give it to you, gratis. I can see you love them as much as I love my Roosters.

[Kudos to the Administrator for allowing the sporadic and spontaneous eruptions of playful, spirited exchange which contribute immeasurably to the vitality of The Forum. Congratulations to fellow members DWLange, Goldfinger1969 and VKurtB on their recent attainment of 2500 frequent-flier miles in posted content on this site!]

Nice denticles.

I know. Just didn't want you to "expand the abbreviation." 😉

Negative. Not a one. But I appreciate the tip. All Points Bulletins and Be On the Look Out's, all for naught past year.

Oh, boriqua! A person from Puerto Rico by birth or descent. 😉

Another way to put it is, How would you like someone colorizing your film intentionally shot in b&w?

I don't know that anyone who isn't a participant in a Set Registry can fully understand or appreciate what those of us who are, go through. By way of analogy: Now that a part of one of the "greatest-ever" compilations, the Bob R. Simpson collection, has been dispersed to the four corners of the Earth, seemingly never to be reunited again, imagine the resolve, discipline and dedication required to reassemble that collection again. As one seller texted me after I made an ultimately unsuccessful bid to acquire a coin at a more moderate price: "How badly do you want it?" The appeal of a Set Registry is setting a goal for one's self and following it through to completion, however long it takes, whatever the cost, irrespective of motive. [That being said, if anyone knows the present whereabouts of a 1903 French 20-franc gold rooster grading MS-64, or better, I'd be very much obliged.]

The Unisphere (still extant) yes, but not anymore. The LIRR has always used tickets, both before the Fair and since, but this was a special issue token which enabled visitors to go directly to the fairgrounds in Queens from Penn Station in Manhattan.

That's pretty much what resources are. Basically, anything of value. You've hit the nail on the head.

[Now that our learned colleague RWB has weighed in with what appears to be a highly plausible and credible explanation of what he believes was responsible for the damage (and in so doing, totally debunking my meteor shower theory) I can't imagine a likelier scenario, IMHO.]

[How about "resources"? That seems to be the preferred if not favorite catch-all term used by government.]

[As regarding the hereinabove described activity, i.e., spamming, etc., I would like to make clear and want the record to reflect that: "Homie, i.e., Q.A., don't play dat." (sic) I have never, and shall not ever, engage in such offensive conduct.]

Fascinating stuff! Superb photography, too!