Conder101 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 8/23/2021 at 5:21 PM, RWB said: I used the free download option for the latest book, Fads, Fakes & Foibles. I'll know in a month or two how that is working. Probably not too well. I bought the autographed version but received no information about how to download the PDF. Didn't even know it was available until you mentioned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 8/26/2021 at 11:14 AM, Conder101 said: Probably not too well. I bought the autographed version but received no information about how to download the PDF. Didn't even know it was available until you mentioned it. You should have received a code # to enter on the Wizard site. This will permit a PDF download. The purpose is to give collectors a searchable "index" without anyone having to have a CD reader or USB drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conder101 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 If they gave me one I never saw it. Perhaps the order number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 On 8/26/2021 at 2:18 PM, Conder101 said: If they gave me one I never saw it. Perhaps the order number? I'll send you the file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I need to take a look at my order. I don't remember getting a code either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenntucky Mike Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I don't remember a code but I could have very well missed it, I wasn't looking for it. I don't need the pdf, the hardcopy is all I want/need and time to read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Arrius Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 @Conder101 I can assure you the percentage does not approach the number of active coin collectors -- minus one. ME. As my fellow collector @Oldhoopster recently learned, undoubtedly to his amazement, I, Quintus Arrius, do not own, or read, a single book devoted to the hobby -- and haven't since the Red Book devoted a section to the numismatic relics recovered from the S. S. CENTRAL AMERICA. To be clear, this includes newspapers, magazines, pamphlet, treatises, dissertations -- anything in print. If per chance, I happen to come across something in New York's main library (which my sister in California recently informed me is now open) I will follow through. I know this admission is an unmitigated Disgrace, but it is the truth. 🐓 GoldFinger1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 On 8/26/2021 at 7:02 PM, Just Bob said: I need to take a look at my order. I don't remember getting a code either. Take a look on your receipt. If you can't find it drop me a note with your email and I'll send it to you. Same for anyone else who bought the FF&F book and did get the download code. GoldFinger1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldFinger1969 Posted August 30, 2021 Share Posted August 30, 2021 Kudos to Roger for taking care of his reading supporters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conder101 Posted September 1, 2021 Share Posted September 1, 2021 Thanks for the file Roger. GoldFinger1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted September 1, 2021 Author Share Posted September 1, 2021 I appreciate knowing about the disconnect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 On 5/22/2022 at 12:14 PM, CarltonWilmot said: I do read such books, but not often. For example, I've read Red Whitman guide books in the last years. Also I read Jefferson Nickels books, and I think that's all. Welcome to the forum. CarltonWilmot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldFinger1969 Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 I haven't bought a coin book in a while...but I have bought some famous auction catalogs and others that had lots of sales of Saint-Gaudens Double Eagles, my main focus. I've probably bought 4 or 5 auction catalogs the last year or so, including the Menjou 1950 sale. Price, Morse, Duckor -- all Saint heavy collections -- also purchased. Last book I bought was 2 years ago, RWB's Saint-Gaudens DE book. Plan on re-reading it when I can read it in 2-3 weeks or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarltonWilmot Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 I don't remember when I read such book for the last time. They are interesting for me, but I don't have enough time for reading lately Quintus Arrius and GoldFinger1969 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 On 7/31/2022 at 3:33 PM, CarltonWilmot said: I don't remember when I read such book for the last time. They are interesting for me, but I don't have enough time for reading lately The next book is available in standard print format and as a "Smoothie Text." (Trade Mark) The Smoothie Text (patented) version can be poured in your ear while sleeping or injected into your sinuses while you do really important stuff -- like surf the web or study ebay and esty auction offerings. Quintus Arrius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 On 7/31/2022 at 2:33 PM, CarltonWilmot said: I don't remember when I read such book for the last time. They are interesting for me, but I don't have enough time for reading lately What is more important than reading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Arrius Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 On 7/31/2022 at 9:49 PM, VKurtB said: What is more important than reading? Having eyes and good health. (And acquiring a 1900 French 20-franc gold rooster in MS-65, or better, condition.) Not necessarily in that order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zadok Posted August 1 Share Posted August 1 On 7/31/2022 at 9:49 PM, VKurtB said: What is more important than reading? ...finishing that honey-do list ur bride has on the fridge for one.... Quintus Arrius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 By far my favorite 2 books are Wayne MIllers The Morgan and Peace Dollars Textbook and Bowers United States Gold Coins an Illustrated History. I've had both of them for decades and still like to look at them even today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinnd3 Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 I recently just started buying coin related books been a coin collector since the statehood series started and I am reading "strike it rich with pocket change" because I have found a few Wisconsin extra leaf's both varieties and found a few Arizona extra leaf coins and some with no extra leaf without JIM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oldhoopster Posted August 2 Popular Post Share Posted August 2 In my opinion, what's the point in engaging in a hobby if you aren't going to continue to learn and build your knowledge base. Reading books, visiting the forums, using reference volumes for attributions, talking and exchanging ideas with others, etc are all ways to build knowledge I think that people who collect, but don't want to learn and grow can easily fall into a "hoarder" mindset. GoldFinger1969, VKurtB and Quintus Arrius 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Arrius Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 (edited) From my vantage point, sitting in the financial, publishing and entertainment center of the world, 5,000+ businesses have gone under, seemingly 90% of all bookstores have folded and of the four newspapers published daily, it appears to me the only reading being done is by older people who read books. Everyone appears to have been ensnared by social media platforms on their latest cellphones. Books are no longer being photocipied; they are being digitized. Coin collecting? Is anyone aware at least six banks have introduced "kiddie plastic" to promote managing their teenage's (and in many cases) sub-teenage"s money "responsibly." One young lad racked up $16,000 on "his" debit card playing a video game. Edited August 2 by Quintus Arrius A reminder from Moderation. GoldFinger1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 On 8/2/2022 at 10:12 AM, Quintus Arrius said: From my vantage point, sitting in the financial, publishing and entertainment center of the world, When did you move to Arab, Alabama, you dawg? We need to get together for coffee. GoldFinger1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 (edited) On 8/2/2022 at 8:59 AM, Oldhoopster said: I think that people who collect, but don't want to learn and grow can easily fall into a "hoarder" mindset. Amen! No wonder ANA membership isn’t what it ought to be. Too many folks “acquiring” everything but knowledge. The ANA currently has about 27,000 active members. Edited August 3 by VKurtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Arrius Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 On 8/2/2022 at 8:59 PM, VKurtB said: When did you move to Arab, Alabama, you dawg? We need to get together for coffee. [Buried deep in one of your gazillion comments--which apparently made you top dog on the Leader Board recently--was a reference to Arab.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebo Posted Thursday at 01:30 PM Share Posted Thursday at 01:30 PM I have more books than I know what to do with, I’ll never be able to read all of them nor the majority of them. I keep finding new and interesting books to add to my stacks. Always learning now if I could only remember half of what I learn, I’d be doing good. GoldFinger1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldFinger1969 Posted Thursday at 02:28 PM Share Posted Thursday at 02:28 PM On 8/4/2022 at 9:30 AM, Zebo said: I have more books than I know what to do with, I’ll never be able to read all of them nor the majority of them. I keep finding new and interesting books to add to my stacks. Always learning now if I could only remember half of what I learn, I’d be doing good. It's good to have them as reference sources, since unlike financial data and information, pricing data and little tidbits about certain coins can get lost over time. For me, there aren't tons of books on Saints or Double Eagles so I have all of the recent ones including Roger's. But I find even the dated Bowers and Akers/Ambio books very useful with good information, even if alot of the information has been superceded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeg Posted Thursday at 03:39 PM Share Posted Thursday at 03:39 PM I've read everything just about known to man around the early commemorative coin series. I'm a member of the ANA and used to work with a Governor on the Board so I read The Numismatist every month. GoldFinger1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted Thursday at 04:49 PM Share Posted Thursday at 04:49 PM On 8/4/2022 at 10:39 AM, leeg said: I've read everything just about known to man around the early commemorative coin series. I'm a member of the ANA and used to work with a Governor on the Board so I read The Numismatist every month. The Numismatist is absolutely wonderful. With it, and its digital archives, one can study numismatic history without getting all dusty reading letters in a NARA. GoldFinger1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zadok Posted Thursday at 05:32 PM Share Posted Thursday at 05:32 PM On 8/4/2022 at 12:49 PM, VKurtB said: The Numismatist is absolutely wonderful. With it, and its digital archives, one can study numismatic history without getting all dusty reading letters in a NARA. ...concur...excellent article in the august 2022 issue on Lone Wolf Coins Part 2 by one, David W. Lange.... GoldFinger1969 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
