Congratulations MontCollector - The giveaway contest that nobody knew about

My number of CoinTalk posts since 2008 and my number of recent “likes” was about to become the same number. I decided to hold a contest for a numismatic gift. The person that gave that one required “like” (that made my number of likes equal my number of posts) would receive a present from Collect89 much like a secret Santa gift. The gift might even be tailored to the individual winner.

Congratulations now go-out to MontCollector. He gave collect89 the 7,897th like when I had 7,897 posts. I think he needs more coins. MontCollector, please send me your gift mailing address by PM.

Thanks to all of you that participated (without even knowing it).

Keeping this coin related, here is one of my favorite coin designs:

Italy 1967 500 Lire

I wonder if MontCollector has one of these? (This is not the prize Kirkuleeze)

 

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Cool contest, and lovely prize. I feel like some of the contests lately have become overly complicated, your rules were easy enough that even I could follow them.

 

The 1967 500 Lire coin is just one of my favorite coins to look at. I suspect that MontCollector will post the prize when he receives it. I'm studying his past posts now to see what he might like for his "like".

 

@MontCollector - you just won a prize!

 

WOW!!! Thank you!!

Sending you my address.

Edit. Forgot to add...No I don't have that coin.

 

MontCollector is going to love that coin...

 

Ummm,,,,,
I am sure he will appreciate the prize that is sent. The 1967 piece is just an example and not necessarily the prize. You and Kirkuleez seem to read more into the OP than was intended.

 

Good to know. I have been examining your previous posts and I'm confident you will enjoy what is sent. It will probably go out in the mail tomorrow.

 

Just yesterday I gifted a friend a coin from my collection that he needed to complete his latest project. Sent it all the way to PA. Then this happens today.

Karma or coincidence?? I'll go with Karma.

 

Haha, love the "milestone"!

It is my goal for my "likes" to eventually outpace my posts. It seems a good measure of quality, although the ancient forum gives out vastly more likes than anywhere else.

 

You got me, I didn't read the passage within the parenthesis. But I've always loved the profile and the depth of the obverse.

 

DUDE, I REALLY LIKE YOU. LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE.........
Kidding, congrats @MontCollector .

 

WHAT!!! Now I hate you.
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I definitely will!! Looking forward to see what comes.

I will post pics on this thread so everyone can see what the prize is...Love the suspense!

 

Woohoo the wait is over.

All I can say is WOW!! @Collect89 did a great job researching what I like to collect.

We will start with the World coins

Love em both and both are a 1st for me.

Now onto the US coins. All these errors are a 1st for my error collection as well.



Last but not least.

Thank you so much for your generosity @Collect89. And thank for the great surprise contest!!

 

I'm glad you like the selection. I tried to select some really good material that would be kept & help grow your collection.

BTW, your photos are great except I know you can do better on the 67CAM quarter. You might try shooting your camera down a tube of translucent paper to the coin. Then shine your light(s) onto the paper tube (NOT DOWN THE TUBE). I find this simple set-up provides diffused light which makes the cameo pop and keeps the mirror fields dark(er). I'm just sayin'.

I'm really glad you like everything.

 

Awesome surprise giveaway (and a new photo technique to try...)

 

Awesome coins. Very generous @Collect89.