Any word on 2010 Silver Proofs?

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  1. krispy

    krispy krispy

    A completely defeatist attitude!

    I heartily disagree that it will do no good regardless of the "reality of the situation".

    Anyone interested should keep asking, imploring and showing collector-demand for the collectors versions of these coins.

    Laws can be changed, especially in this country.
     
    krispy, Apr 16, 2010
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator



    Yup, they can. Have at it pal. Good Luck !
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 16, 2010
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  4. jwa_jwa_jwa

    jwa_jwa_jwa Senior Member

    Maybe no one would listen to us collectors. But I'd like to think that we have the ability (and right) to complain when there's something we don't like.
     
    jwa_jwa_jwa, Apr 16, 2010
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  5. krispy

    krispy krispy

    Thanks Doug. I do believe we must make ourselves heard in order to have the things and the way of life we so elect together. I think our messages should be sent and logged even if the attempts shall fail. I also note that there are significantly greater issues of importance that must be addressed in our nation and world and am willing to wait my turn for a couple of coin issues to return to the hobby. :smile
     
    krispy, Apr 16, 2010
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  6. halfdfanboy

    halfdfanboy Senior Member

    Krispy is right. Even a blind chipmonk can trip over a note. You never know. As stated, if you catch a Member of Congress who is interested in the issue, they could take it up. Stranger things have happened.

    That or just cash out some gold coins and use the money to fill campaign coffers. hehe
     
    halfdfanboy, Apr 16, 2010
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  7. fatima

    fatima Junior Member

    In regards to members of congress, I think that most are very happy to hear from their own constituents. Especially members of the House. Make it clear where you live and your concerns about this in a clear manner. You may get back a form letter, you may get a better response. Most house members have a local office as well where you can contact them.

    Politicians love to be seen solving problems for their voters and in this case, beating up on the mint, is non-controversial for them, won't cost them votes, and won't cost them any support. It's almost a no brainer. I recommend sending a nicely worded letter.
     
    fatima, Apr 16, 2010
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  8. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Hopefully you realize that members of Congress never even see the letters from their consituents. That's right, they never lay eyes on them.

    They have members of their staff, secretaries mainly, whose sole job is to read, and respond to, constituent mail. Then this secretary will summarize those items that they feel are important, and report to the Congressman saying - we have x number of letters on this subject, x number on that subject - and the rest are never even mentioned. Unless of course you happen to be a large contributor or a friend of the Congressman. Then your letters will get noticed.

    But for the most part, they go in the great round file cabinet or are deleted from the email files.
     
    GDJMSP, Apr 16, 2010
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  9. se-collectibles

    se-collectibles Collector Extraordinaire

    It's also the cover story of the April 19th issue of Coin World.
     
    se-collectibles, Apr 16, 2010
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  10. grizz

    grizz numismatist

    ....all you have to do to get their attention is tell them (congress) you agree with the

    sharing the wealth idea! you'll get results then! :)
     
    grizz, Apr 16, 2010
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  11. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    well i dont know about congressmen but i have written to heads of state and they have responded
     
    spock1k, Apr 16, 2010
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  12. Phil Ham

    Phil Ham Hamster

    Why do they make boy scout commemoratives and not make the silver proofs? It makes no sense!
     
    Phil Ham, Apr 17, 2010
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  13. krispy

    krispy krispy

    Coin legislation. It's the law, H.R. 5872
     
    krispy, Apr 17, 2010
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