What happened in 1816 (Besides the Volcano)

Down to Brass Tacks

First Old Dan claims: "... the amount of information that isn't already on the web, isn't worth knowing in the first place. I really don't care which building burned down in 1816, or why it burned. I collect coins, not sit around and read about it! ..."

But then, Old Dan says: "Very sound research and reasoning Dave. My compliments on a job well done!"

So, Old Dan does care which building burned down.

Also, if you read the post, SuperDave did no reasoning. It was a good post. It was right from the books -- via the Web. It was right on. However, it was only a summary from another report. It entailed no reasoning.

Old Dan was just being Grumpy Old Dan. It is so charming when he does his Walter Mathau imitation.

 

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They weren't great ones 1845, 1846, 1853, etc., but a Seated Dollar could be had for a C-Note in 1981. Fortunately the remainder of my collection was still at the folks house...

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Gotta say I agree.

I am all for education, books, etc. but to suggest that a "real" coin collector has to have this or that reference guide is a little out of line. Recommending them is one thing, but impugning someone's level of seriousness based on their library is another. The things I collect right now have no reference books, unless I write one someday. I don't condsider myself any less serious than anyone else.

 

Mike....we don't pick on each other here...we are family here and we act as such.

Speedy

 

Believe me Mikey, when I say I don't care which building burned down or for your interpretation of what I said, I really don't care.

You must have gotten up on the wrong side of your cage this morning. :hug:

 

If you need to tell yourself that in order to face another day, then so be it. If it were me, I'd still be devestated.

I have an 1846 that I have not seen in years, and I am going to dig it out soon just to make sure it is OK. I do miss that old girl. I love the Seateds and wish I had actively collected them when they were cheaper. They were a REAL Silver Dollar, not like those puny Morgans.

 

EDITED--We have some younger people on this forum and we watch what we say.....

 

What else can I say, they were in G-F-VF condition? Oh sure I was ****ed, but I was the one who gave her the keys (STUPID)... Just not worth stewing over. I'd not even have what I've got now if I'd have taken that path... Last time I heard news (20 year College Class Reunion) from her she was on her 4th husband having ruined the other three. Lucky Fellow Here

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