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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Bonedigger, post: 205573, member: 4367&quot;]Well, as I mentioned yesterday I attended my very first Coin Club (Brick &amp; Mortar) meeting last evening.&nbsp; There were about 18 of us (including a US Senator who came into town just for the meeting!) and being the newby I was asked to say a few words about myself and myhobby.&nbsp; I spoke for about 10 minutes, LOL <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; trying to keep it brief but and after the formalities ceased most of the members came over to see what I&#039;d brought along.&nbsp; I took six Bust Halves and also had made some copies of how to attribute a coin in the Capped series (star placement, T/I alignment, Three As, and A-A measurement)&nbsp; along with a list of some common varieties.</p><p><br /></p><p>Many were interested in my selections, but the question which I was asked by more than one was &quot;Where or What are the official grades?&quot;&nbsp; I couldn&#039;t help but chuckle seeing the look in one lady&#039;s eyes when I told her I&#039;d cracked many of mine out of the slabs and even graded raw coins myself.</p><p><br /></p><p>After about two hours the membership started heading for the door and I will be back as it was a grand time <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Take Care</p><p>Ben</p><p><br /></p><p>P.S.&nbsp; The Senator and I got along very well and we spoke candidly (1 on 1) for about an hour.&nbsp; He is a listener and will be a force in the future.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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