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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;WashQuartJesse, post: 3762761, member: 18323&quot;]Dividebytube: Thank you and I hope you do. Washies may seem so “run of the mill” but I’ve always found so much more in them.</p><p><br /></p><p>Lake Effect: I can relate! When I was a young boy, I’d do anything to pick up a little purchasing money. For better or for worse, I have always been a collector. Thankful too, that most of my childhood friends were as well. Something I reflect upon more and more lately, is that just about all of my family had a coin “stash”/collection of some sort. As a boy, it was a lot of fun to have the opportunity to view them! One of these was one of my great grandfather’s, and he was a more serious collector. His collection was pretty significant. Can’t remember all of the details, but full of 1700’s and 1800’s stuff in addition to earlier 1900’s. Like to think it’s all in that old dresser drawer still, but a fine memory no matter what. I remember doing an “appraisal” of it,at around the age of 8.</p><p><br /></p><p>Islander: There’s a tremendous sense of accomplishment, and maybe even a hope, that by sharing this, others will be motivated to collect. Probably many life lessons that may get overlooked, in doing so. Sincerely appreciate your encouragement.</p><p><br /></p><p>Mark: Thank you! Definitely some nights when coin appreciation would have to battle appetite…</p><p><br /></p><p>Geek: Those blast whites will really get you. I don’t know if there’s anything nicer than a page of 50’s era examples…ohh my! You’re right too, some of those dates/mm’s…! I can appreciate your feelings on some of these feeling as little more than fancy bullion, however, in the end, quality will prevail and demand its premium. I’ve considered sending them all in, at some point down the road, funny you should mention that. One day, I may, for reasons you suggest. Thank you Matt!</p><p><br /></p><p>LA: Thank you! Hope you will continue on.</p><p><br /></p><p>Mountain Man: Best avatar on this forum imho and thank you! Spend most of my time in the mountains lately, but look more like your everyday Pilgirm!</p><p><br /></p><p>Benjamin: Thank you! I crack them out in an old vice by hand. Snap three sides off, then carefully remove top cover. With one side of slab removed, I’ll do a quick “flip”/transfer on to an air blown snap. If I have to, I’ll take a toothpick or pen cap to reeded edge, to center, and go slow.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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