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<p>[QUOTE="Randy Abercrombie, post: 3706924, member: 92655"]That is a good question. I don't Facebook, but have cautioned many about posting their prizes on Facebook. I keep a few "average" coins on my desk at work. And occasionally they do get noticed by a visitor and it opens up a great dialog.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thing is, you are wise to ask that. These days there are just too many folks that are up to no good. I would feel comfortable leaving a bank envelope on my desk, but not on the dashboard of my car. I know who has access to my desk and I don't know who may walk by my car. I once had a window broken out for a cup of change in my console. I have since taken to advertising the fact that I travel heavily armed. And I do. I am old and slow these days and need an equalizer... But I digress.</p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, I think it is OK to talk about our hobby. Two of my best friends have been made randomly talking about coin collecting. But we do have to be aware of who we are talking to. I really think it is simple as that. If I am in the hood, I am not discussing coins. If I am at a little league field, I am giving away buffalo nickels.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Randy Abercrombie, post: 3706924, member: 92655"]That is a good question. I don't Facebook, but have cautioned many about posting their prizes on Facebook. I keep a few "average" coins on my desk at work. And occasionally they do get noticed by a visitor and it opens up a great dialog. Thing is, you are wise to ask that. These days there are just too many folks that are up to no good. I would feel comfortable leaving a bank envelope on my desk, but not on the dashboard of my car. I know who has access to my desk and I don't know who may walk by my car. I once had a window broken out for a cup of change in my console. I have since taken to advertising the fact that I travel heavily armed. And I do. I am old and slow these days and need an equalizer... But I digress. Yes, I think it is OK to talk about our hobby. Two of my best friends have been made randomly talking about coin collecting. But we do have to be aware of who we are talking to. I really think it is simple as that. If I am in the hood, I am not discussing coins. If I am at a little league field, I am giving away buffalo nickels.[/QUOTE]
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