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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;National dealer, post: 8712, member: 487&quot;]Well getting people to organize in any effort is hard to do. Too many cooks in the kitchen if you will. The nations coins should inspire and reflect America. This was what the founding fathers intended. Do you honestly believe that our current designs do this? When was the last time someone reached into their pocket and pulled out a 1978 Roosie, and said &quot;WOW&quot;. Most of us carry a pocket piece to show what our nation produced in times past. They inspire beyond their simple value. My quest has nothing to do with business. The statement that dealers rely on ignorance is not the norm. A well versed collector is the best customer. They buy better material, and spend far more money. It is a common misperception that we dealers make the market. I can&#039;t sell any coin that someone isn&#039;t willing to pay for. </p><p><br /></p><p>The largest problem in this country is that not many people will stand up for anything. This is either a lack of knowledge or a lack of desire. The common thought is that someone else will do it for me. </p><p><br /></p><p>I for one feel it necessary to stand up. It is not the authority of Congress to direct our nations coin designs. That law is clear on the subject. All I want is for our Congress to get out of the way and let the mint do their job. Now anyone who has visited our website will know that I am letting my business suffer to make these changes. That should prove that this is not about making money on my part. This for my part is a love for coins. During the 20&#039;s and 30&#039;s this nation produced some of the most beautiful coins in the world. Why would anyone not want that again?</p><p>Now I agree that we need better involvement from dealers organizations and collector organizations, but until that day comes, I will fight with all that I have, to do what I can.</p><p>I have put my money where my mouth is. </p><p><br /></p><p>Whether I succeed or fail, I can at least look myself in the mirror and know I did what I could.</p><p><br /></p><p>I don&#039;t intend this to sound rude or offensive, so please accept it for the passion that it has. </p><p><br /></p><p>I am not asking for anyone to change their minds. I only want people to think about the subject and let their voice be known.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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