Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Two Ancient coin collectors in their element
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="lordmarcovan, post: 2609618, member: 10461"]Believe me, that's only because I used to live in Michael's NC town 22 years ago, and met him then. Otherwise, I've spent all my years before and since in numismatic solitary consignment, like you. I only get up to NC once a year, so when we do the yearly Darkside Gathering, it's a big deal for me. I haven't attended a show in 10 years. Might have to do that again one day.</p><p><br /></p><p>Otherwise, it's just y'all... my online peeps. Without the Internet, I'd be totally isolated. There hasn't been a brick-and-mortar coin dealer in my town in over a decade, and those were small when we had them. One was an antique dealer who was a nice enough guy but only dabbled in (overpriced, low grade) coins, and the other had some coin cases in his TV repair shop. </p><p><br /></p><p>For a little while, <i>I</i> was the only dealer here in town. I briefly had a coin booth in the local antique mall but decided I'd rather be a collector than even a smalltime dealer.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="lordmarcovan, post: 2609618, member: 10461"]Believe me, that's only because I used to live in Michael's NC town 22 years ago, and met him then. Otherwise, I've spent all my years before and since in numismatic solitary consignment, like you. I only get up to NC once a year, so when we do the yearly Darkside Gathering, it's a big deal for me. I haven't attended a show in 10 years. Might have to do that again one day. Otherwise, it's just y'all... my online peeps. Without the Internet, I'd be totally isolated. There hasn't been a brick-and-mortar coin dealer in my town in over a decade, and those were small when we had them. One was an antique dealer who was a nice enough guy but only dabbled in (overpriced, low grade) coins, and the other had some coin cases in his TV repair shop. For a little while, [I]I[/I] was the only dealer here in town. I briefly had a coin booth in the local antique mall but decided I'd rather be a collector than even a smalltime dealer.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Two Ancient coin collectors in their element
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...