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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It should be a great read. I can't wait.
Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps.
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Valued Member
United States
218 Posts |
maybe I'm missing something, but why would anyone buy the book if they could just read it on this site? I guess you can take it down after the "editing" help that you get, but if someone reads it online (or even prints off the chapters as they're posted), what would make them want to buy it?
As an aside, I find the idea very interesting and intend to read what you post here.
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Forum Mom
 United States
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An interesting point, but unfortunately we don't have all the collectors as members here (though I wish we did!  ) I think there will still be plenty of sales to be made out there.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1203 Posts |
That is quite a chore you have cut out for yourself. You can rest assureed that I will contribute to your effort when I feel it is of value and can be used. Good Luck, I'm looking forward to reading each article, then buying the book.
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Pillar of the Community
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In the chapter on Time for a Change I would suggest specific things that make or can make coin collecting fun. SFDukie's thread on coin related songs has 40 replies and 284 views. And this is hardly the first time that coin related songs have come up. But people flock to this kind of thread because it is a *specific* way of having fun in coins. If people don't find fun in coin collecting what is going to keep them in it?
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Pillar of the Community
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Originally posted by longnine009
In the chapter on Time for a Change I would suggest specific things that make or can make coin collecting fun.
As some of you know, my passion in coins have lead me to work with tomorrows collectors (kids ages 5 - 17). After my experience with dealers, collectors, congressional members, kids groups, investors, and life in general, I have learned that kids who have hobbies are often less likely to get involved in destructive activities. Kids like to be involved and want to make a tomorrow that is different than today. The chapter on "time for a change" will impart some of my experiences, some quotes from leading experts in various fields, and overall a hope for tomorrow. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Originally posted by The_Cave_Troll
maybe I'm missing something, but why would anyone buy the book if they could just read it on this site?
Why do you buy coins that you can see in magazines? You will find that 99% of the time, the things that I do are not for the money or the recognition, but for the people who make my life as great as it is. This is just my way to give a little something back to the hobby that changed my life. |
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Valued Member
Netherlands
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Would this be a bok for "all", or just for the american market?
Greetings, Carl
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Forum Mom
United States
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From what I understand of the purpose of this book, it would be useful to all collectors - regardless of country.
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Valued Member
Netherlands
309 Posts |
Then it that case, whatever information you need, let me know, and I will look if I can help.
Carl
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Pillar of the Community
United States
867 Posts |
I'd love to help you out- I'm offering my skills as a proofreader. I do have some experience in the subject- I'm the official proofreader/editor of the bank newsletter. I don't know what other information I could have that you'd need, but if something comes up let me know!
Rachel [:p]
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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ND
Giving rise to higher thought is an admirable ambition!!I would be please to help if I find that I have anything worthy of contribution.
I consider myself among the least of the least of collectors, in this,, I find my mind and ego more open to learning .
I will buy the book !! regardless of the wealth that is gained by first hand access to the information.
Rick
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05/22/2005 6:59 pm
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Forum Mom
United States
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Rick, it would seem to me that the strong desire you have to learn would provide all sorts of things that you could contribute. Above all, I would hope that this book would lead people into learning more about this hobby and generally learning how to research the coins with their histories. Can you think of a way to contribute your passion for learning into this book? If so, I would think that contribution would be priceless.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Originally posted by Metalman
I consider myself among the least of the least of collectors, in this,, I find my mind and ego more open to learning .
This is exactly why I have chosen to write this book. Too often collectors are overlooked when a book is written. I don't mean that as a bad thing to the author's that write numismatic material, only that the information seems to be more of the driving force than the readers. (If that makes sense). It is my hope that collectors of all experience levels will find something in this book. That is why I have chosen to write it here on the forum. We have such a wide range of members, it should be easy to keep on target. Thanks to all of you that are offering to help. It means an awful lot to me. Edited by national dealer
05/22/2005 7:28 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2272 Posts |
NationalDealer; You have a great attitude. If even a little of this comes off in the book then it will be a masterpiece.
Good luck.
Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps.
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