To All Members Who Post Here...

I've never read anything from you (coppercoins) that was nasty, insulting, arrogant or condescending. I get the sense of a person who is passionate about his craft and willing to take time to guide and educate.

I bet most of us have gained from your experience.

It's easy in text online to be misunderstood or to misunderstand.

I've learned A LOT from your input here.

Thanks

Wrongalot, Asking questions is great. I know I wouldn't want you to stop.

If there are some particular aspects of the confusion that we can help with, let us know. We can also assist by leading you to pictures and such that can also explain some of what we are trying to show.

When it is possible, we use examples from our own coins. Sometimes we can lead you to other pictures of things that can help.

I understand what you mean. You don't need to add any stress to what is already a difficult occupation.

Thanks,
Bill

Chuck,

You cannot teach those that will not listen; nor can you teach those that choose to not be taught. Please do not let the repetitiveness of having to tell collectors that they "have nothing" overshadow the jubilation that you give to someone (or that you feel yourself) when a man of your years of knowledge and experience tells that one person in 1000 or 10,000 that they have truly found something unique. That is a feeling that can only be rivaled by a child's expression on Christmas day!

I can remember when I first started with the hobby, I asked a numismatic question of a gentleman who was a seller on ebay. I did not ask a question about his auction, just a coin collecting question in general. The gentleman had a lot of positive feedback, and his auction descriptions were more factual than salesman hype - so what was the harm in asking him? Not only did the man take the time out of his busy day to answer my question, but he also gave me alternate resources, as well as more information on the topic than I ever could have imagined. I have never forgotten that kindness and courtesy. You are a man of the same quality and integrity.....

What you need to remember, must remember my friend, is that you are planting the seeds of knowledge. And even though you may not see the entire growth of that knowledge, I can assure you that it is being passed from collector to collector. There will always be those that are never appreciative of what you bring to the table in these discussion forums, but you must never let those wayward collectors overshadow the greater good that you provide. You are like the mighty numismatic oak tree, casting hundreds upon hundreds of acorns upon the ground. While thousands of your "acorns" may go by the wayside, it only takes one of those acorns to grow another mighty oak, which in turn will produce another, and so on. While we novice "squirrels" are usually forgetting to thank you for the invaluable service that you provide, never lose sight of your importance to all of us.

Copper said, " I simply don't have time for "hi, howya doin" stuff."

Copper...thanks for the post. I gleaned long ago you're very busy. I also appreciate your simple answers. The internet is the last place I place or attach any emotional value to what people write -- it's far too quirky to be guessing in what spirit people write what they write.

Thank you very much for taking the time to contribute to the forum and Numismatics.

Jim

I must say, I joined this forum yesterday in seeking a specific answer, and I got it rather quickly. To add to your passion, I can whole heartedly relate. Personality is what defines people, and I'm guilty for being some what a short answer person, especially if I know the answer. As for my daughter that is 8, I think she relates well with me. I don't count to 3 and I don't make promises I can't keep.
I think in your quote that you had to wait 3 weeks at times to get a response says a lot for our new way of life. Now you just google and you will find the answer almost without effort. My kid knows more about computers than most adults! I question if this is good or bad? I don't think there is a answer,but I do think people have forgotten the meaning of patience and manners.
In regards to the coin I found this week (capped dime)and several hundred more I touched this week for the first time in 50 years. I remembered my Grand Father sifting through millions of coins twice a day. Once before work and once after work, and then off to bed. He did this for 60-70 years. The feeling I got when I seen that dime was probably the same he felt 50 years ago when he found it and not being able to google the answer or questions he may have had when he went to bed that night. It isn't that one in a life time coin, but its the passion of learning and the underlying truth that we all dream of the Big One. I've never spent much time sorting through coins, but I think after reading your post and remembering my Grand Father sitting at the table you can put me in the 1% margin, because I do thank you and this site for the kindness received