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Bedrock of the Community
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Yes, the 1995 Doubled Die cent is a nice one, especially in 67 Red. It is one I would be happy to own. You must have been very good this year, Carrigna.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well Carrigna,
Let's just say that coin is worth easily over $100.
One of my personal favorite varieties, and a lot of others as well!
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Moderator
  United States
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and these kind of surprises
are what make the exchange fun
rggoodie
aka Richard
"catch em doing something right"
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Moderator
United States
23528 Posts |
Someone was Assigned to send a Secret Santa Exchange to two young collectors.
If you have accomplished your task -
Please PM me
Thank you
rggoodie
aka Richard
"catch em doing something right"
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Moderator
United States
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I received the following - It has been edited but you will understand the concerns. I am interested in your thoughts. I believe the sender makes some good points. Quote:
I would like to give you a feedback or pass it onto a Secret Santa.
I got the packet with the label showing it is was from CCF Secret Santa. I think it would attract unwanted attention from unsavory people.
I was surprised to see my CCF handle name being included in the address. That will attract more attention as people will make connection between the sender and the addressee.
That is a big no-no today....especially on Internet with identity theft and mail theft. We are living in some scary times and my first priority is the safety of the members and their collections. rggoodie
aka Richard
"catch em doing something right"
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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If the sender is just "CCF Santa",
I don't think that's a big risk.
After all, what does CCF mean to your mailman?
Combined Cadet Force?
Carson City Friends?
Congestive Cardiac Failure
Cleveland Clinic Foundation?
Christian Children's Fund?
and lots more.
and if the addressee has their CCF Handle
your mailman will just think it's a nickname,
if they even notice it at all.
If the parcel said "Coin Community Forum", I agree that would be a risk, but less of a risk than a parcel with US Mint on it.
And all this is only a risk, if mail staff are dishonest and capable of working out that you're interested in coins.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I agree with Pertinax, none of that information on a label would mean anything to a potential thief. It doesn't say "This is coins, steal me!" To anyone not a CCF member, it is meaningless acronyms and nicknames aside from saying Secret Santa, and with as many christmas packages out there this time of year the assumption is going to be that any and every package is a gift of some type and possibly worth stealing.
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Valued Member
United States
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My thoughts are: 1. Anyone will research CCF and the person's handle name. You might be surprised how much information is out there on Internet for anyone to find if one knows where to look. 2 As a collector, I do get a lot of shipments via USPS. Some people at the Post Office knows this fact and knows me. Last month, I lost two shipments which costs me over $200 and 20 plus years of friendship with a dealer. It also nearly ruined my relationship with my uncle. Will make a new topic about this in other section of our forum here. Sorry to depress anyone with this information. 3. If someone discovers that a member is here, they might watch the person's posts and glean what kind of coins or banknotes he or she is into. It may mean either stealing the shipments or breaking into the residence using this knowledge. I always feel it is better to be inconspicuous whenever possible when sending anything through the Post Office. I am all for the safety and minimal attention. I would not use the handle name or CCF—okay with Secret Santa in this situation. I forgot to do my part myself for this year's shipment. By that, I meant I did not conceal my name. Will strive to do the right thing next year if Secret Santa will be here in November 2021. That's my Two Cents. Edited by Carrigna
12/31/2020 10:39 am
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Valued Member
United States
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Hi Spruett001, thanks for sharing your partial for this coin! You are making me real curious as to its significance!!
Hi That Coin Dude, thanks for letting me know that it is not ordinary penny!
Hi SilverCents, I am simply dumbfounded now. This coin is worth that much money? Now I understand why all of you said it is extraordinary coin! Hard to believe that a humble penny is worth a lot of pennies! Will research more on this coin. Appreciate your input on this coin.
Hi rggoodie , yes, you are absolutely correct that it is what makes Secret Santa Exchange fun and enjoyable by surprising a receiver with something unexpected!
Thank you, rggoodie, for your hard work in organizing this wonderful holiday tradition!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Regarding the feedback that rggoodie posted - If I were not a CCF member, I wouldn't tie the CCF moniker or recipient's name back to the Coin Collector's Forum, but I'm not a low-life thief. I think that people are mostly honest. However, given the nature of things today I feel that it's better to be safe than sorry. I think discretion is always wise when sending things of value thru the mail.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
587 Posts |
My thoughts, even though I'm not participating:
The internet makes it very easy to figure out what 'CCF' stands for. Someone could use their phone to quickly pull up what it means if they wanted to.
But do they have the time and inclination? Would a postal employee or porch pirate decide to go through each letter or parcel and Google where they came from? Unlikely. Most likely, thieves would look for more obvious indicators that something is worth taking. I would think "Secret Santa" and the like would be clearer that it was a gift of sorts that may be worth taking, or maybe the fact that it's a package rather than a letter, but not something cryptic like "CCF". If it's still taken, it probably would've been taken anyway, regardless of what was written on it.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I don't think CCF Secret Santa gets any more attention than any other package, but, true, some people are shady and will look for "opportunities".
Be careful, but you can't live life in a hollow.
"We are poor little lambs...who have lost our way...Baa...Baa...Baa"
In memory of those members who left us too soon...
In memory of Tootallious March 31, 1964 - April 15, 2020
In memory of crazyb0 July 27 2020. RIP.
In memory of T-BOP Oct. 12, 1949 - Jan. 19, 2024
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Valued Member
United States
413 Posts |
Okiepb said it better than I could: "However, given the nature of things today I feel that it's better to be safe than sorry. I think discretion is always wise when sending things of value thru the mail."
That sums it up my position.
bzookaj certainly gives us something to think about as well!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
592 Posts |
10 years ago when I first joined, there was a lot of personal info in your CCF profile, times have changed and that is no more.
For the better but still..
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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