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OK, so, a while back I was one coin short of finishing my dads old IHC Whitman. The 09S. Then my back and knee got to the point I absolutely could no longer work. I had to quit, file for disability and rely on my FD retirement. Well, with the wonderful economy, I was left with maybe 200 a month after paying bills. That would have to cover gas, food, anything I wanted to do besides sit in my house. So yeah, that wasnt gonna cut it. So I spent the last almost two years having to sell of a large chunk of my collection. Now, they finally settled and agreed my skills dont translate to sedentary work. Yeah, because firefighting from a chair would work, right? LOL Anyway, I immediately started buying back stuff I had to sell. I am addressing my penny albums first. And today, I finished off the Whitman. :) There are a few I need to upgrade, but its complete. Well, not the 56 FE. LOL If I hit the lottery... And yes, I absolutely would break it out to go in the album.  And honestly, why did they include the 69 over 68? That one isn't likely to get filled either.      Edited by smokeriderdon
03/02/2023 1:31 pm
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Congratulations!  Sorry to hear about your journey. Selling coins to survive could not have been easy. Glad you are on the way back.  |
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Nice looking set. Enjoy the accomplishment!
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Sorry to hear about your journey. Selling coins to survive could not have been easy. Glad you are on the way back Thank you sir. It absolutely was not. And I am now going in and updating my coin catalog. Its depressing how much I had to sell. *sigh* |
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Its depressing how much I had to sell. *sigh* I guess the upshot is enjoying the process of filling holes again. Of course, that would feel much better if you were building a second set and not starting over.  The best news is you have survived to tell your tale! We are here to support you as you rebuild.  |
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NICE album!!! Glad to hear you are back active in the hobby.
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Lookin good Smoke !
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Congrats!!!! This has always been one of my favorite series.
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Congratulations !  |
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Looking good indeed. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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