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Valued Member
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This seemed like the appropriate place for this, apologies if it isn't.
I am looking into the BCCS but I am curious to hear some members opinions of it. I don't want to pay the membership fee if I'm not going to benefit from it. My question is, do you feel that you are gaining anything from being a member of the BCCS?
As far as I can tell the only thing a membership gets you it the quarterly periodical, does it provide useful information?
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Valued Member
United States
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Interesting....I've never heard of it. I'll keep an eye on this thread to hopefully learn more about it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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matthewvincent (Matthew Student) here, member of the Society and contributing editor of the BCCS Journal. We are a relatively small group of collectors who maintain and promote interest in the designs of "Uncle" Charlie Barber. We are primarily dedicated to the education about the coins, but we also pat each other on the back and commiserate from time to time as well. We are the "poor folk" who cannot compete with the Morgan dollar giants. And that makes us humble and gentle folk. I'll follow up on this tomorrow after I have had some sleep. |
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Edited by Moe145
11/07/2013 11:04 am
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I believe MatthewVincent and Elbessar here on the CCF would love to see any Barber coin you have!! If you are a fan of Barber coinage and you haven't yet reviewed Moe's "Days of" thread, you are in for a treat. https://goccf.com/t/132805&whichpage=13This will start you on page 13 when Elbesaar jumped in. The whole thread is great but his collection is exceptional.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Never heard of it either. Not sure what the purpose could be.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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"The BCCS is a group of coin collectors that are interested in the coins designed by Charles E. Barber, Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint from 1879 to 1917. He is best known for his Liberty Head designs on the dime, quarter, and half, as well as the popular Liberty Head (or "V") nickel. The purpose of this site is to provide valuable information and knowledge about Barber coins, details about the Society, and to make it easy for you to participate. Please explore the site, meet with us at major coin shows, and accept our invitation to join. See our new Brochure and Membership Application Form (PDF file, 1 mb)." |
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do you guys have any advice on completing a set of Barber coins. I am currently trying to do a set of V nickels. |
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Pillar of the Community
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I've been a member for a few years, and have just recently purchased my first Barber coins. It's a great club and I really love the journals... For a very good price I ordered several years worth of back issues. I read them every day. It's great information and very fun reading about all things Barber. If I may, I highly reccomended matthewvincents article on being a "Custodian of beautiful things" That's one of my favorites and it sums up collecting very nicely. The BCCS is well worth the minimal annual fee... You won't regret joining. |
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Why THANK YOU Hondo for the endorsement!
Eileen Ribar, my editor, long ago told me to write whatever I wanted. It need not be totally
dedicated to only the Barbers. That particular article simply reworded and expanded upon the philosophy held by many long-time collectors: WE DO NOT OWN COINS, WE SIMPLY ARE THEIR CARETAKERS.
She has backed my efforts with the CCF and our group has gotten several mentions already.
In the December issue will be an article about my efforts to spread our existence throughout
New England. I sent a copy to bobby [AKA dad] with the proviso that it not be shared until after publication. Then I will be free to post it here.
It is time for the traditional groups and the Internet groups to form an alliance. It can only serve collectors and keep the hobby alive and thriving.
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11/07/2013 5:34 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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CoinCollector1012, First, have PATIENCE! Now, tell us what grades you want to collect. You no doubt know the 'big three' are quite difficult to locate. A scenario: You want to collect a set in problem-free good. I'd suggest you hold out for these three in very good. They are the ones that every one looks at first and you want them to stand out. The '88 is tough. '89 through '95 also. After 1899 smooth sailing except for the '12-S. Much luck and success in your efforts. If you have not already viewed, go to: https://goccf.com/t/13031230 Days of "V" Nickels. A treat! |
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The readership should be grateful to MatthewVincent for his input on these forums.
Many series of coins have their own fan club. I am a member of quite a few clubs - who promote the coin(s) of interest.
Ok, some have not heard of the Barber Coin Collecting Society... Some have not heard of the Seated Liberty Coin Collectors Club... Some never heard of the Gobrecht Society. So be it. However, thousands of others have heard of these clubs and are active members. If you don't give a hoot about a certain coin design, you're right, who cares ?! If however, you do have an interest, joining a club will get you in touch with other collectors who share the same interests as yourself.
It makes collecting all the more enjoyable to,sit down and discuss your coins with someone who shares your identical interests.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The readership should also be grateful to Elbesaar for posting pictures of his Barber coins. Without collectors willing to share such nice examples the rest of us would not have the opportunity to study truly stunning coins. Perhaps Barber coins are unloved because so few high grade examples have survived. The opportunity to view a complete date and mint state of these series in the higher mid grades is an unforgettable experience. The BCCS makes this possible, both at the national shows and also on a regional level. |
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. Some have not heard of the Seated Liberty Coin Collectors Club... Some never heard of the Gobrecht Society. I think you mean the John Reich Society. Gobrecht would be the Seated Liberty material. The Liberty Seated collectors publication id the Gobrecht Journal (there is also an electronic publication called the E-Gobrecht) |
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