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Rest in Peace
United States
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I am excited about attending the launch of the Colorado Statehood Quarter next Wednesday in Denver. I have a couple friends, including a state representative, who have an "in" with the Governor, and I just received an e-mail from his office. The e-mail stated that if press credentials were issued, I would be in line for them. However, it looks as though they won't be necessary. At any rate, I'm eager to witness history in the making, and then to buy so-called "first strike" quarters after the ceremony. Should be interesting! Anybody else from the forum going to attend?  |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
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Well done, Gary. I'm really excited for you. Have a great time. Steve |
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Rest in Peace
 United States
3730 Posts |
Thanks Steve.
I'll see you get one of those quarters when I start my trade with you next week.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
9410 Posts |
Thank you. Can't wait to see the coin. Steve |
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1091 Posts |
Cool design on these quarters, can you buy a few more for members?
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Pillar Of The Community
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If they do anything special I would like one as well? Perhaps something that says COLORADO OFFICIAL RELEASE? Keep us posted! If it is anything like Indiana you had better be first in line as the ebay hoarders will be there for one reason and only one reason! Good luck Gary! |
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Valued Member
United States
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Gary, That does sound exciting! It's good to have friends in high places.  We'll be waiting to see the pictures. Margaret |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would also be interested in getting a Colorado 'First Strike', Gary. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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heck I would like one as well if possible
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Rest in Peace
United States
3730 Posts |
I think I posted somewhere else that I planned on buying an extra couple rolls should members be interested.
Terry has a good point, and I was already warned about the hoarders to expect. Hopefully I'll have the sales area scoped out and ready to move in there when the ceremonies are over.
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Pillar Of The Community
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Gary you will have to do just like my son and I did here at Indianapolis Motor Speedway----GET IN LINE BEFORE THE CEREMONY HAS ENDED!!! Paid off for us when you consider a special "500" slabbed and serial numbered set! They sold out in minutes!!!
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Luckily, I'll have Pat (Mountain Lady) with me, and she can head for the sales area before the ceremony is over. The problem I could encounter is if the sales are held at the mint. The mint is about half a mile from the Capitol Building, and it's hard to say where we would be in the line by the time we get there.
Anyway, we'll be involved in the scramble, and Mountain Lady isn't shy, so hopefully we will get to buy the special stuff before it sells out.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Gary you are so freakin lucky excuse my language but I want to be their instead want to switch bodies please a I want to go hey wanna trade I just want one quarter hey maybe I can trade you my first stricke 2006 nickels? hey maybe huh?
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Gary, you have a once-in-a-lifetime experience ahead of you. It's not often that any state has the opportunity to showcase itself through a numismatic release (for most, it's just once). Even if you aren't first in line to buy first strike Colorado quarters and can't purchase as many as you would like, enjoy this historical occasion for its own worth.
Fred
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's a good thing your going to Denver and not waiting at home for the stage coach to round the bend in the road. The Governor is going to hand out coins to the kids that are in attendance and you may want to wear short pants and get in line.
As for first strike, well it would have to be one of those quarters they already have struck about three weeks ago to be in that catagory. Good luck and don't get lost in the big city.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Fred:
You are certainly correct. As a former history teacher, I sure appreciate the historical significance, and look forward to it.
Old Dan:
It's always interesting to visit the big city, however I always feel better when I hit I-70 and head west.
Just heard from my state representative, who is a friend, and he suggests to get there early. So, by about 10 a.m. next Wednesday I expect to be sitting on the Capitol steps.
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Posted 06/10/2006 02:25 am
