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SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 02/01/2011 09:09 am Cutting to the chase ... I posted about 20 Morgans on ebay last week, one being the 1878-S VAM 77 I picked last year. Just across town (pop 25,000) a guy who hadn't checked ebay for a long time decided out of the blue to search "1878-S VAM" and voila, my 77 showed up on the page and he had to have it. He won the coin and when I saw where he lived I mentioned to him in the invoice that I could hand-deliver it to him. He agreed and yesterday I stopped by his shop. Turns out he's been Vamming for about 14 years and is the co-author (with Leroy Van Allen) of the 1878-S Attribution Guide. We talked at length about that endeavor and many more '78 related topics. I just can't believe there's another 1878 freak in the same small town. Report this Post to the Staff

aladinslamp Pillar of the Community United States 3076 Posts	Posted 02/01/2011 12:02 pm That's pretty darn cool .... Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189142 Posts	Posted 02/01/2011 12:04 pm That is incredibly cool! Did you mention CCF to him by chance? Just asking. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 02/01/2011 12:48 pm I didn't get around to that topic. There will be other encounters and I will make it a point to mention this community. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189142 Posts	Posted 02/01/2011 2:14 pm I can imagine that the discussion was not even long enough to cover everything regarding the 1878, let alone the Community. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Scooby Due Pillar of the Community United States 4000 Posts	Posted 02/01/2011 2:46 pm After meeting you, there's no doubt you enjoyed every second of that conversation. Really cool! Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 02/01/2011 2:53 pm Cool, I would love to have someone like Craig live near me, even though I had never heard of him until the book came out. I think its cool that you two live close together and share the same interests. I am sure you two will probably stay in contact with each other and talk coins, I know if I had someone near me like that I would talk to them as much as possible because I don't have anyone to talk coins to except for on this forum Report this Post to the Staff
SeatedNut Pillar of the Community United States 2797 Posts	Posted 02/01/2011 5:30 pm I know y'all probably have a picture in your mind about what Craig looks like ... someone you see on the bourse with a pocket protector and strangely dressed for the season. He's a sheet-metal worker, big burly and a face-full o' hair. I would have never pictured he and Leroy collaborating on that project Just goes to show ... don't judge a book by it's cover ... right Scooby? Report this Post to the Staff
palaniappan Valued Member India 265 Posts	Posted 02/01/2011 6:12 pm the world has shrinked in to a global village with the advent of the internet. warm wishes. Report this Post to the Staff
aladinslamp Pillar of the Community United States 3076 Posts	Posted 02/03/2011 12:38 am I wish, if Aladin could have a wish..is to meet with those who like vams. in the Montana area....but I wish I could meet those who are at home online who contribute to this site Report this Post to the Staff
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