I Succumbed To Commem Fever

Hi Folks,

Many thanks to those of you who have helped me in my quest to learn more
about being exposed to, and infected with, that numismatic malady commonly
known as "commemorative fever." There have been numerous posts here about
it. Testimonies abound as to how some individuals, though exposed, never
exhibit lasting symptoms of the disease, while others are found to be
inextricably ensnared within the clutches of this malady.

At a coin show yesterday, I ran across a gentleman who dealt only in
commems. He had an amazing showcase of wares, ranging in price from very
inexpensive to very pricy. I enjoyed chatting with him for a good while. As
I was about to conclude my browsing from table to table and head for the
hacienda, I went back to him and purchased two raw BU coins. Having been
born and reared in Arkansas, I selected that one. And living now in Oregon,
it was my second selection. These look wonderful in my type set!

I guess I'm hooked now!

Larry

You don't have to guess --- you're hooked!

Enjoy it. I think Commems are some of the most beautiful designs ever made.

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God Bless!
Art



"Larry Louks" wrote in message
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Hi Folks,

Many thanks to those of you who have helped me in my quest to learn more
about being exposed to, and infected with, that numismatic malady commonly
known as "commemorative fever." There have been numerous posts here about
it. Testimonies abound as to how some individuals, though exposed, never
exhibit lasting symptoms of the disease, while others are found to be
inextricably ensnared within the clutches of this malady.

At a coin show yesterday, I ran across a gentleman who dealt only in
commems. He had an amazing showcase of wares, ranging in price from very
inexpensive to very pricy. I enjoyed chatting with him for a good while.
As
I was about to conclude my browsing from table to table and head for the
hacienda, I went back to him and purchased two raw BU coins. Having been
born and reared in Arkansas, I selected that one. And living now in
Oregon,
it was my second selection. These look wonderful in my type set!

I guess I'm hooked now!

Larry




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Larry Louks wrote:

Hi Folks,

Many thanks to those of you who have helped me in my quest to learn more
about being exposed to, and infected with, that numismatic malady commonly
known as "commemorative fever." There have been numerous posts here about
it. Testimonies abound as to how some individuals, though exposed, never
exhibit lasting symptoms of the disease, while others are found to be
inextricably ensnared within the clutches of this malady.

At a coin show yesterday, I ran across a gentleman who dealt only in
commems. He had an amazing showcase of wares, ranging in price from very
inexpensive to very pricy. I enjoyed chatting with him for a good while. As
I was about to conclude my browsing from table to table and head for the
hacienda, I went back to him and purchased two raw BU coins. Having been
born and reared in Arkansas, I selected that one. And living now in Oregon,
it was my second selection. These look wonderful in my type set!

I guess I'm hooked now!

Larry

Have you ever vacationed in Hawaii ? ;-)

Alan
'Congratulations on your recent illness'

In article ,
says...
I guess I'm hooked now!



Almost.

The definitive test, and it also allows anyone to back out
before becoming seriously affected with classic commemorative
fever, is the purchase of a Hudson.

Once a Hudson is purchased, the buyer is officially considered
to be a classics collector.

You have made nice purchases though and I am certain that they
will make you happy for a lifetime. I might suggest that,
unless you are totally comfortable with your classics grading
skills, you consider future purchases (especially of the more
costly issues) in PCGS or NGC only.



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I hope we can all be good neighbors online!

"Bob Rudd" wrote in message
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In article ,
says...
I guess I'm hooked now!




It is interesting how this disease manifest itself differently in it's host.
I have had the modern commemorative disease since April of 1999.
The first symptom appeared in 1992 with the purchase of a gymnastic half
dollar in unc.
and it was followed by years of peace and remission. In 1999 it started to
be
a minor problem but by 2000-2001 it was in full bloom.

In 2002 it tapered off to an occasional outbreak that was relatively easy to
control. In 2003 it was in semi-remission for a while and then a couple of
two coin sets
reared their ugly planchets. It also erupted in a totally unexpected
direction with the collecting of foreign commemoratives. Gold
commemoratives became
of interest but after the purchase of one and a few months of beans and
taters
I think I have that outbreak defeated.

I feel a very strong tug toward the First Flight group but am out of funds
for
who knows how long. Time to sell something to get them I guess
but don't tell! Anyone need any AB negative blood?

I have heard that this one in it's final stages moves into..... shudder....
Classical stuff cry sob moan.. I have since 1960 something, never owned
a classical commemorative though I have looked at them out of the corner of
my eye
and denied them a foothold. I have looked and secretly desired but never
succumbed.
Thank God HMMOGFUATHOOD.

It nearly got me a while back when I entered a contest for a
used classical commemorative but thank Providence I didn't win!
Was that the devilress Chrysta? I forget!

Don't tell Bob Rudd but I did watch a couple of Hudson auctions
on eBay.

Dale
I am so ashamed! Sob!

Bob Rudd wrote:

In article ,
says...
I guess I'm hooked now!


Almost.

The definitive test, and it also allows anyone to back out
before becoming seriously affected with classic commemorative
fever, is the purchase of a Hudson.

Once a Hudson is purchased, the buyer is officially considered
to be a classics collector.


I give you one guess as to whom has a truly nice Hudson for sale. ;-)

You have made nice purchases though and I am certain that they
will make you happy for a lifetime. I might suggest that,
unless you are totally comfortable with your classics grading
skills, you consider future purchases (especially of the more
costly issues) in PCGS or NGC only.

I'm no fan of slabbing, but Bob's right. So far I've been buying raw
commems, which is no sweat as I'm 'An Example Only' collector in this
series. For Columbians, Sesquis, Stone Mt's, Lex's and the like,
there's no need to seek a slabbed and graded coin. When you move into
issues like Albany, Antietam, Hudson, and the lower mintages, you can
pay a lot more than you shold have paid if the dealer is 'generous'
about the grade.

I'm real pleased with my raw $60 Long Island, I think its MS-63 or 64,
very nice. If I'm wrong, I'm out small dollars. I would never take the
risk of buying a Cincinnati outside a respected slab. Being wrong there
can cost you several hundred.

Alan
'tossed caution to the wind but it blew back'

Alan & Erin Williams wrote:
Have you ever vacationed in Hawaii ?

No, though I was there when I was in the Marines about a hundred years ago.


I'm learning something about commems, and have learned enough about them to
say that it doesn't appear likely that a Hawaiian commem will take up
residence in my house any time soon.

Larry
'Planning to vacation on Long Island in the near future'

Bob Rudd wrote:
I might suggest . . . you consider future purchases (especially of the
more costly issues) in PCGS or NGC only.

Some sound advice, that! I'll likely do precisely that when I move up to the
more expensive commems.

Larry
'Exercising caution while pondering the stratosphere'

Alan & Erin Williams wrote:
When you move into issues like Albany, Antietam, Hudson, and the lower
mintages, you can pay a lot more than you shold have paid if the dealer is
'generous' about the grade.

Yes, I can surely see how slabbing is a definite advantage (and means of
protection) when one moves to the more costly issues. This is something that
I need to learn more about, and will as I study and analyze this area of
numismatics.

Larry
'Looking ahead to opportunity while looking back at my wallet'

"Larry Louks" wrote in message
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Alan & Erin Williams wrote:
When you move into issues like Albany, Antietam, Hudson, and the lower
mintages, you can pay a lot more than you shold have paid if the dealer is
'generous' about the grade.

Yes, I can surely see how slabbing is a definite advantage (and means of
protection) when one moves to the more costly issues. This is something
that
I need to learn more about, and will as I study and analyze this area of
numismatics.

When conquering new territory, always slab the planchet!

Dale