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by morganman
Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Some still out there to find
Replies: 5
Views: 2721

Re: Some still out there to find

This post is great- it validates the available picks, especially on auction sites pickers new or old can blow up auction pics as well as browse and double ck attrib I personally enyoy this more than going to shows- looking at coins with a loupe etc theres tons of Morgans/Vams to go a pickin online- ...
by morganman
Sat Feb 16, 2019 7:10 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: WILD Ovaloid V-4A
Replies: 11
Views: 5043

Re: WILD Ovaloid V-4A

I am a huge proponent of Clashed Dies and the v4A is very special thanks for post FYI- I pick Clashers from auction venues with a strong passion Sooner or later you find a real dandy either in tough vam variety or grade or both So many dandies to be found- just takes lots of time/dedication
by morganman
Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:10 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: California Pedigree
Replies: 13
Views: 6201

Re: California Pedigree

Lloyd Gabbert Story; Im hereby the self appointed Vamworld story Guru, LOL I was at a show in Calif (forget which one) With my rolling suitcase in hand full of coins Walking floor i came upon a older man at a dealer table- he asked what i was selling--- He said he was looking for vams= I pulled out ...
by morganman
Thu Feb 14, 2019 10:10 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: California Pedigree
Replies: 13
Views: 6201

Re: California Pedigree

Lloyd Gabbert Story; Im hereby the self appointed Vamworld story Guru, LOL I was at a show in Calif (forget which one) With my rolling suitcase in hand full of coins Walking floor i came upon a older man at a dealer table- he asked what i was selling--- He said he was looking for vams= I pulled out ...
by morganman
Thu Feb 14, 2019 3:44 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: California Pedigree
Replies: 13
Views: 6201

Re: California Pedigree

We west coasties need all help we can muster- East coast has many more collectors and honestly, in general east coast collectors are much more dedicated to Numismatics. (Notice i said in general) The big picture. We see families showing up at east coast shows-not so much on west coast However; IMHO-...
by morganman
Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:41 pm
Forum: What's it Worth?
Topic: vam19b2
Replies: 13
Views: 6244

Re: vam19b2

Pete; thanks for posting pic--- Robert F may be confused but i am not. LOL Robert alludes to my 1889 23A actually being 19b2 and me not knowing difference I have not communicated or etc with Robert- and now he puts digs at me (very in appropriate) Shame on him IMHO ITS HARD for me to stand by and le...
by morganman
Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:28 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: After PCGS Restoration
Replies: 20
Views: 10283

Re: After PCGS Restoration

Wow - before & after--sure cleaned her up big time -kudos to the E man
by morganman
Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:34 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: After PCGS Restoration
Replies: 20
Views: 10283

Re: After PCGS Restoration

Well Russ; Withot seeing the before- For most part im not a conservation fan but this one is one monster beauty- so conservation really did the trick IMHO please quit messing with those darn E'S & send them all to gen delivery oregon collection. Great job- great coin thanks for post
by morganman
Sat Feb 09, 2019 9:52 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Discussion post = unable to post- locks up when trying to post??????
Replies: 2
Views: 1600

Discussion post = unable to post- locks up when trying to post??????

Not sure if i just need to refresh-but dont know how to do it????
ANY HELP MUCH APPRECIATED
Frustrating- especially when you are at end of post & wasted that typing time etc
thanks in advance- scott
by morganman
Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:47 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: '21-P in PL I can't identify (UPDATE)
Replies: 11
Views: 4538

Re: '21-P in PL I can't identify

Thanks foe post- Its pretty darn cool. Looks like vam from Snake River - Boise Id- LOL priv joke!!!!!!!!! So cold there s c r i b b l es are frozen From cali to Id- What were you thinking Lol No help here on attrib of course- but just to say you poor vam weenie on taking on the daunting 1921 collect...
by morganman
Thu Feb 07, 2019 2:23 am
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: VOTW???????????????
Replies: 3
Views: 2021

Re: VOTW???????????????

Thanks Guys----
by morganman
Wed Feb 06, 2019 11:18 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: VOTW???????????????
Replies: 3
Views: 2021

VOTW???????????????

I see i missed posting VOTW FEB 2 --- SO now i have no clue on how or what to do???????????

HELP IM Drowning LOL
by morganman
Tue Feb 05, 2019 4:46 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: Collecting/Hoarding/vs Money/Investing/ETC
Replies: 3
Views: 1891

Collecting/Hoarding/vs Money/Investing/ETC

A double edged sword in many ways- over the yrs i personally have been blasted by a few members here for selling/talking money/about values -up or down. Lets put things straight- I am a avid morgan Collector/Hoarder first & foremost. Second; The acquisition of thousands of Morgans made me & led me t...
by morganman
Tue Feb 05, 2019 12:06 am
Forum: What's it Worth?
Topic: vam19b2
Replies: 13
Views: 6244

Re: vam19b2

Guess im lucky to have a PCGS ms65 top pop NAOH

BEEN WANTING TO SELL
by morganman
Mon Feb 04, 2019 4:57 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: VAM of the Year???
Replies: 49
Views: 22280

Re: VAM of the Year???

Never heard of VOTY but im on outside looking in. LOL I am not a set chaser but amassing a set of VOTY would be challenging and we should have a published list. Sounds like a great/fun undertaking to me. Lets see if membership here agrees. So i vote that if we dont have a list we get one- Maybe JR/J...
by morganman
Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:23 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1880-O attribution help- EARRIE situation
Replies: 8
Views: 4356

Re: 1880-O attribution help- EARRIE situation

Mr John Roberts aka JR and " The Dream Crusher" has struck again in 2019 LOL
I have looked at quite a few vam 48 and never bothered to look in hair for curved line
Goes to show were always learning/ which makes this sport a total blast
Thanks JR
by morganman
Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:14 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: PICKIN STORY I CAN'T RESIST
Replies: 9
Views: 4425

Re: PICKIN STORY I CAN'T RESIST

The Late: Mr Gene Henry was vamming/assembling oodles of Morgan Vams quietly before their was much interest period. He was dedicated to making money from dealing /then putting a portion back into vams as a savings acct. This all as a true vam hoarder withot telling very many including his heirs of w...
by morganman
Sat Feb 02, 2019 9:46 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: FOR SALE
Replies: 0
Views: 1163

FOR SALE

1881 - O VAM 16 NAOH Guaranteed - PCGS 64 DMPL PQ clean fields- super blazing mirrors Super rare- hard find period 1882 o/s vam 5 EDS Anacs yellow holder Anacs 62 1878 S vam 19B PCGS 65 Top POP NAOH Guaranteed 1878 S vam 50 PCGS 62 Lava wing 58 Lava wing 1883 -O vam 22A Pcgs 63 E rev Many more liste...
by morganman
Sat Feb 02, 2019 5:58 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: PICKIN STORY I CAN'T RESIST
Replies: 9
Views: 4425

PICKIN STORY I CAN'T RESIST

Since im excited about finding 1881 o vam 16 PCGS 64DMPL: here's a Yesteryear Long Beach pickin story. The Wash State coin dealer: The late Gene Henry and Myself decided before the show to a pickin competition. At end of show the winner had to pick up the tab for the others show expenses/table fees/...
by morganman
Sat Feb 02, 2019 5:22 pm
Forum: Discussion Forum
Topic: 1880-O attribution help- EARRIE situation
Replies: 8
Views: 4356

Re: 1880-O attribution help- EARRIE situation

Check neck for clash- if there its 49 if not 48
Pics show possible metal on 2nd 8-but may just be hairlines like shows
on 1st 8

vam 49 is a clashed N at neck & clash at small hair V