VAMWorld 2.0

This post is a huge shout out to the members who have weathered the S T O R M S of Vamming & VW growth, trails/tribulations. So some great members have left over the yrs, for many varied reasons including personal spats, Age, Market Conditions, or simply moved on to others Numismatic motivations. Th...

First off i have no decent heirs that i would remotely consider leaving a damm dime to LOL. 2nd- My Folks never owned a home so i promised myself to learn how to be a businessman/ investor and collector latter on. So my hoarder mentality kicked in From experience, i have never been a fan of ASSN'S e...

the exhibits will be mainly focused on my beloved Morgan dollars - Huge screens /pics/history/ narratives/etc etc. U. S gold coins/ will second the morgans I will be donating about 125,000 coins and our curator will work on getting rare Gold specimens on loan etc. A small staff at first natrually- A...

I discussed starting a museum a couple yrs ago, but shelved the idea & sold the portland oregon waterfront property. I recently purchased a forclosure waterfront bldg that i am re-habbing. I now fully intend to lease out a portion for a seafood/steakhouse restaurant and develop a Numismatic Museum w...

Yes; the die studies help further this Art of vam collecting and yes studies must continue to help the sport going forward, however, studies IMHO are for those who have patience & experience along with attention for minute detail of which many of us dont. I am included as i like the big picture and ...

No idea on a 28B but question here???

is 28A really a R-7 SSDC = 8-63 & 2-64

Sure hope somebody chimes in about a 28B??? Thanks for post

Nice to see Gold & Silver pushing higher rather than stagnated Gold at 10 month high - Bought my silver a ways back & what i thought was way cheap This gold push higher is already being reflected by higher Numismatic U.S. gold, especially Indians 2 1/2-$5- $10. China seems to be safe haven buying. S...

I certainly like/love the 1882 o/s vam 4EDS Hope its uncleaned? estimate grade?? Buying Bulk; I accidentally fell into bulk purchases in 1968. A local dairyman had 2500 uncirc Morgans, I worked for him as well as cash to get those coins. I was hooked and driving my 1952 $200 chev truck home after wo...

NGC came up with a NCS service- IMHO- Just another source of revenue & a submitters nightmare in general. Then to compete PCGS developed a conservation program fee based on coins value. This all IMHO to help propel profits & make stockholders happy LOL Many coins in circ cond will end up terrible - ...

To me- It looks original & not from man made scratch etc BUT The Bird is wrong What is a peace dollar - darksider- LOL lol IMHO- Funny how we develop likes & dislikes collecting Over many yrs i somehow ended up with several thosand Peace $$$ but cant get motivated to even vam em. Thanks for post

Thank you very much; Simple is always better- and your really hit it by your response I love seeing all this detailed die stuff but it would serve to bury newbies enthusiam and its all way to much for those of us who are not details orientated. I just bought a class A motorhome because the working p...

Thanks JB; For the answers to many of us here on R & I Imho- It is a guide that is not very accurate & can be quite useless /misleading on certain Vams. Many others /especially more commons , the R & I seem to fit properly I am in the camp that somehow these numbers need periodic review & change as ...

very sorry for multiple answers posted on this pge
My computer is locking up and its a real pain
trying to fix it Sorry Again scott

Bob--- The Oregon Coastie Great Story- I started at age 6 collecting stamps made enough to start buying drop holstein calves- for $5 -$8 raising them to 200# and selling. Eventually raising 100 at a time. Your story reminds me of my numismatic career/ventures. One such was a very high grade Morgan b...

Lewis; if i remember correctly i sold you a 75A in ms65
you see a older member does remember- especially selling to the 78 S guru

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- ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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-...