tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.comments2023-03-28T02:16:12.354-07:00Ancient & World Coin GeekJim McGariglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12633516050539531363noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-69932909592645158852014-01-22T08:47:27.499-08:002014-01-22T08:47:27.499-08:00Thanks for this I'm actually pretty interested...Thanks for this I'm actually pretty interested in coins and this gave me a lot of good insight on them. My friend knows about my coin obsession and showed me a pretty cool site. <a href="http://www.coinspluscincy.com/" rel="nofollow"> http://www.coinspluscincy.com/ </a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08937274097746662396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-76159553840202181652013-12-17T11:44:32.697-08:002013-12-17T11:44:32.697-08:00This is really cool. Makes me want to be a coin de...This is really cool. Makes me want to be a <a href="http://www.coinspluscincy.com/" rel="nofollow">coin dealer in Cincinnati</a>.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15856370460113832266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-12984465664495959252013-06-24T03:37:55.770-07:002013-06-24T03:37:55.770-07:00I really liked your blog. Keep up the good work. I...I really liked your blog. Keep up the good work. I also wanted to let you know about my <a href="http://www.coincollectinghq.net/" rel="nofollow">coin collecting</a> blog. You can check it out at <a href="http://www.coincollectinghq.net/" rel="nofollow">coincollectinghq.net</a>. If you can please drop by, thinking about making a page listing other coin blogs and when I do I will include yours.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05212198027559506353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-31952006218412115882008-11-25T18:50:00.000-08:002008-11-25T18:50:00.000-08:00Thanks for the info Ed, I appreciate it even thoug...Thanks for the info Ed, I appreciate it even though I kind of hoped it would be different.<BR/><BR/>As for the info about ProPay Brandon, I'll have to take it under advisement and think it over. It does seem to be a reasonable option for processing credit cards.<BR/><BR/>JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464727522452795486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-69248193585422162008-11-25T13:25:00.000-08:002008-11-25T13:25:00.000-08:00A lot of people have been upset about the change t...A lot of people have been upset about the change to no cash or money orders on eBay. The reason for the change is that these are the least secure forms of payment on eBay. While there are many people who haven't had problems with accepting cash or money orders, eBay is hoping that the change will decrease the number of buyer and seller complaints.<BR/><BR/>ProPay is an extremely secure payment option. We have been around for more than ten years and we have just recently been <A HREF="http://www.propay.com/company/eBayAnnouncement.aspx" REL="nofollow">integrated into eBay's checkout</A>. We currently only offer account for Silver PowerSellers and above and we will be offering an account for Bronze PowerSellers early 2009. <BR/><BR/>Sorry that the change has been inconvenient but there are some really good options that are more secure and dependable than what has been offered in the past.<BR/><BR/>Brandon Crotts<BR/>Senior Account Manager<BR/>ProPayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09415413374476667481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-89908216132470673032008-11-25T12:55:00.000-08:002008-11-25T12:55:00.000-08:00Snopes has some facts on merchants refusing pennie...Snopes has some <A HREF="http://www.snopes.com/business/money/pennies.asp" REL="nofollow">facts on merchants refusing pennies or cash</A>. See especially their link to the <A HREF="http://www.ustreas.gov/education/faq/currency/legal-tender.html#q1" REL="nofollow">US Treasury FAQ</A>.Ed Sniblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346392312959087285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-39930942989030534832008-11-05T08:24:00.000-08:002008-11-05T08:24:00.000-08:00Dear Sebastian,If I'm in the neighborhood, visitin...Dear Sebastian,<BR/><BR><BR/>If I'm in the neighborhood, visiting my sister some day I may take you up on the offer although I am more of a specialty beer enthusiast.<BR/><BR><BR/>Over the years I have been invited to (and seen many photos of) cocktail parties and events that all happened in NYC. The only time I see the ANS in the Midwest is at the CICF but I see the ANA represented at even the smallest coin shows in my home state of Wisconsin and the same was true when I lived in Minnesota and never saw an ANS table at any show I attended in either state.<BR/><BR><BR/>I viewed the ANS website and saw (as I have in the past) a list of events all in NYC. Enough said there.<BR/><BR><BR/>As for Wayne and Peter, I am well acquainted with them and know how they feel about the ANS both positive and negative. I won't speak for them but I will say we have shared common frustrations with the ANS and I will leave it at that.<BR/><BR><BR/>Best Wishes,<BR/><BR><BR/>JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464727522452795486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-976575642670645292008-11-05T07:21:00.000-08:002008-11-05T07:21:00.000-08:00Dear Jim, Bourbon is actually my pre...Dear Jim,<BR/><BR/> Bourbon is actually my preferred drink. Come to Brooklyn one day and we'll visit http://www.lenells.com/features/features_bourbon.php . I've recently been enjoying Noah's Mill, but usually for special occasions as it's a little pricey.<BR/><BR/> I am a part-time employee of the ANS and have no role in setting policy. But I can say that the Society's presence outside of New York is very substantial by way of its website at http://numismatics.org/ . I can only take a little credit for where it does contribute to the global community of numismatists, though please do look to me for further work on its shortcomings.<BR/><BR/> I also note that Wayne Sayles is an ANS fellow and that Peter Tompa is a board member. I see no imbalance towards either side of this debate.<BR/><BR/>With best regards,<BR/><BR/>Sebastian.Sebastian Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00323339285494849021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-30024295671465000992008-11-05T00:19:00.000-08:002008-11-05T00:19:00.000-08:00Greetings Ed,I know this will sound like a reactio...Greetings Ed,<BR/><BR><BR/>I know this will sound like a reactionary cheap shot to some, but I think Heath is probably another Chardonnay-sipping, New York elitist. The current ANS is a shadow of it's former self. I am sure one reason for it's decline is it has taken stances that are more pleasing to anti-collecting academics than the hobbyists it is supposed to serve. I have told ANS staffers several times that if there are no coin collectors or dealers - there will be no ANS either. They seem to be completely blind to that fact.<BR/><BR><BR/>I am sure that ACE, the ANA & the ACCG will outlive the ANS because they are outreach organizations that build the hobby. Outside of New York, the ANS is invisible.<BR/><BR><BR/>The ANS is sounding more and more like the AIA than a numismatic organization. I don't think that is a healthy direction to take - I think it is akin to slitting one's own wrists or biting the hand that feeds you at least.<BR/><BR><BR/>As for items no longer being available for study, that is blarney. I have a slow-moving project to publish a book on Nabataean coins and a number of private collectors have offered to loan me their coins.<BR/><BR><BR/>I think this all gets back to the point frequently made by Wayne Sayles, Peter Tompa and myself that scholars care more about control than anything and independent scholarship (which numismatics is full of) poses a threat to them professionally.<BR/><BR><BR/>Probably a longer answer than you were looking for but that is where I am at with the ANS and Heath.<BR/><BR><BR/>Best Wishes,<BR/><BR><BR/>JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464727522452795486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-31775788081386086372008-11-04T15:38:00.000-08:002008-11-04T15:38:00.000-08:00I agree with Hershel that undercutting looters mak...I agree with Hershel that undercutting looters makes economic sense.<BR/><BR/>An archaeologist I respect, Sebastian Heath of the ANS, <A HREF="http://mediterraneanceramics.blogspot.com/2008/07/licit-markets-and-archaeologists.html" REL="nofollow">blogged</A> that he doesn't want the objects he studies to be sold into private possession (even institutions). He seems to believe that objects thus sold will not be appropriate and available for future study.<BR/><BR/>What do you think of Heath's opinion? Heath's opinion isn't one I've heard much of elsewhere and it's worth discussing.Ed Sniblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346392312959087285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-78592140568551710672008-08-29T19:57:00.000-07:002008-08-29T19:57:00.000-07:00US government should stop making cents, nickels, a...US government should stop making cents, nickels, and dimes. Dime is already worth less than the half cent when we stopped making that.<BR/><BR/>Right now laws ban export of cents and nickels. That law should be repealed.<BR/><BR/>The government should clarify which medals are banned under the Stolen Valor act. I have no problem with it covering rare medals but civil war decoration collecting should be legalized.<BR/><BR/>Hobby protection act should allow the word 'copy' to be much smaller for extremely tiny coin replicas.Ed Sniblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346392312959087285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-54153668710471201952008-08-26T21:06:00.000-07:002008-08-26T21:06:00.000-07:00Sounds good Martin. What I wonder is if you have 2...Sounds good Martin. What I wonder is if you have 2 old coins, all things being equal - 1 is from an existing collection, 1 is from a recent metal detectorist find but has been cleaned - how does the Postal or Customs employee know the difference?<BR/><BR/>I've personally bought group lots from both Australia and New Zealand (mainly predecimal coppers and silver stuff) and have had no problems. I never got the impression the dealer had to go through any redtape or hoops of any kind to mail them to me.<BR/><BR/>Hopefully common sense will continue to prevail over the statist models proposed by more radical types.<BR/><BR/>Best Wishes,<BR/><BR/>JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464727522452795486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-21641475694655978922008-08-26T18:42:00.000-07:002008-08-26T18:42:00.000-07:00The rule in New Zealand covers items over 60 years...The rule in New Zealand covers items over 60 years old, but fortunately the Royal Numismatic Society of NZ (in the person of an experienced dealer) had some input in the pre-legislatiion stages and managed to convince the authorities to see some sense; there is now a limited list of NZ numismatic items that definitely may not be exported (like about three items), and any about which the authorities have any queries will be referred to the RNSNZ for an opinion. Not a bad model, so far anyway.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01223171889307495561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-46661915886487947432008-08-26T11:57:00.000-07:002008-08-26T11:57:00.000-07:00I agree, it is a shame more governments don't take...I agree, it is a shame more governments don't take that approach. <BR/><BR/>Treasure Trove specifically is a concept that really respects private property rights. Private Property works because it is consistent with Human Nature. These statist systems which ignore Private Property rights are not consistent with Human Nature and that is why they do not work and end up creating looting.<BR/><BR/>A college friend of mine who lived under the Soviets told me how Sovietism made everyone a criminal and created a criminal society because you had to break the law to have enough food, toilet paper, shoes, etc. Defying the government became the social norm because bad laws are never really respected and end up not being very well enforced.<BR/><BR/>Egypt recently took a step in the right direction by rewarding recent finders of Egyptian antiquities. Time will tell if Egypt and other countries take the next step and move toward the U.K. model.<BR/><BR/>JimJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02464727522452795486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-70002184338024095792008-08-23T20:39:00.000-07:002008-08-23T20:39:00.000-07:00The Wikipedia entry for Treasure Trove is pretty g...<A HREF="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_trove" REL="nofollow">The Wikipedia entry for Treasure Trove</A> is pretty good. When collectors speak of 'treasure trove' they don't mean the treasure itself or the law itself but the legal concept that land owners and finders have property rights to the 'stuff' and deserve market-value compensation if the state seizes it.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://books.google.com/books?id=D2cUAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA14" REL="nofollow">A letter from the Royal Numismatic Society to the Lords Commissioners from 1871</A> argues that paying the finder less than the market value causes destruction: “... the practice of the Treasury in giving to the finder the intrinsic value of the objects found, virtually concedes the principle of their being his property, but, at the same time, does not prevent the constant concealment and destruction of coins and other antiquities; for the mere fact of a claim to them being advanced, accompanied though this may be by the promise of payment for them of an unknown sum at a period always indefinite and often remote, suffices in many cases to deter finders from openly producing the results of their discoveries, and drives; them to dispose of such relics clandestinely.”<BR/><BR/>This letter worked and finders started getting market value for coins. It's a shame this basic economic lesson does not reach the ears of other parliaments.Ed Sniblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17346392312959087285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5111794618794185081.post-52683649498459590542008-08-10T17:48:00.000-07:002008-08-10T17:48:00.000-07:00Here, Here! Nice post.Here, Here! Nice post.Bill Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09784106148142157239noreply@blogger.com