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Re: Bear's Legacy Collection and the criteria for this collection
« Reply #20 on: July 24, 2011, 08:38:07 PM »
As for the question of why I have added modern coins to the collection. Remember, we are looking 10 - 15

years in the future. Above average coins of modern series, thru grade, luster or toning, are already scarce

and may approach a measure of rarity in the coming decade. They are fairly inexpensive now, just as Classical type

was inexpensive 75 years ago.It is a matter of personal choice and I chose to expand the collection, to include a number

of examples of such modern series.Modern coins are coins too, and beautiful examples are entitled to love and care just

as much as what we now call Classical Type Coins. :)  Finally, the market for modern coins is fairly soft right now, perhaps

the lull before the storm of activity hits?
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Re: Bear's Legacy Collection and the criteria for this collection
« Reply #21 on: August 12, 2011, 08:49:29 PM »
Lots of additions coming next week, will include a tremendous toned Robinson, some amazing toned Franklin Halves

as well as some pictures to fill in the spots left with no picture in the collection. Also, whatever I can win in any of the three

big auctions. So far, I had 12 strong bids blown out of the water at Heritage. We shall see what happens at the other two.

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Re: Bear's Legacy Collection and the criteria for this collection
« Reply #22 on: August 16, 2011, 07:58:48 PM »
Updated coins and descriptions [url=http://www.freesmileys.or

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Re: Bear's Legacy Collection and the criteria for this collection
« Reply #23 on: September 02, 2011, 09:51:47 PM »
New Toned Ike Dollar added to Collection.

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Re: Bear's Legacy Collection and the criteria for this collection
« Reply #24 on: September 12, 2011, 05:24:53 PM »
Bear,

Thanks for a wonderful collection.  That Ike is one of my favorite coins I've ever seen and I am not an Ike fan normally!
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Re: Bear's Legacy Collection and the criteria for this collection
« Reply #25 on: September 20, 2011, 11:46:26 PM »
A post up so everyone can take a look at bear's wonderful collection.
We miss your post's bear, take care and hope you feel better soon!

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Re: Bear's Legacy Collection and the criteria for this collection
« Reply #26 on: October 08, 2011, 05:11:43 PM »
Hi Bear
I have gone trough your collection and it is breath taking.
Thank you for the chance  to see these amazing coins.
Alan

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Re: Bear's Legacy Collection and the criteria for this collection
« Reply #27 on: November 22, 2011, 04:37:21 PM »
Here's to you Abe.......one of the best  :(
You will be missed.

Stefanie

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Re: Bear's Legacy Collection and the criteria for this collection
« Reply #28 on: November 22, 2011, 05:45:25 PM »
Here's to you Abe.......one of the best  :(
You will be missed.

Stefanie

Yeah, I just read about this on the CU boards... We'll miss you, bear.
please visit my website - http://jetoncollector.com/index.html

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Re: Bear's Legacy Collection and the criteria for this collection
« Reply #29 on: November 22, 2011, 09:18:01 PM »
Thank you for the link Stephanie.

Thank you Bear for the memories.   May God Bless You and keep you.