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D.MORGAN

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Jul 14, 1984, 11:39:25 AM7/14/84
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This newsgroup seems to be dead (was it ever alive?!?). I am new to
coin collecting and would like to see some discussion about coins
to help me in getting started. Possible topics could be: I have a coin
for sale, I need a coin, Dealers in your area, Coin show announcements
etc...

LETS SEE SOME DISCUSSION OUT THERE

Pat M. Iurilli

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Jul 14, 1984, 10:42:18 PM7/14/84
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I agree. There are many topics for discussion.

One topic that irritates me is the Olympic Commerative Coins. I know the
athletes need money, but it seem like a ripoff to coin collectors. I think
this is a misuse of commerative coins. What do all of you out there in
netland think????
Pat Iurilli Bell Communications Research, Piscataway, NJ
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David Pope

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Jul 16, 1984, 4:25:31 PM7/16/84
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Are the commemorative coins greatly inflated in price? Is
There any investment potential in these or other Coins? I don't
seriously collect coins, but I understand that the value of
collectable gold coins increases rapidly compared to the Gold
market. What kind of coins should I consider? (antique, rare,etc.).

Thanks in advance for your time.

David L. Pope

D.MORGAN

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Jul 16, 1984, 5:23:44 PM7/16/84
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I too agree that these coins are a ripoff. They are too highly priced.
The only thing that makes me still want to buy one is the fact that
the price of the coins is going to go up GREATLY in the following years
so they may be a worthwhile investment...


Tom Morgan
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Steve Nahm

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Jul 17, 1984, 12:34:33 PM7/17/84
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I look at the payment made for these coins to the government as a
contribution to the Games. Fine. But my question is how this
affects after market sales of the coins? Are dealers asking the same
price for resales? *That* seems pretty scurilous, since the dealers
would be obviously pocketing the extra value, not donating it to
the Olympics.


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Steve Nahm
BBN Communications, Arlington, Virginia
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WB6YZZ La Belle

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Jul 18, 1984, 1:32:16 PM7/18/84
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Remember the primary reason that the Olympic coins are on sale! It is

to subsidize the athletes; they are naturally overpriced. It would be

some time before you could turn a profit on them.

GEORGE

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