Hello everyone,
And now ... the sensational and unique Christmas gift contest.
Each participant will send a coin, with a market value of at least two dollars (in order to make the postage worthwhile) to another participant according to an algorithm that will be revealed on November 26th, 2015.
Registration on this thread is open until November 25th.
When I reveal the participant that will make you a gift, you will send him your address by PM before December 1st and then, If your collection is visible to all the world, your benefactor will choose a coin with a KM # that you don't already get in your collection. If you have not opened your collection to all the world, he will send a coin randomly. And of course you will send one coin to another blessed recipient who has been appointed for you and who have previously sent his address to you.
You must send one single coin. If you would like more coins, feel free to register multiple times.
After receiving your gift, the rave reviews and warmest thanks will be welcome on this thread. Negative comments like "a puck that I threw directly into the shr" will be systematically censored without prejudging on future criminal prosecution.
You might need to bump up the deadline a bit....international post is really slow from about now onwards with all the Christmas rush. I would try to get things organized so people can send out by the end of November.
Also we all know how useless the Numista rarity rating system is, so perhaps have a minimum catalogue value, say a minimum catalogue value of US$2.00-$3.00 to make the postage worthwhile.
Hang on, I object to the placement of any person on the list more than once.
The fun of these exchanges is in the even, equal, and random distribution between members. Signing up three times might score you some extra attention, but it's against the very spirit of the annual random gift exchange, and you know it.
There's no harm in signing up more than once, because you're giving out as many coins as you receive. If everyone gives out a coin of about equal value then there's really no issue with how many times you sign up. Also Frenchlover did say in his original post:
"You must send one single coin. If you would like more coins, feel free to register multiple times."
Απόσπασμα: "nalaberong"Should I read the original post before flying off the handle? Nah... too much work.
I stand corrected. My first post will remain unmodified as a badge of shame.
May I add you among the participants of this Christmas gift celebration, you, strong and free inhabitant of the Province of Alberta where the rugged beauty of the Canadian Rockies works alongside turquoise lakes, boreal forests, rapids, pastures and green meadows ...
Απόσπασμα: "babhijeethreddy"What about people like me, who currently lives in countries like Qatar, where postage of coins is strictly not allowed? :(
No problem
For example you want to send a coin to India where about each letter in opened by customs ...
You hide your coin in a piece of cardboard covered with aluminium and daubed with any painting, and then the crutial thing is the customproof attachement letter where you can write down seriously all the nonsense that goes through your head ...
Customs will treat your letter in 10 seconds. If it looks serious and good for business, it's freed event though they don't understand a word.
Απόσπασμα: "babhijeethreddy"What about people like me, who currently lives in countries like Qatar, where postage of coins is strictly not allowed? :(
No problem
For example you want to send a coin to India where about each letter in opened by customs ...
You hide your coin in a piece of cardboard covered with aluminium and daubed with any painting, and then the crutial thing is the customproof attachement letter where you can write down seriously all the nonsense that goes through your head ...
Customs will treat your letter in 10 seconds. If it looks serious and good for business, it's freed event though they don't understand a word.
this had me rolling with laughter, did you write this?
Taking a break from swapping for a while, but still interested in pre 1799 Spanish coins, I will make time for that!
you missed me and Jimpop, we want in! also see my question regarding your Qatar post, thanks.
Yes,
I wrote this customs-proof attachement letter for my last swap with India, and to be a little more in the news, next time I'll try the argument of the brand new aluminum foil dedicated for bulletproof vests
I am a member of a stamp website which organizes a Secret Santa and the registrations closed yesterday. Sometimes, the stamps arrive well after Christmas, but usually before, so Frenchlover, you should think about closing this one soon.
Απόσπασμα: "dptashny"Isn't Eli an American citizen??
Yes, but I am also a Mexican citizen. And also I live in America, the continent, so I can be un-American at times . US citizens being called American is the un-American thing, because we all are Americans (from Alaska to Chile). But since calling them United-Statezians is awkward I guess we forgive them/us.
Numista referee for the "Viceroyalty of the New Spain" (most of it).
History through coins.
Eli V
I feel I should explain my joke above. There are no real Americans because we all are import's. We all came here.At one time or another. There were no humans here,until they came here. Us, them ,who was first. Who knows if the first ones are even still here.
It is very bad to say them and us. Because we all are them. until we become just us .
Απόσπασμα: "ALLRED1950" I feel I should explain my joke above. There are no real Americans because we all are import's. We all came here.At one time or another. There were no humans here,until they came here. Us, them ,who was first. Who knows if the first ones are even still here.
It is very bad to say them and us. Because we all are them. until we become just us .
Well said Allred, relations would go a lot smoother if we realized, its just us and us. We are all the same on the inside.
This all started with the comment from that racist pHnightengale, he hates billionaire diamond traders and antique rice puller dealers.
Taking a break from swapping for a while, but still interested in pre 1799 Spanish coins, I will make time for that!
re: "What about people like me, who currently lives in countries like Qatar, where postage of coins is strictly not allowed?"
Babhijeethreddy, I suppose you could buy something online and have it sent directly to the other party.
[I know, that is such a boring way to handle it!] Why would a country have a rule like that? It isn't like anyone would want to pay the postal costs for sending out enough coins that it would cause a local hardship.
Does this rule only affect outgoing mail or will sending coins to you need to be done with the same care? I'll have to remember to check the regulations for whatever country I get for my assignment.
Απόσπασμα: "Pott"re: "What about people like me, who currently lives in countries like Qatar, where postage of coins is strictly not allowed?"
Babhijeethreddy, I suppose you could buy something online and have it sent directly to the other party.
[I know, that is such a boring way to handle it!] Why would a country have a rule like that? It isn't like anyone would want to pay the postal costs for sending out enough coins that it would cause a local hardship.
Does this rule only affect outgoing mail or will sending coins to you need to be done with the same care? I'll have to remember to check the regulations for whatever country I get for my assignment.
Well strictly speaking, it is not allowed sending coins out of India too. But I have done it and so have others. So it would be okay if its packed properly I guess.
Not exactly sure about how strict Qatar is as I haven't done any swaps after moving here and I don't see any active participants of numista from Qatar to discuss the issue. There used to be dellrugby but I don't see him here much now.
Frenchlover has agreed to help me on this issue. Thanks again man..:)
Yes I will. but my friend wants the stamp. have to keep it from her. So it like two gifts already. Thank you all. And everyone have a good and safe holiday season.
yours daryl
Thank you again John
Απόσπασμα: "pnightingale"Santa's little elves are on their way with a nice coin for Mr Jimpop.
P.S. David, You have their address. Go round and shoot them in the kneecap for ingratitude.
It's legal.
I think.
If it's not then it ought to be.
It would be legal as long as I got back in to the states before the Canadian Mounty's caught me, but the guy I got is a GREAT numista contributor so I wouldn't shoot em.
Taking a break from swapping for a while, but still interested in pre 1799 Spanish coins, I will make time for that!
Απόσπασμα: "pnightingale"Santa's little elves are on their way with a nice coin for Mr Jimpop.
P.S. David, You have their address. Go round and shoot them in the kneecap for ingratitude.
It's legal.
I think.
If it's not then it ought to be.
It would be legal as long as I got back in to the states before the Canadian Mounty's caught me, but the guy I got is a GREAT numista contributor so I wouldn't shoot em.
Ah, yes agreed. I just checked he list and he seems to me to be a genuine top tier collector with knowledge to match. He writes even prettier than what I do.
Non illegitimis carborundum est. Excellent advice for all coins.
Make Numismatics Great Again!
Gee guys Iam very nervous that Roy will like the coin I sent him. I think I found one he does not have and maybe a area he does not have too. I hope he likes it. He has a great collection.
I`m trying to not think about it :) And, I hope, My "Santa" as well, because its very difficult to find something missed in my collection ( and it is not completely uploaded yet! ) . Sorry, not hard to find, but Expensive to find :)
Just enjoy your gifts, dear friends ! Wish You all Merry, happy, and laughing Christmas!
Quit worrying guys, neither member looks like the type who would be complaining about a gift. I have the good fortune to have been paired with a guy who I've enjoyed many pleasant exchanges in the past as well as some equally pleasant conversations. I will treasure whatever he chooses. A nice grade half sovereign would be very nice of course but a more humble coin would still be appreciated as much (almost!!).
I have a lot of coins which while they are of very little value are beyond a mere price to me because they were given as gifts. These range from two Churchill crowns given to me by my two grandmothers when I was nine, to more recent things such as a coin from the charmingly named Nightingale Island from a fellow by the name of Daryl (remember?) Whenever I look at them it reminds me of a small act of kindness by someone possibly hundreds of miles away who was thinking of me at that moment, and of the person who gave them to me. They are priceless and I will never part with them for any money.
I mailed out a big ole stack of presents to fellow collectors from Numista and elsewhere on Monday. Some are cheap trinkets, some have a quite substantial value but I fully expect that each will be appreciated. I keep an eye open for potential gifts throughout the year, not just for Christmas time but for people who I know will like them or to cheer up those who are sick or distressed. I can't afford to send them to everyone so I try to pick different recipients every year. I don't expect anything in return except for fond memories. I like giving presents, it makes me feel good.
Speaking of which I'd love to see your face when you open yours my dear Daryl. It should arrive soon but it absolutely must NOT be opened until Christmas morning. My wife gift wrapped it though so you can safely open the envelope without spoiling the surprise.
Non illegitimis carborundum est. Excellent advice for all coins.
Make Numismatics Great Again!
Phil you and your family are very kind. Thank you all. Yes Phil I remember the Nightingale island coin, It put a smile on my face. Every time I think of it. I remember seeing it the first time and thinking of you. But the one I remember with a laugh ,Is the one were you got a zinc coin. And everyone else got silver. And the beginning of little one zoo. Her big girl tea set going to be late. Iam working way to much.Iam working the next two week ends. Witch makes for no weekend. Come home Saturday morning and go back Sunday night.
I have lots of coins that have more meaning than value. I think I said that right. These 10 hour days are getting to much. Very little time for coins.
To you and family have a safe a great holiday season. And everyone here have a safe and great holiday season
yours daryl
I very much enjoy events such as this which are not competitive or complicated and bring out the best in everyone. Thank you, Frenchlover for a great idea and for taking the time to organize matters. I hope to see this become a yearly event.
May I be the first (?) to wish you a blessed and enjoyable Christmas.
Non illegitimis carborundum est. Excellent advice for all coins.
Make Numismatics Great Again!
I've sent mine today. It was my first time sending coins and I was sweating while explaining to the post office clerk what the hell I'm sending and filling out that stupid customs sticker with some bullshit description. Since I'm new, I just hope it will arrive safely and JRo69 won't be completely disappointed....
I keep my fingers crossed...
Gordon Gekko: Now you're not naive enough to think we're living in a democracy, are you buddy? It's the free market.
Roy that was fast. Mail Nov 27 and got there Dec 3, 6 days that was fast. I was hoping you like a good puzzle . I got from my brother, there were 9 cast tin coins and this was a double. There are two very small one with no writing on them too. Not sure if they are coins. Just don't have the time. And saw you did not have, And hopeing it a new sub-country for you. You have fun with it And may you and family have a great holiday season.
And thank you for all your help here
yours daryl
Well it looks like Father Christmas has braved the 30 degree temperatures to give me an early Christmas present. I came home today to find this in my stocking
Απόσπασμα: "Dato Mikeladze"Nalaberong, pls post your gift ! :)
And, dears, please post " WHO IS WHO" :) when You receive your gifts
You don't really need to since Frenchlover already posted the list of who sent to who. But if you want to know, it was our wonderful sponsor of this thread, Mr Frenchlover himself that sent me my coin
Good to know it's arrived Jim, I trust you will like it. I put a fair bit of thought into it, referring to both your collecting interests and your current collection to find a suitable gap to fill.
Non illegitimis carborundum est. Excellent advice for all coins.
Make Numismatics Great Again!
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( and it is not completely uploaded yet! ) . Sorry, not hard to find, but Expensive to find :)
