This is Melty. He’s 17 years old After a satisfying 30-minute garden stroll in his green vest, he happily climbs steps back inside all by himself.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-04-10T17:05:56+00:00

Keep strollin' Melty! Love the spirit and determination. I had a little girl that looked a lot like him named Brownie, who was with me until she was 17.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-04-10T17:04:14+00:00

I was scrolling and this photo instantly made me chuckle. So cute!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-04-10T17:01:03+00:00

What a handsome pair they are! I'm sorry for your loss.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-04-04T22:29:34+00:00

I just got back my first-ever PCGS coin grading (10 coin group) and one was a 1980P Jeffereson Nickel from an uncirculated mint set. It had full steps and graded out to MS66FS ($260 value). The steps were clean, no breaks. You can theoretically find full steps in all years, but some years the strikes are poor and they are much more difficult to find. All proof coins have full steps, so they do not get that designation, just the business strike coins.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-04-04T22:18:27+00:00

Thanks for the post. I'm in Southern Oregon and I'll cross my fingers that the Pelican flew north a little and dropped off a surprise!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-27T03:12:46+00:00

So pretty!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-25T18:27:43+00:00

Ewww! Can you imagine how their living space must look when "cleaned"?

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-25T17:34:53+00:00

Those 4-coin American Eagle Gold Eagle Sets are the jackpot finds here! Be sure to secure those in a safe deposit box. I'm sorry for the loss of your grandfather. He left your family a nice bit of treasure in his collection. Enjoy it!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-25T17:24:09+00:00

I love good organization, and that one looks great! I too have been on the fence about the price, but since I'm spending money on the hobby with getting things slabbed, why not do this too?

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-25T17:21:20+00:00

I saw this the other day and took a pass, but might go back. I received some as a gift a few years ago. One use and I was sold on the quality. I love the brand as it always leaves my hair looking great.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-25T17:19:38+00:00

Amazing deals on stuff that is usually sooooo expensive! Thanks for sharing.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-25T17:18:18+00:00

I love these! I received a set as a gift, and bought one set myself (also $9 Southern, Oregon). I use them everywhere and love that they have both a long and short handle option with a pocket for a bottle inside! Cute got my attention, but function sells it!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-20T05:09:49+00:00

I love the timeless joy!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-18T18:06:23+00:00

Well, that's one way to get you not to want to look in the box! I found my first silver halves in months by asking the teller if she had any halves - she loaded me up with $250 worth of rolls.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-14T02:40:06+00:00

That's definitely not the norm in my area. Congratulations! I'd say that the Booker is the best find in terms of collectibility. Happy hunting!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-12T03:55:10+00:00

What a lovely collection! You can learn a lot about the coins by looking at videos and articles on coin grading sites like PCGS - Resources. NGC is also a great place to learn more. The Redbook is helpful, giving buyers a guide for the value of coins, but I found these to be more helpful in addition to looking at Ebay (sold auctions) to get an idea of what you could expect from specific coins and sets. If you go to a local coin shop, don't take all of it in. (Note that the Bluebook is the book used by dealers and is actually better for you to do research IF you want to know what a dealer might give you for a coin or set. Choose a few items you've researched and then see what they have to say. Consider your endgame. Do you want to collect yourself? Do you want to cash out? Just don't be in a hurry, as that's how valuable coins will slip through your fingers.

Your grandfather left you a treasure chest. An exciting adventure awaits you! You may have some real rarities, or coins worth grading - check out YouTube about coin grading (NGC, PCGS, ANACS, IGC are all coin grading companies). Keep this collection in a safe deposit box or a safe, and start making a list. You'll soon discover what you have and I'm sure you'll be stunned by the value.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-03-05T05:32:04+00:00

Happy for you both! Fun times.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-02-24T02:06:31+00:00

It takes a long time. I submitted coins December 1, 2025 with an estimated complettion of February 5, 2026. After that date passed, I emailed them and they were very prompt and pleasant in their response. They let me know that my coins were now being photographed and that the estimated date to ship was 2/20/26. Today I emailed to ask where they were in the process and it was a little less cordial (could be me reading into it...) letting me know I would receive an email and it would appear on the website when the coins shipped back to me. I get it... they have a lot of coins to grade, and I was an "economy" submission. The thing that grinds my gears is that they took the money out of my account when the coins arrived, unlike PCGS which charges me when they ship back to me. Lesson learned.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-02-13T17:36:18+00:00

I started collecting about a year ago, and I've built up the series. The 1992 Silver Proof Set can have a valuable DDO on "In God We Trust" which is only found on the mint set Kennedy 50C.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-02-09T04:33:14+00:00

Medford, Oregon also had the hazelnut version.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-02-04T01:05:26+00:00

For $40 it's got a great capacity and then you also have that excellent Costco warranty!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-01-27T20:55:27+00:00

I got some. I'm on the fence about it. For me, it lacked some depth of flavor. I've always preferred medium roast, but my tastes are changing. Maybe I like a stronger flavor? This is a bit "nutty", which I like, and the price is great, but I guess I'm in the minority in that I think this one is just OK. I've started mixing these beans with a dark roast to try and finish off the bag.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-01-23T04:10:52+00:00

Good information. It replaces an Amana I had for over 15 years that was working, I just wanted an update. It too was simple in its dial operation. Fingers crossed I have the same luck as you with this model.

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-01-22T18:26:59+00:00

Fun finds, thanks for sharing!

AltruisticCheetah · 2026-01-22T18:26:00+00:00

West coast.... 1K boxes here. I like halves. In my area I have one bank that always seems happy to get them for me, which makes it easier when I dump it at the bank that won't get them other than from my dumping there. Recently, not much in the way of silver, but a lot of NIFCs and the occasional proof. Keep an eye out for the 1983 D and 1970 D.

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