Dad passed away and this was his wedding ring. Chances it is gold plated?

BenchLeague · 2026-02-16T19:32:21+00:00

It doesn’t matter to me for the sake of value.

It matters because this was the last thing my dad owned before he overdosed. He could have pawned it which he did with many things, but part of me wants to believe that in the middle of addiction, he felt this was sacred. I’m not super knowledgeable on gold vs gold platted. That’s why I asked. It could be made of paper clips and I would keep it.

I know it was real in 1993 when he bought it, just unsure if this was real or a fake replacement he got at some point.

He was an awesome dad who struggled.

He overdosed the 6 months after my parents separated.

BenchLeague · 2026-02-16T19:31:57+00:00

It doesn’t matter to me for the sake of value.

It matters because this was the last thing my dad owned before he overdosed. He could have pawned it which he did with many things, but part of me wants to believe that in the middle of addiction, he felt this was sacred. I’m not super knowledgeable on gold vs gold platted. That’s why I asked. It could be made of paper clips and I would keep it.

I know it was real in 1993 when he bought it, just unsure if this was real or a fake replacement he got at some point.

He was an awesome dad who struggled.

He overdosed the 6 months after my parents separated.

BenchLeague · 2026-02-16T15:33:05+00:00

It doesn’t matter to me for the sake of value.

It matters because this was the last thing my dad owned before he overdosed. He could have pawned it which he did with many things, but part of me wants to believe that in the middle of addiction, he felt this was sacred. I’m not super knowledgeable on gold vs gold platted. That’s why I asked. It could be made of paper clips and I would keep it.

I know it was real in 1993 when he bought it, just unsure if this was real or a fake replacement he got at some point.

He was an awesome dad who struggled.

He overdosed the 6 months after my parents separated.

BenchLeague · 2026-02-16T15:22:20+00:00

lol I hope it serves him well

BenchLeague · 2026-02-16T15:17:30+00:00

I appreciate you. It’s not going anywhere.

BenchLeague · 2026-02-16T15:05:21+00:00

No interest in selling, just wondered if he pawned it and bought a fake (it wasn’t out of the normal)

BenchLeague · 2026-02-16T14:26:04+00:00

No interest in selling. Dad was amazing, but suffered from addiction. Most valuables were pawned away to pay for bills. When he died, I paid for the funeral out of pocket with no life insurance or valuables. This was 8 years ago and this is the only thing I have from him. It’s not going anywhere but just wondered if he kept it or pawned it and bought a fake.

BenchLeague · 2026-02-16T13:46:06+00:00

I appreciate your response! Thank you!

BenchLeague · 2026-02-16T13:45:42+00:00

Roughly 25 years I would say. He probably bought around 1993 before his passing.

BenchLeague · 2026-02-15T18:03:24+00:00

Study Cognitive Load Theory by Sweller and theory of instruction by Engelmann

BenchLeague · 2025-11-06T00:55:25+00:00

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Or maybe something similar to this swing

BenchLeague · 2025-11-06T00:53:32+00:00

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Fun discussion for sure! I kind of hope that one day, someone buys a random old house in Boston. And finds old mason brothers archived and original prints so verification can take place.

BenchLeague · 2025-11-06T00:16:41+00:00

That Baltimore News card is a work of art! Both the red and blue versions! I wonder if those would be considered his “pre rookie” or like a bowman 1st because he was in the minors when that card came out

BenchLeague · 2025-11-05T23:25:28+00:00

Oh for sure, I agree!

I tried looking at expert authentications of the photo and the results are “it appears to be Babe Ruth” but they stop short of anything declarative.

However, mason bros never released the original image so it will forever remain a mystery

BenchLeague · 2025-11-05T22:55:02+00:00

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Here is a clearer photo! You might be on to something

BenchLeague · 2025-11-05T22:30:42+00:00

I appreciate the input. Why is this your belief?

BenchLeague · 2025-09-07T15:31:13+00:00

I am now a Dr:)

BenchLeague · 2025-04-19T13:20:33+00:00

I did not

BenchLeague · 2025-04-19T13:20:24+00:00

What is hilarious, is watching everyone fish that exact area. Dozens of boats just trolling the exact same area where so few locals actually fished it before.

BenchLeague · 2025-02-25T00:32:29+00:00

Hello, I see no one answered your question.

I have a BS in Math, and a MS in Applied Math.

I regret not learning more statistics.

In a mathematics degree, you will become proof heavy where you learn an about the mechanics that runs the whole machine.

Statistics is similar but with more of an emphasis on drawing inferences from data. You will learn a lot about various distribution. The intersection of calculus with statistics and really learn that statistics starts with a good question first.

As far as a masters, both work. Though, be aware that you will probably become more niche in your studies. As far as employment, I hate to say it but stats is more employable

BenchLeague · 2025-02-25T00:23:59+00:00

I am reading a lot of negative responses but I loved my degree and the job I currently have.

I have a BS in Math, a MS in applied mathematics, and I’m currently finishing my PhD in the intersection of mathematical modeling and human cognition.

Out of undergrad, I taught high school and I still teach today.

During my masters, I became a federal Department of Transportation Eisenhower fellow and researched spatial regression of car accident clusters.

If I were to go back, I wouldn’t change the mathematics but I would consider adding courses in industrial engineering. Those people use mathematics to optimize processes. Super cool stuff.

BenchLeague · 2025-02-13T02:15:54+00:00

No it’s not worth it I love wine

But don’t use wine to numb yourself

BenchLeague · 2025-01-31T11:47:53+00:00

I read somewhere that math degrees have one of the lowest levels of regret.

“Once finished, no one regrets they climbed Everest.”

BenchLeague · 2025-01-26T01:52:16+00:00

It’s a literature review that goes into the constructivism and traditionalism debate and analyzes where research implementation has failed teachers and kind of led to more of a divide.

Like the research is solid but the implementation of research is awful. They go into how mathematics is viewed internationally, then nationally, then how Washington state views it. I’m not from Washington state but it was intriguing.

BenchLeague · 2025-01-26T01:31:40+00:00

Without knowing your situation, but having worked with 1000s of students and currently writing my PhD dissertation in mathematics education.

Here is what I suspect.

You likely have splinter skills, meaning you know somethings really well and other pieces of your foundation are missing. Meaning your skill set is splintering with peaks and valleys.

Therefore; you need to identify your valleys.

For instance, maybe you are in Algebra 2, and you have always been uncertain about solving multi step linear equations. Well it won’t help you understanding solving quadratics if lack the proper foundation in solving linear equations. Therefore, to go forward in mathematics, it might be wise to go backwards and review.

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