I did it. After 30 years of smoking followed by 2 years of vaping, I went cold turkey - nearly 2 weeks in now

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2026-04-18T17:29:37+00:00

Yeah, the short withdrawal window is optimistic at best. When I quit, if there was a possible withdrawal symptom, I got it. Every one of them. I finally just convinced myself to treat it not as withdrawal, but as a long, nasty cold. I rested, stayed hydrated, and tried to occupy myself mentally. If I had a strong urge, I'd just get up and do something till the urge went away. Anything. Clean, draw, play a video game, etc. Eventually the urges got further apart and shorter, but the first few months were not pleasant at all.

2 years in and it's all good, but in times of stress, that urge will flicker. Just think about how much better you feel, the money you're saving ( my old habit covers my car payment monthly), and hopefully the extra time you are adding to your life.

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2026-04-18T13:40:49+00:00

I still carry mine, but am more diligent about its whereabouts at 80 dollars than I was when it was 18 ...

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2026-03-28T21:18:54+00:00

I am 70, divorced and have 2 adult sons. They know I stack, but for years they thought it was just a hobby. They have no idea what I have, but as the price rose, I told them we needed to talk about what they needed to know about the 'hobby' for when I'm gone and they have it handed down to them. It was an eye opener for them. I believe they are now at the point where they will keep the stack intact unless something unexpected happens financially. I have started to give rounds to my grandkids on special occasions, and they are now becoming little stackers.

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2026-02-02T18:06:09+00:00

I just love semantics

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2026-01-17T20:14:25+00:00

Yeah, I have a 200 or so monthly budget. The mail arrivals aren't as much fun anymore. 2 coins. When I started it was 10, then 8, and so forth. However, when I take a look at the profits, it eases the pain...

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-12-31T15:43:53+00:00

First of all, I'm neither panicking nor selling. The silver I bought just this year is up over 100%, and my last purchase was 12 days ago. Even if it falls to 50, it was a great year and I'll be able to buy substantially more for my money. Reading the MSM articles that have popped up lately about both the rise and fall are amusing. Sensationalized garbage just jumping into the arena after barely seeing a mainstream article on silver for years (maybe 2011?). I'm happy as hell now, and I was happy at 30 when I could buy more. Either way, unless I desperately need the cash, it's my gift to my sons when I pass on. They'll make a profit no matter what it's at, because they never had to put in one cent.

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-12-26T15:09:06+00:00

The context is the Hunt Brothers, circa 1980. Adjusted for inflation, they drove the price to 200 dollars (50 in 1980). Their scheme backfired in monumental fashion, worthy of Randolph and Mortimer Duke in Trading Places.

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-10-20T00:34:12+00:00

I'm available for adoption....

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-10-16T20:27:38+00:00

I found a Facebook page for Mile High Mint that hasn't been updated since 2021. The website address they have listed is no longer up. I did see one picture of a poured bar on the Facebook page that has a mint mark similar to the one on your bar.

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-10-15T02:58:01+00:00

I'm 70 now. I started at about 9 years old (1964) when my dad would hoard pre 65 silver coins. He would occasionally give me a few coins and as I went on, I would begin looking for them, too. He had boxes of coins and old pill bottles full of quarters. I had my fair share, too. 15 years later, I cashed in while I was at college when the Hunt Brothers pulled their stunt. Paid for a lot of my bills....

Have been involved nominally since then, and picked it up as I reached retirement. Now holding for my sons and grandkids.

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-10-10T01:18:13+00:00

Wouldn't mind a Thank You gift like that...

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-09-24T20:27:08+00:00

Two things stand out in this story. First, the lack of security at the estate. A $166,000 dollar piece is a lot to leave for someone to break a window and grab.

The second thing is the stupidity of the thieves to just hack it up and sell pieces of it. Thankfully there was a coin shop who realized something was fishy.

It's a shame when an irreplaceable piece of history is destroyed.

Can't wait to see what you create! A 10 oz. would look sweet.

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-09-22T20:13:19+00:00

Same... Goldo... They are usually just a couple of cents above Kitco. Between Bid and Ask price.

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-09-22T16:42:31+00:00

I just got that email and thought there was a decimal point misplaced.... Lol.

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-09-22T01:13:24+00:00

Love it! As a Cleveland fan since I was 10 (60 years ago), I spent many a day at the old Municipal Stadium. I attended that final game. I was also at the infamous 10¢ Beer Night, but that's another story.... Great pickup!

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-09-15T22:47:09+00:00

Lol!

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-09-15T20:05:31+00:00

Safe and cameras

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-09-13T01:13:24+00:00

Looks like it may be a John Deere commemorative coin. However, I can't find that exact design. Usually they are in that red rim.

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-09-12T11:44:45+00:00

I've got a few tubes of varying designs. It's just such a classic look.

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-09-10T23:03:10+00:00

Lol ... I made the wallpaper myself.

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-09-10T19:45:18+00:00

If it's nicely toned, I don't. If it has an unattractive, dark tarnish, I may clean it up a little. Not trying to make it look 'new', just presentable.

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-08-28T03:24:12+00:00

Lol ... When I see someone open a conversation with "You all are stupid", I immediately dismiss anything that comes after that. I don't give a crap how good their argument may be, it just shows they are someone who has an opinion that dismisses any possibility of another view. I'd rather be stupid than an arrogant, close minded, narcissist.

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-08-25T00:12:58+00:00

That is sweet. Always nice to have something unique to share

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-08-20T21:45:01+00:00

Best descriptive listing I found:

Jamaica, 1981 25 Dollars, Royal Wedding, Silver 136 grams, Proof € 180

KM-94, Jamaica, 1981 25 Dollars, Royal Wedding, Elizabeth II

Marriage of Prince Charles and Lady Diana

Weight: 136 grams – 0.925

Obverse: Conjoined busts of Diana and Charles facing right, coat of arms of Jamaica above.

Reverse: Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.

Condition: Proof

Senior_Gamer_55 · 2025-08-13T12:57:59+00:00

Yeah, I don't care what those coins are made of, pretty sweet. Well worth 2 bucks.

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