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You also agree to follow these guidelines. You must agree to these rules to be a member of this forum. NO SPAM! Spam is deleted within minutes, no spam will ever be left in our community.
1. Post a front and back image of your coin with a specific question about what you’re seeing or asking about and one coin per topic.
2. Please remove coin from the holder unless it’s US or an official mint case or unless it is graded by a grading service.
3. Images should be taken by a camera or cell phone camera, we ask that members don’t use images through a microscope screen.
4. Always start your own topic, please don’t ask about your coin or post your coin in someone else’s coin topic.
5. Do not send private messages about your coin unless an Admin ask you too and the same for sending emails through the board.
6. No spam. Do not post any links to your coin or other non-coin websites.
7. Always be respectful even if something makes you upset or you don’t agree with a member. You can always get a second opinion elsewhere. If you have an issue then politely ask an admin in an PM. PM’s are for issues, technical and personal, but not for coin questions (refer to number 5 on this list). Our community is not a soap box for complaining or drama, so please refrain from doing so here.[/size]
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Abbreviations
I've only been on Coin Help for a little while and noticed members posting questions using abbreviations. Can someone please direct me to a link where I can familiarize myself with these terms? I don't know what I'm looking for. I still don't know what AFLAC is.
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Re: Abbreviations
Who said AFLAC ? That's an Insurance Company . LOL
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Re: Abbreviations
Sorry , to answer your question, there is none that I know of . Maybe Daniel can shed some light on this issue . Thanks .
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Re: Abbreviations
Most of the unrecognizable numismatic acronyms used here are just "MADE UP" by the original posters…
I don't want to get into the reason why they do this here
FYI = American Family Life Assurance Company
I don't want to get into the reason why they do this here
FYI = American Family Life Assurance Company
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Re: Abbreviations
Beat me to it kcm :))
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8
How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?
https://tinyurl.com/y7rksxu8
How much squash would a sasquatch squash if a sasquatch would squash squash?
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Re: Abbreviations
At the risk of sounding rude,…
A majority of individuals proclaim that they are "Experts" in the area of numismatics. This is just what it is.
Using their 'Homemade' acronyms,… makes them feel that when using these acronyms, … rises them above their actual level of numismatic competence.
I can't believe you actually made me answer that
A majority of individuals proclaim that they are "Experts" in the area of numismatics. This is just what it is.
Using their 'Homemade' acronyms,… makes them feel that when using these acronyms, … rises them above their actual level of numismatic competence.
I can't believe you actually made me answer that
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Re: Abbreviations
Thanks Daniel, very informative .
I only use a few Abbreviations , One is DEFDAM ( definitely damaged ) , PMD ( post mint damage ) and JMO ( just my opinion ) . These are just basic forum abbreviations ( abbrev ) . I'm sure there are more but can't remember off the top of my head. If there are more , please list them .
If you want to go to another site for just some info like coin community , that's your choice . I just don't recommend joining though . JMO .
I only use a few Abbreviations , One is DEFDAM ( definitely damaged ) , PMD ( post mint damage ) and JMO ( just my opinion ) . These are just basic forum abbreviations ( abbrev ) . I'm sure there are more but can't remember off the top of my head. If there are more , please list them .
If you want to go to another site for just some info like coin community , that's your choice . I just don't recommend joining though . JMO .
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Re: Abbreviations
Magnificent responses by all of you. Thank you so much. I'm learning by leaps and bounds. It's like sometimes things look complicated when actually it's simple after you explain things. Thanks again.
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Re: Abbreviations
law of parsimony is the problem-solving principle that "entities should not be multiplied without necessity", or more simply, the simplest explanation is usually the right one.