MikeN

The collection of MikeN

What MikeN collects

I'm a collector of US coins. I have limited myself to coins from 1900-date. One of the reasons is because it is too pricey to collect coins from the 1800s. Probably the biggest reason is that I like to fill every slot and that gets harder and harder to do as collections branch out.

I've got a very good selection of coins and I'm still uploading more into this website as I go. I'm working on pictures as well.

For about 2 decades I put my collection on a shelf and didn't really do much with it but the last 2 years have seen a new burst of energy for me. But I missed so much! It is easy to buy the mint sets each year (although that is becoming larger and larger) as you go, but trying to play catch up is going to cost me more in the long run. But alas, I'm back at it now. And finding this site actually gives me hope of trades that avoid costs to fill a slot when maybe I have something that would check a box on some one else's collection.

Also, anything that has a shows a grade and not it is not slabbed by NGC or PCGS is just an opinion of someone. Likely the person or dealer I bought it from. I do not really attempt to grade coins. If I enter a grade it is because of how I feel it fits into my collections. I've had a couple people message me and say something like "the penny you have listed as VF is really only a F"...... I have nothing but bad words to reply to that. If you are trading for one of my coins, make your own judgement and call it whatever you want. Otherwise, I simply don't care. On the contrary, I've been swapping with some very knowledgeable numismatists who have helped me learn, coached, shared links for pages, taught, etc. There is a difference. I hate the first and welcome the last.

Silver coins.... I will only trade my silver for other silver coins that are similar in type and date. And even then I probably wont trade it. Some of the silver coins that I have, I don't really collect that type, but I still have them. Silver rises in value faster than coins do, so I probably will hold on tight to my silver. I will be a little more loose with silver dimes, Kennedy halves, Washington quarters and silver versions of common circulation coins of the late 1900s to date.

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What MikeN wants

What I'd like to get most from others is the U.S. coins I don't have. I like to be able to check all the boxes and fill up each slot in my books of coins. I like to get the different types of the same coin.

I pretty much start my collection with a 1909 VDB and on. Nickels start with Jefferson, Dimes with Mercury, Quarters with Washington, Halves with Franklin and dollars with the Ike coin. I love the larger coins, I guess it is the weight of them. I wish they still were in use as a heavy circulation coin.

I want to find trading partners who are interested in simply trading similar coins. Fast and easy swaps, a couple coins at a time. My Washington quarter for your Washington quarter, etc.

Denver mints are common where I live. Perhaps Philly is more common where you live. We could help each other out that way.

I look forward to engaging with new and interesting people.

Exchange ratings

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	bburke057's feedback on 17 Şub 2022 Great new swapper. Coins were as described, excellent communication and mailing. Highly recommended.
	KLFenstermaker's feedback on 4 Şub 2022 Like working with Mike, another swap already in the works. Rapid mailing, coins meet or exceed expectations, and easy to work with. Highly recommended
	Jagovruni9's feedback on 1 Şub 2022 Good communication, quick, well packaged delivery, with a nice extra to boot. Highly recommend.
	Abasurto's feedback on 28 Ocak 2022 Welcome to animista, Mike! It was a pleasure dealing with you. Folks, Mike communicate clearly, deals fairly and pays promptly. Great transaction! I highly recommend him.
	bobbyhiii's feedback on 28 Ocak 2022 Great swap! Very responsive!
	cochise33's feedback on 26 Ocak 2022 Great swap. The coins arrived quickly and are better than expected. Mike is a new trader on the site, but you can swap with him in confidence. Highly recommended!
	KLFenstermaker's feedback on 25 Ocak 2022 Nice coins, well packaged, prompt mailing. Easy to work with. Included some other coins he knew I was looking for. Looking forward to dealing with Mike again
	mickfinn's feedback on 25 Ocak 2022 Great swapper. You can trust this person. And I did not expect the bonus!
	amarmur's feedback on 24 Ocak 2022 Nice communication and fast shipping!
	gmbillman76's feedback on 23 Ocak 2022 Good first swap. Coins were well packaged and shipped securely. Would recommend. Had fun chatting with Mike during this swap negotiation.
	Carlos Cerrato's feedback on 22 Ocak 2022 excellent exchange good communication highly recommend

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	Feedback about Jagovruni9 on 8 Şub 2022 I got my coins well packaged to keep them safe from perils of US mail. They did indeed arrive safe and sound. Coins were labeled and good quality. The trade was equitable for both of us and negations weren't hard at all.
	Feedback about bburke057 on 4 Şub 2022 I had a great swap experience with Bill! I got the coins as expected, packaged to avoid damage and in a short time. Not only did I get the coins but extra stuff too. Negotiations were fair and easy. This is a good swap mate!
	Feedback about KLFenstermaker on 2 Şub 2022 Another excellent swap!!!! Not only is this our second swap, but I'm continuing to learn more and more about this site and coins in general. The coins I get are well packaged to prevent any damage during shipping. They are exactly as promised. This is a good swap friend for sure!
	Feedback about amarmur on 28 Ocak 2022 I got the coin and it was exactly as it was supposed to be. Working with amarmur was an easy and pleasant swap. Good deal.
	Feedback about bobbyhiii on 28 Ocak 2022 I got some great coins out of this deal. Everything was exactly as described. Shipping was fast. Good deal all the way around.
	Feedback about Abasurto on 28 Ocak 2022 What a great trade I got! This went well. Negotiations were smooth and timely. The coins were well packaged for shipping and they were exactly as described. I look forward to our next trade.
	Feedback about cochise33 on 26 Ocak 2022 This was a good trade! I got a couple quarters that helped fill holes in my collection. Everything went as planned. I look forward to our next trade!
	Feedback about mickfinn on 24 Ocak 2022 We swapped nickels and it worked out just fine. I got the nickel as it should be with no delay. I look forward to the next trade. Thanks
	Feedback about Carlos Cerrato on 22 Ocak 2022 The coins were sent fast and arrived packaged in a card to preserve the coins. The coins were as promised. True to his word, I'd trade against with jom
	Feedback about KLFenstermaker on 22 Ocak 2022 This was a good trade for me. The coins came packaged well and were exactly as promised. Negation wasn't hard, he made reasonable offers and it worked out good.
	Feedback about gmbillman76 on 19 Ocak 2022 I'm new to the site and this person helped me learn the ropes and trusted me for a trade. I got some good education and good coins out of the deal. The coins were sent promptly, packaged well and exactly as promised. Thanks!

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