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Some of you may remember this nonsense from quite a few years ago. I wrote it upon seeing some really embarrassing stuff on other forums as well as being sent so many things to attribute that was completely off the wall. I never professed to be a good writer so be nice.
Please don't take any of this seriously or personally. It was just a means of letting off some steam many years ago and pointing out that what may be obvious to some folks may not be to others. On the other hand, it it makes you think about some things...so be it. Enjoy!
After spending a little time seeing what was on some of the ‘other’ coin forums, I have decided to write a little piece as to what the future of numismatics might be. NOTE: This is strictly meant to be humorous and outlandish and is NOT REAL. If you see a little bit of yourself in this, then maybe it will open your eyes a bit.
TITLE: New Numismatic Sub Category to be added in the near future
A brand new sub category for numismatics will be released in the near future. The proper name for this category will be ‘Almost A Good One’ (AAGO) The following guidelines and criteria have been established for items wishing to be considered an AAGO.
1. One or more of the following must occur to be considered for this sub category:
A. The item must be a coin. There will be no deviations from this requirement.
B. The item must be seen with eyes OPEN. Closing your eyes while examining a coin is not allowed.
C. The item must have deep gouges or damage that nearly obliterates all devices.
D. All photos submitted for the item must be tiny and out of focus.
E. Coins that are black, green, or blue are preferred. However, items in the same color category as fuchsia or Concord grape will be considered.
F. No readable dates are allowed. It is OK to guess, but certainly not a requirement.
G. Bonus points will be assigned for those covered in more than 2mm of gunk.
2. The following are the requirements for submitting the coins to the proper AAGO attributer.
A. Magical powers and Extra Sensory Perception (ESP) can not be used to improve the look of the items to meet any of the criteria.
B. Any anomaly should be marked ON the item with permanent black marker.
C. Copies of your Birth Certificate and 12 examples of your pinky fingerprint must be submitted with the item.
D. Items should be packaged loosely so that the post office sorting equipment can do its best to damage it further. Scenting the envelope with used kitty litter may earn you a bonus.
E. Postage, insurance, signature confirmation, or tracking info is not required and is greatly frowned upon.
F. An attribution fee of $123.11 per item will be expected. If items do not meet the requirements noted above, a penalty of 7 cents will be assessed.
3. Once your item is received, the following actions will be accomplished:
A. We will send an email to someone other than you, announcing the arrival of the damaged, smelly package.
B. We will open your package, remove the fees, and deposit your item in the closest land fill capable of handling hazardous waste.
C. We will not reply to any request for status. We will be in the Bahama’s enjoying ourselves.
I hope this gives you all hope for the future of numismatics!! If you don’t understand why someone like me would take the time to write something as ridiculous as this, then do a little lurking on some of the other forums and see what is being shown and discussed. Some things just make me angry. Stupidity is running rampant in the numismatic field folks.
Bob Piazza
Please don't take any of this seriously or personally. It was just a means of letting off some steam many years ago and pointing out that what may be obvious to some folks may not be to others. On the other hand, it it makes you think about some things...so be it. Enjoy!
After spending a little time seeing what was on some of the ‘other’ coin forums, I have decided to write a little piece as to what the future of numismatics might be. NOTE: This is strictly meant to be humorous and outlandish and is NOT REAL. If you see a little bit of yourself in this, then maybe it will open your eyes a bit.
TITLE: New Numismatic Sub Category to be added in the near future
A brand new sub category for numismatics will be released in the near future. The proper name for this category will be ‘Almost A Good One’ (AAGO) The following guidelines and criteria have been established for items wishing to be considered an AAGO.
1. One or more of the following must occur to be considered for this sub category:
A. The item must be a coin. There will be no deviations from this requirement.
B. The item must be seen with eyes OPEN. Closing your eyes while examining a coin is not allowed.
C. The item must have deep gouges or damage that nearly obliterates all devices.
D. All photos submitted for the item must be tiny and out of focus.
E. Coins that are black, green, or blue are preferred. However, items in the same color category as fuchsia or Concord grape will be considered.
F. No readable dates are allowed. It is OK to guess, but certainly not a requirement.
G. Bonus points will be assigned for those covered in more than 2mm of gunk.
2. The following are the requirements for submitting the coins to the proper AAGO attributer.
A. Magical powers and Extra Sensory Perception (ESP) can not be used to improve the look of the items to meet any of the criteria.
B. Any anomaly should be marked ON the item with permanent black marker.
C. Copies of your Birth Certificate and 12 examples of your pinky fingerprint must be submitted with the item.
D. Items should be packaged loosely so that the post office sorting equipment can do its best to damage it further. Scenting the envelope with used kitty litter may earn you a bonus.
E. Postage, insurance, signature confirmation, or tracking info is not required and is greatly frowned upon.
F. An attribution fee of $123.11 per item will be expected. If items do not meet the requirements noted above, a penalty of 7 cents will be assessed.
3. Once your item is received, the following actions will be accomplished:
A. We will send an email to someone other than you, announcing the arrival of the damaged, smelly package.
B. We will open your package, remove the fees, and deposit your item in the closest land fill capable of handling hazardous waste.
C. We will not reply to any request for status. We will be in the Bahama’s enjoying ourselves.
I hope this gives you all hope for the future of numismatics!! If you don’t understand why someone like me would take the time to write something as ridiculous as this, then do a little lurking on some of the other forums and see what is being shown and discussed. Some things just make me angry. Stupidity is running rampant in the numismatic field folks.
Bob Piazza
Sounds like some of my submissions 
Thanks Bob I needed AAGO laugh 
Be verwy verwy quiet... I'm hunting coins!!! 
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