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Sal66
09-10-2012, 07:57 AM
Hello everyone ! Well here is the Contest for September. It's called Sal's Silver September Contest .
Here are the RULES
1) You must be Member of the Forum with at least 10 Posts prior to the start of the Contest. This is only fair to long time members and prevents Lurkers from stepping in and participating.
2) The Contest Starts TODAY AS SOON AS IT'S POSTED AND WILL END ON SEPTEMBER 30TH AT 9 PM EASTERN TIME
3) THERE ARE 2 PARTS TO THE CONTEST. THE FIRST PART CONSISTS OF A GRAND PRIZE AND 3 ADDITIONAL PRIZES. THE GRAND PRIZE CAN ONLY BE WON IF YOU GUESS THE EXACT NUMBER OF COINS SHOWN BELOW. * NOTICE: NOT ALL THE COINS ARE THE SAME DENOMINATION. THEY CONSIST OF SMALL CENTS,NICKELS,DIMES,QUARTERS AND IKE DOLLARS. ALSO, NOTICE THE SMILEY FACE. :wow: THE PRIZE IS A BEAUTIFUL 1783 2 REALE EL CAZADOR SHIPWRECK COIN WITH CASE AND BOOKLET ABOUT THE SHIP AND ITS UNFORTUNATE JOURNEY TO THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA. **** SEE PICS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE*****

4) THE PERSON WHO GUESSES THE CLOSEST TO THE TOTAL NUMBER OF COINS WITH OUT GOING OVER WINS A 1923 PEACE DOLLAR.
5) THE NEXT CLOSEST TO THE TOTAL NUMBER OF COINS, EITHER BELOW OR ABOVE WILL WIN A 1944 WALKING LIBERTY HALF DOLLAR.
6) THE NEXT PERSON AFTER THAT WHO GUESSES THE CLOSES TOTAL NUMBER OF COINS, EITHER BELOW OR ABOVE WINS A MINT STATE 1963D WASHINGTON SILVER QUARTER.

* IF YOU WIN A PRIZE FOR THE FIRST PART, YOU ARE DONE WITH THE GAME. I'M DOING THIS IN FAIRNESS TO THE MEMBERS SO THERE ARE NOT 2 PRIZES WON BY THE SAME PERSON. I FEEL IT'S ONLY FAIR AND BESIDES, IT'S MY GAME. :tongue:

THE SECOND PART CONSISTS OF GUESSING THE DATE OF A COIN THAT I RANDOMLY PICKED AND PUT IN THE PILE. THE DATE RANGE IS BETWEEN 1912 - 2012.
1) THE PERSON CLOSEST TO THE DATE WITHOUT GOING OVER WILL WIN A 1957B $1 SILVER CERTIFICATE.
2) THE PERSON CLOSET TO THAT PERSON GOING ABOVE THE DATE OR UNDER WILL WIN A FIRST DAY ISSUE OF THE 1976 $2 STAMPED BY THE POST OFFICE WITH A 13 CENT STAMP ON IT.
*** Newly Added on 9/17/12
3) THE PERSON NEXT CLOSET TO WINNER #2 WILL WIN THE 1754 VOC COIN

** I ADDED A 3RD PRIZE AFTER REALIZING THAT THE 1754 COIN ISN'T WORTH AS MUCH AS I THOUGHT. SO, NOW WE WILL HAVE 6 DEFINITE WINNERS AND 1 POSSIBLE GRAND PRIZE FOR PART 1 ONLY****

HERE IS THE PILE OF COINS AND THE PRIZES. **** REMEMBER : YOU WILL HAVE 2 ANSWERS FOR EACH PART. CLEARLY SHOW WHICH NUMBER IS FOR WHICH PART OF THE CONTEST, JUST IN CASE SOMEONE CHOSES NOT TO PLAY THE SECOND PART FOR SOME CRAZY REASON :crazy:
THANKS FOR PLAYING AND GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE !!! :grouphug:

Tony Two-Cent
09-10-2012, 09:14 AM
Thanks for putting this contest together, Sal! Very generous of you! Beautiful prizes.

My guess on the number of coins = 441

My guess on the coin date = 1944

chief5709
09-10-2012, 10:59 AM
Coins - 938

Date - 1938

thanks for the contest

Thiltzy
09-10-2012, 12:07 PM
525 coins

1970 date

JTGOLD
09-10-2012, 12:24 PM
278 coins

1929 date

POKIE73
09-10-2012, 07:56 PM
coins 256 date 1964

Celluforce
09-10-2012, 08:38 PM
Ok! Here's my guess...

660 coins

...and 2010 for the date



Good luck everybody!


Daniel[attachimg=1]

Tony Two-Cent
09-11-2012, 05:56 AM
|:cheering: Well at least we have some guesses on the board. I'm surprised no one commented on my Smiley Face. :rolleyes: Where's all the Women in this forum, I'm sure they would appreciate my creativity. :(


I must admit that I didn't know what you were talking about when you mentioned the smiley face in your original post, but I just now saw it. thumbsup01

lee
09-12-2012, 01:21 PM
im going for 216 coins
and
1946 for the date

cheers mate.

Sal66
09-12-2012, 02:17 PM
:omg: I'm SO SORRY everyone. I FORGOT to mention the Denomination of the El Cazador Coin. It's a 2 Reale.

I had a problem just trying to fit the number of Pic in that one Post. So, here is a few Pics of the Coin. Once again, I apologize

tanacat
09-14-2012, 11:16 AM
342 coins

1965 date

Thanks for the contest Sal |:cheering:

Fire Fighter 43
09-15-2012, 01:28 PM
439 coins and 1963

RaZR
09-16-2012, 02:45 PM
[size=1:crazy:t]406
And 1955

Sal66
09-17-2012, 08:56 PM
Hello everyone!!! I have posted some important NEW news in the post after this one. Please read. Ok, so we have about 12 more days left and only 10 Guessers. I'd like to see more people participating. I hope it happens, that's why we have these Contests, right ??
Since there is more time left I decided to post the reverse sides of the prizes. Oh Yeah there is a Booby prize also . It's a day Detecting with the guy at the end in the Picture.

RaZR
09-20-2012, 07:37 PM
Leave it to Chumlee to bring a knife to a day of detecting. Gee Tennessee!

jkress
09-20-2012, 10:39 PM
Coins = 513
Date = 1919

Thanks Sal. By the way... I'd love a day of detecting with Chumlee. :peace:

OxShoeDrew
09-23-2012, 05:47 PM
300 coins and 1990 thanks Sal |:cheering:

del
09-24-2012, 05:58 AM
Sal i'm going to go with 534 coins and for the date of the coin 1927
thanks for putting the contest together :clapping: :clapping:

RobW
09-24-2012, 01:54 PM
The answers are:

325 coins

and

1984

:behave:

aloldstuff
09-24-2012, 03:50 PM
Sal, thanks for the opportunity to win some great prizes.

My quesses are.........362 coins and 1954 for the date

Sal66
09-26-2012, 08:10 PM
:omg: LESS THAN 24 HOURS LEFT ( Sept. 30th at 9 p.m !!) WOW TIME FLYS. Edited on 9/29 11:20 P.M :drool:

If I counted correct there are over 15 Participants. That should be enough and increase the odds for you fine people. I know I listed 6 Prizes plus the GRAND PRIZE, but I ADDED some more winners. One it's my first Contest, 2, there aren't a bunch of you and 3, I don't know, just because. The prizes might be SMALLER but it will be 4 MORE COINS. THAT'S A TOTAL OF 10 WINNERS ALL TOGETHER.
If you don't want it when I ask for your Contact info, just let me know, Ok?
Good Luck everyone. Time to see where everyone stands currently, HOPEFULLY UPRIGHT. :hysterical: :hysterical:

ALSO, I'M SURPRISED NO ONE COMMMENTED ON MY SMILEY FACE IN THE PILE OF COINS. :shocked04:

Sal66
09-28-2012, 12:17 AM
That must be the Western/Eastern treasure Forum. They have money and sponsers. These Contest are not sponsered by Minelab or White's. Maybe we can ask them to do something for us on a one time deal, but that's probably all it would be.
The Contests are done soley by the member's. I actually enjoy giving away some of my own collection to the members. Afterall, They are the ones I feel I owe for all that they have done for me personally . So, thanks people, I hope you enjoy your prizes when I announce the winners on the 30th and mail them out. I will probably send then certified, so try to be home or you will have to Pick up at the post office.

BHNugget
09-28-2012, 07:57 AM
613 coins and 1988 for date thumbsup01

dalewestaby
09-30-2012, 08:32 AM
297 coins

and 1982 for the date. I usually pick my birthday when picking a coin lol

dalewestaby
09-30-2012, 08:33 AM
haha, i just saw the smiley face!

rsarge1
09-30-2012, 10:12 AM
My guess on the number of coins = 356

My guess on the coin date = 1956

etrac1
09-30-2012, 08:43 PM
498 coins
1966 date

etrac1
09-30-2012, 08:53 PM
Sorry I just looked at the time next time

Sal66
09-30-2012, 10:33 PM
:bop: etrac !! No problem, you didn't win anyway. You did guess my Birthdate anyway, Seeing how my member name is sal66. Welcome to the forum, though. :cheering:

Ok, everyone I want to first say that I had a fun time holding this months contest. I wanted to do this to pay back all of you that helped me all this time with my finds, questions, and most importantly the well-being of my life. As most of you know, I've had a long Row to Hoe as the old farmers used to say. It means that Iv'e had a long Struggle. Iv'e been sick around 6 years from Lymes Disease and my interest in Metal Detecting has been a good distraction from dealing with all the problems that Iv'e endured. So, for those reasons I Thank You All.
Now for the part you all have been waiting for. PART ONE :The number of Coins in the Pile.
PART 2 : The DATE of the Coin I picked.

Here we go: [size=24pt]THE TOTAL NUMBER OF COINS IS 826 !!
.This is the breakdown of coins. 644 Pennies, 40 Nickels, 100 Dimes, 40 Quarters and 2 Ike Dollars.


THE DATE OF THE COIN IS A BEAUTIFUL UNC. RED-TONED 1 9 5 8 PENNY I GOT IN POCKET CHANGE. IF YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN A RED-TONED COIN, IT IS TRULY AMAZING TO EXAMINE.

Here are the winners for Part 1

1) The higest w/o going over is Celluforce with a guess of 660 !! :happydance01: :happydance01: :happydance01: :happydance01:. Congrats !! You are the Winner of the 1923 Peace Dollar.

2) The next Winner under or over is : chief5709 with a guess of 938. You have won the 1944 Walking Liberty Half Dollar.

3) The 3rd winner is BHNugget with a guess of 613. You have won a UNC. 1963d Quarter.
Then I added two additional Winners !! |:cheering:

4) The 4th Winner is del with a guess of 534. You have won a AU 1958d Quarter.

5) The 5th and final Winner of Part 1 is Thiltzy with a guess of 525. You have won a 1957A Silver Certificate Crisp Unc. serial # G02068298A. That's just to verify you receivd the right $1 Note as I have several.

[size=36pt]CONGRATS EVERYONE ON PART 1 !! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:.

I JUST WANT TO SAY ALL THE PRIZES ARE VALUED FROM THE TOP PRIZE OF $30 TO ABOUT $8 FOR NUMBER WINNER 5.
ALSO, THERE OBVIOUSLY WAS NO GRAND PRIZE WINNER , SO MAYBE NEXT TIME EVERYONE.

[size=36pt]NOW FOR THE BONUS ROUND : PART 2

This part actually was more interesting and very very close.

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The Winners of the 2nd part as follows :

1) 1st Prize with a guess of 1956 , is rsarg1 , A 1957 $1 Silver Certificate UNC. # U83637420A
2) 2nd prize with a guess of 1955 is RAZR, A First Day $2 Postage-Stamped Note.
3) 3rd prize with a guess of 1954 is aolstuff, A 1754 VOC shipwreck coin with a card of Authenticity.
THEN THERE ARE TWO ADDITIONAL WINNERS SINCE IT WAS SO CLOSE.

4) 4th Prize with a guess of 1963 is FireFighter 43, a 1929 Mecury Dime in F-12.
5) 5th Prize with a guess of 1964 is POKIE73, a 1928 Mercury Dime in F-12.
These two are what I graded them. THEY ARE NOT PROFESSIONALLY GRADED.

**** If there are any mistakes made here, please let me know so I can fix it. ******* THANK YOU.

I WANT TO THANK ALL OF YOU FOR PARTICIPATING AND NOW I PASS THE REIGNS ON TO THE NEXT PERSON. THANK YOU EVERYONE AND I HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR WINNINGS.
PLEASE IM ME SO I CAN SEND YOU ALL YOUR PRIZES. IF YOU DON'T, I WON'T CHASE YOU DOWN. :happy:

jkress
09-30-2012, 10:47 PM
Thank you for the very exciting contest Sal. :clapping: It was a lot of fun.

Congratulations to all the winners and thanks again for the very generous contest. :beerbuddy:

POKIE73
09-30-2012, 10:53 PM
i would also like to thank you for running this contest it was nice to see a little more participation it makes it a lot more fun to belong to a group like this dennis

BHNugget
09-30-2012, 10:55 PM
Thanks Sal, great contest!!! :beerbuddy:

Sal66
10-01-2012, 12:01 AM
|:cheering: Thanks guys. There is a lesson here to learn. The next time you see a little pile of change in your car, home or anywhere, REMEMBER, there's more there than you think.

Sal66
10-01-2012, 07:39 AM
Ok people, so far I have some Contact info from some of the Winners. So, I'll wait till after lunch and take what I have then and stop at the Post Office today. Then I'll wait Untill I get the rest so I don't have to make more than 2 trips. So, if you talk with any of the winners let them know to PM me. So far I have 4 of the 10 winners and expect the rest later. I have to go out today for an errand anyway. :clapping:
Now who's the next Contest holder is the quesetion ?? :thinkingabout:

JTGOLD
10-01-2012, 08:15 AM
thanks for a great contest Sal and a big :congrats: to all the winers,,,,,,,,,,,Terry

Tony Two-Cent
10-01-2012, 11:40 AM
Thanks to Sal for the really fun contest, and congrats to all the winners! :clapping:

Very generous of you, Sal! Kudos to you, my friend! |:confused:)

del
10-01-2012, 01:41 PM
thank you Sal for putting on the contest and congrats to all winners :congrats:

Celluforce
10-01-2012, 05:06 PM
Thank you Sal !

What a great smiley face contest!


1958 is a good year, but, you'll agree with me, 1966 is a very good vintage ;)



Daniel [attachimg=1]

Sal66
10-01-2012, 08:53 PM
:congrats: EVERYONE FOR JUST PLAYING !! I had a great time running the Contest. Now I hope someone will take the Reigns and do the next one .
I wanted to prove a point here. That little pile of change in you car, on your dresser, in that penny jar has more there then you think. I had to count it twice because I couldn't believe there was that much there.
By the way, 8/26 is the month and day my wife and I got married in 1995. The 1958 penny was a coin I got in change one day. It's red, I never saw a red copper before and in such great condition. If it grades a MS-67, it's worth $50 according to PCGC Coin Values.
ALERT : I'm still waiting to hear from RAZR and Fire Fighter 43. Anyone hear from them, let them know to check their messages. They have 30 days to claim their prize. :shocked04:verreaction:

I'm off to the Post Office in the morning, I didn't want to make more than one trip. DAN, you can stop by or I can do a drive-by and toss it in the yard. rofl

[size=24pt]CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS. I'M GLAD I WAS ABLE TO GIVE AWAY 10 PRIZES. IF ANYONE IS LOOKING FOR A GRAND PRIZE, I'M WILLING TO RE-ENTER THE El CAZADOR SET.

tanacat
10-02-2012, 08:02 AM
:perfect10:

Thanks Sal! I will try to think of something creative for a contest soon... I sure have a lot of hotwheels... I need a HUGE mason jar and do one like how many jellybeans in the jar lol

I'll be thinking- if someone doesn't jump on this before me. I might have to do a November Contest.

Sal66
10-02-2012, 01:04 PM
[size=36pt]Hello Everyone ! I just got back from the Post office and the PRIZES are in the Mail. ::usaflag:: <;)

:happy:

:congrats: [size=36pt]I HOPE YOU ALL ENJOY YOUR PRIZES. I HAD FUN DOING IT. |:cheering:
YOUR FRIEND. :grouphug:
SAL