There were two other news items that collectors should be aware. Last week, the ANA held an online Candidates Forum. Only one of the candidates did not attend.
The forum demonstrated two types of candidates: the status quo and those who want to do something. The status quo candidates refused to think outside of the proverbial box and look to continue using the same methods that have not advanced the ANA beyond its current state. The others have different ideas to move the ANA forward.
Few of the candidates have ideas discussed in the past but taking advantage of the current climate. These are the candidates that need to be elected to the ANA Board of Governors. A full review of the Candidates Form is forthcoming.
Another bit of news was a May 4 conference call by the U.S. Mint with members of the media. Even though I asked questions they answered during that conference call the previous week, I was not invited to participate. There are additional questions that the U.S. Mint did not address, which I sent via email. The U.S. Mint has not answered those questions.
I will wait a few days for the U.S. Mint to answer my questions before explaining how they do not care about the collectors and what I suggest the community can do to correct their behavior.
And now the news…
May 2, 2021
→ Read more at washingtonpost.com May 4, 2021 → Read more at kitco.com May 4, 2021 → Read more at northjersey.com May 6, 2021 → Read more at sciencedaily.com May 7, 2021 → Read more at barrons.com
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“Do you know what happens if the blogger does not press the button that says “Publish?” The post does not get published to the site. This week’s delay was because I forgot to press the button. Sorry!”…
LOL I usually do the opposite and hit publish before the update is finished. Enjoy your blog, very informative. Thank you…
Scott
I finally have a chance to respond. In the April, 2021 issue of Bank Note Reporter, Heritage Auctions’ Currency Vice President Dustin Johnson was interviewed. He said what I have been saying for months. The pandemic has given people more disposable income that might otherwise have been spent on activities like traveling. So, they are adding to their collections by bidding more and with higher amounts of money.
My point in telling this is that, once the pandemic is over, people will continue to buy online and not return to the shows as they have in the past. There is no going back. History shows that trying to turn the clock back leads to failure. Many shows will either get smaller, fold or merge.
Therefore, Scott, this is a critical ANA election. Status quo candidates must be defeated. The new ANA leadership might want to take a look at the ANA Bureaucracy and replace some Status quo people there.
If you want to read the full article, let me know.
Sincerely
Bob