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Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez Named One of ESPN's Top 10 First Basemen

As the president of Youngblood Metals Mining, Kota Saint Jovite Youngblood is an expert in pre-1800 silver dollars, as well as vintage toys and Victorian-era jewelry. Located in Monrovia, California, Saint Jovite Youngblood is a self-professed die-hard Los Angeles Dodgers fan.  Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez recently ranked in a list of the top 10 first basemen in the league. The list, curated by ESPN Senior Writer Buster Olney, placed Gonzalez in the number eight spot, the same position he earned for Olney’s 2015 list.  The 34-year-old Adrian Gonzalez shares the list with other high-ranking first basemen, including Freddie Freeman, Anthony Rizzo, Paul Goldschmidt, Joey Votto, and Jose Abreu. Though the veteran Gonzalez was responsible for 18 home runs during the 2016 season, it was his lowest number of homers since 2012, thanks in part to injury.  The first baseman suffered through the season with continued pain from a pinched nerve which ultimate...

Three Surprisingly Valuable Vintage Toys

  As the president of Youngblood Metals Mining, Kota Saint Jovite Youngblood deals in rare coins, metals, and a variety of other collectible goods. Saint Jovite Youngblood is particularly familiar with vintage toys, and has been collecting valuable toys for over 20 years. To the disappointment of many amateur toy collectors, most Beanie Babies and Cabbage Patch Kids are worth next to nothing in modern markets. However, many vintage toys are worth substantial amounts. The following regular toys may surprise you with their high sale prices: 1. The Hot Wheels Beatnik Bandit in hot pink – The pink version of this common 1968 toy recently sold for $15,250, making it one of the most valuable toy cars out there. 2. The 1984 Star Wars Power of the Force Ewok Combat Playpack – Unlike the similar Endor Chase and Hoth Rescue packs, the Ewok set sometimes came with very rare cards. An unopened set sold for $5,998. 3. Kenner Blythe Dolls – These unique dolls were sold in America...

Professional Numismatic Guild Agrees with Changes Made to Currency

Involved in the coin industry for the past decade, Saint Kota Jovite Youngblood works as president of Youngblood Metals Mining based out of Monrovia, California. A lifetime member of several professional coin-grading associations, Saint Kota Jovite Youngblood maintains membership with the Professional Numismatic Guild (PNG) . Founded in 1955, the PNG began as an idea from Abe Kosoff who joined with other coin dealers to offer a professional group for those who enjoyed collecting coins. The nonprofit organization first presented membership strictly through invitation and later on allowed all professional numismatists, or coin collectors, membership. Today, in order to join, members must have experience in the field, must certify that they have significant financial wealth, and must receive a majority vote by present members. In April 2016, the PNG issued a statement regarding the recently announced addition to the $10 bill of an image of the historic march for suffrage....

Three Safety Tips for Jet Skiers

A numismatic expert and president of Youngblood Metals Mining, Kota Saint Jovite Youngblood handles wholesale coin collectible inventory on a daily basis. In his spare time, Kota Saint Jovite Youngblood jet-skiing with his family. Navigating the waters on a jet ski can be a thrilling experience. When out on the water, take the following precautions to keep everyone safe. -Make sure everyone remains seated. Riding with a passenger adds additional weight, thus making a jet ski less stable. To avoid capsizing, you and your passenger should avoid making sudden movements. In addition, instruct the passenger to move in tandem with you when turning into corners. -Reduce forward momentum when docking. To decelerate after a ride, lower your jet ski’s speed to idle. This allows you to slowly approach the dock and safely secure your vessel. However, some scenarios require more preparation to reduce forward momentum and the likelihood of a collision. In these cases, plan to ...