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New Member
Canada
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Hobby only, more fun that way.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4233 Posts |
I found this thread because I thought it would be interesting to poll how many (like me) have never sold a coin. This poll doesn't quite cover it, but I guess it's close enough. As others said, people who primarily flip coins for profit probably aren't hanging out here, so the "never sell" percentage would probably be skewed.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3184 Posts |
both! I like the numismatic but also happy that its worth some money
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1584 Posts |
When I play my cards right, it can easily be both!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
592 Posts |
Pure hobby. No interest in ever selling, unless so strapped it was unavoidable. And even then I'd sell a kidney first.
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Valued Member
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Hobby for me I know I have a big investment for the kids later on plus with bitcoins
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8904 Posts |
Completely hobby. However, I do like finding great deals well below market value!!  I have sold off coins in the past, unfortunately. Due to a business that needed the cash, about 2 years ago, I sold off my Morgan dollar, Walking Liberty and Barber half dollar collections, mostly for spot at the time.  So far, I have mostly rebuilt my Walking Liberty half collection (mostly MS), and about 10% of my Morgans. More to follow. (Yes, the business is doing well! Thanks for asking!) So, I guess, I'm a collector, investor (for my ancestors' future), and also an upgrader and a rebuilder!!     |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3453 Posts |
To be an investment, I would have to sell something...hobby for now.
Edited by CoinsKelly
12/03/2013 09:17 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3453 Posts |
Just_carl, I do hope you are around and of sound mind to enjoy phase III of your plan!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3453 Posts |
Last post, Moe, you are @ 6000!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8904 Posts |
Quote:Last post, Moe, you are @ 6000! Well, well, well! Pretty cool! |
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 United States
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Pure hobby. No interest in ever selling, unless so strapped it was unavoidable. And even then I'd sell a kidney first. I have always said I would sell the cardboard box I was living in before I sold a coin. Now I know I do not have to stop there. |
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Valued Member
United States
293 Posts |
Started out as hobby for me but now I deal in coins. Collectors who have bought from me tend to notice that I take a collectors approach to what I sell --- and avoid the junk out there --- when you are a dealer too much of the wrong stuff and you have the spiders spinning their webs on it and that's no good. The bottom line --- if you wouldn't put it in your collection or wouldn't buy if you collected that series then don't expect the next guy too. At that point it is either face value, bullion, or bulk.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3486 Posts |
the only reason I sell coins is to buy ones I like better!
ME TOO!
Those who "invest" in coins will never understand our love of coins.
Hobby first, potential gain a distant second.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3486 Posts |
atchisonbj,
The best dealers are those who maintain the heart of a collector.
A "collector's approach" - MUCH wisdom in that phrase.
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