What Degree Collector/Investor Are You?

Collecting is a fun hobby that my grandfather got me into when I was a young boy. However, collecting is an investment. I look at my coin collection like a stock portfolio. Selling off lesser grades for funds to buy higher end coins. This of course isn't always the case. There are a few coins that are G-4 that I'll never let go of...

Collecting is fun but it's better if you're collection could by you a house :)

I voted: Not very omportant, because I will not see any appreciable rise in value, (other that thru accumulation), because, at my age, there is no "future to worry about, because I am already there"! I collect to enjoy the unending learning process, and the newness of the hobby. I have collected for over 50 years, but, in the same time frame, have gotten rid of the collections I have amassed, "to feed the kids". Other than for the good of the family, my collectiomns have never been sold. I have never sold to a private party. This last two years, I have gotten seriously into varieties, and will keep it up for the rest of my lifetime. The Bov't hopes it will be a short time, because they have been "supporting me for 45 years, after "retiring"! I look at it differently, I'm going to be around for a long time to come, because I am in lousy health, but stubborn as a "Missouri mule",. and my goal is to live to be 125 ytears old, just to see what kind of mess the "Politicians" can get us into! And, I'm only 82 years old.
Dick

I voted somewhat important. I'm a collector first and for most. My select "core coins" I can and never will part with--they have more sentimental value than the marketplace could ever place on them...I just can't see myself getting rid of some of my favorites. I do, however, plan on selling some of my silvers in the coming years. I suspect the value of silver will continue to rise over the next few years and I think parting with a few of my least favorites and using the profits to purchase others is definitely something to consider for all of us. Think of all those 1964 Halves lying around the house...then picture silver at $25 an ounce....

i buy what is cheap at the time. right now, copper coins, nickel coins, and older silver. when gold goes back down to maybe $400-500 /oz, i'll stock up on that

also I consider any coin $500.00 or more a major investment. Once coins are this price I lean towards graded mostly. All keys must be problem free and graded.

Very important......There is no thrill on sitting on a dead cat.....but a rocket with the fuse lit.. like gold...now thats something else.....

I voted somewhat important.

I've paid too much for a coin I really wanted.

I've bought coins with the intention of selling them.

Overall I hope and expect coin values to rise.