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Moderator
 United States
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I have my list. At coins shows I typically look around for who has what. I look for what catches my eye, noting where it was and how much it costs. Depending on what I see and how much I have, I go back and make the purchase(s). However, I have learned that is something really, really appeals to me I need to go ahead an get it.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Since my Lincoln collect is "complete" I buy whatever appeals to me. It may or may not even be an upgrade.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What is that other collection if you don't mind?
Joking, but from your signature pic I am guessing it involves Pac Man or Mrs. Pac Man. That one coin looks like it is ready to eat those three dots. I have one of those.   To answer the original question. I have an idea of what I want, but if something pops up that interests me I go for it. I have A.D.D. when it comes to coins and currency I want them all and shiny things excite me. |
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Valued Member
United States
467 Posts |
I try to keep in my head a reasonable amount of "open" things, then purchase within them.
Like I currently have 7070 type open, uncirculated wheat open, barber half open and classic silver commemorative open. So if something comes up in one of those 4...I do it if I have the money at the time.
I try not to look at anything else, lol, because I will buy it and then suddenly have a 5th thing open!
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
11951 Posts |
Sometimes, I sleep on it, wake up knowing which I want to buy.
That did not work today.
I think I will have to look at the Lincoln again, to see if it is something I want.
And I am sure I will want to look at the dimes, when they come in on
Friday, to see what quality they are.
Sounds like a lot of collectors have the same problems, from time to time.
And I see others have more sets going, than needed.
In fact a order just went out to Wizard. I now have two commemorative
Dollar albums coming and a classic commemorative type album.
A coule months ago I decided to just get albums for all the sets
I want to do, so when a coin comes along, I will have a place
to put it.
I hope that works out.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7390 Posts |
And sometimes it's 20 minutes after a big mint release and you think "oh crap" and run to the computer  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3161 Posts |
For me it's an impulse thing along with 'let me check my needs list'.
In other words when I'm at a coin show or my LCS I always have my phone with me and that means I always have my website handy to discover what dates/mint marks I need for any of the series I collect. So for me the two go hand in hand. I'm an impulse buyer providing I like the coin and 'need' the coin....
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
11951 Posts |
Cascade ... That is exactly what happened to me on that LBJ set.
I even asked my coworkers to remind me.
There is always to much to buy ... For me
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Pillar of the Community
New Zealand
1679 Posts |
Quite a simply decision -- how much money I have in my pocket at the time a coin pops up for sale  Cheers Don
Vickies cents and GB Farthings nut.
"Old" is a figure of speech and nothing more
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I Think I know our problem. how many coin collectors do you know that just collect one type of coin ? how about NONE ! We all want to collect anything and everything that appeals to us. So we buy a little of this, a little that. so that's what we call ; "How We Decide What Coin TO Buy Next " |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
For me it is all fairly easy. I am trying to fill certain Albums and/or improve the ones I already have. I go to lots of coin shows and get to know dealers. I ask them to find me certain coins. For example I now need only 3 FSB Mercury dimes and a dealer emailed me that he will have one of them for me at the next show. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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1. I notice I have $15 laying around 2. I search ebay for about 4 hours 3. I find about 20 nice coins 4. I select the best one 5. I regret my decision to buy that one 6. I receive the coin and end up not regreting my decision |
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
Hey Carl, just curious ; do you have a 1945-P FSB Merc. ?  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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3. I find about 20 nice coins
4. I select the best one
5. I regret my decision to buy that one That's me almost every time. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3843 Posts |
Since I do most of my shopping offline, I go into a LCS and see if any of the coins speak to me and are up to my quality standards. If they are and if the price is reasonable I make the purchase.
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