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Valued Member
 United States
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I am torn cause I know I will have my 67 Camaro RS/SS one day. Coins stay safe at home,  at the car shows. Economy wise: - Coins - Car: Trade for 4x4 - My Firearms(RIP Charleston Heston) Just like they say: Country boy can survive!  |
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New Member
United States
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When I was a child my grandfather showed me a 1892 O Morgan. I found it fasinating because it was so old. Well after finishing the 50 State Quarters. I decided to work on the Morgans So far I have at least one for every year in varied conditions. Would be nice to do a complete set but I think I would need quite a bit of capital but I am trying. I do like the CC coins especially the ones that are circulated because of the history involved. I do like the Gold coins and have 3 of them. The most important one I have is an 1899 Russian 10 rouble because it does have a history that can talk it was one of three gold coins sewn into my mother's clothes when she was a child and a refuge crossing through bombed out Germany during WW2. I am going to have to photograph that one and share it with the group and get an opinion on the grade. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7840 Posts |
I started out when I was 8 years old, Halloween night, 1975. My neighbor across the street gave me a 50 cent piece instead of candy. At first I was a little miffed, but then figured that I could buy something with it. Mt dad showed me that I would better off holding on to it, it might be worth something someday. A few days later I showed my next-door neighbor, you know the type, can always one-up you on anything! Turned out he did not have one of these half dollars, he tried to offer me some Mexican coins for it. That is when I caught the "bug". And I have been an active collector ever since...going on 34 years, and still expanding, my collection that is. My wife says my mid-section is expanding as well!  In other words... for the pure pleasure of appreciating a form of art that you can hold in your hands, and pass your knowledge on to others!  continued success! Edited by oih82w8
03/23/2009 11:40 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3294 Posts |
Because classic cars are too expensive
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Valued Member
United States
159 Posts |
I agree with most, if not all, of the previously mentioned reasons. In addition, I love the cherrypicking aspect of the hobby. With a good eye (or magnifying glass) and a little education you can snag a rarity out of a junk box! Woo Hoo!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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nod2003: "Because classic cars are too expensive" Any MS-grade 1893-S Morgan is worth more than most post-WWII collector cars, especially with the continued strength of the coin market! Of course, nod2003 could be referring to real CCCA Classic (with a capital "C"!) cars, in which case those cars cost serious money! Even the 'cash deal' price the dealer offered me on a VF-20 1893-S Morgan would buy a serviceable used car, or a restorable project collector car ( especially if paying in cash!) |
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 United States
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I collect because I love history, and coins are a little window back in time.
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Valued Member
Finland
294 Posts |
I collect different types of world coins because of: -I like different designs (this is like collecting sculptures or something!) -I want to learn more about different themes/issues via coins (for example WWII coins, commems) -I want to learn more about different cultures, countries and times -I can get bunch of different types at a low price (usually coin collectors collects mainly domestic coins -> world coins stays cheap) -coinbinders don't need lot of space at home -I want to leave something fun and educational for my children (I got bunch of coins from my dad and now I want to raise the collection and then give it forward on someday) - plus thousands of other good reasons  |
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Valued Member
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1554 Posts |
Collecting coins is comparable to all the other Vices, once you get a taste of it, YOUR ADDICTED! g Edited by glenzy1
03/29/2009 08:09 am
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Because classic cars are too expensive
True but it is more fun to drive one to a coin store than walk.  But then no place to park this thing when I get there. |
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New Member
United States
23 Posts |
If I couldn't collect coins, I'd collect dust.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
650 Posts |
I collect coins to keep myself out of trouble, I collected blondes for a short time , VERY EXPENSIVE, and my wife really did'nt care for it.She seems better with coins.
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Valued Member
United States
77 Posts |
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I collected blondes for a short time , VERY EXPENSIVE Yeah boy! I know that feeling all too well  |
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Valued Member
United States
150 Posts |
My world was to big for me now I'm enjoying concentrating in something more small. Yes specially after marriage  |
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