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Canada
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I collect coins and I enjoy it. I look at them, tag them, conserve them, give them away, fiddle around with research and sometimes dispose of them. The goal remains getting the collection in a state that makes me happy. To this end I've basically cut off what I have circa 1960 but I am filling in some small gaps that are interesting here and there.
Now my wife, she's not all that keen on my collection though she understands all the fundamentals of it quite well. It's just not really her passion.
The problem comes when the Mint flyer arrives at the house.
"What do you think of this" she says.
Ugly "It's junk"
Her "This one is nice"
Ugly "It's junk"
Her "How about these nice crystals"
Ugly "It's extreme Grannybait.I need a sandwich and a beer if you're getting up"
Remarkable stone cold silence. The kind that makes your toes buzz with the infringing cold and creep up your legs until it hits you right in the... err uh .. pit of the stomach.
Ugly "Well, why don't we buy some of the more interesting ones and you can see them in hand. Some of the golds are nice"
Her "I checked off the ones I like, why not order those while I get us a sandwich"
"Royal Canadian Mint? Yes I'd like to place an order...."
Sammiches are expensive.
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Rest in Peace
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Canada
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 Ugly, it's time for you to trade in your wife for a younger more understanding model! Glenn  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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She has been deceived by the presentation of bright 'n shiny NCLT's.
Nothing wrong with collecting NCLT, if that is what interests you.
The problem lies in the fact that NCLT carries a very high premium ex Mint because they are trying to maximise their profit like anyone else. That limits aftermarket potential.
You normally have to hold NCLT for many years to see significant real increase in value.
My reaction to all of this is to build a collection that is truly of numismatic interest, and where I am not looked upon as a target of potential profit by numismatic marketing and advertising.
I have never responded well to any sort of advertising, almost all of it annoys me.
Besides, she should be more valuable than any NCLT. Perhaps this is the sort of approach you may be able to appeal to her.
Edited by sel_69l
01/09/2012 10:18 pm
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 Canada
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Can't trade her in Glen, far too late. I actually like her quite a lot, just not her taste in coins. But then you know what? I realized after I wrote that note up top she doesn't really see them as coins as much as shiny decorations or display baubles... something like that. In fact, I think she'd still want them even if they carried no face values. I believe her thinking is she's doing my feelings a favour by buying her shiny baubles at the RCM instead of at say.. the Franklin Mint. Oh well, it's not like I ever have to sell them. Maybe I'll carve them into jewelry someday. |
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Sammicheswomen are expensive. But if Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. Harden up, dude, and buy them Moderns.  |
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Australia
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You could do some trading, wishes for wishes.
You buy some NCLT (her choice) for her, you get what suits your own interests.
My mother specialised in proof silver and some proof gold NCLT, and year proof sets. Her collection extended over a 14 year period 1988 to 1992.
I ended up inheriting all of it, and because it was hers, I haven't sold any. All in original packaging and in their mailer boxes, now all stored in two old suitcases.
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Canada
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I'm generally OK with most of it, she wanted the silver dragon, the gold dragon, the half gram gold cougar, the 300 dollar gold I have as my avatar , the Queens diamond jubilee silver set, the emerald crystal snowflake and all the 1/25th ounce gold. I think the crystal snowflake is the worst piece with the Diamond Jubilee set being less than awe inspiring. I'm not keen on the 1/25 ounce gold coins but it's better than a poke in the eye. On the very positive side I'm actually looking forward to seeing the .5 gram cougar though. Pushing my luck, I sort of accidentally forgot to order this;  |
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United States
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Your avatar is one of the most beautiful coins in history, in my opinion.
I think the $300 Diamond Jubilee gold coin with the diamond is one of the most brilliant ideas in minted coin history.
I think that Canadian precious metal coins, especially the silver ones, are great investments.
I think that enough time has passed that we, the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution, can say that Canada has done well to respect her Queen with this coin without us saying something derogatory about the fact that you still recognize a ruling monarchy.
Some of the stuff the Canadian mint makes does not make sense to me but I don't have a great understanding of curling either so I guess it's OK.
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United States
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Edited by Mpc
01/11/2012 12:16 am
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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As a collector of silver commemorative coins from the US and Canada, NCLTs are my only option for the modern portion of my collection. I generally limit my RCM purchases to the silver dollar series, however, due to it's link to Canada's first commemorative coins. That said, I recognize that NCLTs are closer to medals than true coins. So, I certainly can appreciate your observations regarding your wife's potential motivations for "suggesting" a few NCLT purchases - remember, sometimes "pretty" is all a "coin" needs to be! Welcome to the NCLT club! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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I would lover to get a half gram gold cougar it looks so sharp... Just a little expensive for me.
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lol... I do not feel sorry for you one bit Ugly! First your wife wants you to buy coins! Then because you bought some coins you get rewarded with a sandwich! To have your troubles... lol. The cougar is well done. I think the RCM struck the platinum coin (too expensive for me, but I wish I could have bought it) a little better but the gold one is very nicely done. When the RCM gets good "wildlife artists" to produce accurate images of the flora and fauna of Canada those NCLT's hold their value. Considering how much prints or originals cost from artists it is a cheap way to get some of their work. |
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Canada
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Well, my fate was sealed the minute she started talking anyhow, it was merely a question of time and how hard I would go down.
I really do not like most of these coins, typically if I buy a collection that includes NCLT items they go to the auction and start at a buck regardless of theoretical value. Sometimes I melt them. Sometimes I spend the base metal units or try but it's tough to get a guy to take a twenty five cent piece the size of a dinner plate. I've actually used and do use pure refined NCLT I got cheap as anodes in my plating solutions. Nothing like turning a sand blasted house keeper into new silver or gold plate to repair a treasured family heirloom.
Anyhow, it's not that bad. Considering what kind of leeway I get normally this is a just a mild gripe.
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