Makes Me Want To Cry

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[i]Originally posted by SFDukie[i]

I think folks truely don't know that they can visit any coin store and pick up these sorts of coins for a few dollars. And I bet it is only one in ten Americans who have seen a Liberty nickel. Its hard for a collector to relate, as we think about coins often, and know that a large cent or flying eagle isn't that expensive.
And many folks don't think about, or don't know how to comparison shop for certain items.

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Since I have joined the internet forums, I see many people ask "what is this coin" or "is this real" or "what is it worth". Now many of these coins are run of the mill common coins that we have all seen many times over. However, you are right. The average person has no clue. This is how the TV coin shows make such a great living. This is why companies like Littleton run the Sunday ads. They target the people who are overlooked by the mainstream collectors and dealers. This shames me beyond belief. I have personally given away thousands of coins to help promote our little hobby, and travel the country giving lectures in classrooms and small coin clubs to help spread the word.
I would love to know how the members here spread the coin collecting word? Do your family members and friends and coworkers know you collect coins? Does your banker? The clerk at the local convenient store? The clerk at the gas station? The clerks at the grocery store? Your insurance agent? I think that you can see my meaning.