In the Sally Ann the other day, checking out the purses. A lightbulb went on in my brain--"I wonder if there's the odd penny in those old totes?" I started going through every purse and got very efficient at Grab--Check -Dump. Soon I was working like a maniac--developed a great system. Then I noticed that I was drawing stares and slowed down, slinking out of the store. No pennies-- but a 1962 nickel and a 1980 dime! This is not normal behaviour. Also, I used to spend a few bucks a week on lotteries, but now I use that $$ to pick up a few rolls at the bank. Is there a 12 step programme out there? Is there hope----?
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NO such thing as being obseesed, addicted, etc with coins. They are only pieces of metal. You can not become addicted in any form to just metal, possibly, maybe, not sure though. HOWEVER, since coins are in a way money, cash, currecy, in that sitation, it may be possible, or not. Maybe. I really don't think anyone knows.
It's the thrill of the hunt that turns into an obsession.Or for others it's like OCD, having to have the perfect coin of each type, MM, ect. I don't think it's a bad thing as long as it's kept in check. I've known people that let bills slide, go into the red just to satisfy their hobby.
It is the treasure hunt that draws me in. Pore over Auctionzip for hours to find the right auction, go over the list if there is one to see what looks interesting. Spend the morning poring over the coins to get a grade on them. Then the action of the auction that can closely resemble playing poker to keep the bids low.
There are all kinds of tactics at auctions, playing the game is half the fun. And keeping your head when a coin you really wanted goes for more than you think it should is always a challenge.
I have caught myself holding up sales at the register "looking" for "keepers". I have doing more audits at the registers than is required, and keeping a very accurate count by looking at each coin in the till. My boss says that he appreciates the "attention to detail" and my interest in coin collecting, but try not to make it look too obvious in front of customers. So, now I take the till in the back where I can do a "more thorough" screening of the coins.
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