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Moderator
 United States
14463 Posts |
I am a "hunter" mostly. I know what I am looking for, and look for that. I usually only "gather" when the hunting produces nothing.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1723 Posts |
Im more of a gatherer. Try to find the best price and grab it. But also a bit of hunter in me. I'm still a bit particular on what I buy, but there are the times where I do set out to find something particular.
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Pillar of the Community
Philippines
1156 Posts |
Hunter.. even my email says it . coinhunter @.....
The worldwide net makes coin hunting that much easier, my thread is world silver crowns, one from each country (OFEC)
and I am also a "gatherer" I buy any coin that would have some possibility to be resold so I can buy another crown coin or it's traded to get a much sought after crown coin
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1064 Posts |
Neither hunter nor gatherer, I'm one of those "I can't tell you what I want, but I'll know it when I see it". I guess you'd call it wishy-washy, or maybe resource($$)-challenged!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1795 Posts |
Actually I'm Both a Hunter and Gather. I will hunt until I find what I'm looking for even going a bit above my budget. I will buy the best I can afford always looking for the best quality. I'm also a gather because I will get something just because I find it interesting or a good buy. I have also started many collections because of that fact. Therefore making me a hunter again. Wow never thought of it that way.   |
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Moderator
United States
189340 Posts |
For purchases, I am a hunter. I have a specific list of things I want.
For circulation finds, I am a gatherer. I tend to keep many of the nicer finds, even duplicates, because I know how unappreciated modern coinage is.
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Moderator
Australia
16849 Posts |
I print out a wantlist and bring it along to coin shows. Then promptly forget all about the list and buy whatever catches my fancy. So I guess I'm a gatherer with delusions of being a hunter.  Don't say "infinitely" when you mean "very"; otherwise, you'll have no word left when you want to talk about something really infinite. - C. S. Lewis
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Moderator
United States
23522 Posts |
I am absolutely a hunter. Usually a "trap and release" hunter - not much actually stays in my collection - but I know what I'm looking to flip.
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Valued Member
United States
280 Posts |
I am definitely a gatherer. My main source for coins is pocket change, so I take what I can get. Also, I'm rather new to collecting, so I need everything for any specific collection I start.
Edited by jlgaudlitz95
09/24/2012 9:50 pm
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Pillar of the Community
Philippines
1156 Posts |
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I print out a wantlist and bring it along to coin shows. Then promptly forget all about the list and buy whatever catches my fancy.
Hey Sap! Greetings! That's exactly what usually happens to me, it's only when I get home that ...oh no..!  but end of the day it's turns out ok.. |
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Valued Member
291 Posts |
Gatherer most of the time. Hunter some of the time.
When I go to shows, I'll pick up coins that I like and feel are well priced.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
4411 Posts |
When I get in the car I'm a hunter. When I enter the shop I'm a hunter. 1 metre in I'm a gatherer. Hopeless every time. Its either the money burning a hole in my pocket or all the shiny things or a combination of both  secretly I love it though  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4971 Posts |
Usually a gatherer...if I see something that's shiny and pretty and for a great price I'll go for it. I seem to have coin ADHD. Even when I'm really interested in one coin or type, I can't stay forcus on it to long.... I really like ancient indo-greek coins.. ooooooo....but look at those Mercury dimes. oh wait....look at that 1816 austrian coin for in great shape for only 3 bucks...well, I should get that. Uncleaned ancients romans are fun, may as well see if there are any good deals on those... continue the cycle.  |
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United States
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I am absolutely a hunter. Usually a "trap and release" hunter - not much actually stays in my collection - but I know what I'm looking to flip. You forgot the part where you take super awesome photos of your quarry.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1770 Posts |
im both I will hunt for the date I need and also just gather alot of extras haha
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Posted 09/22/2012 7:40 pm
