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Valued Member
United States
116 Posts |
Im not sure if its just me, but I take more pride in my collection because I've found them myself. I would much rather find each individual coin rather than buying in bulk, or buying other collections. Please tell me I am not the only one!!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3546 Posts |
Hi,
This is one of those subjective answers since it depends upon one's point of view.
Since 50% of my collection originated from auctions and 50% from estate evaluations I find it difficult to think that I did not personally find both of these types of finds by myself.
Both of these above methods require perseverance, a bit of luck, and some negotiating skills to a lesser extent.
On the other end it is agreed that just buying coins from a coin shop, for example, does not create as much pride since the process is pretty much straight forward with less skill required.
In the end, though, I seldom think about or associate the original purchasing location and associated method of retrieval for any coin in my current collection.
They are all now in my collection, safe and secure: that's all that really matters.
IMO,
mdpmedia
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
7096 Posts |
I have bought collections and bulk lots of silver coins and enjoy hunting through them to find the coins I need or upgrades for the coins I have. i really don't care how I get my coins ,Just as long as I get em  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1590 Posts |
It's the thrill of the chase....
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Valued Member
 United States
116 Posts |
like, actually finding one outside buried in dirt makes me appreciate that coin rather than one I easily bought.
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Valued Member
United States
116 Posts |
but, I'm not saying that buying in bulk isn't a thrill either. searching through hundreds of nickels or cents to me is the bread and butter of it all. but everyone has that one coin that theyve found, in a weird circumstance, or just outside, that has a high personal value.
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Valued Member
United States
300 Posts |
The correct answer is, it depends on the person. Some folks like the thrill of the chase, finding just the right coin. Others will buy a complete collection off of ebay and be just as happy. So what ever makes you happy is the right way.  |
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Valued Member
United States
116 Posts |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1227 Posts |
For me, personally--I like the thrill of the chase, whether I'm after a 1929 Merc or (argentum can tell you all about the merry hunt I had for this one) a 2009 Guam US Territory quarter. That's part of why I offer to go hunting for folks doing circulation collections who can't find "that one coin"--even though it's not the same when you're not the one picking through the change, at least you get the vicarious hunt. This is also why I enjoy trading rather than selling; as Forrest Gump so astutely observed, you never know what'cher gonna get. I do purchase some coins, but most of my collection is found.
But, that is my personal answer; others may feel differently.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7193 Posts |
I have always gone with one coin at a time except for a bullion set of ASE's that I bought as I only had the proof versions. 1986 to 2006 for something like $17 per coin back then. |
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Valued Member
United States
154 Posts |
I'm with ninamason, I really enjoy trading. You get the best of both worlds. You have to search and find, but there's also an element of luck, and you don't just feel like you're taking an easy way out and buying. I've been mostly enjoying trading world coins on numista, and it's much more fulfilling than just buying on ebay. That said, I did just buy some Hong Kong and Pakistan coins, because they would be tricky to get any other way. My favorite thing to find is a good mix and going through them all and figuring out what they are. Although it's tough to find a mix that isn't just a bunch of common coins (French, German and Israeli coins seem to be everywhere!) and so finding that mix is it's own hunt. I definitely have more appreciation for wheat cents I've found than a roll I bought when I was just getting started. There is a time and a place for outright buying though. My Walking Liberty was purchased at a silver and gold place, and it's still just as special to me. I think the bottom line for me is to hunt as you like, trade when you can, and buy when you must. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
14454 Posts |
there isn't many classics in change any longer so really "finding them yourself" is a little hard these days. If you purchase or trade any coin chances are it was in someones collection. You can "find" modern coin rarities/varieties in change that "may" not have been saved before but its really hard with classics
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1704 Posts |
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Some folks like the thrill of the chase, finding just the right coin. I'm one of those folks.Ed ANA LM-3175 |
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Valued Member
United States
255 Posts |
I have some coins that I've purchased one at a time and some that were completed before I purchased them. My favorite coins are the 10 that I inherited as they have the most emotional meaning. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1839 Posts |
For me it's mostly about the process. What I enjoy most is coming to a decision to seek out a particular type of coin and then putting all of my collecting energy into it until I find one that I'm greatly satisfied with. For example I'm working my way through a 7070 type set right now. I'm down to 6 open slots and some already owned that I'd prefer to upgrade. I might end up comparing dozens, if not hundreds of the same type until I find "The One". Usually that means finding a coin at the right price with great eye appeal and preferably with a low population.
Great hobby isn't it!
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Posted 10/15/2012 12:00 am
