Do You Collect As A Hobby Or As An Investment?

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CoinCollector2012 Pillar of the Community United States 8137 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 3:43 pm Poll Question This is a poll where we can see why people collect coins. Feel free to vote and reply to the topic to go into some detail about your choice. As for me, I collect as a hobby. Poll Choices as a hobby as an investment both Report this Post to the Staff

Chute72 Pillar of the Community United States 1314 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 4:15 pm I've always tried to spend my disposable income on things that I could enjoy, and would appreciate in value. Coins just fit my life style. I started with motorcycles and ran out of storage space. So I switched to firearms. Ran out of room and now collect coins. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16677 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 4:30 pm Both. I'm downsizing my personal collection to just where my passion is, old copper and classic type. I've made nice gains on other coins in my collection so those are slowly being sold. Then there are a few I don't think I'll ever sell. Those are the ones I'm emotionally attached to. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
fromms2244 Valued Member United States 461 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 4:32 pm Pure fun. I enjoy the search. Report this Post to the Staff
basebal21 Bedrock of the Community 13014 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 4:48 pm Both as well. When I can combine both goals I do but I certainly have things that wouldnt fit that mold at all that I enjoy. I guess you could say those things are investments in my emotional well being Report this Post to the Staff
Bacchus2 Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2868 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 4:51 pm I think you "collect" coins for fun but you can "buy" coins for investment. My Papal States coin collection: https://diadumenian.com/Papal%20Sta...0States.html Medieval coins collection: https://diadumenian.com/Congressofp...0Europe.html Indian Rupee Collection: https://diadumenian.com/Congressofp...0Rupees.html Minor world Silver: https://diadumenian.com/Congressofp...20coins.html Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187582 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 5:00 pm Hobby only. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Joseph7420 Bedrock of the Community Canada 11922 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 5:00 pm I collect them as a hobby. I never even sold one of my coins. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187582 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 5:03 pm Quote: I never even sold one of my coins. Neither have I. Although I have traded surplus roll-found silver Kennedy half dollars for Franklin half dollars. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
tpg22 Pillar of the Community United States 919 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 5:09 pm Hobby only. Report this Post to the Staff
NumisRob Bedrock of the Community United Kingdom 17883 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 5:17 pm Hobby only. But when spending a lot of money on new additions to my collection I try to get coins that I hope will increase in value or at least hold their value... My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596 My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710 Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCollector2012 Pillar of the Community United States 8137 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 5:24 pm I do not normally sell my coins but I occasionally upgrade. Interesting results so far. Report this Post to the Staff
StashTreasure Valued Member United States 234 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 6:01 pm I collect coins for a hobby but buy bullion for an investment -nods- Report this Post to the Staff
trdhrdr007 Pillar of the Community United States 2335 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 6:11 pm I had to answer both. I wouldn't collect if I didn't enjoy it. One of the things I enjoy about the hobby is knowing that if I choose coins well I can resell without losing money, & if I choose wisely I can even make a profit. Nothing like doing something you enjoy that can make a profit......if I could only convince myself to sell. Report this Post to the Staff
chris12018 Pillar of the Community United States 2130 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 6:17 pm I collect as both. I have what I call investment coins. Report this Post to the Staff
denco7 Pillar of the Community United States 2543 Posts	Posted 10/14/2013 6:51 pm I collect coins, I invest in real estate. I have bought and sold hundreds of properties. I have never sold any of the coins I have bought or traded for. I don't buy/spend foolishly, but I couldn't care less what silver/gold does Edited by denco7 10/14/2013 6:53 pm Report this Post to the Staff
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