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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3098 Posts |
I collect U.S., ancient Roman and world coins. I find that I switch back and forth between my collecting options.
For the last two years I have been buying the best grade U.S. type coins that I could afford, then, a few months ago, ancients caught my attention again and I'm focusing on them more now.
But that's the enjoyment of a hobby - you can collect what you want when you want it (money allowing).
Paul Bulgerin
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United States
291 Posts |
I have gotten to the point where I have a hard time finding coins worth buying.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3540 Posts |
Interesting...and very true. Currently, for my Lincoln set, I am needing: 1914 D (have an XF, need higher to match the set - probably not going to happen) ...the rest in MS63/4/5/6 BN/RB/RD 1919 S 1920 D 1920 S 1923 S 1928 S 1936 D Because I am landlocked from a B & M (100 miles or 350 miles) and coin shows are at least these distances. It is the quest. It IS the hunt. Started a Washington quarter set as well. Is actually just as challenging as the Lincolns - hard to find coins with solid detail....in plastic or not. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1751 Posts |
At the rate I find new & interesting coins, I doubt I'll ever catch up. Receiving a coin package in the mail, is like Christmas morning all over again, any day of the year. The anticipation grows and I can't wait to get my mail. Prior to coin collecting, my mail would sit for up to 2 weeks in the mail box( it's locked). Now it's checked on a regular basis!!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
964 Posts |
I've noticed that as well Frodo. I appreciate everyone's point of view. I think I'm going to start upgrading and buying higher grade coins.  Edited by Mr Click
06/13/2014 08:34 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
I have been collecting coins for over 50 years; this 'bug' is part of who I am.
You may quite happily assume that I will not be bored in this interest this side of time before I 'kick the bucket' !
Enzo Ferrari was once asked:
What was your best car?
- "My next one"
My most interesting coin will be the next one.
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
1351 Posts |
Upgrading is infectious and a wicked spiral to poordom.
I've sold a lot and become a type collector.
Buy less and better.
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Pillar of the Community
1325 Posts |
I might be satisfied when I have the sets of things I want, and my weight in gold coins.
Edited by shadz
06/13/2014 3:21 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
964 Posts |
@shadz If I had my weight in gold that would be 3,472 ounces of Gold! Can you guess how much I weigh?  I'd be worth 4.4 million!  Edited by Mr Click
06/13/2014 3:49 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
589 Posts |
Off topic
Not gold but in silver.
The casino makes its money and pays its huge numbers of dealers by taking a small percentage of the buy-ins. The bulk of the fees generates all of the prize money.
In 1994, for the 25th anniversary â€" the silver anniversary â€" the Horseshoe added as part of the main event winner's purse his weight in silver bars. Russ Hamilton, a 300-pound-plus player, won the event
The World Series of Poker.
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Pillar of the Community
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3,472 ounces of Gold troy or the normal ounces? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am satisfied ... that my decision to focus on a series was sound ... that my decision to sell other coins to support my goal was a sound decision ... and that any future changes will be a logical next step. IF I had to stop now buying coins, I would be satisfied with my Barber dimes. A solid set. |
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