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Ok, at coin shows I will admit that I lose track of what I'm doing and buy something I don't need or already have. Now, I'm doing it with ebay. With the screen right in front of me, I find myself buying something I just bought. This would be aggravating if it wasn't coins. You can't have too many coins, you know.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I'm a member of this club. Thankfully I've found VAMs to be a sound excuse for numerous duplicates of Morgan dollars by date and mint mark.  |
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United States
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Cheat-sheets help folks...but aren't foolproof!! |
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United States
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Tell yourself that you're turning into JustCarl and you will have no regrets. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I really don't see a problem with that... |
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United States
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sounds like a waste of money to me, but then again I am cheap
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I have 2, 3, 4, or more copies of the same coin for most years of Lincolns. Why? I keep them for different reasons - usually, they are all actually very different with color, toning, woodgraining, grade, etc.
I've often wondered why so many collectors only keep ONE of each date/mint. I guess I used to be in that camp of "which one do I keep" but now I keep everything I like. Beautiful is beautiful - I can't bring myself to get rid of many of my coins because I just enjoy looking at them so much. For me the driving factor of selling anything is to use the money to buy something different or better.
Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Bedrock of the Community
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I've often wondered why so many collectors only keep ONE of each date/mint. I too wonder how it is possible not to want lots and lots and lot of everything. Instead of wanting a complete set of certain coins, wanting many complete sets is more and more fun. AND too, think of all the people that can't have a complete set due to people like me having so many.  Edited by just carl
10/02/2014 10:24 am
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United States
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Before going to a coin show recently, I made a list of the coins that I needed. I forgot the list and paid $200 for a coin that I already had. I chalked it up to just another senior moment.
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I have 2, 3, 4, or more copies of the same coin for most years of Lincolns. Why? I keep them for different reasons - usually, they are all actually very different with color, toning, woodgraining, grade, etc. I'm in this camp. I'm currently putting sets together based on strike, color & grade...espresso brown, light brown, purples, reds, rainbow, irradescent toning, woodies etc.... It's challenging and frustrating at times. Cheat sheets help, but at shows and shops it's easy to get distracted. |
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I try to keep my inventory up to date, especially my silver inventory. With frequent coin shows and shop visits this can be hard. Nowadays when I go into a coin environment I have a "want" list. The problem is when I see a good deal or a coin with good eye appeal and I can't remember if I have it. Most of my "crappier" coins I don't grade or catalog because there are just too many.
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people that can't have a complete set due to people like me having so many Now I know who to blame for all the holes in my folders. Just think like the government does, "Why buy only one when you can have 2 at twice the price!" Not sure how well that is working for the rest of us, but they love doing it that way. |
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Funny this thread pops up today...currently agonizing over a decision to buy a 1909-s VDB in MS64RB.
I already have one (same grade)...but this one is so nice...and a lil' cheaper than I paid for the one I have...nice wood grain...I don't need it....well maybe...I could sell one of 'em...nah they are too nice....I should call my wife first...nah too risky. (Brief insight to my head dilemma).
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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In the license plate collecting hobby, we call this syndrome 'bench strength'.  Of course plates are a bit different from coins because each has a unique number. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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think of all the people that can't have a complete set due to people like me having so many. Well...maybe it's time to share the love! There are lots of good homes out there I hear. Lincoln Cent Lover!VERDI-CARE™ INVENTOR https://verdi.care/
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Funny this thread pops up today...currently agonizing over a decision to buy a 1909-s VDB in MS64RB.
I already have one (same grade)...but this one is so nice...and a lil' cheaper than I paid for the one I have...nice wood grain...I don't need it....well maybe...I could sell one of 'em...nah they are too nice....I should call my wife first...nah too risky. (Brief insight to my head dilemma).
 I stopped second thinking years ago - I cannot resist a beautiful Lincoln. BUY IT! You can recover most of what you paid if you have to resell it. |
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Posted 10/01/2014 10:06 pm
