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Pillar of the Community
United States
767 Posts |
I try to resist the temptation, and I go to great lengths to keep my coins well preserved, but often times the urge to fiddle is too great. This coin is an unusual 1840 extremely late die state large cent. One of my favorite coins. Last night with a loupe, I became fascinated by the woodgrainy surfaces. I took it out of its flip, examined it, then stapled it into a new flip. Then I decided I wanted pics. So, I cut it back out of the flip, took pictures, and put it into another flip. I've probably ruined at least 30 cardboard coin flips in this manner. Are you able to put coins away, and leave them alone, or do you have the same problem I have - risking the coins safety and destroying holders just to play with your coins?     |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
827 Posts |
You can never fiddle too much with your coins!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1132 Posts |
I wish I was @ home, I would post an image of my dresser drawer. It's filled with about 100 open 2x2's that I've saved for when I (inevitably) make an inventory spreadsheet.I mark the flips with the coin type & purchase price before I pop them out & stick 'em in a Dansco.
Edited by CopperCastle
02/07/2015 11:01 am
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Rest in Peace
United States
10625 Posts |
Re-enjoying your coins is well worth the occasional sacrificial cardboard flip.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
I've been at this way to long to mess around. There are so many coins and Albums that I haven't opened or even looked at for years. Every once in while I'll open an Album and say to myself, wow, didn't know I even had those.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4897 Posts |
imo... they are meant to be hugged, handled, fondled....loved, in precisely the manner you describe.....
Edited by amida17
02/07/2015 12:56 pm
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Moderator
 United States
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As long as you "fiddle" with them properly I see no problem. 2x2's are like 3 cents each, sooo. Enjoy your coins. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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'fiddle' is probably the wrong word... 'fondle' is more what I do...  |
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Valued Member
United States
71 Posts |
For some reason this clip came to mind.
Sorry, inappropriate for a family friendly forum.
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United States
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Probably not as much as I used to. I do enjoy flipping through albums when I get the chance.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
624 Posts |
My greatest joy as a collector is to be able to share with my Grandson (7 years old). My Sons never showed any interest in coins (I never even thought about pushing them) or collecting. It is wonderful to see him learning and enjoying my lifetime passion... I have certain coins that he's allowed to handle. It's absolutely a must that kids (and old timers) get to handle the right coins...
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Valued Member
United States
113 Posts |
I touch, touch, touch mine all of the time!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2203 Posts |
I don't fiddle with mine enough. All my folders are on top of a dresser in my bed room, but I rarely look at them. Even worse, my rarer coins are stashed away in a box on the floor of my closet. I look at them maybe once or twice a year. : ( About the only time I look at them is if I have an idea for a post on this website and I need to refer to them.
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02/09/2015 10:00 pm
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Moderator
United States
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I think you need to make more time for your coins. Is it a time problem or an interest problem?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
767 Posts |
Sounds like it could also be a hassle problem.
I love astronomy, but it's a rare occasion when I have it in me to lug the 30 lbs of telescope and accessories out into the backyard, set it all up, have fun for an hour, then break it all down, and lug it back inside.
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02/10/2015 10:59 am
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Valued Member
United States
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Handling and enjoying the beauty of silver or gold coins and bars is like having a trophy wife or girl friend meant for you to hold and enjoy the beauty. Just saying although I could be wrong" If anyone actually thinks this is wrong please post explanation so all can see"
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Posted 02/07/2015 10:58 am
