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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I sort of was hoping this poll would reflect the reason why the largest amount of people at coin shows are elderly. Not the dealers, but the collectors. Over the years I've noticed the average dealer age at about 30 to 50 but the average collector at about 50 to 1,000. Slight exageration there.
I started collecting in 1943. And just like Jack Benny, I'm only 39.
(Only us old people know that one)
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New Member
United States
24 Posts |
Im 46 and started collecting coins about 35 years ago. I get in and out every few years. The bump back into active collecting was the State Quarters believe it or not. I know it is not the best investment, but I have a complete set to date of PCGS PR-69DCAM in silver. I now collect / hoard Lincoln Cents, trying to build a roll set of XF+ 1909-1933, and a PCGS MS-66RD set 1934 - 1958. A few other key dates, 16-d merc, 42/41, etc and some DMPL Morgans when opportunity pops up. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
533 Posts |
On and off again since I was a kid. Same old story, got started with a bunch of horded, silver, circulated coins. However, in the last five years I have been going at it with a purpose and think I'm hooked for life!
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Valued Member
United States
455 Posts |
I've been collecting since '68 or '69. I was around 8 or 9 years old.
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Valued Member
United States
266 Posts |
I started in the early 70's when I was 10 or 11.
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Valued Member
United States
330 Posts |
I started in 1999 saving State Quarters from circulation for my newborn son. I bought him one of those maps that are so easy to get the quarters in (sarcasm). He turns 8 tomorrow. I still add quarters to the map as they come out. Sometimes I wish that was all I was spending on coins! I have no self control. I will be turning 31 on Thursday. Jim |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12437 Posts |
I started in the early 80s when I was about 7 or 8 and my father also collected so that helped me get a start. He took me to a few shops and shows now and then. When I was a teenager, I became a bit disinterested but held on to my coins. As an adult, I was not really actively collecting but I still passively searched. Every so often, I would find a wheat ear, silver dime, etc and put it aside. About five years ago, I lost about 3/4 of my childhood collection to a theft during a move. In a way, it was a good thing because it sparked my interest again. The past five years I have been seriously collecting and, more importantly, absorbing knowledge.
Edited by biokemist6
10/22/2007 10:55 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
812 Posts |
Started around 40 years ago, went dormant for a long time, then it kicked back in about 8 years ago. (I sure have enjoyed the fairly arbitrary purchasing decisions of 6-8 years ago at full retail price now appearing to be shrewd investments!)
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New Member
United States
16 Posts |
I started in the early 50's, Lincoln cents, nickels, dimes, took a break of 50 years or so and got back into it early this year. I joined a coin club and between them and this forum, I'm enjoying soaking up some of the knowledge from the members.
just carl.....what a coincidence, like you I'm only 39, and I do remember Jack Benny!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2269 Posts |
I started collecting 20 years ago.
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Valued Member
United States
146 Posts |
6 years. Since I was 6yrs old. Or maybe 5 1/2.But started seriousley collecting 2 1/2 years ago.
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Valued Member
Canada
100 Posts |
About 3 years and I'm 26. But I'm just collecting coins in circulation right now, but having fun.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1179 Posts |
About 2 months so far! Turning 27 sunday. Late start, but I'm really enjoying this new hobby of mine!
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Valued Member
United States
402 Posts |
37 years and I've never lost interest.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1283 Posts |
I collected from age 10 to about age 12, then my collection was stolen. Now I (think) I've been collecting again for about a year and a half.. give or take.
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Posted 10/20/2007 01:03 am
