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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well I have been thinking about getting back into the game. For the dollar coins I think I will just buy the ones I want and not worry about getting the "whole" set. I still protest them though for the edge lettering and having them say $1 instead of ONE DOLLAR. I really do like the Statue of Liberty design on the reverse though. But now I have to figure out what exactly I do want to focus on.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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I really encourge you to come back! As you know, dollar coins are like US commemoratives from the 30's: THERE ARE TOO MANY OF THEM!  back (hopefully) |
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Moderator
 United States
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For the dollar coins I think I will just buy the ones I want and not worry about getting the "whole" set. I still protest them though for the edge lettering and having them say $1 instead of ONE DOLLAR. Just collect the proofs. Only one mint and the year is easily determined by the obverse (Presidential) or reverse (Native American).  |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4870 Posts |
I think I'll start buying mint sets again after the current dollar coin program ends. I think those just add too much additional cost to them.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
Yes stick to those dollar coins, Uncirc sets and Proof sets. That way there will me more of the coins I like available.  Or you could try collecting Sporting type Cards, Lamp shades, etc. Again, more of the coins I like then available. Just kidding. Collect everything. It's fun. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
606 Posts |
Welcome back to the hobby! I am also prone to coming in and out of collecting. LOL If you are a fan of the little dollars might I suggest one of these: http://catalog.usmint.gov/american-...oins#start=1It is not a president but it is really great looking! |
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United States
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I think I'll start buying mint sets again after the current dollar coin program ends. I think those just add too much additional cost to them. Assuming they will not come up with some other crazy program.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4870 Posts |
The edge lettering is a major turn off to the dollar coins. If it wasn't for the edge lettering I'd have them all.
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Moderator
United States
188770 Posts |
It certainly affected what I collect. I already get proof sets, so it was an easy decision. I do not buy mint sets since I prefer to pull from circulation, so I had no problem forgetting about them and just go about building a date set with the proofs.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3180 Posts |
welcome back! I always say collect what puts a smile on your face!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
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I think I'll start buying mint sets again after the current dollar coin program ends. I think those just add too much additional cost to them. When the mint finishes the Presidential dollars and the America the Beautiful Quarters, they'll find something else to pack innto those sets. |
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United States
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Of course they will. Adding coins is like raising taxes. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4870 Posts |
I guess I just long for the old days with annual sets that only consisted of 5-6 coins.
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Moderator
United States
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Those days seem like so long ago now. By the time the ATB series is done, less than half of my collecting life will have known five-six coin sets. |
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