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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Poll Question
We judge coins on their appearance. Better looking coins get more respect and appreciation vs cleaned and damaged coins. People pay people to tell us whether we should like a coin(some people will like an ms66 better than an ms62). Some people don't like modern coins, because their "too new",ugly, etc. Certain people don't like nickels because they contain no precious metals. Other people only like one specific series and don't really like the rest. Personally, I don't think so. I think that it makes people more judgmental on coins and possibly other collectibles.
Do coins make people more judgmental?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Actually, I think our culture of outward appearances impacts our judgment of coins, not the other way around.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I feel the greatest amount of coin collectors today are those average people jumping on the so called band wagon of having one of each type of coin for their future, or their kids future or just something to have. The average collector is new, convinced a Quarter with a state on the back will someday be worth a fortune. A baby dollar with a president on it will be a valueable asset to their childrens education. A baby dollar with a presidents wife will also be a fantastic valuable item and also educationa. These are the same that buy painted coins, commemeoratives and just about anything now being advertised. These are the majority today and they have no judgemental thoughts as to anything. They are the ones that just want to be part of this coin collecting boom.
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Moderator
 United States
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I agree with jhs' comment!
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Valued Member
United States
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I agree with with j_h_s. Coin collecting is a microcosm of society.
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New Member
United States
37 Posts |
Judgment is by definition " the process of forming an opinion by discerning and comparing."Isn't that exactly what we have to do to find a coin we like? Or a new car,or a mate, or a house. We all have different tastes ( a very good thing ),trust your own judgment!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I like those around me to be well cleaned. My coins on the other hand...
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Valued Member
United States
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Timely question.. I'll explain in a minute about my other hobby. But first the coins. People are judgemental by nature and I don't think the attitude towards COINS will change, but to dealers, collectors and those around us. For example, we will get together as collector's and start adopting other's principles in collecting and then maybe warning each other about certain coins, dealers, forgers, opportunities or whatever; it's people judging people and it's our nature.
Why is this so timely? The ugliness came out last night in my other hobby: Autograph collecting. The sad death of Heath Ledger brought out a deal of "sellers" trying to capitalize on their items he signed. I won't get into the whole thing, but we have to remember....
YOU ARE judegmental; just when you are doing it, maybe once in a while think about why you are being so and if it's something that in the future is good or bad for you. The overall thing is can you live with yourself. If the answer is yes, go for it. If no or unsure, maybe you want to reserve that judgment.
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Moderator
United States
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This is a yes no answer
I think discerning is the word
I look more closely at what I have or intend to purchase
But just because I don't collect a certain type of coin does not mean I can't appreciate its beauty. Or enjoy the pleasure others get out of what they collect.
Collecting coins has helped me look at the details of many areas of life.
It has also helped me to be more understanding and tolerant of others.
But it has made me a wiser and better shopper in all aspects of my life.
rggoodie
aka Richard
"catch em doing something right"
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Not at all. I would never buy a cleaned coin, but I do prefer people to be cleaned.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I had to answer "no" (and agree with most of the responders. Coin collecting may help refine one's ability to observe small details, but that's not being judgemental, just observant. People are always judging others based, I feel, on a complex interaction of needs: the need to "fit it" balanced by the need to "stand out." Strange species, those humans.
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Posted 01/24/2008 09:12 am
