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Pillar of the Community
Canada
5239 Posts |
An old topic was "what is your pet peeve about coin collecting?"
Let us think of something positive now, ladies and gentlemen.
What I like best is the friends and acquaintances I have made over the years, and that includes some dealers.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I don't like it at all. It's just that I'm addicted to it and can't stop, stop, stop.   In reality I really don't know. I do it and never really gave it a thought as to what I like about it. I know I like to attempt to complete sets and fill and Album, but never really sat down and thought why. |
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
5239 Posts |
Just carl, do you enjoy being addicted?
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
5828 Posts |
 I enjoy coin collecting in many different ways... I enjoy the thrill of coin roll hunting I enjoy the astonishment that comes from holding an ancient coin I enjoy laying on my bed holding a 1943 steel cent thinking of how a G.I. could've stormed normandy with this coin in his pocket... That being said, I love everything about coins! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1119 Posts |
the history
the excitement of filling a hole from a roll
looking through the junk silver and finding nicer coins
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3843 Posts |
The history of it and the fact that coin collecting doesn't take up a ton of space like some other hobbies.
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Valued Member
Slovenia
459 Posts |
Must agree: mostly for history (or: story behind a coin), but also for the artistic aspect. Remote possibilities of finding something rare or semi rare also help :)
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Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
The thrill of holding in my hand an object that was used over 2000 years ago and the history about it.
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Valued Member
Germany
303 Posts |
I agree with many fellow collectors here. It is amazing to hold a coin in my hands that is several centuries old an to imagine who else could have paid with it or what you could have bought with it that time...
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Valued Member
Canada
276 Posts |
My list of thoughts on your question, not in any particular order.
1. The thrill of the chase, for a coin show, an antique show, or flea market. If you find nothing, on the positive, the money is still in your pocket and you had a great power walk.
2. The relaxation at the end of one of those crazy busy stressful work days, looking through my coin collection, before my wife comes home from her work.
3. The feeling of success filling a gap in the collection, though it is fleeting.
4. A great cherry-pick to fill or upgrade the collection.
5. The history of course and learning from that history.
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
I have to say I'm addicted to coin collecting . I guess because it's fun and it keeps my mind occupied as I am retired with nothing else going on in my life. I love classic U.S. coins. the history behind them is unbelievable .  |
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Moderator
United States
188104 Posts |
Quote:
What do you like most about coin collecting? I like that the journey is every bit as fun as the destination. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3120 Posts |
History, history and more history....
Thrill of the hunt and the acquiring of coins I want/need.
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Moderator
United States
34397 Posts |
One word: history
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
4911 Posts |
too many things to name...the best answer is everything.
Feel free to call me Will.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1912 Posts |
I can explain and answer this topic because I am experienced in human behavior and have read Paul Quinnett.
It's called "The Grab". No different when a bass takes your surface lure or a stream trout takes your dry fly. It's about the grab. When the next coin you seek presents itself, and you land it, it's about "The Grab".
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Posted 03/14/2016 8:40 pm
