Posted 06/28/2017 3:59 pm
The keys to collecting Canada's NCLT (and continuing to be happy in the pursuit) are (IMO):
1) To focus on coins of a specific series/denomination/theme, a collector can quickly get fatigued by trying to collect to broad of a target;
2) Resist the urge to chase the latest "shiny" - a collector can quickly overspend if he/she tries to collect every new innovation claimed by the RCM -- such spending can lead to multiple issues not the least of which is the disappointment over a disparate collection that has not retained its value; and
3) Provide for a small supplemental budget for a couple of guilty pleasure purchases each year (i.e., coins that are outside of one's area of focus but for which a strong attraction is felt). Sometimes you just need to step outside your focus and buy something that makes you feel the joy of collecting!
1) To focus on coins of a specific series/denomination/theme, a collector can quickly get fatigued by trying to collect to broad of a target;
2) Resist the urge to chase the latest "shiny" - a collector can quickly overspend if he/she tries to collect every new innovation claimed by the RCM -- such spending can lead to multiple issues not the least of which is the disappointment over a disparate collection that has not retained its value; and
3) Provide for a small supplemental budget for a couple of guilty pleasure purchases each year (i.e., coins that are outside of one's area of focus but for which a strong attraction is felt). Sometimes you just need to step outside your focus and buy something that makes you feel the joy of collecting!
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
I've learned to resist and buy only what I really, really, really like
