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Rest in Peace
United States
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I'm sure this happens to most of us . We spend a lot of money and countless years to finish a real nice set of coins. But who really cares, you show it to your spouse ,son or daughter ,they say oh; very nice and continue on their merry way . You show it to non collecting friends ,aunts, uncles, cousins ; Oh that's very nice . What kind of coins are they ? Are they Nickels or Quarters ? Why do we even bother ,in all actual fact WE are the only ones that give darn . I'll admit there are a chosen few of us that has a family member that takes interest in our accomplishments . You don't know how lucky you are .  |
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Valued Member
United States
271 Posts |
It is a shame not everyone can appreciate coins. I think if you are collecting to impress others (particularly non-numismatists) you are playing a losing game. If you think about it, all the experience and education you received in reaching your goal are precisely what is needed to fully understand and appreciate your achievement. Of course we have this lovely forum where we can share our victories with people who understand.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
2843 Posts |
I get that. I also find interesting what DOES interest them. I showed my wife a low grade 1917 two dollar bill, and she was like "That is actually cool". What? and the big $$ uncirculated gem Morgan dollar from the 1800's is just another shiny thing....? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1346 Posts |
And there is always the insensitive question we deal with, "What's it worth?"
I rarely share any of my collections with family members, and certainly not friends who might tell another "friend" - I was at Jeff's house the other day. He's got this big coin collection...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6130 Posts |
Tried to show off my finished Japanese type set to my wife; she laughed out loud when I tried to explain the Tokugawa monetary system comprised of mon, shu, bu and ryo. Followed by "You spent HOW much?"
My daughters at least show a healthy interest, despite being very young. I'm hoping to foster the love of the hobby in them, or at least leave behind enough notes that they understand it when I go.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2619 Posts |
In some ways it is depressing to think that you're the only one who enjoys your coins, but then again, we collect because it brings us joy and satisfaction. The thrill of the hunt, of filling a hole, of admiring our sets, it's all worth it to us even if we're the only ones who appreciate it. Plus, we are the Coin Community Family, so we all care!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10284 Posts |
It's not the destination, it's the journey that I get the most enjoyment out of working on or completing any set.
I get a subset or set put together and it goes in the safe and onto the next project.
Trouble with me, I need to, at some point, stop and smell the roses. I ought to stop buying for a year, pull them out and look at them again.
Sure cost a lot of money at the toll booths along the road of this journey though.
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Moderator
 United States
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Moderator
United States
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Why do we even bother ,in all actual fact WE are the only ones that give darn . Because we give a darn.  I could not care less who appreciates my coins other than myself.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2624 Posts |
<--- I agree with Jbuck. We complete sets for our satisfaction not for others.
Nobody except me has seem my collections... they are like a dirty secret not for sharing.
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Moderator
United States
188481 Posts |
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Nobody except me has seem my collections... they are like a dirty secret not for sharing. I think I can relate.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
When I completed an Australian gold type set, (17 coins), I asked myself:
'Where to from here?'
The answer:
Collect a series that can be complete with one coin, but can be continued for the rest of my life without an end.
With my interest in history, the decision became obvious. I first studied the history of ancient Rome, then started collecting ancient coins.
That was 40 years ago. I have never looked back.
My learning curve is still steep, because I now collect ancient coins of all cultures ancient to modern.
I now consider myself a generalist, not a specialist, and the whole numismatic spectrum that the CCF covers is an essential part of my numismatic existence.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2850 Posts |
"How much did you pay for that one?"
Most common response when new purchase is shown to a family member.
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Valued Member
Slovenia
459 Posts |
I guess we all collect coins for our enjoyment, not of the others. Of course the question 'How much did you pay' bothers me, but - speaking strictly on finantial side of things - I smile inside, because I know that our coins will retain at least some value, while many ohter hobbies have return of zero. There are only a few people I trust enough to show them my collection and most of them are not even remotly interested I it. That's fine by me. I am, on the other hand, not interested in a lot of stuff other people do . I love this forum, I have a good relationship with my coin dealer, and I'm really glad to see my girlfriend's taking some interest in coins. But at the end of the day, I collect for myself. Edited by Dagaz
07/14/2017 2:05 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3324 Posts |
A good reason to belong to a local coin club. If you really want to share your accomplishment, those guys and gals will definitely understand and appreciate what you did...
"Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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