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Another one I've used with some success is "Temporary Numismatic Insanity." I mean when you run around the house with the laptop or try to find the spouse to show her a 'deal of the year coin' for sale and go one about how much you need it... On the flip side these purchases end up costing double, because the same Spousal Unit will request a large (reciprocal) purchase of sewing stuff or knitting yarn; often, apparently from Jason's Golden Fleece...  Take Care Ben |
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I am considering selling it to get something with four doors and family oriented, but I won't do that until I can get over the idea of getting a certain four-door with the letters EVO in the name! (I hope a car guy named 1sikevo will understand.) Had one of the first Evo VIIIs back in Mar of 03. Tuned and modded by Vishnu Tuning (are they still around ?)to about 400 hp, but I took the wing off and changed the taillights so it looked like a Lancer  . Took it to the track every Friday running low 12s with the big block musclecars. Funny thing was they had to trailer their cars there and get custom tires. I just gassed up with racing gas and go  So, coins may not be as exciting as cars, but with 2 little girls now, fits me better. Edited by 1sikevo
08/12/2008 5:42 pm
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On the flip side these purchases end up costing double, because the same Spousal Unit will request a large (reciprocal) purchase of sewing stuff or knitting yarn; often, apparently from Jason's Golden Fleece... Ah, yes! For me it is often the latest Vera Bradley or Brighton product.  |
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Quote:Had one of the first Evo VIIIs back in Mar of 03. Tuned and modded by Vishnu Tuning (are they still around ?)to about 400 hp, but I took the wing off and changed the taillights so it looked like a Lancer . Took it to the track every Friday running low 12s with the big block musclecars. Funny thing was they had to trailer their cars there and get custom tires. I just gassed up with racing gas and go Missed your post while I was writing my last response!  Sounds like you had a nice ride there!  My 3G Eclipse pales, but my brother's old 1G Eclipse might have made you work a little, even tough you would have still "owned" him It is interesting to note that the last time I spent any money on my car (besides normal maintenance) was before I found CCF! Coincidence? Even if I do not spend a lot of money on coins, living vicariously through the members of CCF has taken my mind off of other trivial pursuits! |
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Here's my excuse:
It's better than putting money in the bank, particularly if I get a good deal, so I can make a little money and enjoy myself as well.
Much better than just shoving bills in the bank, getting nothing in return, and having no fun.
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Semantics are wonderful!
You can say you spent $30-40 for 2 cents, or that you spent $30-40 for a 140 year old Civil War era antique; either is accurate.
(One of the nicest thing about buying coins is that it is one of the very few things I will buy in 2008 that will almost certainly have as much or more value in 2013. Virtually everything else I buy this year will be gone or have lost most of its value in 5 years.)
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08/12/2008 9:51 pm
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(One of the nicest thing about buying coins is that it is one of the very few things I will buy in 2008 that will almost certainly have as much or more value in 2013. Virtually everything else I buy this year will be gone or have lost most of its value in 5 years.)
 ..... ..... What's the "re-sale value" in five years for a Vera Bradley outfit Jbuck ?........  Edited by eaglefoot
08/13/2008 09:44 am
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You can say you spent $30-40 for 2 cents, or that you spent $30-40 for a 140 year old Civil War era antique; either is accurate. Excellent! Quote:What's the "re-sale value" in five years for a Vera Bradley outfit Jbuck ?........ And therein lies the rub... if only she would ever consider selling some of this stuff! Actually, I should admit that she has been rather restrained lately with her personal purchases. However, our son's closet is overflowing now! |
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You can say you spent $30-40 for 2 cents, or that you spent $30-40 for a 140 year old Civil War era antique; either is accurate. That's another good point! I was very pleased to get an 1853 Seated Liberty dime (with arrows) for $2 at a coin show last weekend, and even more so when I thought about it for a minute- how many chances do you get to buy a man-made artifact, made out of precious metal, still clearly recognizable after 155 years, for $2.00? You can't even buy a sandwich for that! |
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You can't even buy a sandwich for that! Would you really want to eat a 155 year old sandwich? Sorry, it has been a long day with lots of rain, but that is a good thing! |
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I thought about it for a minute- how many chances do you get to buy a man-made artifact, made out of precious metal, still clearly recognizable after 155 years, for $2.00? You can't even buy a sandwich for that! Imagining the condition of a $2 <-1853-> dime, there are probably some $2 sandwiches that would meet similar standards. :) |
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WELCOME TO THE FORUM.
My suggestion is to not say to much about collecting coins if your a teen ager. You might want to mention it to very, very close friends, but even there I'd be careful. Remember that kids have habit of your best friend today is an enemy tomorrow. The problem with most people and kids of teenages are even more prone is to talk, talk, talk. If you have $10 in coins, a friend will say $100 and then it's $1,000 and then it's millions. Common problem with many people. They just can't tell things as they are since in most instances it is just boring. In college there is course called Pych101. They always have a group of people in a circle. A short story is told to one of the people in secrecy. Each kid tells the same story to the person next to them also in secrecy. The last one tells the story out loud. Not even close to the original story.
This is why you should not go around mentioning your coins to other kids. Enjoy your hobby but you getting into a hobby that is widely stolen and in many instances by someone you know or someone that knows someone that knows you.
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This is why you should not go around mentioning your coins to other kids. Enjoy your hobby but you getting into a hobby that is widely stolen and in many instances by someone you know or someone that knows someone that knows you.
Sad, but true !....  ... .... |
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Hmmm, I'm with the people who say you don't have to justify anything. It makes you happy. End of sentence. If they think it's odd then that is up to them. I've been carrying an ASE on me as a pocket piece for a while now and even though it's pretty banged up I've found that a lot of people understand a bit better if you can whip out that huge honking chunk of silver and let them check it out. I dunno why but something about holding it makes unbelievers see things my way a little bit better. Of course if they still don't understand then just rattle on a bit about your hobby and by the time they get that glazed look in their eyes they won't want to ever talk about it again let alone poke fun at you. heheheh |
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My excuse for buying coins: I'm single, in my early 30's and have a nice disposable income. $$ burns a hole in my pocket, and I could/would be spending it on things that will get nothing in the future, aka booze, women, drugs, etc. With every coin purchase, I'm ahead, because I get to buy something, and I'm buying something that will have value in the future. If it's worth more than I bought it for, that's icing on the cake. Coins keep me busy and out of the bar.  Edited by daveg131
08/17/2008 9:58 pm
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