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Poll Question
I think I started collecting coins when I was 7 or 8. I remember stashing world coins and random old coins that my mom had in this old box she had given me to keep my junk in. I've collected on and off over the years through my teens and through college. Now I'm married, with a 6 month old and at 33 collecting harder than ever. When did you start? and I apologize if this poll has already been done before.
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I voted 36-40 if you check my profile I will be 39 this year funny if you checked my profile last year I also turned 39 and the year before that  and the year before that and I will turn 39 next year as well   |
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I voted 6-8..I am 30.
And rggoodie...Happy Birthday(s)!! hehee
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I started collecting Lincoln cents just after the reverse was changed. Wonder how many new collectors will start this year because of the change in Lincoln cents? Side Note: Most people in the area really hated the look of those new pennies.
Terrell
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I voted 26-30. Just started a few couple years ago! :)
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I voted 6-8 since the evidence proves that when I was 7 I already had several coins. And even had them listed, unlike today! Edited by DL20K
02/06/2009 10:00 am
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I think new coin designs always spawn new collectors. But yes, I have a hard time getting behind the new lincoln designs. They lack the artistry and emotion. they have too much of a graphic designer feel.
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I voted 9-12, using my father's coins from a big barrel where he threw his change everyday. I put the coins in his books... and well, the books are still in his house!
Now I'm 39 and I just got re-interested the past year while I started stacking some silver bullion. I just finished an IKE book, and am working on SBAs and JFKs. These books are uncirculated and proof coins.
I have books I started with my own loose change accumulated over the past couple of years... So I have non-proof books of Lincolns, Jeffs, FDRs, Washington Qtrs. Also, I obtained a few indian heads and Buffs and bought books, but am not actively collecting.
With the circulated coins, I plan of getting a few boxes of various denominations and filling in those pesky holes.
I would love to start a 7070 Dansco, but I think I will finish what I started before buying more books.
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9-12. Just turned 60. UGH...........
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United States
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I was in first grade when I started. Then I took a couple of decades off. I started collecting again a few years ago when I quit smoking. I was looking for something to keep me busy during the winter months and I had extra disposable income.
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I checked 13-15 and I'm 40 now  |
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I was eight, but I was not really serious about it until I was ten.  |
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I was 20 when I Started. Now I am 51.  GLG |
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I was around 10 years old when I first started getting ASE for christmas. I quit for a while and started collecting again last year, I am 26. |
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United States
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I think I was 6 and just came to the US when my mom found a 1935 verdigris'd penny in the change and gave it to me. I still have it!  |
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I was 7 and will turn 37 this year.
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Posted 02/06/2009 09:13 am
