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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am thinking about restarting my coin collection after a long hiatus. It's always been one of those on and off again hobbies for me. My bills are caught up and I'm feeling the itch for it again.
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Moderator
 United States
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Morning, I think most of us are on again and off again throughout our hobby.Just start scratching  John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1373 Posts |
True!  I've tried looking at several drugstores for a lotion that might help me but without any luck. |
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
18644 Posts |
here is what ive learned over 50 years if I was starting again depending on my long term goal. first, am I buying to collect and possibly complete a series or am I buying for appreciation
if my goal was both then
1. I would buy key coins in the highest grade I could afford
2. I would buy common coins in average circulated condition for the lowest price I could find as they fill a hole and the likelihood they will increase in value is slim
3. I would store the key coins in air tights. (i dont slab) and store them in an area with no light or humidity
if I was buying for just appreciation then I would eliminate #2
pretty simple
good luck and welcome back...I've done this a couple times over the 50 years and probably most collectors have
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2003 Posts |
Every coin you buy should come with the surgeon generals warning: These metal discs have been known to cause addiction! Good luck pursuing your collecting interests again!
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Pillar of the Community
Russian Federation
1557 Posts |
Collecting is like a drug, if you have tried it at least once, then you will not get rid of addiction.
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Valued Member
United States
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Moderator
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
557 Posts |
What exactly is drawing you back?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
You are to late. I've got almost all the coins on Earth now.  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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My advice would be to take the time to truly learn about whichever coins you decide to pursue. I've found a deeper knowledge about the coins in your collection leads to a longer-term enjoyment of them vs. a purchasing activity that seeks to "fill holes."
Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4867 Posts |
I mainly collect Canadian coins. I just ordered the 2022 edition of the Charlton Guide to Canadian Coins. Might pick up the latest Haxby as well. Modern US coins are just meh. |
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Posted 09/17/2022 08:47 am
