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Pillar of the Community
United States
608 Posts |
Most of us have CFAD, Coin Focus Attention Disorder!  |
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Valued Member
United States
266 Posts |
When I get the "itch" to get out there and buy some coins, I HAVE to buy some coins. If I was totally focused on one set, then when I get down to the final keys that are not the easiest to find, I wouldn't be able to "scratch" as often.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1840 Posts |
I have priorities, but no real focus. I usually start by looking for coins to fill my Afghan type set. Everything goes downhill from there on out.
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Pillar of the Community
Australia
1040 Posts |
I have no problems focusing, as soon as I see something I want, crystal clear vision. Things start to get blurry when I pull out my wallet. But seriously, this year I have managed to limit myself to Aussie coins, US coins, Indian George V, and my George V world type set. Totally focused... |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2602 Posts |
How's this for focus: I focus ONLY on US coins, old and new, mostly old. So what is that, maybe 10,000 different possible US coins to collect? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3294 Posts |
It would depend if you are counting Capped Bust and Morgan varieties.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1599 Posts |
I stay briefly focused; I work on one area for a while and then change before I finish the first. Get real aggressive initially but fade as time goes by. Consequently, I have several unfinished projects.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
581 Posts |
I'm just starting...So the focus is to find as much as I can as fast as I can, at the best prices I can, until I actually find my little nitch.
Unless you count collection of exasperated looks from my wife for starting yet another hobby / collection
unfortunately I don't have pictures of those, so I can't enjoy them so much in the future
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New Member
United States
33 Posts |
Started with Morgans, added Franklins... Just made a list of 'wants' for a coin show, I see 7 types. And I can think of 4 more off hand I'd like to do.
Focus is for losers.
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Valued Member
United States
155 Posts |
Oh Good I'm not alone. I started with Wheats (Gateway coin) then strayed into IHP, JFK and ultimately trying to complete a 7070. I went to my coin shop last week to specifically pick up a 1911 S (Wheat) and came home with a roll of War Nickels and a roll of bu 43 Steels. Still got that 1911S slot open.... |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
790 Posts |
I've got as much focus as a broken camera! Ummm....in case this wasn't "clear" enough, I'm not focused. I too have areas where currently I am interested, but these currents flow with the tides. Good thing too, cause good prices come and go and don't wait for your current interests to catch up.
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Valued Member
United States
372 Posts |
It's kinda hard for me to focus on it right now. I'm currently in Iraq.
Mike
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
610 Posts |
WHEW , I thought I might be an oddball for NON-FOCUS. I love your comment bill069 (HILLARIOUS !)
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Valued Member
United States
66 Posts |
I don't look to complete a set per se, I buy coins for an interesting historical reason. I love all US type coins. My wish is one of every type, but not too sure I'm going to be successful. The problem? FUNDS I'm enjoying what I can get my hands on. NO COPY COINS ALLOWED HERE!
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Posted 08/05/2009 9:35 pm
