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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I would have made a good Noah when it came to filling the ark with two of every animal. The only problem I'd run into is I couldn't stop at just two of every kind and I would also have chased after Narwhals, Unicorns and Dragons a little too long. We all would have sunk or starved or missed the boat.  W/dog, I'm afraid you'd try to get all the varieties, just two of each animal won't be enough for you, so before long your arc would sink! |
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Valued Member
United States
307 Posts |
Good question, Been collecting over 60 years and loving it more every day. There is no logic in what we do only the compulsion to add to or trade for a better piece. Have Fun Enjoy Life
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Valued Member
United States
212 Posts |
I wanted to put together a complete set of naturally toned silver eagles. I thought this would be near impossible. As I was doing this, sometimes I would run across one that was really nice. Oftentimes, I didn't have my want/need list with me. But "yes, yes I'm pretty sure this 1989 is on my list,so I better buy it". Get home...duplicate. Other times, I actually did have my list with me. "Oh no. I don't need this 1991. I already have one. But, but, it's so beautiful! I can't just pass it up! I better buy it"!
I only need 6 more. Only 6 more.......then I'll have 4 complete sets.
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01/23/2011 12:34 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3283 Posts |
Nice thread topic. For me I must say I totally happy with my collection and satisfied. If I never got I new coin it would be OK. I inherited my grandfathers small collection and now it's a heck of a lot nicer for my kids. But thats not going to happen (no new coins) so I guess I'll just get happier. |
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United States
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I thought I reached the "satisfied" point with my Lincolns when the reverse was changed in 2009. "OK, that's it! New reverse and no reason to continue." HA! A couple 2009 coins in change and I'm back to checking for what I need. Again! I've got the 2010 P & D shield reverses already and looking at the Dansco I have room all the way to 2043. Maybe then I'll be satisfied.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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My first love is ancient coins, because it is impossible to collect a complete set of anything, the learning is continuous, and at any point I am always satisfied with what I have.
Where you are at any point in time is fine, and the journey is fun.
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 United States
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Once I fill a set, I move on. I don't try to upgrade the coins in the set unless they are damaged It almost looks like I wrote that.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Once I fill a set, I move on. I don't try to upgrade the coins in the set unless they are damaged
And I'm just the opposite. Once any set if filled, I start upgrading all the coins. The ones replaced go into a 2x2. Then when enough 2x2's have been accumulated to make a set, I start set #2 of that coin. Then as I continue to upgrade #1, move the coins to #2 and then to another 2x2. This goes on and on and on which is why I now have way over 100 Albums and still 9 boxes of 2x2 duplicates waiting for Albums. There is no end for my collecting unless there comes an end to me. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I will never be 100% satisfied, but that's only because I continue to appreciate different coins. Also, since the types of toning are virtually unlimited, there are so many different possibilities... (my wife is presently rolling her eyes)
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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At what point are you ultimately satisfied as a collector? "Time of death......" |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2130 Posts |
Great Topic. Me personally, I was turned onto collecting by my step father. He started me off with Lincolns when I was about 10. Once I hit 12 I lost interest. Except when I found a wheatie, then I would break out the Whitman's and fill a hole or upgrade. I love to collect all U.S. coinage, and there is alot to collect. I tend to bounce around & may work on my Morgan's, then Lincolns, then Kennedy's or my 7070 etc... So, I guess there is no end for me. I will continue to collect as long as I can see the dates and mm's. |
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Pillar of the Community
Luxembourg
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My collection of French Francs can never be completed. There are simply too many rarities you may never find - even if you had unlimited budget.
And even if it were complete, you can always improve.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1952 Posts |
there is no end as long as the mint still makes the coins out of metal. but when or if they go to plastic I'm DONE with it
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United States
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...but when or if they go to plastic I'm DONE with it But you can still collect from the pool of previously minted coins, right? I will admit, though, that plastic would definitely signal the end my annual ultramodern collecting. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I started to make a quick buck. After I sold my first coin I ever bought I got hooked. I still buy and resell coins but I have been adding to my collection ever step of the way. This is more for my retirement plan for my family and I. Though everyday I keep getting more and more attached to my rare coins.
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