Is there such a thing as Blue Chip Numismatic coins anymore ??

Jimnight

Your thoughts.

U1chicago

Just wondering, but what did you consider as a "Blue Chip" coin before? Key Dates (1909-S VDB)? "Investment" grade Morgans (MS 65/MS 67)? Something else?

The top end coins (rarities) seem to continue to do well. The same cannot be said for many key dates that actually are quite plentiful and available to buy at any time.

Jimnight

@U1chicago said:
Just wondering, but what did you consider as a "Blue Chip" coin before? Key Dates (1909-S VDB)? "Investment" grade Morgans (MS 65/MS 67)? Something else?

In general any Condition Rarity or Absolute Rarity.

I agree with your statement:
The top end coins (rarities) seem to continue to do well. The same cannot be said for many key dates that actually are quite plentiful and available to buy at any time.

291fifth

Nothing is certain in the world of collectibles. The question to be asked is: Will enough enthusiastic buyers with money be around when it comes time for me to sell.

U1chicago

Condition rarities have not done too well from what I have seen lately (especially modern ones where grades and populations keep going up). Absolute rarities are a different story (and quite a few have done well).

In my opinion, there is nothing in coins quite like a Blue Chip stock (basically I don't think there is any coin or series that an average collector can own and feel like it will perform as well as a stock...there is no GE, Google, Amazon, Walmart, etc in numismatics).

coinkat

Yes... Especially on the World stage

topstuf

BillJones

Yes, a lot of the big and famous rarities are still bringing strong prices. Whether or not that will hold will depend upon how many young people might get into the Bobby.

BillJones

Daren iPad!! In the above post, Bobby = "hobby."

david3142

@BillJones said:
Daren iPad!! In the above post, Bobby = "hobby."

There is an edit feature on every post that you (the author) write. It’s the gear icon. Who is Daren?

BillJones

@david3142 said:

@BillJones said:
Daren iPad!! In the above post, Bobby = "hobby."

There is an edit feature on every post that you (the author) write. It’s the gear icon. Who is Daren?

I know all about that, but the iPad is sometimes slow to let you into it.

ricko

Lots of blue chip coins.... I define them as those I cannot afford.... So, much like a travelogue, I enjoy the pictures.....Cheers, RickO

Jimnight

@ricko said:
Lots of blue chip coins.... I define them as those I cannot afford..

I like your definition of blue chip coins... it is by far the best I have ever heard... and how right you are.

Jim

topstuf

Only personal favorites.
The coins you like so much you'll keep them regardless of "the market."

Actually, lots of things are "blue chip" in that light.

ms71

It seems to me that the only "Blue Chip" coins are the top-tier rarities that only a very few will ever be able to afford. For the more ordinary coins, I don't think the outlook is strong. So many young people today just don't have the connection to coins/currency that older people grew up with. It has been a long while - years - since I actually spent any change at a retail establishment, and only rarely do I spend currency. To me, the "return on investment" now is largely the enjoyment you get from pursuing/owning/learning about your coins. If you need to make money from it, your best path is probably to become a dealer.

topstuf

Yes, let's all dodge one of the reasons that affects almost ALL collectors.

Hint: It's green.

Okay, flame away. But recall it in a few years. Me, I think TWO YEARS MAX!

But....whatever.....
we
shall
see

Jimnight

@topstuf said:
The coins you like so much you'll keep them regardless of "the market."

Actually, lots of things are "blue chip" in that light.

Thank you... I agree.

PerryHall

@topstuf said:
The coins you like so much you'll keep them regardless of "the market."

So, my potty dollar is a blue chip coin?