"My friends who see my collection sometimes ask what something costs. I tell them and they are in awe at my stupidity." (Baccaruda, 12/03).I find it hard to believe that he (Trump) rushed to some hotel to meet girls of loose morals, although ours are undoubtedly the best in the world. (Putin 1/17) Gone but not forgotten. IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Broadstruck, Ricko.
Nice coins in this thread. When you get going again, pick coins that make you go "ohhhhh" when you see them. In other words, ones that aren't so easily replaced.
Way back in the early 1980s, I sold an original, not put together, 1909 Proof set (Indian Cent through Barber Half Dollar) as part of the down payment on my first house. It turned out to be a great investment.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
Like I always tell my parents as a excuse to buy more coins, coin collecting is an investment. Some day it will be used to achieve great things in life for example in your case, a new house 👍
Well done, Marine! Looks like a beautiful sparkling home with tons of promise and fun to be had.
Would love to help you with a Box of 20 build. I have tons of ideas, but think an S mint Box of 20 would be awesome. Different dates and denominations, circ or UNC, choice and original. No repeats on type.
Here would be a few fun examples of old pieces that have come, gone and/or stayed.
You ABSOLUTELY did the right thing!!! Congratulations on the new house, it looks sweet.
On a purely financial aspect you probably did well too, as coin prices have, for the most part, continued to decline while property has tended to go upwards. On a personal aspect you've also made your wife happy, so that's a Whole Bunch of Bonus Points there.
I have no idea what the budget is for your Box of 20, so I'll do a couple of different ones.
Inexpensive. Raw Peace dollars, XF or AU for the tougher dates, MS-63 for the common dates... nice big hunks of silver on an attractive design...
Moderate price. Type set. Any grade from G on up depending on Type. Lot's of different interesting designs.
Expensive. IMO the most attractive US design is the DBHE, and, if you're playing in this end of the swimming pool, why not go for the Biggest pieces, e.g. the silver dollars...
I'm sorta in the same boat with a collection and housing needs. My wife, young son and I have outgrown my old bachelor pad. I bought some land 3 years ago, but the project never got off the ground. Every time I think we are ready, some other financial need seems to spring up - not to mention building costs continue to rise. I've considered selling off the coins to give me that last little push. I don't think I would regret it, as I don't even look at the coins anymore.
Excellent!! George Carlin once said, "A house is just a box for your stuff!" So, now you've bought your box, good luck on filling it with your new 20! Nice box!
Thanks again everyone for the well wishes. One thing I'll be doing in the box of 20 is a silver dollar sub set. I'm thinking a flowing hair will be the first one in the box.
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Beautiful home...Congratulations and Semper Fi....Cheers, RickO
Congrats! (Making sure wife isn't looking over my shoulder at those beautiful kitchens, getting ideas...)
Congratulations!!
Congratulations!!! Looks fantastic!
Gonna downsize to one floor when I retire too.
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Congrats on your new beautiful home!
May you make many happy memories in it.
Donato
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I'm 48 and I planned ahead. Lol
Good move. Beautiful home. Must have been a quality collection!
Congratulations 👌👍
House and family trump coins every time!
Congratulations. Wishes for many happy years there.
A: The year they spend more on their library than their coin collection.
A numismatist is judged more on the content of their library than the content of their cabinet.
Congratulations!
Start a fresh new set!
One of my favorites...
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Congratulations! You made a good decision, very nice home, Enjoy
Congrats on your new home! Definitely a good decision!
Congratulations!
If I were doing just a box of 20, it would be gold.
Here is my favorite.
Congrats on your new home!!!
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
Congratulations on your beautiful home, and may you have a lifetime of happy memories there.
Commems and Early Type
Cool house. You did good.
Congrats! Enjoy the new house!
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couldn't you buy/build a house without snow?
Congrats & good luck
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It only snowed in the front yard......
Congrats on building a home.
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Congratulations
Nice coins in this thread. When you get going again, pick coins that make you go "ohhhhh" when you see them. In other words, ones that aren't so easily replaced.
Way back in the early 1980s, I sold an original, not put together, 1909 Proof set (Indian Cent through Barber Half Dollar) as part of the down payment on my first house. It turned out to be a great investment.
Cool trade!
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Like I always tell my parents as a excuse to buy more coins, coin collecting is an investment. Some day it will be used to achieve great things in life for example in your case, a new house 👍
Congratulations! The house is far more useful and is also more likely to appreciate and keep up with inflation (with some exceptions).
Your next box of 20 will be even better than the first.
We're building right now on 5 acres, so I know the stress and 5,000 decisions you recently made it through. Congrats!
Happy holidays to you and every one in your life. Something about the security of one's own home. Well done! Peace Roy
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Home Sweet Home
Your dream has come true
Well done, Marine! Looks like a beautiful sparkling home with tons of promise and fun to be had.
Would love to help you with a Box of 20 build. I have tons of ideas, but think an S mint Box of 20 would be awesome. Different dates and denominations, circ or UNC, choice and original. No repeats on type.
Here would be a few fun examples of old pieces that have come, gone and/or stayed.
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congratulations...
There's no place like home! Congrats on a smart move!
I knew it would happen.
Nice box...er, um, home! Good choice. Must've been a sweet 20.
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You ABSOLUTELY did the right thing!!! Congratulations on the new house, it looks sweet.
On a purely financial aspect you probably did well too, as coin prices have, for the most part, continued to decline while property has tended to go upwards. On a personal aspect you've also made your wife happy, so that's a Whole Bunch of Bonus Points there.
I have no idea what the budget is for your Box of 20, so I'll do a couple of different ones.
Inexpensive. Raw Peace dollars, XF or AU for the tougher dates, MS-63 for the common dates... nice big hunks of silver on an attractive design...
Moderate price. Type set. Any grade from G on up depending on Type. Lot's of different interesting designs.
Expensive. IMO the most attractive US design is the DBHE, and, if you're playing in this end of the swimming pool, why not go for the Biggest pieces, e.g. the silver dollars...
U.S. Type Set
Sweet and congrats.
I'm sorta in the same boat with a collection and housing needs. My wife, young son and I have outgrown my old bachelor pad. I bought some land 3 years ago, but the project never got off the ground. Every time I think we are ready, some other financial need seems to spring up - not to mention building costs continue to rise. I've considered selling off the coins to give me that last little push. I don't think I would regret it, as I don't even look at the coins anymore.
Excellent!! George Carlin once said, "A house is just a box for your stuff!" So, now you've bought your box, good luck on filling it with your new 20! Nice box!
Congrats on your beautiful new home!!
Looks like you built everything to code as the outdoor deck looks properly built.
Real nice front porch too.
Did you build a 'secret room' in your house for your new box of twenty? (maybe you shouldn't answer that).
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Congrats! I sold the majority of my coin collection to refinance my house back in 2011. Best decision I ever made.
Thanks again everyone for the well wishes. One thing I'll be doing in the box of 20 is a silver dollar sub set. I'm thinking a flowing hair will be the first one in the box.
Beautiful home!!! It's so nice to see HARD work and dedication pay off. Some things never change. Well done!
Congrats,
Dave