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Broadstruck
Broadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited March 30, 2021 5:56PM in U.S. Coin Forum

To do a 5 piece type set which might take upwards of 15 years in order to find the right matching coins?

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  • mannie gray
    mannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Sure.
    I would have the patience.
    Maybe not the money needed, but patience, sure.
    Makes the end of your quest that much more satisfying.

  • vplite99
    vplite99 Posts: 1,434 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Never. But I am on the dark side of 70 so there's that.

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  • edwardjulio
    edwardjulio Posts: 1,301 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 28, 2021 12:17PM
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  • TurtleCat
    TurtleCat Posts: 4,692 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nope. I wouldn’t have the patience at all. That’s why I wouldn’t try. In any case, I can’t think of any set with that few items in it that I would be interested in completing.

  • TomB
    TomB Posts: 23,191 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Sure, I could do that. After all, I could still work on other things, as well, while the hunt continued.

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  • trueblood
    trueblood Posts: 609 ✭✭✭✭
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    I have had the patience for such an endeavor

  • [Deleted User]
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    No

  • MasonG
    MasonG Posts: 7,573 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Would you have the patience...

    I almost didn't make it to the last post.

  • Zoins
    Zoins Posts: 34,489 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 30, 2021 7:21PM
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    15 years is nothing. I'm working on sets that may not be completable in my lifetime!

    I'll add I've been on the forums for 15 years already! Do I get a medal? ;)

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  • Flatwoods
    Flatwoods Posts: 4,270 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Yes. I have sets like that.
    I just have enough of them to stay interested.

  • Catbert
    Catbert Posts: 8,258 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No. Too many nice coins to own while still being selective.

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  • Dave99B
    Dave99B Posts: 8,947 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Absolutely.

    Dave

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  • pursuitofliberty
    pursuitofliberty Posts: 7,926 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Certainly. A good set to work on and always have your eyes peeled for that perfect fit coin.

    However, I would not have the patience if it was the only 5 coins I could buy until I was complete, and it could take 15 years


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  • BLUEJAYWAY
    BLUEJAYWAY Posts: 11,796 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No. Too many variables to derail the effort.

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  • PerryHall
    PerryHall Posts: 47,753 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @edwardjulio said:
    I have the patience, but not the years due to age.

    You aren't alone. :D

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  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I had the patience in my younger years, likely still do, but not the time. Now I am content with the coin(s) that interest me for design, history, quality etc., albeit they may fit no series or set in my collection. Just enjoying the hobby. Cheers, RickO

  • BuffaloIronTail
    BuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I've been playing with my Buffalo Nickel set since the late 1960's. Any time I can upgrade, and it doesn't bankrupt me I do it.

    I'll never stop.

    Pete

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