@87redcivic said:
If you can name the album up on the shelf, you can win a dollar.
Whitman Album!
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you" Matthew 6:33. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
BHNC #AN-10
JRCS #1606
Yes!
I stay pretty psyched with my 3 or 4 areas of interest, but just about everything outside those niches bores me immensely...
Its the only hobby i have that takes place strictly online... therefore, I sometimes find it hard not to let my boredom manifest itself as trolldom.
@Crypto said:
You’ll know you’re close to needing a break when the hobby (girls or coins) becomes more about the thrill of acquisition than the joy of possession.
@Crypto said:
You’ll know you’re close to needing a break when the hobby (girls or coins) becomes more about the thrill of acquisition than the joy of possession.
The chase is everything.
Cheers!
True but then you just throw them in a box and move on to picking up the next one. I’ll leave it to the board to decide which one I am talking about.
Oftentimes, when I get tired of my normal routine of hunting and cherrypicking, I'll start a new research project. I'm drafting an article on 1964 "SMS" coinage right now in fact, and that always brings me to a whole new side of the hobby.
if anyone guessed 10CC’s album on the shelf…..that is how many CC coins on my most recent submission.
Guess the face value…or ask my brother from the gutter. Who’s bored ?
I am often jumping from area of numismatics to another, so I seldom get bored. I did go to the last Winter FUN show wondering about what I might find, however. I was quite open without a really set list.
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 ... ?
@TwoSides2aCoin said:
if anyone guessed 10CC’s album on the shelf…..that is how many CC coins on my most recent submission.
Guess the face value…or ask my brother from the gutter. Who’s bored ?
bored with coins? what? boo this man! just kidding. maybe you're just bored of ebay. do you ever try selling coins? maybe sell some coins for something different. it's educational and gives you money for other coins. or maybe just take a break and enjoy another hobby for a while.
Like others have said, find other interests to fill the void e.g. classic cars, petroliana, redline Hot Wheels collecting, but you just never know when lightning strikes at a really nice price:
Edit to add: VAM-17 line in eye, very wide doubled CC
I also find a lot of enjoyment just looking at all the wonderful coins people share here.
Yes, when the coins I need for my collection out price my budget! I feel like giving up and leaving that universe.
Of numismatics. But 59 years of knowledge is hard to let go. I try to share what I know but hard for others to comprehend a 401 class when they are still at the 101 learning level. Little league before major league.
Can't say I ever got bored, there are so many different areas to learn from and really cool stuff from all over the world if you need a break from US stuff......and when that gets old, there is always bullion stacking. Can always find something interesting near spot and there is something about the Hefty weight of a tube of bullion.
I've recently added early large cents, half cents, dimes, quarters, half dollars to my want list all in roughly VF +/-. I'm having fun picking up one or two from each show. Just to keep it budget friendly everything should be P01-XF.
Yes, all the time. then I switch to one of my several other hobbys. I'm a master of nothing but I have a massive library from antiques to stars so I like to think I know a little (enought to stay out of trouble) about a lot of things.
When my children (25 years ago) said: "I'm bored", my response was: " if you are bored, you are boring". Only said it a couple times. I've never heard them say that again. They must have realized how boring it sounds or how unoccupied they were.
One of the CC 's submitted. got bored guessing the grade.
Not sure 'bored' is a good word for what happens, as if I step back for long enough, as soon as I start paying attention again, they always fascinate me, and draw me back.
There have been distinct times in my life when I am serious to the point of a possibly unhealthy infatuation or general addiction with coins and currency ... and there are times that my focus has waned and I have stepped back, enjoying other hobbies and aspects of life. Sometimes these cycles can take years to play out.
I am four years into a run that was preceded by a long lull of about seven years.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
I have been fascinated by coins since I was a little kid of 7. Like pursuit of Liberty said, "serious to the point of a possibly unhealthy infatuation"..." at times.
I have a small business and worked perhaps 6,000 overnight jobs in a 30 year period. I used coins to entertain my mind during some boring periods where staying awake was demanded.
I have a genetic condition that has resulted in over 40 hospitalizations. Another side effect for about 15 years was that any time I ate something I would be in intense pain for about 2-3 hours. My primary gastro said I should tell people, "Imagine if after every time you ate you took a syringe and injected 2 ounces of acid from your car battery into your abdomen." through all of that I have used coins as a focal point. Today is my 63rd birthday, something I was told would never happen. All things considered I don't think my infatuation is going away anytime soon. James
No, there is always something new to be learned. That's why I started this hobby.
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
@steveben said:
bored with coins? what? boo this man! just kidding. maybe you're just bored of ebay. do you ever try selling coins? maybe sell some coins for something different. it's educational and gives you money for other coins. or maybe just take a break and enjoy another hobby for a while.
I did start a Collectors Club in my school, but the coin collectors are few and far between; most of the kids are more into the Pokemon/Yugio and sports cards.
After reading all of the responses, I think I am going to delve back into the Darkside of coins. There is so much more variety and avenues to travel. May even try to get back to the Dalton GA show. Haven't been to that one or the Chattanooga show in roughly 15 years.
Thanks for the comments. I've been here since 2001...lurking mostly for the last several years. I do enjoy watching the occasional dramas unfold.
Yes. After completing a series I have sold it rather than upgrading. I now collect type only, with a broad definition that includes a number of sets. I'm now working on coins that represent US Coinage Acts, and there are many. An open-ended set is my set of foreign coin types that circulated in the US prior to 1857. These sets have required a good bit of research, which was fun, and require a good bit of looking, especially if one looks for slabbed examples. It helps to have other interests of course.
No, but a few years ago I decided that at my age [70+ at the time] that there was no reason to be putting more money into coins so I have not bought any for awhile. Sold some and rarely peek at the ones I still have.
No, I never get bored with my coins or my coin collecting hobby. There is so much to learn when doing a U.S. Type set that I find there is not enough time for me to do what I want with my coin hobby. Many times, I bring my coins with me when we go away for the weekend. I even bring them with me when we go away on vacation.
@TwoSides2aCoin said:
Am I weird to feel more kinship here with a bunch of strangers than I do at a family reunion ?
No, not at all.
I find that MANY times family is NOT always blood.
When did you find out that you were adopted?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
There is so much to do with this hobby. Sure we can "collect" coins.
We can buy and sell them.
We can talk about them and share images on this forum.
We can send them in for grading.
We can save up for that next big purchase.
We can research and learn about them.
We can enjoy looking at other people's collections.
We can go to coin shows.
Join a coin club.
I'm sure I have left something out.
This is a great hobby and this is the best forum IMHO. I enjoy it here.
Student of numismatics and collector of Morgan dollars
Successful BST transactions with: Namvet Justindan Mattniss RWW olah_in_MA
Dantheman984 Toyz4geo SurfinxHI greencopper RWW bigjpst bretsan MWallace logger7
@BAJJERFAN said:
No, but a few years ago I decided that at my age [70+ at the time] that there was no reason to be putting more money into coins so I have not bought any for awhile. Sold some and rarely peek at the ones I still have.
Tom, you need to take a trip and bring any of the coins you're bored with . We can do some good ol' fashioned horse tradin'.
@TwoSides2aCoin said:
Am I weird to feel more kinship here with a bunch of strangers than I do at a family reunion ?
No, not at all.
I find that MANY times family is NOT always blood.
When did you find out that you were adopted?
I didn’t. I just came to realize that family are the people who want you in their life and are there for you and would do anything to see you succeed. My best friends fit this category much better than any of my siblings and/or cousins.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
Never! Even if I’m low on funds at a particular point in time, the thrill of the hunt never goes away. Plus, there’s always so much to learn. Maybe I’m feeding an addiction? Hahahahaha!
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Can’t name the album but have a similar Gorham sterling silver salt and pepper shakers I collect. lol.
Yoda sings the blues?
Whitman Album!
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you" Matthew 6:33. Young fellow suffering from Bust Half fever.
BHNC #AN-10
JRCS #1606
No, there are so many aspects to coin collecting, I find myself constantly enthused. It's a very big hobby, with many many areas of interest.
Yes!
I stay pretty psyched with my 3 or 4 areas of interest, but just about everything outside those niches bores me immensely...
Its the only hobby i have that takes place strictly online... therefore, I sometimes find it hard not to let my boredom manifest itself as trolldom.
I did not purchase any coins in the last four months of 2023, not from boredom but from just taking a break now and then.
Occasionally, but only temporarily.
Collector, occasional seller
Bored?
No
I don’t really get bored with coins, but with 3 or 4 other hobbies, coins sometimes get put on the back burner.
MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940
The chase is everything.
Cheers!
True but then you just throw them in a box and move on to picking up the next one. I’ll leave it to the board to decide which one I am talking about.
11.5$ Southern Dollars, The little “Big Easy” set
Not really. Each day can bring a new an exciting Buffalo. Love Varieties and just need to keep looking.
I can get tired of one element of coins.
Oftentimes, when I get tired of my normal routine of hunting and cherrypicking, I'll start a new research project. I'm drafting an article on 1964 "SMS" coinage right now in fact, and that always brings me to a whole new side of the hobby.
Try something new!
Coin Photographer.
if anyone guessed 10CC’s album on the shelf…..that is how many CC coins on my most recent submission.
Guess the face value…or ask my brother from the gutter. Who’s bored ?
I am often jumping from area of numismatics to another, so I seldom get bored. I did go to the last Winter FUN show wondering about what I might find, however. I was quite open without a really set list.
I think you are the winner of the album guessing? He may owe you a prize.
NFL: Buffalo Bills & Green Bay Packers
bored with coins? what? boo this man! just kidding. maybe you're just bored of ebay. do you ever try selling coins? maybe sell some coins for something different. it's educational and gives you money for other coins. or maybe just take a break and enjoy another hobby for a while.
Like others have said, find other interests to fill the void e.g. classic cars, petroliana, redline Hot Wheels collecting, but you just never know when lightning strikes at a really nice price:
Edit to add: VAM-17 line in eye, very wide doubled CC
I also find a lot of enjoyment just looking at all the wonderful coins people share here.
USAF (Ret.) 1985 - 2005. E-4B Aircraft Maintenance Crew Chief and Contracting Officer.
My current Registry sets:
✓ Everyman Mint State Carson City Morgan Dollars (1878 – 1893)
✓ Everyman Mint State Lincoln Cents (1909 – 1958)
✓ Morgan Dollar GSA Hoard (1878 – 1891)
Yes, when the coins I need for my collection out price my budget! I feel like giving up and leaving that universe.
Of numismatics. But 59 years of knowledge is hard to let go. I try to share what I know but hard for others to comprehend a 401 class when they are still at the 101 learning level. Little league before major league.
Can't say I ever got bored, there are so many different areas to learn from and really cool stuff from all over the world if you need a break from US stuff......and when that gets old, there is always bullion stacking. Can always find something interesting near spot and there is something about the Hefty weight of a tube of bullion.
I've recently added early large cents, half cents, dimes, quarters, half dollars to my want list all in roughly VF +/-. I'm having fun picking up one or two from each show. Just to keep it budget friendly everything should be P01-XF.
Not really. Just can't get enough of it.
USN & USAF retired 1971-1993
Successful Transactions with more than 100 Members
For the bored crowd...
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
Yes, all the time. then I switch to one of my several other hobbys. I'm a master of nothing but I have a massive library from antiques to stars so I like to think I know a little (enought to stay out of trouble) about a lot of things.
When my children (25 years ago) said: "I'm bored", my response was: " if you are bored, you are boring". Only said it a couple times. I've never heard them say that again. They must have realized how boring it sounds or how unoccupied they were.
got bored guessing the grade.
One of the CC 's submitted.
Not sure 'bored' is a good word for what happens, as if I step back for long enough, as soon as I start paying attention again, they always fascinate me, and draw me back.
There have been distinct times in my life when I am serious to the point of a possibly unhealthy infatuation or general addiction with coins and currency ... and there are times that my focus has waned and I have stepped back, enjoying other hobbies and aspects of life. Sometimes these cycles can take years to play out.
I am four years into a run that was preceded by a long lull of about seven years.
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
Todd - BHNC #242
I have been fascinated by coins since I was a little kid of 7. Like pursuit of Liberty said, "serious to the point of a possibly unhealthy infatuation"..." at times.
I have a small business and worked perhaps 6,000 overnight jobs in a 30 year period. I used coins to entertain my mind during some boring periods where staying awake was demanded.
I have a genetic condition that has resulted in over 40 hospitalizations. Another side effect for about 15 years was that any time I ate something I would be in intense pain for about 2-3 hours. My primary gastro said I should tell people, "Imagine if after every time you ate you took a syringe and injected 2 ounces of acid from your car battery into your abdomen." through all of that I have used coins as a focal point. Today is my 63rd birthday, something I was told would never happen. All things considered I don't think my infatuation is going away anytime soon. James
It's definitely easy to get bored with specific series, then you move on to a new series.
No, there is always something new to be learned. That's why I started this hobby.
God bless all who believe in him. Do unto others what you expect to be done to you. Dubbed a "Committee Secret Agent" by @mr1931S on 7/23/24. Founding member of CU Anti-Troll League since 9/24/24.
I have been collecting since February 1961 and have never been bored.
Not too often. And there is always the forum to jolt you out of any lull.
I get fatigued roll-searching the same denomination.
I looked through a couple hundred elongated pennies. It was a nice change.
I did start a Collectors Club in my school, but the coin collectors are few and far between; most of the kids are more into the Pokemon/Yugio and sports cards.
After reading all of the responses, I think I am going to delve back into the Darkside of coins. There is so much more variety and avenues to travel. May even try to get back to the Dalton GA show. Haven't been to that one or the Chattanooga show in roughly 15 years.
Thanks for the comments. I've been here since 2001...lurking mostly for the last several years. I do enjoy watching the occasional dramas unfold.
See my signature line.
Am I weird to feel more kinship here with a bunch of strangers than I do at a family reunion ?
TwoSides2aCoin - You have more in common with us than with them.
Yes. After completing a series I have sold it rather than upgrading. I now collect type only, with a broad definition that includes a number of sets. I'm now working on coins that represent US Coinage Acts, and there are many. An open-ended set is my set of foreign coin types that circulated in the US prior to 1857. These sets have required a good bit of research, which was fun, and require a good bit of looking, especially if one looks for slabbed examples. It helps to have other interests of course.
Just trying to insure no one gets bored with the thread or coins
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
No, but a few years ago I decided that at my age [70+ at the time] that there was no reason to be putting more money into coins so I have not bought any for awhile. Sold some and rarely peek at the ones I still have.
No, I never get bored with my coins or my coin collecting hobby. There is so much to learn when doing a U.S. Type set that I find there is not enough time for me to do what I want with my coin hobby. Many times, I bring my coins with me when we go away for the weekend. I even bring them with me when we go away on vacation.
Bored with coins. NEVER!!!
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)
No, not at all.
I find that MANY times family is NOT always blood.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
When did you find out that you were adopted?
Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
"Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
"Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire
There is so much to do with this hobby. Sure we can "collect" coins.
We can buy and sell them.
We can talk about them and share images on this forum.
We can send them in for grading.
We can save up for that next big purchase.
We can research and learn about them.
We can enjoy looking at other people's collections.
We can go to coin shows.
Join a coin club.
I'm sure I have left something out.
This is a great hobby and this is the best forum IMHO. I enjoy it here.
Student of numismatics and collector of Morgan dollars
Successful BST transactions with: Namvet Justindan Mattniss RWW olah_in_MA
Dantheman984 Toyz4geo SurfinxHI greencopper RWW bigjpst bretsan MWallace logger7
Tom, you need to take a trip and bring any of the coins you're bored with . We can do some good ol' fashioned horse tradin'.
I wouldn’t say bored but skeptical of them as an investment. So keep inventory at plan investment amount.
I didn’t. I just came to realize that family are the people who want you in their life and are there for you and would do anything to see you succeed. My best friends fit this category much better than any of my siblings and/or cousins.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
Never! Even if I’m low on funds at a particular point in time, the thrill of the hunt never goes away. Plus, there’s always so much to learn. Maybe I’m feeding an addiction? Hahahahaha!
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon