Demographics

dan1ecu

I’m curious – It seems to me that more men collect coins than women (true?). Also, have there been studies regarding the age distribution among collectors? I started at around ten years old, forgot all about it while going through college and my first few years of employment, and now I’m back at 34. Is this a typical pattern?

As an aside, things really have changed over the last 15 years. The Internet, certification services, etc. I think that even the designations red, red brown, and brown for copper coins are new. Internet auctions and forums like this one add a whole new dimension to the hobby. It should be interesting...

Dan

DHeath

Welcome back Dan. You're on the right track. It is definitely more complicated and interesting. There are tons of new value add services like professional grading and conservation. Information is available and accessible in ways unheard of 15 years ago, and collectors are better educated and much more picky. Many are disturbed by these trends (particularly the pickiness of the buyer and the demand for high grade coins), and many are profiting from the trends. It should be a fun time to be involved.


BTW - There was a thread a few months ago discussing male/female distribution and the number of 40+ year old males re-entering the hobby. I'll look for the thread and post a link.

Try this one!

Cam40

Its not in the female genes to collect.They are born to spent.They can`t help it.Its genetics.
We hunt the bird,and they cook our goose.

That does seem to be the reacurring theme with us collector guys.Start at a young age,get into other things,romance,education,career buiding,child rearing,then when the proverbial dust settles,we rediscover our old little collection,and dive right back in.

cladking

Welcome back. The more things change the more they stay the same.