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So we all collect coins.....what else?

I know we all collect coins, but now I'm interested in what else a coin collector does. What are your other passions?
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  • How about collecting currency, fractional currency and casino chips.
  • When not spending hours on end drooling at coins on here I like tinkering around the house fixing stuff - I also eat up anything that has to do with American history.

    Frank
  • <----guitars, CD's, DVD's, LP's, dust......my wife collects Teddy Bears....I THINK I'm the biggest one in her collection image
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    What did the doe say when she came out of the woods?.....Last time I do THAT for a buck! image
  • TootawlTootawl Posts: 5,877 ✭✭✭
    Coca-Cola items and antique cameras. The center of my camera collection is a 1909 Kodak Folding Pocket camera that still works. I'm still looking for a Coke vending machine that needs a bit of work.
    PCGS Currency: HOF 2013, Best Low Ball Set 2009-2014, 2016, 2018. Appreciation Award 2015, Best Showcase 2018, Numerous others.
  • I collect star Federal Reserve Notes. Away from monetary collections, I also collect 1/18 die cast cars and aircraft. Also have a fairly large variety of tropical fish.
  • ldhairldhair Posts: 7,232 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Abraham Lincoln plaques and other Brenner stuff.
    Larry

  • mdwoodsmdwoods Posts: 5,546 ✭✭✭
    Well, I suppose many here are computer geeks also. I am. I love computers. Mark.
    National Register Of Big Trees

    We'll use our hands and hearts and if we must we'll use our heads.
  • BladeBlade Posts: 1,744
    Great question - I've always been curious about this. For the past 7 years, I have been collecting (and enjoying) fine wine. I can say that my purchases have slowed down since I caught coin fever again last December. I'm only buying a couple really hard to find bottles a month. Good thing I've got a couple hundred waiting to be opened image If you ever need advice on a bottle to go with dinner or as a gift, feel free to PM me.
    Tom

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    Type collector since 1981
    Current focus 1855 date type set
  • TootawlTootawl Posts: 5,877 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for reminding me Coinrookie.....I collect P-38 items. Books, models, photos, training books, etc.
    PCGS Currency: HOF 2013, Best Low Ball Set 2009-2014, 2016, 2018. Appreciation Award 2015, Best Showcase 2018, Numerous others.
  • I do alot of computer-related things. I write software for a living. I also collect software. I know that sounds kinda odd, but I just like having a copy of everything.
    NMFB ™

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  • I'm so stuck with coins therefore I don't do anything else 'cept reading books and most of them are coin related.
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  • tjkilliantjkillian Posts: 5,578 ✭✭✭
    I love computers and deal with them for a living. I'm now in to civil war reenacting with my wife and son. Let's me experience history even more.

    Tom
    Tom

  • AgflyerAgflyer Posts: 948 ✭✭✭
    When I'm not looking for that perfect coin, I'm usually putting in some more flight time. I'm working my way through my pilot's certificates to one day work as a pilot in the airlines. About two weeks ago I had the opportunity to ferry a small plane from Vero Beach, Florida to Chino, California. There are a lot of beautiful places in the U.S. Coin collecting and flying, I couldn't have it any better! image
    I've had great transactions with people like: drwstr123, CCC2010, AlanLastufka, Type2, Justlooking, zas107, StrikeOutXXX, 10point, 66Tbird, and many more!
  • Rare books, especially antiquarian natural history color plate books, antiquarian natural history prints, first edition Mark Twains, rare U.S. currency, books on human behavior, coins, currency and books. Yes, books about books. I'm still looking for a book about books about books. I'm sure there's one out there.

    adrian
    anaconda.rare.coins (on eBay)
  • keetskeets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭
    hunting, fishing and trapping. and music, let's not forget music!!! i may be getting older but i still like to rock!!!image much to my neighbors dismay since with age comes better stereo equipment!!

    al h.image
  • i like fireworks nothing like blowing something apart with a firecracker.
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  • Baseball cards, matchcovers and banknotes - and all this collecting takes lots of time! image
  • Dog97Dog97 Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭
    Large bore handcannons & 30.06 rifles and handloading large quanities of ammunition for them.
    Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.
  • I collect US and Russian Military Awards!

    Have you guys seen some of the eagles on the US medals?
  • DVD's, gold nuggets, and bullion type items. I am married to a CPA so my coins have to turn every 4-6 weeks!

    TBT
  • DHeathDHeath Posts: 8,472 ✭✭✭
    Guitars, cars, music, books, coins.....no particular order. When I was a kid I used to collect bottle caps and matchbox. I guess it's the same now.
    Developing theory is what we are meant to do as academic researchers
    and it sets us apart from practitioners and consultants. Gregor
  • tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,162 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Gold nuggets, butterflies & wine.
  • I like looking at old coin catalogues and any other coin book I can find. Also CDs, movies, and video games.
    "Buy the coin, not the holder"

    Proof Dime Registry Set
  • Meteorites
  • zennyzenny Posts: 1,547 ✭✭
    i'm a recovering golf junkie, down to no more than 2 rounds a week... have a great collection of antique golf balls, a very feeble collection of antique golf clubs, although a very sizeable collection of putters of all ages, and a rather ridiculously large golf library which is now beginning to cede ground and shelf space to the numismatic wing. as with many others, i see, i am a musician (bass player) who gigs very sporadically now that i'm an old fart.
  • 1jester1jester Posts: 8,637 ✭✭✭
    Coins (US, Polish, and medieval) and Federal Reserve star notes. Also Matchbox, Hotwheels and some other 1:60 scale cars. I would collect real cars, but I lack the finances. I collect some older books and a few posters. I'd like to be like Dog97 and collect weapons but I don't have enough money for that either.

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    In Poland, prostitution is not exactly legal, but it is accepted, and agencies advertise by slipping a business card-sized "calling card" on people's cars. These colorful little leaflets are great artwork, and for a couple years I developed an extensive collection of them (which is, I'm sure, the best and most unique collection around, as I started in 1999, when these agencies were developing their marketing skills, and some were using xerox copies. Now the business has developed, and the cards are much higher quality, so I think my collection, which contains the older style cards, is unique). If anyone is interested in buying the whole collection from me for $250 (plus shipping), please PM me.
    .....GOD
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    "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." -Luke 11:9

    "Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." -Deut. 6:4-5

    "For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; He will save us." -Isaiah 33:22
  • I collect Hot Wheels and Matchbox. I have over 8,000 from early redlines to current. I specialize in the 1965 Mustang Convertible in Hot wheels and have over 60 different variations on just that one car. I also collect real cars and I currently own a restored Michigan State Police cruiser that is 98% complete and original. From that project I started to collect Michigan State Police items and have quite an extensive collection on very hard to locate items. imageimageimageimageimageimage

    Also like Dog97, I collect BIG Bore guns. I have a 3 inch barrel derringer that shoots a single 45-70 and I also have a AR-15 that is converted to shoot a 50AE. I would love to own a 50BMG rifle.imageimageimageimageimage

    I just returned to Detroit from Minnesota after driving 1440 miles in 24 hours. I picked up a VERY RARE 1967 Mustang Coupe for a buddy of mine, that has the GT HI-PO option. They only made "77" Coupes in 1967 that had this option. VERY RARE!!!!!!
    Mike--(2001 #1 PCGS MS Memorial Lincoln Registry Set Owner & 2007 #13 MS Memorial Lincoln Set Owner. Both Retired)
  • Fractional notes, Currency, Civil War music, old letterhead paper and envelopes, Minnie balls, military buttons.......heck almost anything!

    Mike
    Collecting Census Data on Rep of TX Consolidated Fund Notes: I Would Appreciate The Serial Numbers of Any Notes You Might Have. Thanks!!
  • fcloudfcloud Posts: 12,133 ✭✭✭✭
    1969 Chevelle Convertible V-8, 4 speed, White with Black Top and Red Interior, and
    1978 Nova V-8, 4 Speed with factory gauges, Jet Black Clear Coat with Blue Interior.
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    President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay

  • Dog97Dog97 Posts: 7,874 ✭✭✭
    1jester has a cool hobby. I imagine locating Hard Times Hore Script could be a very enjoyable persuit. image
    I never knew such a thing even existed.
    Change that we can believe in is that change which is 90% silver.
  • I am a messed up Gemini that is restlesss and moves from one thing to another and that is why I don't have a complete collection of anything but rather a hodgepoge of mostly you want it I might have it.
    I do like old books from poetry to New York history and collect old medicinal snake oil cure bottles and any books new and old that relate to coins tokens and paper money.
    I also like collecting old postcards of my home town and any old artifacts that have an interesting story to tell.
    A thing of beauty is a joy for ever
  • 66Tbird66Tbird Posts: 2,858 ✭✭✭
    Unfortunately for me I had to change hobbies quite a few times. When I could get around I use to design(CAD), and build RC aircraft (instructor for 15 years), while my real job was restoring classic cars (project manager). After that is was gold hunting. I inherited a lot of it and made jewelry, but playing with fire was just to dangerous. Now that I'm truly homebound it's computer's, micro RC aircraft, and coins. To kill the endless hours I do off loom bead weaving of classic art, consisting of thousands of seed beads per piece. It's not something I freely admit to but it does bring in a little coin money and beats sitting in front of the tube all day.
    Need something designed and 3D printed?
  • flaminioflaminio Posts: 5,664 ✭✭✭
    DVDs -- well, I wouldn't say I collect them, but I do have a lot...
    Magic the Gathering -- I'm rather the leading expert on rare and obscure Magic cards. (Website)
    While I don't collect cars, my car is a rather big hobby of mine...
    My latest collection appears to be daughters. I got one that I'm sure would certify MS70, and another in production. (I plan to take delivery sometime in January...)

    -Bob
  • TheNumishTheNumish Posts: 1,628 ✭✭
    I have lots of pets. 2 dogs, 5 cats and 2 birds. My German Sheppard is a lot like me. When people first look at him they are terrified and once they are brave enough to pet him they see he's harmless. Give him good food, time to sleep and and a long walk everyday and he's pretty happy.

    I also play the djembe drum. It's an african drum and a blast to play.
  • I also collect Rookwood and Van Briggle art pottery, Roycroft metal, books and ephemera, and am a big Theodore Roosevelt buff. I like stuff related to the "end of the West" and read Zane Grey and Louis L'Amour novels as my fun reading. My kids. And the Grateful Deadimageimageimage.
    "The essence of sleight of hand is distraction and misdirection. If smoeone can be convinced that he has, through his own perspicacity, divined your hidden purposes, he will not look further."

    William S. Burroughs, Cities of the Red Night
  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
    Hmmmmm.... Lucy collects cars, 56 Belair, 64 turbo vw beetle, 67 vw 2180 cc, 2002 vw turbo s, 2001 Monte Pace car. Lucy collects Crosley radios from the 40s and 50s, I have 9 different ones, Lucy also collects anything 50s such as furniture, clothes, shoes, xmas ornaments. Lucy collects Franklin Mint model cars. Lucy collects comics, especially Archie comics from the 50s. Lucy has agrueably one of the biggest 1950s music collections in the country, been running my website for 5 years and sharing this awesome music collection in real audio format... Lucy also collects Pez dispensers and I even have some gem unopened orange Nehi's from the 50s! I know I am leaving some stuff out....Hmmmm.....


    the HepKitty
    Lucille's Rockin' Radio
    imageBe Bop A Lula!!
    "Senorita HepKitty"
    "I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
  • LouisCampLouisCamp Posts: 468 ✭✭✭
    I collect marbles as well.

    Lou
    lchobbyco
    ANA Life-Member
  • pmh1nicpmh1nic Posts: 3,274 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Until the kids started coming along flying was my burning passion (private pilot, instrument rated and once proud owner of a 1959 Cessna 150 straight tail call sign N5900E). My other current passion along with numismatics is martial arts (Jiu-Jitsu which means the "gentle art").
    The longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice is it possible for an empire to rise without His aid? Benjamin Franklin
  • Why this topic opens up a lot for me as I collect the following: Baseball Cards, Stamps, Bottles, Records, Hot Wheels, Action Figures, Old Camera's, Avon, Comic Books, Old Books, Wine. I think that's about everything, but I am clearly and all around collector and love everyone of them.image
  • I enjoy collecting autographed personality pics, coins( a recent undertaking), music making equipment (guitars, amps, pedals, etc.), love to play golf (when it cooperates), love to sail a 31 foot Catalina, and play in a band of 40+ guys (fun but still a bunch of old farts)image
    "spare change? Nahhhhh...never have any...sold it all on E-bay..."
    see? My Auctions "Got any 1800's gold?"
  • DHeathDHeath Posts: 8,472 ✭✭✭
    Its4real, I just finished 18 with some of my bud's and was long and straight all day, but couldn't putt worth a (you know). Missed 5 or 6 4 footers. Today was one of those "just for the fun of it" kinda days. I still play music a few nights a month too. Guitar, you?
    Developing theory is what we are meant to do as academic researchers
    and it sets us apart from practitioners and consultants. Gregor
  • Don,
    We practice 1 evening a week - yep - guitar and lead vocals. i would rate us about a "c" band - we have most of the licks down but just can't seem to get it perfect. Of course, with a once a week practice - what can you expect? I'm headed to practice in about 40 min.

    Long and straight, huh? I could use some of that next week - we are having an "old fart" vs. 'old timers" golf tourney down in Biloxi , Miss. Just 4 of us though - 2 OF's and 2 OT's - one of which is my Dad. Last time they took us on - they beat us fair and square over 54 holes of play. Next week's going to be just 36 holes but my buddy and I have really been practicing lately.

    I have the long part down - the straight I am still workin on. image

    I'll let you know how it turns out.

    Mike
    "spare change? Nahhhhh...never have any...sold it all on E-bay..."
    see? My Auctions "Got any 1800's gold?"
  • robertprrobertpr Posts: 6,862 ✭✭✭
    I have a very nice baseball card collection, and a collection of about 40 Hot Wheels "Treasure Hunts" - I got them all from a store for $1 or so each, never the 20 bucks they go for on eBay.
  • Boys Scouts of America patches.
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  • I once collected guns but have left that behind and sold all but a few. Now, my only collecting interest is coins. But my other passion is scuba diving. Have not been able to go since I moved to OK from Florida and really miss it. There is nothing better than being 120 feet under the water all alone (No, you should not do that) on a wreck. It is the most relaxing/humbling thing you could ever do.

    Spear fishing and snatching a lobster now and then for dinner is an added bonus.
    Bill

    The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.
  • I myself have been sailing for over 30 years and love guilt free golf (thats when the wife knows your playing and doesn't hold it against you). Coin collecting has only been a recent addition as I was looking for something to do in the evening hours (reading and research).
  • 09sVDB09sVDB Posts: 2,420 ✭✭✭
    No other collections, but I love to read and watch anything to do with History.
  • I also collect currency and tokens, Barbie dolls, handmade articles, books, and used to collect stamps and recipes (still have those collections).
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  • My other passions......let me seeimage I like what we call art glass salt shakers and floe blue teapot from the 1840-1860's.

    Fred
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    Buy the best you can afford the first time around.

    Fred
  • Dave99BDave99B Posts: 8,528 ✭✭✭✭✭
    '69 Seattle Pilots memorabilia.

    Dave
    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.

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