My coin budget for 2003 might be $0 :(

oldcameoproofsguy

There are some things that I have just put off too long. I will have to cut out purchasing coins for about the next year or so. This will be tough!!! I will probably go through withdrawals for a time.

I am purchasing the key date for the proof Barber quarter series, a beautiful, brilliant 1915 PCGS PR66 and that will be the last coin for a while. This coin marks 50% completion on my Registry set; I guess that's a good place to take a sabbatical from coin collecting. It will give me something to look forward to when I return.

Will I be OK? Can I still lurk about the forums or will it make me sad when someone gloats about some cool coin that he/she purchased?

FC57Coins

Fear not OldCPG - You're not alone in realizing that maybe some of that money can go to better uses - but... On the other hand... Stay tuned

wingedliberty

Guess what?, Right now , YOU are the one buying the cool coin!!!
Congradulations, Post the scan when you get it.


Brian.

sinin1

OldCam do you have any bad stuff (or what you would consider bad) that you could sell to buy new good stuff?

That may be one way of keeping an eye open for something special!

LucyBop

Yeah! Like a 49s proof like Frankie! You can sell that eyesore to me!

FC57Coins

No way sweetcakes - I saw it first!

osirisMMII

My coin budget for 2003.............

Coin budget........ coin budget........ what the hell is a coin budget? Coin budget? Hold it........ Coin budget? Hmmmmm........... maybe you're onto something here..........

LucyBop

I'll lock you up in your kennel you little Pug you! Its mine!

prooflike

My coin budget for 2003 will be pretty small also

nucklehead

That's a nice 49-S.

LucyBop

<< <i>That's a nice 49-S. >>



Its a Jaw Dropping, make my knees wobble and my liver quiver Frankie! Oh Oh, Goose pimples again!

oldcameoproofsguy

<< <i>Yeah! Like a 49s proof like Frankie! You can sell that eyesore to me! >>


You're right Lucy that one is an eyesore.
I should probably just give it away because who in their right mind
would pay good money for it?

stman

Oldcameoproofsguy.... I for one have taken breaks from collecting, only to come back and get into more expensive coins. But you have been buying the expensive ones. Maybe take a break from the registry game. You can still pick up some decent coins and have fun.

Whatever you decide I wish you the best and keep in contact.
You said you have been putting other things off for too long? Must be getting married or something.

LucyBop

<< <i>I should probably just give it away >>



GASP!

I'm getting very faint and dizzy...... the lights are dim..........


Plop!

bennybravo

<< <i>Will I be OK? Can I still lurk about the forums or will it make me sad when someone gloats about some cool coin that he/she purchased? >>



You could just get a new handle like "newcameoproofsguy"and feed the coin need with some $10-$15 Deepcam moderns untill you get back to working on the high dollar set.

LucyBop

<< <i> should probably just give it away because who in their right mind >>






I'm still woozy..... Did he say give it away?????

TommyB

Please enter me in your give away!!!

LucyBop

<< <i>Please enter me in your give away!!! >>



SCRAM!!!!!!!

smprfi

Lucy there is a catch.Accepting it would be admitting you have a bunch of screws loose.Oh heck what am I saying? We all ready know that. Look at your choice in music.

LucyBop

<< <i>Lucy there is a catch.Accepting it would be admitting you have a bunch of screws loose.Oh heck what am I saying? We all ready know that. Look at your choice in music. >>




That will be 20 pushups!!!!! And don't forget 1 for the corps!

nwcs

My budget is also going to be light this coming year. Have to learn some coin discipline. But I'm going to buy a few books, go to the grading class in March (Charlotte), and go to coin shows to learn (and not bring money lest I fall into temptation). Most of my purchases will be at that Charlotte show but then it's less for the rest of the year. This old house needs some fixin' up and I ain't the man to do the job.

kranky

Just taking a break from buying coins shouldn't mean you can't participate in the hobby for a year. You already have some great coins you can enjoy and study, you can go to shows and keep current on what's available and maintain your contacts, you can get a new book or two and learn some more, you can participate here and share what you know with other members.

I know a lot of the fun is in the hunt, but you should find pleasure in what you've already acquired, too.

FrankinWI

While on your sabbatical from buying more proof Barbers for your registry set, why not start a circulated set of Barber quarters or half dollars? It can be a real challenge to complete a circulated set of either of these two series in VG or better and the cost is reasonable. This will also keep you circulating at shows and your local dealers.

While taking breaks from adding to my Morgan collection, I'm trying to complete a circulated Barber half collection in VG or better. It can be very difficult to find original uncleaned halfs. As an added bonus I picked up an old used half dollar album for a $1.00. The set is over 50% complete and looks great in the old album.

Frank

Veep

Another suggestion: Get involved with Civil War Tokens. You can join the Society for $10 per year. Most tokens in average circulated grades are under $20. You get a lot of history, a chance to study die states, planchet materials and manufacturers all while building a link to one of the most interesting periods in this country's history.

Dog97

oldcameoproofsguy that's good news because collectors like you & stman make me pay more $$ for my coins because you guys don't buy the junky stuff.
Go ahead and take all the time off you need!

stman

Well thanks big Dog, I'll take that as a compliment. But for now I'm not taking too much time off. Seen any nice not so pretty "original Barbers lately? Or you don't want to tell me.

Dog97

Yeah I think I'm looking @ ½ the Barber mintage right now in PCGS & NGC slabs. Everything is blast white with white spots and brown peripheral dip tone, hell some of the coins are completely gold from it and everytime I click on the enlarged pictures I see Proof 66 dcams that look the cops used it to take a crook's fingerprints. The original stuff I'm not even being nice and calling it non-lovely like I usually do. It's just plain butt assed disgusting. I've seen better looking stuff in ACG holders.

LucyBop

<< <i>I've seen better looking stuff in ACG holders. >>



No need to shout Obscenities!

sinin1

I'm not sure of your coin holdings, but I have another idea for you -

Take 3 or 4 of your coins to a show and see if you can get any dealers willing to do a swap -

assuming they have anything that interests you at all

At least you would be able to talk coins with them.

stman

Hey Dog, Glad to hear there are plenty of blast white Barbers out there. Because someone told me that toned coins are overpriced and overrated, so I think I'll go for the white ones now. What do you think good idea?

Dog97

Ok. Stman. You asked for it!

So here's you a nice penny: Did you know Heritage hired Bondman from eBay to make the scans?

Here's a nice dime: Enlarge it but don't let the prints jump on you.

An even mo better MS dime: Rainbow toned BIG BUCKS

Something from eBay: Yuck Quarter

I like $15,000 Halves: Especially with white spots and a print at the top

I like Proof Morgans: Especially ones that look like fungus amungus

stman

Dog, ROFL!!!! Okay okay, now that you made me lose my dinner. Is it your point to stay away from your 97 date? If so point taken.

Those are really nasty, that quarter and how about the pr66 Morgan? Yea I'll buy the holder for sure.

Dog97

Just buy them for the grade # on the slab. It should really raise the points of your Registry Set.