Notoriety?

epruyne

I am just curious why this hobby has such a "High Class" of individuals, you all know what I mean. Has it always been like this or is this a relatively new thing. I have always had this peeve about 'fame' and I guess now that I have started this hobby and now just seeing who the 'best of the best' are and it's just starting to bother me...people acting like other people are gods because of what they own. I dunno I am not trying to start a fight here or anything just curious if this has always been a part of this hobby?

Thanks
eric

DCAMFranklin

Definitely yes.

braddick

And as it should be. I don't know about the 'worshipping' part you refer to, but there is definitely respect for those that have collected their way into some killer coins.
I know I admire that in others.

It's one thing to slap together a set of Lincoln Memorials out of pocket change and into a coin album, it's another to study your favorite series, ask intelligent questions along the way, and focus on putting together a meaningful, thoughtout Collection, vs an accumulation. I respect that and take great pleasure in reading and communicating with such individuals.

Dog97

They say coin collecting is the hobby of kings.
I'm a low class bum myself.
But I have a king size collection.

coppercoins

Being honest, I'm not exactly sure what you mean by the question...

If it has to do with people respecting others for their level of knowledge in a certain area due to years of study, I think most have probably earned that slot in the world.

If it has to do with someone tossing a big check for some big dollar coin, then suddenly becoming the subject of gossip and being considered a "famous" collector because they have money - I would tend to agree with you....case considering.