The more I learn here the more I realize...

GottaGetCoins

that you should just collect coins that YOU like. Im finding I like the 20th Century Coins and Im buying what I like and feel comfy buying. Id love to have the key dates but Im happy buying a nice "eye appeal" coin. For example, I just bought a 1963 Dime PCGS66. Didnt pay a lot but its a beauty (to me).

What is the key dayte on the Roosevelt Dime? Maybe one day I will replace my little old 1963.

The advice I got here "Buy what you like" is saving me money AND making the hobby more enjoyable as I get the same thrill buying a $12 Dime than I got buying a $2000 gold coin.

Thanks ALL!

MICHAELDIXON

I think the key date in the Roosevelt dimes is 1949 S.

cherrypickincoin

That's a great attitude to have! I don't see coins as a very profitable venture over the short term unless you're a high stakes player that can afford a bit of risk. You definitely should buy what YOU like, that's really all that matters. Bask in the beauty of this wonderful hobby.

Shamika

Depends on whether or not your a collector or an investor.

If you are a collector, you should ALWAYS concentrate on the series you like.

On the other hand, if you are an investor, you have to make up your own mind whether or not this is a good time to buy and what series has the best investment potential.

Either way, I believe you'll have more fun as a collector.

nwcs

>Either way, I believe you'll have more fun as a collector.

Yes indeed!

DHeath

Welcome friend. You're now free to move about the hobby.

BillJones

Investor - collectors have a chance of making money because they take the time to study what they buy. If you are purely an investor I'd say that your chances of losing money, perhaps a lot of money if you spend a lot, are quite good.

To make money in coins in the long run you have to think and study like a collector. If statistics were ever kept on who made money and lost money from coins, I'll bet that the collectors, who purchased quality items, with some rarity to back them, would be WAY ahead of the game.

dorkkarl

no doubt about it. the wisest coin dealer i ever knew gave me the secret to getting maximum enjoyment out of the hobby:

if you like the coin, if you really really like it, then price does not matter.

K S

cladking

In a nut shell collecting is always a whole lot more fun than investing and someone who's
having fun will tend to do better in the markets because he'll learn more and hes more likely
to have all the coins in a collection rather than what's hot at the minute.

The key Roosie depends on the grade but in MS-60 it has to be the '82-NMM. In MS-65 FB it
may be the '82-P. Of course in proof it's the '75 No-S.

Baley

Welcome friend. You're now free to move about the hobby. I liked that.

Collecting is about pursuing a goal of completeness, order, knowledge.

Investing is about pursuing a goal of growth of assets and financial gain.

Does being a collector/investor allow one to pursue both goals?

yes it does

Myriads

Gotta,

I'm so glad to see that you are enjoying yourself and having fun in the hobby. You seem to have found a formula for enjoyment with coins! Also, I enjoy your posts, you ask some great questions, and I've learned from the answers you got.

Myriads

GottaGetCoins

Myriads--

Really enjoying and learning a lot.

Thanks for the help!