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What obligation does a collector have towards the coin collecting community?

LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
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I said it in another thread.... simply....

To be good stewards with our coins, to cherish and enjoy, but also protect them...
So that future generations may also have the oppertunity to enjoy our treasures....

We only own them for a given period of time, and eventually they must move on and find new homes....

imageBe Bop A Lula!!
"Senorita HepKitty"
"I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter

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  • DickyBetzDickyBetz Posts: 3,825
    I agree! The collector is really obligated to protect their coins for themselves and future generations to enjoy.
  • ColonialCoinUnionColonialCoinUnion Posts: 10,087 ✭✭✭
    I'm takin' mine with me.

    By the way, is there a Registry in Hell?
    Coin Rarities Online
  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    To cherrypick as many dealers as possible.

    Russ, NCNE
    eBay consignment sales | | Collectibles from Resco CCC
  • LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    To avoid dipping unless under dire circumstances.
    Always took candy from strangers
    Didn't wanna get me no trade
    Never want to be like papa
    Working for the boss every night and day
    --"Happy", by the Rolling Stones (1972)
  • BECOKABECOKA Posts: 16,961 ✭✭✭
    It would be nice fo the obligation to extend to knowledge tranfer. This forum is a good example where everyone seems willing to answer anything.
  • Moose1913Moose1913 Posts: 402 ✭✭✭


    << <i>We only own them for a given period of time, and eventually they must move on and find new homes.... >>



    Wow... that's too deep for a Wednesday afternoon.

    That being said, it does make me consider the preservation of all of my collectables.
    I pick things up
    I am a collector
    And things, well things
    They tend to accumulate
  • JJMJJM Posts: 8,089 ✭✭✭✭✭
    turning kids on to coins !!!!
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  • SanctionIISanctionII Posts: 12,636 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Taking extremely good care of every single circulated, mint state and proof Frankie that exists so that future sophisticated, upper crust coin collectors (aka Frankie collectors) can enjoy them.
  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Taking extremely good care of every single circulated, mint state and proof Frankie that exists so that future sophisticated, upper crust coin collectors (aka Frankie collectors) can enjoy them. >>



    A very educated man this hepcat is.... Classy and of good taste, a man whom enjoys the finer things in life.
    imageBe Bop A Lula!!
    "Senorita HepKitty"
    "I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
  • SanctionIISanctionII Posts: 12,636 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks Lucy, I thought my post might prompt a response from you. I sure like Frankies, particularly the CAM/DCAM proofs and the toned mint set coins. They always bring back great memories from my childhood in the late 50's and early 60's.
  • dthigpendthigpen Posts: 3,932 ✭✭
    To alienate anyone from the hobby whom might be considered competition for you when that hammer drops.
    Mr. Thigpen

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