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I'm changing direction....

ms70ms70 Posts: 13,958 ✭✭✭✭✭

In many posts here I've repeatedly mentioned how much I desire to own a 1792 Half Disme. Well I've come to the decision that having that coin is more important to me than
my current goal of what I call an "across the board type set." (Which is each type of coin with an example from each mint it was produced at). I'm going to hold onto a few of
the coins I currently have that bring me the most joy & start to sell off the rest. The only way I'll ever achieve this expensive dream is to stop buying coins that can be aquired
some other day and start saving up for the moment a half disme becomes available in the best grade I can afford. I'm thinking maybe a G08 to G10 that despite the wear still "has it all."

It's without a doubt a matter of passion.

So to motivate me, post one if you are the lucky curator of one! image

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    CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,354 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Excellent goal to have. If I were to have only one coin in the world it would be that coin, no contest. Good luck with your venture and I can't wait to see the post saying you got it image
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    goose3goose3 Posts: 11,471 ✭✭✭
    Back off!!!image I'm on the prowl for one as well.......but it would have to have a bit more wear.

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    LongacreLongacre Posts: 16,717 ✭✭✭
    Cool. I think Bill Jones owns one. Maybe he can post a picture.
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    ms70ms70 Posts: 13,958 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Back off!!!image I'm on the prowl for one as well.......but it would have to have a bit more wear. >>



    Race ya! image
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    TheRavenTheRaven Posts: 4,172 ✭✭✭✭
    A mightly expensive coin to be wanting after.....
    Collection under construction: VG Barber Quarters & Halves
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    CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,354 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I believe there was an MS64 example on eBay recently. Starting bid was $485,000 if memory serves.
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    OldnewbieOldnewbie Posts: 1,425 ✭✭
    ANR is offering two. Try page four.

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    Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,284 ✭✭✭
    Just be careful, usually the wanting is better than the having.
    "It's far easier to fight for principles, than to live up to them." Adlai Stevenson
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    mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    always fun to buy something cool.
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    ms70ms70 Posts: 13,958 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I believe there was an MS64 example on eBay recently. Starting bid was $485,000 if memory serves. >>



    Here it is! A bit out of my price range though, even if I saved for the rest of my life! image

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    OldnewbieOldnewbie Posts: 1,425 ✭✭
    Why dosn't PCGS consider it a pattern. I was expecting a bit more info on that slab.

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    << <i>Just be careful, usually the wanting is better than the having. >>




    I think Mr. Spock said that once too! image
    What Mr. Spock would say about numismatics...
    image... "Fascinating, but not logical"

    "Live long and prosper"

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    kiyotekiyote Posts: 5,635 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I think about doing the same thing to get a Pan Pac octagonal! Sell everything I own, coinwise, and save up for 7 years until I can afford one.
    "I'll split the atom! I am the fifth dimension! I am the eighth wonder of the world!" -Gef the talking mongoose.
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    ERER Posts: 7,345 ✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Just be careful, usually the wanting is better than the having. >>




    I think Mr. Spock said that once too! image >>


    Smiley face is an emotional response, notlogical.
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    image
    What Mr. Spock would say about numismatics...
    image... "Fascinating, but not logical"

    "Live long and prosper"

    My "How I Started" columns
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    CrackoutCrackout Posts: 1,375 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Go for it, ms70!

    In this hobby, we all change direction from time to time (maybe just to a lesser extent image )

    I love it when a plan comes together!





    Oh, and I don't have one to post a picture of.
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    ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭


    << <i>The only way I'll ever achieve this expensive dream is to stop buying coins that can be aquired some other day and start saving up... >>


    Definitely easier said than done. Just wait until you get some real money in your pocket. Not blowing it on "coins that can be aquired some other day" will be a true test of will-power.

    My advice to you would be to stop looking at other coins so you won't be tempted. Look for/at nothing but 1792 Half Dismes (since there are so many image) and you'll win the race.

    Best of luck.
    Buyer and seller of vintage coin boards!

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