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JulioJulio Posts: 2,501 ✭
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I'm not nor probably ever will be a, "modern" collector. I normally do the mint thing and I do like the TX state Qtr.
I'm beginning to wonder if I may be missing something.
My son, 15, shows little interest in what I'll call the classics, gives them barely a glance. Show him a state qtr. or any modern coin and he steals my loupe.
I've also noticed that most of the yn's on the board have a strong interest in modern coins.
Do they know something I'm to ignorant to understand, or are they just doing it their way?
Rather I like it or not they are the future. tia. jws
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  • DUIGUYDUIGUY Posts: 7,252 ✭✭✭
    Anyplace is a good place to start . They will find their interest as they mature in the hobby . The important thing is " start ". image
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  • CoinResourceCoinResource Posts: 1,113
    Agreed, let them start ANYWHERE. The interest will spread for a true collector.
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  • thecointraderthecointrader Posts: 480 ✭✭
    People tend to collect what they can afford.

    It's reasonable for a teen on a limited budget to take an interest in moderns, especially those that offer a chance at a cherrypick from circulation.

    Just as I searched pocket change for a 1955DDO Lincoln in the early 1960s, today's youngsters examine State Quarters for an "Extra Leaf", "Extra Tree" or even an undiscovered variety.

    It's a normal progression. He may take an interest in the classics at a future date. In the meantime, be glad he takes an interest at all. Mine could care less.


    thecointrader
    "Giving away an MS-65 $20 St. Gaudens to everyone logged in when I make my 10,000th post..."
  • JJMJJM Posts: 8,089 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Just get em going !
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  • JRoccoJRocco Posts: 14,277 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Most kids, I believe, start with coins they recognize. I remember just looking thru Lincoln's as a kid and putting them into a penny board.
    As they grow they will probably realize what American coinage is all about.

    Notice how I didn't say anything about moving away from Modern crap as they gain more wisdom in numismatics...image
    Some coins are just plain "Interesting"
  • mgoodm3mgoodm3 Posts: 17,497 ✭✭✭
    Nothing a few beatings can't take care of.image
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  • Musky1011Musky1011 Posts: 3,904 ✭✭✭✭
    enter him in my Y.N. giveaway on the swap board

    Jim
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    Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA

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  • JulioJulio Posts: 2,501 ✭
    Duiguy, CoinResource, thecointrader, jjm, JRocco, mgoodm3, Musky1011.
    Musky1011, he's in. Thanks. Tis what makes the hobby; giving.
    Mark; lol. Giclee on the way.
    The rest of you rascals are just good people with good advice. Not sure about Mark and Musky??? image
    There are many on the board who support our ridiculious hobby. To numerous to mention. Everyone knows who they are.
    Even alone you can make a difference, no doubt, there is strength in #'s.
    I'm just a bleeding heart optimist that believes in a very bright future. jmo.
    ps. don't try to sneak anything past Jrocco. image. You all take Care. jws
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  • seateddimeseateddime Posts: 6,180 ✭✭✭
    try some unc pennies from the 40's cheap and look new
    I seldom check PM's but do check emails often jason@seated.org

    Buying top quality Seated Dimes in Gem BU and Proof.

    Buying great coins - monster eye appeal only.
  • ttxpttxp Posts: 576
    My son has started with collecting coins with a basketball theme, perfect, hopefully he will move on to other sports, and then into who knows what?
    "To know the road ahead, ask those coming back"

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