Does hoarding of key and semi-key dates discourage you from starting a collection?

291fifth

Barber coins are an excellent example. Heavy hoarding has dried up the supply of such coins.

ziggy29

<< <i>Barber coins are an excellent example. Heavy hoarding has dried up the supply of such coins. >>

Prices for the stoppers are what discourage me. Of course, over time, I suppose hoarding could affect that as well (at least the hoarders are hoping it is)...

Barndog

Hoarding doesn't stop me, but then again, I don't collect "key dates" in my preferred series.

123cents

No, but it certainly dictates in which direction I will go in starting a collection.

michael

since i do not collect the later date series such as barbers i really do not care................

the earlier series SEATED capped bust DRAPED BUST trade dollars FLOWING HAIR et. el.

and mostly type
are better
and more sexy
also mucho more historical
and value opportunity coins

Cladiator

I think it would be cool and fun to hoard a key date.

ziggy29

<< <i>I think it would be cool and fun to hoard a key date. >>

Just ask Goose and all his 1822 dimes!

originalisbest

The hoarding of Barber keys might slightly annoy me, but since I realize it happens, I expect I might get my chance when they find themselves stuck with their mini-hoard in a down environment.

Barndog

<< <i>The hoarding of Barber keys might slightly annoy me, but since I realize it happens, I expect I might get my chance when they find themselves stuck with their mini-hoard in a down environment. >>



My guess is that those hoarders will see any down environment as a buying opportunity.

originalisbest

More power to 'em then. But they might end up like the guy with more than 100+ 1844 dimes he was trying to sell as a group.

Cladiator

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<< <i>I think it would be cool and fun to hoard a key date. >>

Just ask Goose and all his 1822 dimes! >>

Exactly

Bochiman

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<< <i>The hoarding of Barber keys might slightly annoy me, but since I realize it happens, I expect I might get my chance when they find themselves stuck with their mini-hoard in a down environment. >>



My guess is that those hoarders will see any down environment as a buying opportunity. >>



Depends on how old they are and what their health is. Their heirs may not do the same hoarding (one can only hoard for so long....)

cladking

No.

If the price goes up you can always get a lower grade example. No one can hold onto their hoard forever anyway.

500Bay

I don't hoard key dates, but that is what I collect.
I guess it is the appeal of having something "uncommon."
One of each is enough - and will keep me busy for a lifetime.

seemyauction

<< <i>Barber coins are an excellent example. Heavy hoarding has dried up the supply of such coins. >>



I guess I'm a different critter when it comes to hoarding..... I collect condition, any coin as long as its MS and no slabs.

I don't care if a coin is rare low mintage or scarce sure its nice if the price is right. But quality is always quality and at the moment quality is less expensive than rare.

For example

Topdollarpaid

I hoard all kinds of coins and paper money

its like a sickness

michael

Does hoarding of key and semi-key dates discourage you from starting a collection?


no no

Barberman55

No......I enjoy the challenge of tracking down the rare and scarce dates. When folks hoard the tough dates, it makes it even more challenging.

The challenge.........one of the main reasons that I switched from collecting Washington quarters, Franklin halves, Peace dollars, etc., to collecting Barber quarters and halves.

Konahead

Does hoarding make you a bad person?