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It's official - I've sold the last coin in my collection...
Barry
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...except my Dansco 7070 and a few (low value) odds and ends.
Got a check in the mail today for the last of them, being a C-mint Half Eagle. Next to last was a 73-CC dime.
Those of you who know me, know my collecting interests have waned over the last year or two (and those of you who don't know me, now you know, too
) Over that time, I've sold my collection, the bulk of which was a complete set of Bust and Seated dimes from 1796 to 1891. I also had a few early Type Sets and am glad to know some of those coins are now with board members. A good part of my loss of interest has to do with the significant amount of "game playing" in this business/hobby (grading adventures, doctoring, etc.) as well as outright fraud. Anyway, I haven't lost interest completely and am still reading and posting here, though less frequently than in the past. Who knows, there may be a coin or two in an upcoming auction I may buy, pending dealer evaluation.
Happy New Year, all.
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Got a check in the mail today for the last of them, being a C-mint Half Eagle. Next to last was a 73-CC dime.
Those of you who know me, know my collecting interests have waned over the last year or two (and those of you who don't know me, now you know, too
) Over that time, I've sold my collection, the bulk of which was a complete set of Bust and Seated dimes from 1796 to 1891. I also had a few early Type Sets and am glad to know some of those coins are now with board members. A good part of my loss of interest has to do with the significant amount of "game playing" in this business/hobby (grading adventures, doctoring, etc.) as well as outright fraud. Anyway, I haven't lost interest completely and am still reading and posting here, though less frequently than in the past. Who knows, there may be a coin or two in an upcoming auction I may buy, pending dealer evaluation.Happy New Year, all.
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they ALL come back eventually
<< <i>A good part of my loss of interest has to do with the significant amount of "game playing" in this business/hobby (grading adventures, doctoring, etc.) as well as outright fraud. >>
I agree with this statement. I hope to move into more esoteric areas in 2008 which are less prone to such problems.
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)
Dick
<< <i>I agree with this statement. I hope to move into more esoteric areas in 2008 which are less prone to such problems. >>
Word. I am too deeply bittn by the bug to lose interest in collecting. I just want to develop interests which are, for now, mostly devoid of the aspects of the hobby which have become objectionable to me.
Sorry to hear of your loss of interest. Fraud and game playing permeates most businesses, no?
<< <i>A good part of my loss of interest has to do with the significant amount of "game playing" in this business/hobby (grading adventures, doctoring, etc.) as well as outright fraud. >>
I can understand your feelings. Sometimes I feel numismatics is much more rewarding/enjoyable than collecting.
<< <i>you'll be back
they ALL come back eventually
Yep!
<< <i>I can understand your feelings. Sometimes I feel numismatics is much more rewarding/enjoyable than collecting. >>
To a degree. Collecting enhances my enjoyment of numismatics, but I don't have to collect something or own it in order for me to be interested in it. That's one thing I love about this place; I get to live vicariously through other people's coins.
<< <i>...except my Dansco 7070 and a few (low value) odds and ends.
Got a check in the mail today for the last of them, being a C-mint Half Eagle. Next to last was a 73-CC dime.
Those of you who know me, know my collecting interests have waned over the last year or two (and those of you who don't know me, now you know, too
Happy New Year, all.
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Maybe it's just the area of numismatics and collecting you were in. Seems like there's a lot of emotion, money, passion in certain collecting areas which probably makes them more inviting targets for the unscrupulous activities you mention. That's one thing about collecting the classics that would make it nerve racking, instead of relaxing.
Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
(I hope that means you get more involved with the hobby.
I personally hate the thought of messing with coin dealers and that should not be interpreted as an "all bad" statement. Like I said in another post I've kind of filtered into modern crap fringe autograph stuff. Who knows why I like it, but I do. I can tell you who I caught the bug from.
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To me this is what collecting is about. Find out what you like and research the heck out of it and have fun doing it.
John
Never view my other linked pages. They aren't coin related.
I have enjoyed your participation in the hobby and forum, your friendship, and am honored to have an ex-Barry piece in my collection.
RYK
There will always be that next coin that could be upgraded
Happy NYE !
So how about a ballpark on how you did. Nothing specific.....just "my hobby cost me dearly" or "Woo Hoo".
You mean did I make money or lose (which had little to do with my decision to sell)?
Overall, I did well, probably doubling my money. I had quite a few keys and nice pre-1800 coins which I purchased 5-10 years ago. I don't need to tell you how much a Chain Cent or a 74-CC dime has appreciated over that time period. There were a few I lost on, or broke even, but those were most likely coins purchased within the last 2 years.
Barry,
I have enjoyed your participation in the hobby and forum, your friendship, and am honored to have an ex-Barry piece in my collection.
RYK
Likewise, Robert. Only one?
I agree with this statement. I hope to move into more esoteric areas in 2008 which are less prone to such problems.
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that post does not get a sticker. ^^^^
good luck barry in whatever you decide to do!
Have a very Happy New Year...
Adam
<< <i> Barry, >>
<< <i>I have enjoyed your participation in the hobby and forum, your friendship, and am honored to have an ex-Barry piece in my collection. >>
I will ditto that
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I sure hope you find a way to get back in the game we can use all of the experienced collectors that are available to continue enhancing the hobby.
But I too, may begin to sell off my collection.
Two heart surgeries, and then carotid surgery after 2 strokes, and I have to face the reality that either I sell my things, or my heirs do.
I know the value of my coins, and have a better chance of not being cheated than my kids.
I think I'll feel real down when the time comes, regardless of how much I may realize on the sale.
Ray
<< <i>I started collecting over 50 years ago, and I haven't lost interest in the hobby yet.
But I too, may begin to sell off my collection.
Two heart surgeries, and then carotid surgery after 2 strokes, and I have to face the reality that either I sell my things, or my heirs do.
I know the value of my coins, and have a better chance of not being cheated than my kids.
I think I'll feel real down when the time comes, regardless of how much I may realize on the sale.
Ray >>
This is a decision most of us have to make one day. I agree with the decison you're making and wish you the best!!!!!!!
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
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But I too, may begin to sell off my collection.
Two heart surgeries, and then carotid surgery after 2 strokes, and I have to face the reality that either I sell my things, or my heirs do.
I know the value of my coins, and have a better chance of not being cheated than my kids.
Ray - Selling your coins may make sense, but mortality is is no reason to stop collecting. Just pick a new series to collect that has less zeroes in the prices. There are wonderful things to collect in every price range. Of course, there are also miserable things to collect in every price range, but I'm sure you'll choose your series wisely.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Very 73
Leo
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<< <i>I agree with this statement. I hope to move into more esoteric areas in 2008 which are less prone to such problems. >>
Word. I am too deeply bittn by the bug to lose interest in collecting. I just want to develop interests which are, for now, mostly devoid of the aspects of the hobby which have become objectionable to me. >>
Well said. I returned to collecting just a few years ago and I already have some "great" stories; I keep most them to myself for various reasons. For me, collecting is a hobby and a stress release. I try to keep it that way but sometimes it is tough to ignore the BS.
I have enjoyed your posts and hope you catch the bug again soon.
HNY!
RR
Maybe you should try poking around the Darkside...lots of things of interest over there --but I only found one coin with an eyeball on it so far
Cathy
bar... try the DARKSIDE, go to your heritage and peruse history... or go far back into the ancients!!!
Comes with the territory, I think. But also - as several others have said, there are certainly other areas of numismatics where those factors don't play nearly as big a role.
I think that most rare coin pricing is a house of cards, so 95% of the time, I play with stuff that has value, but not alot of premium.
The "numismatically important" stuff? I buy a nice piece occasionally, but I allow enough time between purchases (usually years) to give me plenty of time for reflection.
By the time I am ready to subject myself to the "process," I know pretty much what I want and why I want it, devoid of game playing. Oh, and if a dealer plays with me, it's the last time - no exceptions. There's plenty of people to buy a coin from.
If you stick around Barry, perhaps we'll cross paths in a thread. If not, good luck to ya.
I knew it would happen.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-Albert Einstein