Do coin collectors look down on other collectible hobbies?

291fifth

Since coin collecting is the hobby of kings, do the kings look upon other collectors as commoners?

Mission16

Hmm. I tend to think that a collector of one genre would look down on the genre of another.

I'll bet even the collectors of beany babies look down on collectors of other things.

ambro51

My Aunt had one of the finest doll collections in the country. I learned the word "bisque" from her.

No, I didnt look down on her hobby at all.

lkeigwin

Not at all. My neighbor collects exotic European sports cars from the '50's and '60's. Now that's a nice hobby...
Lance.

Broadstruck

<< <i>Not at all. My neighbor collects exotic European sports cars from the '50's and '60's. Now that's a nice hobby...
Lance. >>



I used to watch the Barrett Jackson Classic Auto Auctions and think to myself I don't miss maintenance of that hobby.

Then the other day I found myself polishing the haze off 20 slabs and thought maybe I should buy some old wheels.

MidLifeCrisis

I don't look down on other collectors because I understand their desire (need) to collect.

However, I do wonder what the attraction is for some of the things people collect.

Outhaul

Collect what you enjoy and enjoy what you collect.

Cheers,

Bob

crypto79

Heck I look down at sub groups in the coin area(TCCS guys looking at you). The really question is does anybody care and its not like coin collectors aren't mocked as nerds.

dsessom

You mean like the stupid stamp collectors?

J/K

Rollerman

I dabbled in antique lure collecting and also pigeonand dove figuines (lifelong pigeon fancier, Birmingham Roller Pigeons, hence the screen name of Rollerman), and can appreciate the fun of collecting and respect anyone who is passionate about their hobbies.

I learned a long time ago not to look down at anybody!
Pete

littlebear

No, not at all. To "look down" on other hobbies would clearly be demonstrative of our own insecurity in our hobby. It is far better that everyone just respect others' preferences and hope they respect ours.

PS: Today is "blow bubbles for autism day." Hopefully you will participate in thought, prayer, or deed.


Larry L.

razzle

Only "classic" collectors do such things. "Modern" collectors are egalitarian by nature. Hmm, it's possible there's a contradiction in there somewhere...?

crazyhounddog

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<< <i>Not at all. My neighbor collects exotic European sports cars from the '50's and '60's. Now that's a nice hobby...
Lance. >>



I used to watch the Barrett Jackson Classic Auto Auctions and think to myself I don't miss maintenance of that hobby.

Then the other day I found myself polishing the haze off 20 slabs and thought maybe I should buy some old wheels. >>



That's a good one

ricko

No. Perhaps they are curious as to the attraction of some hobbies. Only elitists (and we do have a few of them here) 'look down' on others. And that is a clear indication that, regardless of their position, knowledge, possessions, you can do without them in your life. They have as much compassion as a serial killer, unless it is about themselves. Cheers, RickO

Ed1840

I know I don't. As a matter of fact, I collect football cards as another hobby. Not with the passion I have for coin collecting though. I have a friend who got me into collecting the cards. Now he believes that all other collections' are a waste of time, but that's just his opinion I guess.

BAJJERFAN

Tootawl does.

crazyhounddog

A coin collector that's 6' 8" tall looks down on everybody

kurtdog

FWIW, I also collect watches and clocks, stamps, baseball cards and fossils. For now, that is. I got those bugs principally through inquiries on some of the pieces I own. Ultimately, I'm led to the discussion forums, I look over the lay of the hobby, there, I talk to a few of the friendly folks, and, next thing you know, I'm hooked.

TwoSides2aCoin

No

Barry

<< <i>Since coin collecting is the hobby of kings, do the kings look upon other collectors as commoners? >>


Has Longacre been coaching you? Sounds like one of his questions...

InternetJunky

Nope...it's always interesting to hear about what others collect other than coins. In reality, there is always a story or history behind any collection no matter what it is - which makes it that much more interesting.

renomedphys

Of course not. I would never look down other people's need to collect worthless overpriced junk.

TwoSides2aCoin

I've met collectors who look up at the clock and wonder when the day will end. I feel for them.

Then there are collectors who are so passionate that the day always ends too soon and they can't wait to start again the next day for the excitement and passion their hobby brings them. I think most serious collectors fall into the latter category and have little time to "look down" on other's hobbies.

Justacommeman

Coin collectiong maybe the Hobby of Kings but a lot of people think it's actually the Hobby of Dorks (my friends and family)......Thank goodness for stamp collectors otherwise it could be worse.

I collect wine- some people think it's elitest. I like wine. I drink my wine and sell any extras for a profit if possible. I think it's just smart

I collect older sportscards- some people think thats as dorky as collecting coins. It maybe

I collect French First Edition books- people assume I speak French. I don't

I collect African Antiquities I have a house full of them- people assume I will open a museum one day. They would be wrong

Collecting is personal....................MJ

tydye

<< <i>Coin collectiong maybe the Hobby of Kings but a lot of people think it's actually the Hobby of Dorks >>



I agree - I am more apt to tell others about my other hobbies such as Classic cars or antique toys before I admit to spending big money on a 50 cent piece.

SkyMan

<< <i>Coin collectiong maybe the Hobby of Kings but a lot of people think it's actually the Hobby of Dorks (my friends and family)......Thank goodness for stamp collectors otherwise it could be worse.

I collect wine- some people think it's elitest. I like wine. I drink my wine and sell any extras for a profit if possible. I think it's just smart

I collect older sportscards- some people think thats as dorky as collecting coins. It maybe

I collect French First Edition books- people assume I speak French. I don't

I collect African Antiquities I have a house full of them- people assume I will open a museum one day. They would be wrong

Collecting is personal....................MJ >>


Well said.




While there are certain collecting interests that I really wonder about, I don't look down on the people that collect that stuff. Part of me is just glad that they aren't collecting in my fields so that I don't have to compete against their money. Most areas of collecting interest are actually pretty interesting when you meet someone who is passionate about it. My father's best friend collected English export jugs from ~1775 - 1850. Weird stuff, but when you talked to him about it (and you just couldn't help it) it was interesting. From what I remember the collection sold for well over $1,000,000 when he died. Then there are other collecting interests I just wish I had the resources to do... like collecting fine Impressionist art.

At the end of the day, collect what you like, and talk to other people who are passionate about what they collect. It's generally fun stuff and you might even get turned on to other hobbies.

PerryHall

This collector doesn't.............unless you're talking about stamps, beanie babies, Star Wars toys, .........

ProofCents

Other Hobbies.....What other hobbies?

Aegis3

My guess is that the number is probably higher than those who admit to doing so.

Perhaps we can find out by asking if they think coins should have the same sales tax rate, even if non-zero, as other collectible items. If the answer is no to this question, then the answer is clearly yes to the thread question.

Ahrensdad

<< <i>Other Hobbies.....What other hobbies? >>



That's what I was thinking...

itsnotjustme

What other collectible hobbies?

Teva

I collect a lot of things coins,banks,clocks,books not stuck on coins but they are on top of the list.
I do not look down on anybodys collecting people collect some strange stuff. My mother in law R.I.P. used to collect names out of the news paper obituarys she had a twentyfive year collection.

lkeigwin

<< <i><snip>My mother in law R.I.P. used to collect names out of the news paper obituarys she had a twentyfive year collection. >>

Wow. Now that's different. Don't know what more to say except WELCOME!
Lance.

melvin289

Just remember we only possess these items while we are on this Earth. We die, and someone fights over them.

Ron

I also collect a few sports cards and B. Kliban Cat stuff.

rkp

Nope... I also collect fountain pens

DBSTrader2

My wife collects RECEIPTS! Does THAT count?

(But she leaves it to me to "catalog" and pay them....... )

- - Dave

WaterSport

I confess, I do have a problem with ADULTS collecting Beenie babies!!!! Or maybe its just beacuse I simply do not like Beenie Babies???

WS

johnny9434

you mean like omg perish the thought stamp collecting? no, there isint any other thing thats collectable ( maybe number of girlfiends or something)

garrynot

I help my wife collect old Polish crystal, some (small) Lladro statues, Russian lacquer boxes from the Soviet era, English and Irish tea sets, All that is really cool stuff.

AJ2525

I agree with the comment: People should collect what they like.

I see the insane prices for artwork that I do not like and I glad they don't like coins.

okracer

I collect coins, Maps, Precolumbian artifacts, backpacks, medicine bottles.....

.....I do look down on myself........

magikbilly

Heck no! Goodness - it is all crossover knowledge. Parts of work with vintage autographs helps me with with authentication of liner artifacts which is helped by my interest in early real photo liner cards and that is helped by my interest in vintage b/w photograpghy and slides...which often show the liners..or the 1939 NYWF from which I collect slides, photographs and memorabilia and artifacts from....I did not even mention coins yet!

Best,
Eric

PerryHall

From reading this thread, it appears that many coin collectors also collect other things so the answer to the OP's question would be an obvious NO.

StubbyMcNumbthumbs

I also collect deco-era (1920's - '30's) Noritake china. I understand the need to collect. What you collect is really secondary, just so you are collecting something.

I would never look down on other collectors, except maybe for those silly Royal Doulton weirdos.

cladking

It may be the hobby of kings but I'm just a pretender.

I've always enjoyed listening to somebody who's passionate about collecting
whether it's thimbles or ancients. Any collectible can be exciting seen through
the eyes of a true collector.

RWB

Falconry is the real hobby of kings.

I look up at the hobby of flag pole sitting, among others...

Griv

I collect really awesome rifles like this SOCOM .458. It also keeps the bad guys away.



Here's how a .357 Magnum +P+ stacks up next to a 405 grain bullet. The SOCOM can push 500 grains a just under 2.000 fps.

melvin289

This is me at "The Classic Commem Collectors Ball."
Who says Commem collectors can't have fun?

Ron