Anyone else find themselves buying multiples of the same coins?

D

I've become very well-acquainted with Mercury dimes and I just purchased another 1916-D because I got a "good deal" on it. I have a half-dozen of them and should probably sell some when the market picks up but I'm pretty convinced when it comes time I still won't want to get rid of any.

-D

RYK

Yes, I am accumulating mid-grade circulated 1850 $20's. I would like to have a "roll" of 20. (It's going to be difficult to roll them in slabs. )

fivecents

Yes.
1908-S and 1909-S Indian cents in MS63RB-MS64RB with lots of RD.
1938-D Walking halves in MS63-MS64 Bright white and lusterous.
Any and all 1921 Peace dollars struck with proof dies that I can cherrypick.

OKbustchaser

Yes, I currently own over 60 1827 halves in various grades.

kimber45ACP

multiples only on ASE and Buffalos.

mrearlygold

Yes, for inventory as well as personally.

crypto79

I have a coin that I hoard that I consider the hoard part of my core collection, but not part of my main series

crazyhounddog

Yep! I collect buffalo nickels and when I see one I like, I buy it. It doesn't matter what the date is...

illini420

Yeah, it's a problem when you see those "good deals" on coins you think you know well...

As a result, I have around 60 or so slabbed 1909 VDBs in grades from VG10 to MS67RD One of these days a bunch of them are going to end up on Teletrade or something like that I'm sure.

And of course I have my 35 or so 1908-S IHCs, but almost all of those make up my grading set (which is a good excuse for hoarding!!).

Hotfootspin

Before I opened the thread, I didn't realize you meant on purpose!

Of course, I've bought multiples of the same coin when I forgot I already had it.

But I also make a habit to buy coins in the birth years of my ancestors. Especially,
if I am looking at, for example, two type coins, I'll buy the one in a birth year. But
I also go out of my way to buy those dates. So there are a few that I have multiples
of.

There is a big difference, though, between buying multiples of a generic date like,
perhaps, 1900, and buying multiples of 1916-D dimes. The OP has a much better
investment strategy than I do, even if he does not think of it as an investment
strategy.

Mark

Mowgli

Never on purpose.

Ciccio

My dad uses to buy 2 of each coin, since he thought that eventually his collection had to be shared between me and my brother.
My brother is not into coin...

I read a while ago an article. It was saying that the people who discover new trends, usually buy 3 pieces each.
One for themselves, one to sell immediately for a quick profit and the last one to be kept in its original package for a bigger profit on a later date.
Not a bad idea. JMO

BillJones

No I stay away from duplicates. I have a few, but not many.

For example I've get a complete raw set of Indian $2.50 gold pieces in a Capital Plastics holder. And I've got an MS-64 graded piece for my type set. But generally I don't keep duplicates.

ambro51

I will buy EVERY three cent Feuchtwanger I find.

Teva

Yes I am part horder and own many multiples.
I find that due to toning and strike that each piece has it own personality. I own many multiples because I see uniqueness
in each piece.

BillJones

<< <i>I will buy EVERY three cent Feuchtwanger I find. >>



WOW!

Your avatar piece is the most common variety. The others are mega expensive and don't show up too often. I handled a couple of them when I was dealer.

dizzyfoxx

Yes! I got tired of looking for more after I acquired five of the 1913 Liberty Nickels.

ambro51

Very true. The thrill is in the hunt. Ive printed out every recorded auction sale of these I can locate, and have an understanding of the rarity of the various types. They are few and far between for sure.

But...I thrive on that sort of stuff


http://forums.collectors.com/messageview.cfm?catid=26&amp;threadid=773718&amp;highlight_key=y&amp;keyword1=feuchtwanger &amp;keyword2=three cent

okracer

When I was a kid (1960's) I would drool over Wheaties, Buffalos, and Mercs........to this day I will buy some of those if I am in the mood.....

mozin

Most definitely. One-third of my Capped Bust Half Dollars are duplicates, mostly of the most popular REDBOOK varieties. I also have many duplicates of the 1921 Pilgrim Commemorative, and the Lafayette Dollar.

Bear

I only collect 1933 ,20 dollar gold pieces.

mcarney1173

For some reason, I've been hoarding 1966 and 67 SMS sets recently.

jsf

No.

tjkillian

I am partial to 1861-O half dollars, I have 15 of them.

yellowkid

I have two very nice Maine commems, couldn't even begin to think about which one to keep so I am just keeping both. The Oregon is one I could have multiple examples of, also the Lincoln. I go for toned so there can be a big difference in examples.

SkyMan

1958 P & D Franklins, Washingtons, and Roosevelts.

bigmarty58

Yes, multiples on ASE, Silver Britannia and Maple Leafs... :-)

Robert

scottgardener

I generally try to avoid duplication; building sets with just one of each is expensive and time-consuming enough. I could see collecting different varieties, or having multiples if both are significantly unique, such as three Morgans of the same date, mint mark, and variety, one toned red, one blast white, and one toned blue.

I can recognize for others the fun of hoarding a pet favorite date or mint mark, even if I have no immediate plans of doing that myself.

speety

Yes, we have over 60 liberty nickels in MS-64. When we find one we like, it gets added to the set (hoard? lol). I believe it has reached a complete double set by now, with up to four of some dates...

SaorAlba

Things are better in multiples.

jmski52

For some reason, I've been hoarding 1966 and 67 SMS sets recently.

I went through that phase a year ago, but I included the 1965 SMS sets too. I still can't explain why these intrigue me.

ROBBItheOKIE

Yes I have duplicates of alot of the coins I collect but thats just me.

grip

I can't help it,but I really love this coin/date.And yes,I own a few

MarkInDavis

I have several 41-S Walkers and duplicates of a few different 1934 coins. Once you spend time and do the research to buy them the first time, it's hard to pass up a bargain when you see one later.

tydye

1814 CBH but they are different overtons and die states
1909 VDB XF-BU have at least a couple of rolls - it is my courtesy piece when I cant find anything I like from dealers

D

<< <i>I only collect 1933 ,20 dollar gold pieces. >>



What do you find to be the best place to acquire these?

-D

lcoopie

yes
no two coins are exactly the same
(asides from near perfect moderns)

blu62vette

I have "issues" with 1879-S PL/DMPL morgans....

ArizonaJack

While not a key date, I have about 3 rolls of 09'VDBs, and a cpl rolls of 24-d Lincolns.......just cant part with them....

HoledandCreative

I like 21-S Buffs and 20 Cent pieces.

Hotfootspin

<< <i>I have "issues" with 1879-S PL/DMPL morgans.... >>



no kidding!

cmerlo1

I keep finding 1964 proof sets with accented hair Kennedys. I have about 15 of them now... I have to buy them when I find them.

FullStepJeffs

There are more than a few low pop coins that I own at least 50% of the known coins in a particular grade... I'm still working on owning them all....

Steve

melvin289

I used to buy, or at least bid on, most of the Booker T Washington and Carver/Washington halves I would see on eBay and several other sites. I probably own 30 to 40 extras that I have paid way below list for.

Ron

Cladiator

<< <i>Anyone else find themselves buying multiples of the same coins? >>

Yup.

atarian

I have a WAMtastic collection of 17 WAMs ranging from 1998-2000. for less than a quarter for them all including a 1999. how can you pass on it

Thats what i'm hoarding this year.

astrorat

Yep...I have been known to buy a twenty-cent piece or two.

Lane

illini420

<< <i>As a result, I have around 60 or so slabbed 1909 VDBs in grades from VG10 to MS67RD >>



Because of this thread, I took some time to dig through my "VDB boxes" and made a nice discovery. Around a year a go i bought my first MS65BN Lincoln cent off the BST here (a 1909 VDB) and it was so cool looking. I knew I bought a couple more since then since I'm a big fan of 65BN Lincolns now, but I never would have guessed that I had seven of them now They sure are pretty though

AuroraBorealis

Never...

AB

illini420

WOW

MrEureka

Generally, I have no use for duplicates. But for the Cheerios Dollar, I make an exception.