If you haven't purchased a coin in a month...

TwoSides2aCoin · October 3, 2011 1:25PM

are you a collector ?

stealer · October 3, 2011 1:30PM

What if my parents deprive me of the liberty to purchase coins? (YN)

TwoSides2aCoin · October 3, 2011 1:35PM

<< What if my parents deprive me of the liberty to purchase coins? (YN)

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You get 3 points. After you get 20 points , PM me and I'll send you one free

RedTiger · October 3, 2011 1:36PM

Of course yes. I'd say a year or even two years is a fair interval for patient collectors. For some goals, five years or more is reasonable, because the coins cost so much money, and for some, so rarely come up for sale (eg: recent thread about rare Southern gold). One month might qualify for "flitter-bug" status in some numismatic specialties because serious collector coins rarely come up for sale at any where near an approachable price. Patience is a virtue, unless a person is collecting relatively common coins. Admittedly, most collectors fit in that boat, but a few do not. To say those few are not coin collectors because they are patient and picky and tend to buy expensive coins, is not something I would do.

Swampboy · October 3, 2011 1:36PM

edit: NO LONGER POSTING FROM MY 1G PHONE

coinsarefun · October 3, 2011 1:40PM

I didnt purchase a coin for over month, probably 2-3 months. I was selling many, many coins instead:

But then

This walked into my life

Soooooo, I'm still a collector

TwoSides2aCoin · October 3, 2011 1:42PM

I see the makings of a good thread. I should ask more often.

Swampboy · October 3, 2011 1:43PM

<< I see the makings of a good thread. I should ask more often. >>

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stealer · October 3, 2011 1:47PM

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<< What if my parents deprive me of the liberty to purchase coins? (YN)

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You get 3 points. After you get 20 points , PM me and I'll send you one free

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Sweet! HOw do I get more points?

LotsoLuck · October 3, 2011 1:48PM

Well if the opposite is a collector then i'm the real deal. Why just last night the smarter half found my money order receipts from the last month+, it wasnt pretty here at home last night.

thatoneguy · October 3, 2011 1:55PM

I haven't purchased a coin in months! But I've added many coins to my collection from circulation pulls! So as long as your collecting coins, whether buying them or not, you're a collector!

Hmmmm I suppose you could call someone who collects change in a jar a "coin collector"?? Just a different form of "collecting".

Myqqy · October 3, 2011 1:55PM

There is a part of me that is impressed by the collectors that have one clear focus, and wait for months to purchase that one amazing 5 figure coin.... and then can lurk in the shadows for weeks and weeks afterwards. I'm way too middle class for that, and i have way too many collections i'm working on. But waiting for quality to show is SUCH an important quality for a collector to learn! When i don't find something that really sings to me, i just end up buying silver...

MercLovin · October 3, 2011 2:09PM

At this point in the primary set I'm working on, I'm trying to bang one out every couple weeks or so. I need to sell some dupes, though...

Swampboy · October 3, 2011 2:11PM

<< When i don't find something that really sings to me, i just end up buying silver... >>

I thought I was alone.

droopyd · October 3, 2011 2:17PM

Ain't got no time to be buyin' nothin' right about now.

Myqqy · October 3, 2011 2:19PM

<< I thought I was alone >>

Nay... i can't afford to be a gold bug, so i am happy to be a silver bug... i have a big "birth year" collection for myself (1970), and there is a TON of silver issues from around the world for that year... and i love the feeling (from the rim) of beautiful proof 900 or 925 silver.... silver is an awesome metal!

melvin289 · October 3, 2011 2:22PM

The collecting bug just ain't biting me at the moment. I just don't have a desire to buy anything. Lately I haven't even been looking at sites to buy anything. Someone send me some Zoloft quickly.

Ron

TAMU15 · October 3, 2011 3:23PM

<< What if my parents deprive me of the liberty to purchase coins? (YN)

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Mine tried the same thing except they were trying to not mail me all of my ebay wins since i've moved to college! I got them though, I was going coin crazy!

JamesMurray · October 3, 2011 3:52PM

<< Ain't got no time to be buyin' nothin' right about now. >>

I tend to buy more in the winter months , too much to do when the weathers fine

1tommy · October 3, 2011 8:03PM

No Job No Money No coins...... Did get a 64 type B quarter from dimtorts free to complete my set. And Modcrewman's giveaway picked up a 66+ superbird. Without this board it would be over 6 months without a purchase. Enjoy

Will always be a collector even when I cannot afford to be.

ricko · October 3, 2011 9:14PM

You are still a collector, even without recent purchases. Collectors read forums, peruse coin books, enjoy their collections, go to coin shows. A purchase is not the only criteria of a collector. Cheers, RickO

TheCoinGeezer · October 3, 2011 9:30PM

I've been buying junk silver halves but if we are talking actual collector's items, I'm saving up my pennies for a very special coin I need for my collection and haven't bought a collector coin in a couple of months.

Eagleguy · October 3, 2011 9:44PM

If I don't buy a coin in a month I start getting antsy. As Ricko stated, I try to distract myself with other coin-related activities such as reading, cataloging, and photography.

JH

Shamika · October 3, 2011 10:01PM

I only purchase 2 or 3 coins per year but I am certainly a collector.

Staircoins · October 3, 2011 10:03PM

The term "collector" describes what one IS, not necessarily what one DOES.

seanq · October 3, 2011 10:11PM

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Is it sad that the first thing I noticed on that coin was the minor clipped planchet?

Sean Reynolds

garrynot · October 4, 2011 12:13AM

<< What if my parents deprive me of the liberty to purchase coins? (YN)

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In the 60s I only needed to pilfer them from my dad's coin dish

A dangerous habit sometimes.

johnny9434 · October 4, 2011 3:27AM

<< Maybe I'm just saving up

What's it to ya? >>

a nice purchase when you get it

sumnom · October 4, 2011 5:33AM

Of course you are. What an odd question!

llafoe · October 4, 2011 6:03AM

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Is it sad that the first thing I noticed on that coin was the minor clipped planchet?

Sean Reynolds >>

That's okay... it's only on the reverse!

coinsarefun · October 4, 2011 6:20AM

<< Is it sad that the first thing I noticed on that coin was the minor clipped planchet?

Sean Reynolds >>

That's okay... it's only on the reverse!

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Well, that was the third thing I noticed

First was the coin, then the toning along with it being stuck very well.
Thirdly was the very cool clip

BigE · October 4, 2011 8:08AM

I hear that TwoSides2aCoin is starting a "Coin Of The Month Club", it says in the rules that you must buy a coin from him every month, or you are not a collector

-------------------------BigE

JCMhouston · October 4, 2011 8:35AM

I sometimes go many months without finding a coin I want/need, but I'm still a collector.

66Tbird · October 4, 2011 8:52AM

Been selling for months, not buying, and gearing up for the next ASE Anni flip. Then I'll do something for the type set. Not much left really for that, that's in my range anyways. Maybe I'll pair down and do my first five figure coin.

golfer72 · October 4, 2011 10:13AM

Waiting to buy coins has nothing to do with price. Try finding certain PL Morgans. You just cant find them. When you do the prices are reasonable though. Or certain early RB Lincolns.

Lakesammman · October 4, 2011 12:49PM

4 arrived today - I'm in.

bsshog40 · October 4, 2011 10:15PM

I don't think you ever get out of the collector status as long as you still have enthusiasm in your collection. For me, sometimes 30 days just isn't enough time to save for something I want.

TwoSides2aCoin · October 4, 2011 11:02PM

Thank you for the perspective.

SkyMan · October 5, 2011 12:41AM

The longer the time between my purchases the more I appreciate the newest purchase.

SavBear · October 5, 2011 12:50AM

<< Well if the opposite is a collector then i'm the real deal. Why just last night the smarter half found my money order receipts from the last month+, it wasnt pretty here at home last night. >>

When my better half sees how much I pay for coins, I ask her how much of her makeup and hairspray can we sell if we go broke!

SavBear · October 5, 2011 12:55AM

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<< I thought I was alone >>

Nay... i can't afford to be a gold bug, so i am happy to be a silver bug... i have a big "birth year" collection for myself (1970), and there is a TON of silver issues from around the world for that year... and i love the feeling (from the rim) of beautiful proof 900 or 925 silver.... silver is an awesome metal!

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I agree!! Silver gives me the way out when I just gotta buy something! As long as I am filling in blanks in a collection, I am a collector. I'm too poor to be considered an investor.

fc · October 5, 2011 1:56AM

I basically stopped buying because what I can afford no longer interests me.
So i just lurk here on the board and post every once in a while to get my fix.

joecopper · October 5, 2011 7:59AM

twosides -- yes

Baley · October 5, 2011 8:03AM

My most recent purchase was July 2010, an 1803 half dime. I'm in the market for a couple pre-1808 coins but it may take a while to find the right ones.

Swampboy · October 5, 2011 9:29AM

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<< Well if the opposite is a collector then i'm the real deal. Why just last night the smarter half found my money order receipts from the last month+, it wasnt pretty here at home last night. >>

When my better half sees how much I pay for coins, I ask her how much of her makeup and hairspray can we sell if we go broke! >>

Hey SavBear

If you haven't purchased a coin in a month...

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