At what point does the side project supersede the core collection?

RYK

In this thread, I discussed a side project that I had embarked upon, one that EagleEye correctly guessed (and coincidentally just sold me the penny for it and probably does not even know it!). I have spent a lot of time recently studying and analyzing the various constituents of the 1880 mint set and other side projects, learning the whereabout of some of the tougher coins, and planning the strategy to obtain them.

In short, I have spent significant time and committed not a trivial amount of money on the side projects, such that they are starting to compete with the core collection. As suggested by CCU in the referenced thread, if you are spending enough money (or time) on the side project, it is no longer a side project.

Be wary of side projects!

STONE

Sounds like another Core Collection!

CoinRaritiesOnline

My friend, the late great Collector-Dealer Steve Tanenbaum had over 30 "core" collections. And when I say "core", he wanted to have either the finest & most extensive set in his area, or be among the top few. And he accomplished it in many of his collections, and was working diligently on bringing the other ones up to that self-imposed standard.

I once asked him which collection was his favorite. He thought for a long while. He told me he simply couldn't choose.

Sonorandesertrat

When you have to get another SDB for your 'side project,' then perhaps it's starting to become serious. In my case, it's pre-1960 numismatic literature---I need additional shelving.

Broadstruck

I normally have a few different things in the works but no longer like to call them side projects. They are more like the front and rear burners on the stove top and rotate... Some become hot while others cool off a bit.

ambro51

<< <i>I normally have a few different things in the works but no longer like to call them side projects. They are more like the front and rear burners on the stove top and rotate... Some become hot while others cool off a bit. >>

RichieURich

I am duly impressed by the fact that RYK spelled "supersede" correctly! Not many people can spell that word.

Lakesammman

My core project is a box of 25.

My side project(s) are 8 boxes of 20.

Barry

<< <i>I am duly impressed by the fact that RYK spelled "supersede" correctly! Not many people can spell that word. >>


Supercede is considered a correct variant, too.

RichieURich

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<< <i>I am duly impressed by the fact that RYK spelled "supersede" correctly! Not many people can spell that word. >>


Supercede is considered a correct variant, too. >>



My Jr. High School English teacher would have used the ruler with the metal straightedge to slap the hand of anyone using "supercede".

coinkat

I suspect that depends on what the core collection is and how often core collection opportunities present themselves

Side projects seems to be a fair way of describing certain endeavors even though the term "project" seems to imply "work" from where I sit I would rather say "side interests".

itsnotjustme

Core Collection: 1792 - 1964 Copper Nickel Silver Set 89.9% The core collection is near a stand still. There are only a couple coins remaining I will be able to afford in appropriately low grade. These include 1793 & 4 half cents, a beaded board wreath cent, 1792 half disme, Draped Bust Lg & Sm eagle half dimes, 1796 quarter, 1796 half dollar, Gobrecht dollars.


Core Collection Sub-Sets: The majority of these are composed exclusively of coins contained in the core collection, and are just a different way to slice and dice the collection.

Half Cent Type Set 80%
Large Cent Type Set 100%
Small Cent Type Set 100%
Two and Three Cent Type Set 100%
Five Cent Type Set 100%
Half Dime Type Set 70%
Dime Type Set 100%
Twenty Cent and Quarter Type Set 91%
Half Dollar Type Set 95%
Dollar Type Set 84%
Capped Bust Type Set 100%
Barber Type Set 100%

Side Projects:
1859 Mint Set (No Gold) 100%
1859 Mint Set (With Gold) 68%
Ike Dollar Circulation Strikes 100%
Error Ike Dolalrs ------
Coins I like -----

astrorat

<< <i>I normally have a few different things in the works but no longer like to call them side projects. They are more like the front and rear burners on the stove top and rotate... Some become hot while others cool off a bit. >>

Nice metaphor.