If I started collecting again...

MidLifeCrisis

What would you suggest I collect?

I like to get pretty specific with my collecting so I can stay focused.

I built a decent type set of colonial coins all having a traceable provenance.

Should I build another colonial type set? With provenances?

What about a collection of 18th century foreign gold that circulated in early America?

Something completely different?

Not saying I will start collecting again, but I'd like to hear ideas.

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Coinsponge

Maybe you could try stamps. Lots of variety and very little outlay.

PerryHall

<< <i>Since you already have experience and knowledge of colonial coins, suggest that this time you look for nice representative type examples without limiting yourself to only coins with a pedigree.

braddick

Pick up a beater, used clad Washington quarter Dansco album and start filling it from pocket change.
(You can always pick up various dates inserting dollar bills into self-serve car wash change machines.)

This should satisfy your craving without spending anything extra (outside of the album).
Once you're done, roll them up and deposit them at your local bank.

Start over.

keyman64

I think VARIETIES can make collecting a lot of fun by adding that extra dimension.
I would take that into consideration because it can allow you to Cherrypick pieces that have added value for when you do go to sell years later.
It adds the extra challenge!

You can you apply this to almost any series you select.

PQueue

Classic Head Cents by Sheldon number.

coinsarefun

Real estate

ambro51

Vermont Coppers. ....it is obvious

Baley

What about a collection of 18th century foreign gold that circulated in early America?

You've mentioned this before; it's my recommendation. Focus on pieces counterstamped by Brasher and other assayers, and those with pedigree/provenance, and those in older holders.

johnny9434

how about colonial. just an idea

OPA

Don't limit yourself to the same old tired stuff. Try something that's pleasing to your eyes and artistically superior designs.

Tiny

There is all ways the Dark Side

lcoopie

under-graded coins

DeliaBug

Territorial Gold type set? Many commonalities with Colonials.

cladking

<< <i>Pick up a beater, used clad Washington quarter Dansco album and start filling it from pocket change.
(You can always pick up various dates inserting dollar bills into self-serve car wash change machines.)

This should satisfy your craving without spending anything extra (outside of the album).
Once you're done, roll them up and deposit them at your local bank.

Start over. >>



The only thing I'd change with the above advice is to seek the best example and the varieties.

You could do any denomination but quarters are the least picked over.

While you're filling the set something will come to you if you're really a collector.

BryceM

That didn't take long.

amwldcoin

Anything I don't collect until I am finished!

lcoopie

<< <i>That didn't take long.

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abitofthisabitofthat

How about changing the title of the thread from "if" to "when". I would say "welcome back" but it seems you never left.

Early large cents by Sheldon seems like a fun challenge.

ChangeInHistory

<< <i>Don't limit yourself to the same old tired stuff. Try something that's pleasing to your eyes and artistically superior designs. >>



So called dollars would fit that description, maybe in original holders to make it challenging.

shorecoll

I miss my Washingtonia collection. But your gold idea is pretty cool.

Catbert

<< <i>What about a collection of 18th century foreign gold that circulated in early America?

You've mentioned this before; it's my recommendation. Focus on pieces counterstamped by Brasher and other assayers, and those with pedigree/provenance, and those in older holders. >>



This!

thisnamztaken

How about a low ball complete set of Classic Commems in PCGS holders, with still-attractive patina, etc? That may prove to be fun and challenging.

Nic

Good for you!

You know the saying about free advice ...

I would rec. doing a large cent date and type set. It could be as PQ as you want it, in any grade you choose, for any issue. Cool historic coins.

Welcome back.

K

percyb

I recommed collecting Gold Spouses.
Virtually recession proof and you might build a gold mine.

TomB

Just buy what I send you.

BaseballAbs

<< <i>How about changing the title of the thread from "if" to "when". I would say "welcome back" but it seems you never left.


I agree, I get tired of hearing about MidlifeCrisis anti- collecting talk. If I was never going to collect coins again I would quit talking on this forum. You kind of sound like a smoker who wants to quit but never will.

Justlooking

If I had the money, I'd do colonials. But just the cool ones.

Sonorandesertrat

Foreign gold that circulated in the colonies and early federal period. Maybe throw in some antique coin scales for good measure (these were much used to avoid getting stuck with shaved pieces). There are some interesting twists, like counterstamped or 're-Castainginated' pieces too.

morgansforever

PL and DMPL Morgans

tradedollarnut

You still own a coin and you still post here and you start a thread about collecting

Who are you trying to fool?

Walkerfan

Oddly enough, I would NOT recommend Walkers, as they are a VERY daunting task. SO glad that I didn't know then what I do know now, as I would have likely been very intimidated. I have to be honest, though; I STILL would have pursued them, as my passion for them is great. Collect what you like---that's the bottom line. I LIKE Walkers, so it was in my blood to collect them. I'm not sure how old you are or your financial situation but that must come into play, also, when considering what to collect. GOOD LUCK!

RYK

<< <i>What about a collection of 18th century foreign gold that circulated in early America?

You've mentioned this before; it's my recommendation. Focus on pieces counterstamped by Brasher and other assayers, and those with pedigree/provenance, and those in older holders. >>


I like that area a lot. Lots of dirty gold potential.

Here's a favorite:

JRocco

Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York early coppers.
Now that would be a set.

Aegis3

<< <i>Maybe you could try stamps. Lots of variety and very little outlay.


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Or better, encased postage stamps.

Billet7

<< <i>How about changing the title of the thread from "if" to "when". I would say "welcome back" but it seems you never left.


I agree, I get tired of hearing about MidlifeCrisis anti- collecting talk. If I was never going to collect coins again I would quit talking on this forum. You kind of sound like a smoker who wants to quit but never will. >>



Sounds more like the evolution of grief...it starts with denial...

stealer

<< <i>You still own a coin and you still post here and you start multiple threads about collecting

Who are you trying to fool? >>


Fixed

May as well cut to the chase and let the world know

buddy16cat

I think stamps too since they seem to be having issues with getting others interest in that hobby. I know there is a small coin and stamp show in the area and the stamp section always seems really quiet. I did see one of those encased stamps on Pawn Stars.

Broadstruck

How about the best circulated colonials you can find at $500.00 or less each

This could make for quite a challenge and if you want to exit again your not heavily invested.

abitofthisabitofthat

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<< <i>How about changing the title of the thread from "if" to "when". I would say "welcome back" but it seems you never left.


I agree, I get tired of hearing about MidlifeCrisis anti- collecting talk. If I was never going to collect coins again I would quit talking on this forum. You kind of sound like a smoker who wants to quit but never will. >>



That is definitely not the way I intended the if to when comment. I am not tired of hearing anything that MLC has to say. The comment just meant that although he sold his coins, he did not really seem to stop being a collector at heart. I look forward to hearing about his new direction if (when) he chooses to actively collect again.

Justacommeman

If I started over I would put together a collection of coins that are not round. Lot's of cool possibilities.

MJ

WingedLiberty1957

<< <i>"Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground." >>


This is the funniest thing I have read on this board in weeks ...

OPA

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<< <i>"Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground." >>


This is the funniest thing I have read on this board in weeks ... >>



You'll like this one..all caps....(from a 1 time poster several years ago.)

"BONGO HURTLES ALONG THE RAIN SODDEN HIGHWAY OF LIFE ON UNDERINFLATED BALD RETREAD TIRES"

BaseballAbs

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<< <i>How about changing the title of the thread from "if" to "when". I would say "welcome back" but it seems you never left.


I agree, I get tired of hearing about MidlifeCrisis anti- collecting talk. If I was never going to collect coins again I would quit talking on this forum. You kind of sound like a smoker who wants to quit but never will. >>



That is definitely not the way I intended the if to when comment. I am not tired of hearing anything that MLC has to say. The comment just meant that although he sold his coins, he did not really seem to stop being a collector at heart. I look forward to hearing about his new direction if (when) he chooses to actively collect again. >>



I could swear I heard him say he will never buy a coin again.

MidLifeCrisis

<< <i>I could swear I heard him say he will never buy a coin again. >>


I don't remember ever saying that...but I still have not bought a coin.

I came very close though. And I thank the dealer with whom i was working for indulging me and discussing various options.

But in the end, I decided not to buy anything, for all the same reasons I stopped collecting six months ago.

*** But this doesn't mean that I'm no longer interested in coins; that I think anyone else should sell their collection and stop like I did; or that i have a negative opinion of any of you for continuing to collect what you like and enjoying the hobby in your own way. It just means that I enjoy the hobby in a different way now. ***

OPA

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<< <i>I could swear I heard him say he will never buy a coin again. >>


I don't remember ever saying that...but I still have not bought a coin.

I came very close though. And I thank the dealer with whom i was working for indulging me and discussing various options.

But in the end, I decided not to buy anything, for all the same reasons I stopped collecting six months ago.

*** But this doesn't mean that I'm no longer interested in coins; that I think anyone else should sell their collection and stop like I did; or that i have a negative opinion of any of you for continuing to collect what you like and enjoying the hobby in your own way. It just means that I enjoy the hobby in a different way now. ***

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I believe this quote from Bongobongo sums it up

"If you buy what you like, at a price you can afford at the time, then things will be easier. If you buy what other people like, borrow to fund it and expect multiple of return, then you are likely to be unhappy. Bongo say nearly everything depreciates over time. Bongo would not pay $500 for a silver bell this Christmas and expect it to be worth $550 next year, but Bongo knows a Silver Bell is not old coin. Or is it? Bongo maybe not surprised that old coin is like any other limited non essential commodity and subject to the whims of taste and market. Put the coin in book and enjoy it. If it is worth more when you come to sell it, well done. If not, then you have had enjoyment out of it. Remember that old coin is only worth a few dollars in physical material value – This is why value is an esoteric concept in many ways and it may be vulgar to assign any monetary value to old coin unless you are a Russian Oligarch or Chinese shoddy goods factory owner."

yellowkid

I've been involved in various area of collecting since the early 70's and I always laugh at the people "who aren't collecting anymore". If" you mean "when" don't you?

It's in our DNA