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Does anyone ever see someone's collection, and then get jealous they don't have the money to have such a nice collection?
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    mariner67mariner67 Posts: 2,746 ✭✭✭
    No.
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    mkman123mkman123 Posts: 6,849 ✭✭✭✭
    yes I become envious of some peoples collection BUT I am happy for what I do have
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    ZoinsZoins Posts: 34,110 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No. The great thing about the US is that everyone has the opportunity to make more.
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    CoinJunkieCoinJunkie Posts: 8,772 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Does anyone? Of course.

    Do I? No.
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    mingotmingot Posts: 1,805 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Does anyone ever see someone's collection, and then get jealous they don't have the money to have such a nice collection? >>



    No.

    I get jealous of the people who are spending LESS money and getting nicer coins.

    Sell me a coin or three!
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    LotsoLuckLotsoLuck Posts: 3,786 ✭✭✭
    No. Well yes, kinda, when I see Boiler78 or Cardinal post coins.
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    milkcoinmilkcoin Posts: 583 ✭
    Yes. all the time. I am a very frugal spender.
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    RayboRaybo Posts: 5,280 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>No. Well yes, kinda, when I see Boiler78 or Cardinal post coins. >>



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    Type2Type2 Posts: 13,985 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Na thats what keeps me looking. image


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    19Lyds19Lyds Posts: 26,484 ✭✭✭✭
    More envy than jealousy.
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    JohnnyCacheJohnnyCache Posts: 1,694 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Jealous, No, awe struck, yes sure, at times.


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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 43,939 ✭✭✭✭✭
    They say the grass is greener on the other side.
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    ... and I agree.
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    bosco5041bosco5041 Posts: 1,303 ✭
    Yes, but keep it quiet!image
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    1Mike11Mike1 Posts: 4,415 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No but I love seeing photos of Lincolns that people buy. I'm most impressed by strong strikes regardless of color.
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    AnkurJAnkurJ Posts: 11,366 ✭✭✭✭
    No. What benefit would it bring?
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    lordmarcovanlordmarcovan Posts: 43,259 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Does anyone ever see someone's collection, and then get jealous they don't have the money to have such a nice collection? >>

    Sure. Happens to me all the time.

    I've learned to enjoy numismatics within my own means, though. Having a small budget is just a challenge to buy smarter and enjoy what you've got more.

    Jealousy is an understandable human emotion sometimes, but it's a waste of time.

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    PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 45,569 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Does anyone? Of course.

    Do I? No. >>



    Ditto.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.

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    RampageRampage Posts: 9,421 ✭✭✭✭
    I do not. I enjoy the hobby, and always have since I was 6 years old. I love looking at coins, whether it be in my own collection, or that of someone else.


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    IrishMikeyIrishMikey Posts: 1,561 ✭✭✭
    When I was a teenager, just getting started with my collection, my "mentor" had a Bust half set consisting
    of mostly AU to Uncirculated coins. I had a single Bust half that graded Fine. Jealous is probably the wrong
    word for the emotion, since we associate it in a negative way, but yes, I really wanted to eventually own a
    set like that. Still don't, although when he died and his collection was auctioned by his heirs, I managed to
    scrape the funds together to buy one coin.

    I will always keep that coin in memory of him. Plus, it is the nicest silver coin from the 1820's that I own.
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    ambro51ambro51 Posts: 13,654 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Every time I leaf through a Stacks catalog.....every time.
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    BillJonesBillJones Posts: 33,560 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Sure I'd like to own coins like Boiler, Cardinal and Trade Dollar Nut have, but they are out of my reach. Instead of MS and PR-65+ pieces I have AU coins. It is just a matter of money. I have more resources than most people, but nothing like those three collectors.
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    ebaybuyerebaybuyer Posts: 2,984 ✭✭✭
    "Don't you feel eyes moving over your body, Clarice? And don't your eyes seek out the things you want ?" ... when you put it that way, envy becomes almost filthy. a coin collection shows the beauty of the coins, what it doesnt show is the sacrifices and hard work of the owner
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    SenexSenex Posts: 483 ✭


    << <i>Does anyone ever see someone's collection, and then get jealous they don't have the money to have such a nice collection? >>


    Not really, I'm content with my collection.
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    BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,012 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>They say the grass is greener on the other side.
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    ... and I agree. >>



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    Wabbit2313Wabbit2313 Posts: 7,268 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I was a little jealous of the person who bought your coin for 20 bucks, but I am OK now. image
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    keyman64keyman64 Posts: 15,461 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not really of anyone else's coins or piles of cash because that is silly. But sometimes of the opportunities or temporary setbacks, sure.

    Example: A friend sends in 16 coins to PCGS. I am unable to do that right now so I am super excited for him but a little tiny bit jealous as well. For me this is just temporary and I am sure I will be able to send things in to PCGS soon enough.

    Another example might be when a friend goes to a great show or Cherrypicks a coin at a show. I'm very excited for him but a little jealous of the timing and opportunity. I might go to that "Great Show" next year etc...or Cherrypick something at the next show I go to. Just temporary and no big deal.
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    TomBTomB Posts: 20,849 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Do I ever get jealous reagarding coins? Absolutely not. Never.
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    USMoneyloverUSMoneylover Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I was a little jealous of the person who bought your coin for 20 bucks, but I am OK now. image >>



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    To answer the question: Nope, never.
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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,847 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't have a jealous bone in my body. This actually works against me sometimes. MJ
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    littlebearlittlebear Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭✭
    The day I become jealous of someone else's coin collection is the day I will quit collecting. This hobby is fun, and I am most appreciative of what others have, even if it is true that I can never dream of owning similar items.


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    tradedollarnuttradedollarnut Posts: 20,151 ✭✭✭✭✭
    jealous, no .... envious - absofriggenlutely. Would pay real money just to see the Pogues' collection
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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 27,649 ✭✭✭✭✭
    no, not at all
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    mozinmozin Posts: 8,755 ✭✭✭
    I cannot say that I get jealous, but I sure am amazed at what a few people can manage to collect. Check out this set from Dale Friend. Most all coins have TrueViews.





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    crypto79crypto79 Posts: 8,623 ✭
    I get jealous of missed opportunities to buy a target.
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    LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No even if I had enough money to put together a set like Friends I probably would not put the funds into coins. I like the idea of collecting coins that fit my comfort zone.
    Those ideas would only change if I hit Mega millions and went on a binge.image
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    SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 9,961 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>jealous, no .... envious - absofriggenlutely. Would pay real money just to see the Pogues' collection >>





    TDN, I'd pay real money just to see your definition of real money.

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