Cannotpullthetriggeritis

RYK · August 12, 2012 10:53PM

Ever have a case? I have a pretty bad (or good) case of it right now. Any known cure?

DorkGirl · August 12, 2012 10:55PM

Yep.....20% off.

CoinRaritiesOnline · August 12, 2012 10:59PM

Well, most of my numismatic regrets are about coins I did not buy, as opposed to coins I did buy. So I guess I'd say that if you want something, can justify the price and can afford it, you should pull that trigger.

Sonorandesertrat · August 12, 2012 11:03PM

"Well, most of my numismatic regrets are about coins I did not buy, as opposed to coins I did buy."

Yep. I learned my lesson about 5 years ago.

SmallTownCoins · August 12, 2012 11:03PM

It's always a shame when someone says... Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda.... :-/

Eagleguy · August 12, 2012 11:12PM

I have it right now. I've passed up a lot of nice coins lately because I already have an example of the date or the coin would be a downgrade. My wallet is happy though...

JH

BAJJERFAN · August 13, 2012 12:08AM

<< I have it right now. I've passed up a lot of nice coins lately because I already have an example of the date or the coin would be a downgrade. My wallet is happy though...

JH >>

Nothing wrong with dupes if the coins are really nice. Seems to be especially true with toners.

crypto79 · August 13, 2012 12:33AM

<< Well, most of my numismatic regrets are about coins I did not buy, as opposed to coins I did buy. So I guess I'd say that if you want something, can justify the price and can afford it, you should pull that trigger. >>

X2 but I would add that since you known your way around the hood well enough that I would give some credence to the little voice in your head telling you not to. If it is solely a price issue and the coin is all there I suspect you will get over it but if there is a "Ya but" on the coin its self I would pass.

Broadstruck · August 13, 2012 12:59AM

<< "Well, most of my numismatic regrets are about coins I did not buy, as opposed to coins I did buy." >>

I got lucky at ANA as something I desperately wanted in 2010 but couldn't justify the asking price was available again with another dealer. I originally figured it would just get stale and be reduced yet it sold prior to any reductions. I was bummed out and have thought about it as that one that got away. I was able to purchase it for a bit less at ANA then when it originally came to market and didn't haggle on the price as I just bought it.

1tommy · August 13, 2012 1:06AM

Yesterday I ran across this coin and wanted it badly ( I could not really afford it) and not more than 15 minutes after It was listed it sold. Still alittle bummed I didn't pull the trigger..next time 1957 d extra d

crypto79 · August 13, 2012 1:19AM

<< Yesterday I ran across this coin and wanted it badly ( I could not really afford it) and not more than 15 minutes after It was listed it sold. Still alittle bummed I didn't pull the trigger..next time 1957 d extra d >>

Thats pretty cool

RYK · August 13, 2012 1:22AM

"I still haven't found what I'm looking for."

PerryHall · August 13, 2012 1:25AM

<< Well, most of my numismatic regrets are about coins I did not buy, as opposed to coins I did buy. So I guess I'd say that if you want something, can justify the price and can afford it, you should pull that trigger. >>

Agree. When you snooze, you lose. Regret usually sinks in when someone else buys the coin while you are agonizing over buying it.

CEOcoinshopcom · August 13, 2012 1:29AM

I got a lesson on this one many years ago when I first started being a dealer.

I was at the FUN show in Florida, sharing a table with a dealer friend of mine. Approx. 1995

I walked the floor looking for coins to buy. When I came back to the table, my buddy said, "what did you buy?"
I said, "nothing, but I did see a nice silver three cent piece, with super rainbow toning, in a PCGS holder."
My buddy said, "let me see it." I said, "I didn't buy it, the dealer wanted just a bit too much for it."
My buddy says, "what is wrong with you? you just looked at a couple hundred or thousand coins, and the only one that got your attention, you didn't buy?!?!" "you're a dork!"
So I ran back to the dealer's table.... and you guessed it, it was gone.
Found out later, that another dealer (crack out very experienced dealer) had bought it, and sent it through PCGS Walk through. Saturday afternoon, he got the coin back, and it was up one grade polnt, and that was more than enough to cover the price.
I think he made $800 or so. Would've paid for my show expenses.
Lesson learned, now when a coin grabs my attention, and it's not crazy money, I step up.
I have about a 75% batting average so far.

BAJJERFAN · August 13, 2012 1:31AM

<< Ever have a case? I have a pretty bad (or good) case of it right now. Any known cure?

>>

How easily could you liquidate it and get your money back if you later decided that it wasn't for you?

RichieURich · August 13, 2012 1:54AM

<< 

<< Well, most of my numismatic regrets are about coins I did not buy, as opposed to coins I did buy. So I guess I'd say that if you want something, can justify the price and can afford it, you should pull that trigger. >>

Agree. When you snooze, you lose. Regret usually sinks in when someone else buys the coin while you are agonizing over buying it. >>

Double agree. When I was a collector, I saw a coin I really wanted at a big show. But I decided to see what else was at the show. Nothing. You guessed it, when I went back, that coin had already been sold.

At the Boston ANA, I passed on a coin one afternoon and decided that evening to buy it. Called the dealer, it had already sold. Would have made $2K on the coin. Lesson learned.

SeattleSlammer · August 13, 2012 1:58AM

I've sure been pulling it lately!

cupronik · August 13, 2012 2:06AM

Woulda, coulda, shoulda are some of the thought traits of the human condition.

jmski52 · August 13, 2012 2:13AM

Sometimes I don't listen to my little voice, and that is sometimes a little mistake.

The cure - re-visit your collecting objectives and if they still make sense, stick to them.

coindeuce · August 13, 2012 3:34AM

In 1995 I failed to pursue a coin that passed through a Heritage sale at the $25,000 level. Today the same coin would set me back

about $.3M.

Windycity · August 13, 2012 4:09AM

Pull the trigger.... the coin is more fun than the money.

fiveNdime · August 13, 2012 5:17AM

<< "I still haven't found what I'm looking for." >>

you too??? it's so frustrating!

DrPete · August 13, 2012 5:28AM

Cannotpullthetriggeritis. Noun. Inflammation of the supratentorial thought process. No known cure. Not known to be fatal.

RYK · August 13, 2012 7:41AM

<< Cannotpullthetriggeritis. Noun. Inflammation of the supratentorial thought process. No known cure. Not known to be fatal. >>

Pathologists! <<eye roll>>

It's probably more of a Cannotpullthetriggeropathy.

Timbuk3 · August 13, 2012 8:13AM

I've experienced that many times, unfortunately
there are no cures !!!

ranshdow · August 13, 2012 9:18AM

I've got a bad case of it myself at the moment, matter of fact.

Just look at your bank account and smile. Seems to be working for me.

Justlooking · August 13, 2012 10:03AM

It's not a coin, it's an investment.

And if you believe that, I'll tell you another.

earlyAurum · August 13, 2012 10:10AM

Is "Cannotpullthetriggeritis" wanting to buy a coin but not willing to stretch? If so, I have experienced it a few times and it is agonizing.

OnlyGoldIsMoney · August 13, 2012 10:11AM

If it is crusty, original and seldom seen.....go for it.

sweetwilliet · August 13, 2012 11:41AM

<< 

<< Cannotpullthetriggeritis. Noun. Inflammation of the supratentorial thought process. No known cure. Not known to be fatal. >>

Pathologists! <<eye roll>>

It's probably more of a Cannotpullthetriggeropathy. >>

How about cannotpullthetriggerphobia?

Banemorth · August 13, 2012 11:43AM

This thread pushed me over the edge and finally purchased a $10 Indian at a great price on the BST.

crazyhounddog · August 13, 2012 11:52AM

I have gone a few monthes without buying a coin. I tested myself and it was a good thing....I have just purchased a very nice type 1 Buffalo nickel and that felt good too.

Banemorth · August 13, 2012 12:13PM

<< 

<< This thread pushed me over the edge and finally purchased a $10 Indian at a great price on the BST.

>>

I am glad that it was therapeutic for someone.

>>

Indeed but I'm sending you the medical bills if my wife finds out!

RYK · August 13, 2012 12:13PM

<< This thread pushed me over the edge and finally purchased a $10 Indian at a great price on the BST.

>>

I am glad that it was therapeutic for someone.

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Elcontador · August 13, 2012 12:48PM

I have never regretted not buying a coin which I thought cost too much or wasn't quite right for my collection. However, there are several purchases that in hindsight, I wish I didn't make.

I'd tell you to spend the $ on a vacation. Go somewhere that to you is either exotic or just plain weird.

acloco · August 13, 2012 1:18PM

Either the coin and the price is right or it is not.

SOMETHING made you hesitate.

I have NEVER felt bad after a purchase. Yes, I have made some bad purchases, but never felt bad about it.

renomedphys · August 13, 2012 1:51PM

<< Either the coin and the price is right or it is not.

SOMETHING made you hesitate.

I have NEVER felt bad after a purchase. Yes, I have made some bad purchases, but never felt bad about it. >>

This

callawayc7 · August 13, 2012 5:02PM

I'm having that problem right now! Looking at some early large cent and found one that has the right look, but is priced a little too high. Been agonizing over it the past few days and still not sure yet.

SmallTownCoins · August 13, 2012 10:52PM

As long as your not using one of these, you should be O.K.

RYK · August 14, 2012 2:28AM

Breaking news: The trigger has been pulled! Details to follow.

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jmb · August 14, 2012 3:28AM

I'll guess it's from the CRO Early Bird.

Baley · August 14, 2012 9:08AM

I sometimes go 6 months or a year between coin purchases these days, looking for something interesting

and then, I find 10 coins in a 6 week period (last spring) and then....... drought again.

looking forward to viewing your newp

RYK · August 23, 2012 8:22AM

<< I'll guess it's from the CRO Early Bird. >>

Good guess!

I have wanted one of these for a long time. (By a strange twist of fate, I now have two!)

earlyAurum · August 23, 2012 8:40AM

That's a really cool coin! I tried to buy one a couple of months back but was beaten to the punch.

jmb · August 23, 2012 8:57AM

Congrats, looks like it has some nice color to it.

MsMorrisine · August 23, 2012 10:20AM

what was there to think about????

acloco · August 23, 2012 10:20AM

Very nice!

I have been in the CPTT dilemma as well. Cured twice in the last couple of days. Bought some nice common stuff at the once a month coin club meeting and then purchased some other items to help a friend out last night.

lordmarcovan · August 23, 2012 10:25AM

I've had a random outbreak of Cannotpullthetriggeritis on rare occasions, but sadly, I'm far more prone to the more virulent and dangerous Pullthetriggertoofastwithoutthinking disease.

clw54 · August 23, 2012 12:17PM

<< Ever have a case? I have a pretty bad (or good) case of it right now. Any known cure?

>>

It's not such a bad thing. Needing a coin fix can lead to Pullthetriggeritis, which is worse.

Cannotpullthetriggeritis

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