Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
The way I see it I collect coins where some guys spend their entertainment dollars in much more sinister ways. At least she knows where I'm at (in another room).
This.
My wife isn't that interested, but is not hostile to my collecting, either. (Unlike the ex.)
She knows that most of my coin money comes from buying, selling, and swapping coins, rather than my paycheck.
I just turned 50, BTW. And have been married 16 years. (This time around.)
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
I get the occasional look over the shoulder from the Mrs. to see what is occupying my time. Whenever I ask her (or my daughters) what she thinks of it, the usual reply is "if you sold that, what would it get "me"? My usual response..."not much".
As far as the OP title...I am fixin' to hit the "half-century" mark...perhaps some gold is in my future.
oih82w8 = Oh I Hate To Wait _defectus patientia_aka...Dr. Defecto - Curator of RMO's
That's funny....My wife used to complain too. Luckily, I don't have to listen to it anymore thanks to a little trick I learned from Alfred Hitch*****......
So she has given me permission to continue to collect coins if I'll exercise 200 minutes each week...
I think all of these emoticons express how I feel about getting permission to collect in exchange for exercise. I can tell you if it was me I would not be married for long if that was the case.
Do you her give permission to shop for x minutes/hours spending x $'s in exchange for something too? I hope so.
I can tell you marriage is based on trust, acceptance, and mutual respect but not permission.
I should add that there have been times that a discussion has been exchanged about the timing of a large purchase ($1k-$3k) and still ensure bills are paid and savings made; but a trade off for something else - no way. I exercise with my wife most often.
Freddie
It is not that life is short, but that you are dead for so very long.
So she has given me permission to continue to collect coins if I'll exercise 200 minutes each week...
I think all of these emoticons express how I feel about getting permission to collect in exchange for exercise. I can tell you if it was me I would not be married for long if that was the case.
Do you her give permission to shop for x minutes/hours spending x $'s in exchange for something too? I hope so.
I can tell you marriage is based on trust, acceptance, and mutual respect but not permission.
I should add that there have been times that a discussion has been exchanged about the timing of a large purchase ($1k-$3k) and still ensure bills are paid and savings made; but a trade off for something else - no way. I exercise with my wife most often.
Freddie
I overly summarized her permission request. She's been trying to get me to exercise more for several years. She's tried every leverage she can think of to get me to exercise more.
So she has given me permission to continue to collect coins if I'll exercise 200 minutes each week...
I think all of these emoticons express how I feel about getting permission to collect in exchange for exercise. I can tell you if it was me I would not be married for long if that was the case.
Do you her give permission to shop for x minutes/hours spending x $'s in exchange for something too? I hope so.
I can tell you marriage is based on trust, acceptance, and mutual respect but not permission.
I should add that there have been times that a discussion has been exchanged about the timing of a large purchase ($1k-$3k) and still ensure bills are paid and savings made; but a trade off for something else - no way. I exercise with my wife most often.
Freddie
I overly summarized her permission request. She's been trying to get me to exercise more for several years. She's tried every leverage she can think of to get me to exercise more.
Remind her of the value of your coin collection that could become all hers.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
So she has given me permission to continue to collect coins if I'll exercise 200 minutes each week...
I think all of these emoticons express how I feel about getting permission to collect in exchange for exercise. I can tell you if it was me I would not be married for long if that was the case.
Do you her give permission to shop for x minutes/hours spending x $'s in exchange for something too? I hope so.
I can tell you marriage is based on trust, acceptance, and mutual respect but not permission.
I should add that there have been times that a discussion has been exchanged about the timing of a large purchase ($1k-$3k) and still ensure bills are paid and savings made; but a trade off for something else - no way. I exercise with my wife most often.
Freddie
I overly summarized her permission request. She's been trying to get me to exercise more for several years. She's tried every leverage she can think of to get me to exercise more.
Remind her of the value of your coin collection that could become all hers.
I tell her that she wouldn't need to share my 401k with me. She says she prefers having me live a long time with her.
My wife came to a show onetime where I was set up and remarked "when all yall die the coin hobby will be over." She has told when I die she will take it all to a coin shop and sell it for whatever they pay. Hopefully before that time I would have liquidated it all. I did not tell her all she has to do at that time is go to my ebay store, select active, check them all, then send to online auction at 99c opening bid. A model RR hobby shop where I am liquidating some excess on consignment had me sigh a form I am the owner - it seems wives were selling off the husbands model railroad material like in divorce or whatever.
Originally posted by: Hydrant Oh yes. Everyone take the advise of derryb. If you do, you'll find yourself in mashed potatoe and cherry pie heaven. "Would you like more butter, darling?.....refresh your drink?.....of course!"
I'll give her my coins & farm for a woman like that!
She is constantly wanting me to keep some of the coins I get to resale. I always ask her if I should buy a coin (for my collection) and it is almost always yes. She also does all the coin shows with me, and has a case for Jewelry that she sells from.
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Well I'm 22 don't go to many shows but I do have a interest in coins/currency
may it be a long and colorful collecting career for you
The way I see it I collect coins where some guys spend their entertainment dollars in much more sinister ways. At least she knows where I'm at (in another room).
This.
My wife isn't that interested, but is not hostile to my collecting, either. (Unlike the ex.)
She knows that most of my coin money comes from buying, selling, and swapping coins, rather than my paycheck.
I just turned 50, BTW. And have been married 16 years. (This time around.)
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
This whole thing has gone hay wire. The question should be this; What's more important, your collection or your wife? It's a no-brainer, boys.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
As far as the OP title...I am fixin' to hit the "half-century" mark...perhaps some gold is in my future.
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Luckily, I don't have to listen to it anymore thanks to a little trick I learned from Alfred Hitch*****......
Hydrant , I would like to write stories with you.
O..k. Sounds good. What do you want to write about?
Coin shows & overalls.
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I think all of these emoticons express how I feel about getting permission to collect in exchange for exercise. I can tell you if it was me I would not be married for long if that was the case.
Do you her give permission to shop for x minutes/hours spending x $'s in exchange for something too? I hope so.
I can tell you marriage is based on trust, acceptance, and mutual respect but not permission.
I should add that there have been times that a discussion has been exchanged about the timing of a large purchase ($1k-$3k) and still ensure bills are paid and savings made; but a trade off for something else - no way. I exercise with my wife most often.
Freddie
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
I think all of these emoticons express how I feel about getting permission to collect in exchange for exercise. I can tell you if it was me I would not be married for long if that was the case.
Do you her give permission to shop for x minutes/hours spending x $'s in exchange for something too? I hope so.
I can tell you marriage is based on trust, acceptance, and mutual respect but not permission.
I should add that there have been times that a discussion has been exchanged about the timing of a large purchase ($1k-$3k) and still ensure bills are paid and savings made; but a trade off for something else - no way. I exercise with my wife most often.
Freddie
I overly summarized her permission request. She's been trying to get me to exercise more for several years. She's tried every leverage she can think of to get me to exercise more.
I think all of these emoticons express how I feel about getting permission to collect in exchange for exercise. I can tell you if it was me I would not be married for long if that was the case.
Do you her give permission to shop for x minutes/hours spending x $'s in exchange for something too? I hope so.
I can tell you marriage is based on trust, acceptance, and mutual respect but not permission.
I should add that there have been times that a discussion has been exchanged about the timing of a large purchase ($1k-$3k) and still ensure bills are paid and savings made; but a trade off for something else - no way. I exercise with my wife most often.
Freddie
I overly summarized her permission request. She's been trying to get me to exercise more for several years. She's tried every leverage she can think of to get me to exercise more.
Remind her of the value of your coin collection that could become all hers.
Government is the great fiction through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else. - Bastiat
I think all of these emoticons express how I feel about getting permission to collect in exchange for exercise. I can tell you if it was me I would not be married for long if that was the case.
Do you her give permission to shop for x minutes/hours spending x $'s in exchange for something too? I hope so.
I can tell you marriage is based on trust, acceptance, and mutual respect but not permission.
I should add that there have been times that a discussion has been exchanged about the timing of a large purchase ($1k-$3k) and still ensure bills are paid and savings made; but a trade off for something else - no way. I exercise with my wife most often.
Freddie
I overly summarized her permission request. She's been trying to get me to exercise more for several years. She's tried every leverage she can think of to get me to exercise more.
Remind her of the value of your coin collection that could become all hers.
I tell her that she wouldn't need to share my 401k with me. She says she prefers having me live a long time with her.
Oh yes. Everyone take the advise of derryb. If you do, you'll find yourself in mashed potatoe and cherry pie heaven. "Would you like more butter, darling?.....refresh your drink?.....of course!"
I'll give her my coins & farm for a woman like that!