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Do you keep your spouse apprised of the changing valuation of your coin collection...

CoinstartledCoinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭

...particularly in a down market?

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  • PaleElfPaleElf Posts: 990 ✭✭✭

    She doesn't seem to care one way or the other.

  • CoinstartledCoinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭

    ......and did you boast unabashedly in an up market?

    B)

  • jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,778 ✭✭✭✭✭

    NO

  • JJSingletonJJSingleton Posts: 1,401 ✭✭✭✭✭

    She pays it no attention.

    Joseph J. Singleton - First Superintendent of the U.S. Branch Mint in Dahlonega Georgia

    Findley Ridge Collection
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  • jwittenjwitten Posts: 5,232 ✭✭✭✭✭

    When I sell something for a decent profit I make sure to mention it. I try not to sell often for a loss... which is why my collection is getting larger, lol

  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,596 ✭✭✭✭✭

    no


    DPOTD-3
    'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'

    CU #3245 B.N.A. #428


    Don
  • jcpingjcping Posts: 2,649 ✭✭✭

    Noop

    an SLQ and Ike dollars lover
  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,302 ✭✭✭✭✭

    don't ask, don't tell.

    theknowitalltroll;
  • No, I keep her appeased by buying her Mint Proof Sets every year when they come out.

  • TurboSnailTurboSnail Posts: 1,668 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I keep telling her "All the silver coins are investment for the kids when they reach 21". At that time, they can decide to sell them or pass down to next generation.

  • DontTellTheWifeDontTellTheWife Posts: 612 ✭✭✭

    Absolutely yes. Once a year. She gets a number. And I have each coin in my collection clearly marked with my cost and for my inventory, she knows my codes.

    a month or so ago , our club president passed away at the age of 54. You never know when it's your time.

    I guess less is really more. Although I doubt I could ever get it down to a box of 20.

  • CoinstartledCoinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 2, 2017 6:00PM

    @DontTellTheWife said:
    Absolutely yes. Once a year. She gets a number. And I have each coin in my collection clearly marked with my cost and for my inventory, she knows my codes.

    a month or so ago , our club president passed away at the age of 54. You never know when it's your time.

    I guess less is really more. Although I doubt I could ever get it down to a box of 20.

    A good reminder in there. We should probably liquidate a lot of our holdings before we check out....yet not too many years ago beloved member Bear took great pleasure assembling a substantial set from his death bed.

  • SonorandesertratSonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No. I don't keep myself appraised either.

    Member: EAC, NBS, C4, CWTS, ANA

    RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'

    CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
  • I don't think the value matters so much as some advice left on the best way to liquidate it.

  • CoinstartledCoinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭

    All mine are going to Rollo!

  • SeattleSlammerSeattleSlammer Posts: 10,049 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I keep her in the dark as much as possible regarding all things.

    The Best Marriage Advice

  • MilesWaitsMilesWaits Posts: 5,423 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Felling guilty??

    Now riding the swell in PM's and surf.
  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,302 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 2, 2017 9:20PM

    @Coinstartled said:

    @DontTellTheWife said:
    Absolutely yes. Once a year. She gets a number. And I have each coin in my collection clearly marked with my cost and for my inventory, she knows my codes.

    a month or so ago , our club president passed away at the age of 54. You never know when it's your time.

    I guess less is really more. Although I doubt I could ever get it down to a box of 20.

    A good reminder in there. We should probably liquidate a lot of our holdings before we check out....yet not too many years ago beloved member Bear took great pleasure assembling a substantial set from his death bed.

    Apparently his heirs weren't as enamored with his box of 20 for a rainy day. Equally important was that he had fun doing what he loved while he could.

    theknowitalltroll;
  • UnclePennyBagsUnclePennyBags Posts: 327 ✭✭✭

    She doesn't pay attention to coins or guns and I don't pay attention to shoes or make up.... I keep a book in the safe in case anything happens to me.

    Successful trades.... MichaelDixon,

  • TurboSnailTurboSnail Posts: 1,668 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 2, 2017 7:59PM

    When the time come, if my children understand the value of the collection, I would ask them to pass on to the next generation or sell them only in time of need. If they don't or show no interest, then please donate and give out to everyone who shares this hobby.

  • HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Sonorandesertrat said:
    No. I don't keep myself appraised either.

    DITTO!

  • chumleychumley Posts: 2,305 ✭✭✭✭

    my son knows more than my wife.... he also knows how to find you folks

  • TurboSnailTurboSnail Posts: 1,668 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @chumley said:
    my son knows more than my wife.... he also knows how to find you folks

    Is that a good or bad thing? For all we know, your son may thinks that we 're the bad influence.

  • BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,856 ✭✭✭✭✭

    In vague terms, yes. I make dang sure to show her big checks when they come in from coin sales. The big checks that go out are somehow overlooked. ;)

  • ADGADG Posts: 443 ✭✭✭

    No way. I want to keep on living.

    The pardon is for tyrants. They like to declare pardons on holidays, such as the birthday of the dictator, or Christ, or the Revolution. Dictators should be encouraged to keep it up. And we should be encouraged to remember that the promiscuous dispensation of clemency is not a sign of political liberality. It is instead one of those valuable, identifying marks of tyranny.
    Charles Krauthammer

  • MilesWaitsMilesWaits Posts: 5,423 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 2, 2017 8:33PM

    Let's hear from from the ladies...

    Now riding the swell in PM's and surf.
  • CoinstartledCoinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That could be a Wait, Miles.

  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I don't even keep myself apprised of a change in value. My collection is in the SDB and in an XLS spreadsheet.
    I don't go in and look at value all the time. I know what I still need (upgrade or fill a hole I want to fill) but I don't go back more than once or twice per year and do any updates on value. Really, more like once per 12-18 months.

    I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment

  • StorkStork Posts: 5,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Nope, nope, nope. All the nopes that ever noped in nopeland.

    Really, he does NOT WANT TO KNOW. I mean, he gets that I buy the stuff, and he gets that there is value, but in his bubble world he likes they entertain me but doesn't like to think about the cumulative value. In the beginning I used to try and keep a tally and keep him informed and he asked me to stop doing that. Our finances are sound and that's all he cares about. Shoot, I don't really even know at this point because some of it is a bit esoteric. I'm happier that way too.


  • AzurescensAzurescens Posts: 2,783 ✭✭✭✭✭

    She doesn't care when I win. She only cares if I lose but doesn't mind spending the up money.

  • TonerGuyTonerGuy Posts: 590 ✭✭✭

    Only since I was diagnosed with cancer 3 years ago... that was a game changer.

  • jdimmickjdimmick Posts: 9,778 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I said no in an earlier post myself, but Honestly, this is why so many of the b & m shiester dealers come out like kings, because their heirs (spouses) go in to sell and have no idea. We buy right, but also pay very fair & I cant tell you how many times I have had widows tell me, " oh goodness, I had no idea it was that much"

  • ldhairldhair Posts: 7,350 ✭✭✭✭✭

    She is aware and I have great records but it's not important to here.

    Larry

  • renman95renman95 Posts: 7,037 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Coinstartled said:
    All mine are going to Rollo!

    Rollo gets Gems

    While you unwind

    I sit patiently

    Hoping for Fines

    Dreck Shave!

  • BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,400 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No spouse no problem

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No... she is not interested. Cheers, RickO

  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,596 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @HappyLittleTrees said:
    I don't think the value matters so much as some advice left on the best way to liquidate it.

    This. My wife knows who to contact about selling my collection when I pass away.


    DPOTD-3
    'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'

    CU #3245 B.N.A. #428


    Don
  • 1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,111 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No, probably should but no :smile:

    Successful transactions with : MICHAELDIXON, Manorcourtman, Bochiman, bolivarshagnasty, AUandAG, onlyroosies, chumley, Weiss, jdimmick, BAJJERFAN, gene1978, TJM965, Smittys, GRANDAM, JTHawaii, mainejoe, softparade, derryb, Ricko

    Bad transactions with : nobody to date

  • StorkStork Posts: 5,207 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @jdimmick said:
    I said no in an earlier post myself, but Honestly, this is why so many of the b & m shiester dealers come out like kings, because their heirs (spouses) go in to sell and have no idea. We buy right, but also pay very fair & I cant tell you how many times I have had widows tell me, " oh goodness, I had no idea it was that much"

    @ajaan said:

    @HappyLittleTrees said:
    I don't think the value matters so much as some advice left on the best way to liquidate it.

    This. My wife knows who to contact about selling my collection when I pass away.

    These two are very important. My husband knows to log in here to find my PMs and see who I've been dealing with, plus I have a couple names for him specifically plus he knows about Great Collections, APMEX, and Heritage.

    My offspring whom--I have failed miserably in brainwashing into liking coins (and apparently don't even have the collector gene!!)--vaguely know I have 'stuff we don't talk about outside the house' and that they are foolish if they don't do their homework before selling.

    I joke that instead of pennies on the dollar they will get dimes on the dollar at a minimum...but more if they put work into it. They roll their eyes at me, but do appear to listen. I also joke that at least I don't 'collect' shoes and purses so at least they get something.

    As I get older I might eventually make a spreadsheet for values--or at least color code stickers on holders for selling venues/agents.


  • drei3reedrei3ree Posts: 3,430 ✭✭✭✭

    @Azurescens said:
    She doesn't care when I win. She only cares if I lose but doesn't mind spending the up money.

    +1

  • Cougar1978Cougar1978 Posts: 8,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 3, 2017 10:52AM

    No absolutely not. She could care less about it but wb happy c me blow them all out. My bottom line inventory number I share with no one and my RCI purely for me and Finance another hobby no intent to pass to heirs.

    Women are interested in what money they can get out of u not your coin hobby. Their priority is what's best for their children.

    Ever hear the saying "nice guys finish last." There is a lot of truth in it. Recently on the show "Snapped." a woman who had 4 divorces murdered her 5th husband. He even adopted 2 of her 3 kids......nice guy huh - she wanted leave him go another man feared custody battle hence motive for murder.

    Investor
  • topstuftopstuf Posts: 14,803 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Who's Rollo?

    :D

  • silverpopsilverpop Posts: 6,739 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 3, 2017 7:29AM

    she has no care to know the value of my collection

  • SonorandesertratSonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @BAJJERFAN said:

    @Coinstartled said:

    @DontTellTheWife said:
    Absolutely yes. Once a year. She gets a number. And I have each coin in my collection clearly marked with my cost and for my inventory, she knows my codes.

    a month or so ago , our club president passed away at the age of 54. You never know when it's your time.

    I guess less is really more. Although I doubt I could ever get it down to a box of 20.

    A good reminder in there. We should probably liquidate a lot of our holdings before we check out....yet not too many years ago beloved member Bear took great pleasure assembling a substantial set from his death bed.

    Apparently his heirs weren't as enamored with his box of 20 for a rainy day. Equally important was that he had fun doing what he loved while he could.

    Even more important was what some well-known dealers tried to do to Bear while he was making his 'legacy' purchases.

    Member: EAC, NBS, C4, CWTS, ANA

    RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'

    CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,583 ✭✭✭✭✭

    She hears me whining about enough crap.

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