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KellenCoinKellenCoin Posts: 1,249 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Those of us in this fascinating hobby often require support from others to participate in our interests. As a YN, my parents are the main supports for me. But I am curious: who supports you the most? Is it your spouse, parents, friend, employer, etc?

Have a nice day!

Fan of the Oxford Comma
CCAC Representative of the General Public
2021 Young Numismatist of the Year

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    TetromibiTetromibi Posts: 947 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Myself

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    ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wife lets me have a cool hobby that in time turns into a profitable business

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    USMarine6USMarine6 Posts: 2,092 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My old man actually. My wife hates it

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    silverpopsilverpop Posts: 6,935 ✭✭✭✭✭

    my wife supports me

    https://photos.app.goo.gl/pYcjfhy4z8VwrhGR8

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    dpooledpoole Posts: 5,940 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My wife, oh sure,
    Is nice, I guess.
    My big allure?
    PCGS.

    Burma Shave


    Here's a warning parable for coin collectors...



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    WalkerfanWalkerfan Posts: 10,283 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My dad influenced me.

    Certain board members have been mentors and/or friends.

    But I am my own supporter.

    Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍

    My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):

    https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/

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    TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 45,026 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My banker.

    ``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

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    tommy44tommy44 Posts: 2,341 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Wife of 51 years and best friend. Never complains when we "have to go" to a show even though she could care less about coins.

    it's crackers to slip a rozzer the dropsy in snide

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    DIMEMANDIMEMAN Posts: 22,403 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Tetromibi said:
    Myself

    BINGO! +1

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    Batman23Batman23 Posts: 5,354 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Me, myself and I. We make an alright team.

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    ElcontadorElcontador Posts: 7,740 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I pay my own way. But more importantly, if it wasn't for several people in the business that watch my back, I would have stopped collecting many years ago.

    "Vou invadir o Nordeste,
    "Seu cabra da peste,
    "Sou Mangueira......."
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    JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Me

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    ChrisRxChrisRx Posts: 5,619 ✭✭✭✭

    My wallet.

    image
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    BruceSBruceS Posts: 1,448 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My Psychiatrist.

    eBay ID-bruceshort978
    Successful BST:here and ATS, bumanchu, wdrob, hashtag, KeeNoooo, mikej61, Yonico, Meltdown, BAJJERFAN, Excaliber, lordmarcovan, cucamongacoin, robkool, bradyc, tonedcointrader, mumu, Windycity, astrotrain, tizofthe, overdate, rwyarmch, mkman123, Timbuk3,GBurger717, airplanenut, coinkid855 ,illini420, michaeldixon, Weiss, Morpheus, Deepcoin, Collectorcoins, AUandAG, D.Schwager, blu62vette, morgan13, torinoCobra71.
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    CyndieChildressCyndieChildress Posts: 429 ✭✭✭

    My grandfather who is gone (who did) and my hubby!

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    AmazonXAmazonX Posts: 681 ✭✭✭✭

    My wallet.

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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Myself. I have never had any 'support' for this hobby.... my wife tolerates it, just not interested in coins. Even when I was a kid... it was me alone... my kid brother was not interested, my parents not interested...although my Dad had a few Morgans and German coins in his bureau drawer... he never did anything with them...nor did he express interest in any coins I found. Although, one memorable day, when I showed him a '55 DDO, he did say "You should keep that, it will be worth something one day in the future."..... :D Cheers, RickO

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    CommemKingCommemKing Posts: 2,202 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No one. My wife actually hates my hobby and wants me to sell everything.

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    NumivenNumiven Posts: 382 ✭✭✭

    God, my job and wallet!

    I am a so called YN. None in my age group even knows anything about numismatics. Most like minded people that i talk to about coins are 30yrs older than me!

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    BackroadJunkieBackroadJunkie Posts: 3,745 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My cat. He's very supportive, so long as the treats keep coming.

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    johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 32,366 ✭✭✭✭✭

    me.

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    ashelandasheland Posts: 24,434 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have a lot of friends on here and in person. We are all collectors so we have common interests. Even my two older brothers like coins so it makes collecting more fun for sure.

    My YouTube Channel

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    NysotoNysoto Posts: 3,826 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Researchers and authors have made collecting much more enjoyable for me. It is great to know the people, processes, and other facts that enabled the coins to be minted.

    Robert Scot: Engraving Liberty - biography of US Mint's first chief engraver
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    keetskeets Posts: 25,351 ✭✭✭✭✭

    when I first stated my dad was my support and encouragement, now it is all on my shouders.

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    unclebobunclebob Posts: 433 ✭✭✭

    My wife thinks it's just another odd hobby.

    Thank full she is supportive.

    Mostly I do small deals for Ebay and cherry picking so it technically supports itself along with adding found money.

    Someday, I will pursue it as a true second income opportunity.

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    crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,214 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My biggest fan is my son. He is 35 years old and a very sharp man. He alone has inspired me to be the best I can be. We love each other so much I can not put it into words how beautiful our relationships is. I love my son more than word can express.

    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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    Cougar1978Cougar1978 Posts: 9,759 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 11, 2017 5:02PM

    Just me - wife would put it all out on eBay at 99c opening bid.

    Employers - are u kidding? Keep y coin biz to yourself!

    Coin collecting has been listed as an example of an obsessive, repetitive behavior on dating sites warning women about dating men with AS.

    Investor
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    TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭

    Welfare and Food Stamps

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    PocketArtPocketArt Posts: 1,335 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The man in the mirror. Any mistakes, or, missteps and it's all on him. Pretty simple that way- we're a good team.

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    1630Boston1630Boston Posts: 14,156 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @TopographicOceans
    Therefore I support your hobby :smile:
    kidding

    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

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    divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,714 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My wife has always been my # 1 supporter when I did coins back in the 1980's and from the 1990's - present that I have been doing baseball cards.

    Donato

    Hobbyist & Collector (not an investor).
    Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set

    Successful transactions: Shrub68 (Jim), MWallace (Mike)
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    clarkbar04clarkbar04 Posts: 5,010 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My wife loves it when it's time to sell.

    Without the few good friends I've made through this board, it wouldn't be fun at all and I might have quit by now.

    Now it's time to go pull a few more whales with my trout rod.

    MS66 taste on an MS63 budget.
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    RockyMtnProspectorRockyMtnProspector Posts: 754 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My grandfather, my mother, and me.

    GSAs, OBW rolls, Seated, Walkers. Anything old and Colorado-focused, CO nationals.



    Gonna get me a $50 Octagonal someday. Some. Day.
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    BoosibriBoosibri Posts: 12,680 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Me...and three dealers I regularly work with.

    Latin American Collection

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    BaleyBaley Posts: 22,663 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No one does. Not even me.

    Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry

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    BryceMBryceM Posts: 11,931 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Me..... but my wife tolerates it.

    Actually, having just sold about half of my collection (for a modest profit) she's seeing all this madness in a more favorable light.

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    HydrantHydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited May 13, 2017 4:29PM

    All the YN's in my family. They say, "Go Papa Go!" They, are my biggest fans and my inspiration. God bless them all.

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    ironmanl63ironmanl63 Posts: 1,975 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just me. My wife kids and basically everyone I know could care less about coins. Which begs the question are coins a smart investment?

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    TrazTraz Posts: 377 ✭✭✭✭✭

    American Express :)

    Out of all seriousness, no one. It's just something I do on the side from time to time.

    Maybe they'll pay more attention to them later. Like when I'm dead and they are selling them. Haha

    My Type Set & My Complete Proof Nickel Set!

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    cameonut2011cameonut2011 Posts: 10,458 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Me, myself, and I

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