Do You Agree With a Man from 1908?
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I was on the Newman Newman Portal, and I found this article in Mehl's Numismatic Monthly. Below, I have placed an excerpt, and I would like to know what you think. For the full article, go to: https://www.archive.org/stream/mehlsnumismaticm1n04mehl#page/62/mode/2up
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I disagree, but I'm a hoarder and collector of collections. I have about 20 incomplete Dansco's a PCGS type set going, several nice world coins, scrip collections, a Mel Wacks collection, currency, MPC's CWT's, HTT's, SCD's, and numerous boxes, jars, tins, bags, cans, tubes of everything in between.
I try to focus but....look a squirrel !
I completely agree!
Yes, I generally agree. But I also believe collectors should enjoy the hobby however they want, without rules or pressure to conform to others' ideas.
Lance.
Lord Duveen, the great Art Dealer of the first half of the twentieth century, reportedly told his top end clients "Concentrate, concentrate - an accumulation is NEVER a Collection".
Having related that thought here, can I show you my numismatic and bullion accumulation?
I agree fully. I use to collect all type coins and there is just so much to know. I have decided to focus on Peace Dollars and it has been fun. Its nice to look at a coin and know pretty much what fair market value is for it from research instead of having to research a coin on the spot because one may not know enough about the year, mint, grade.
I agree, and also agree with the sharing your coins with friends, even through this forum.
It gives me such a good feeling to take a coin to my LCS and the owner says "Oh boy, that sure is a pretty coin."
Some say, "If you are going to do something, do it well."
I think it's important for people to be realistic and know that you don't have the time or money to do everything you want. So narrow it down to something that's achievable, and focus on that.
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I mostly agree. There are many advantages and it is sound advice, but I couldn't go without an example of certain things like a few civil war tokens, an 1876 centennial wooden medal, an ancient or two, etc.
I think if you keep the other collections simple and very basic, you can still successfully concentrate on one or two series.
Well stated. I wholeheartedly agree with you.
The article in the OP is a summary of one individuals perspective on the hobby. To him, that is the best way to collect... Others will differ. A hobby is a focus on things or activities that one finds interesting... This varies widely from person to person. It is easy (and elitist) to look at one person's hobby and denigrate it for not meeting 'your' expectations or focus. That collection has likely provided years of pleasure to the individual that has compiled it. Collect what you like, how you like it and let others do the same. I will say that a hobby is different than a business and although one can indulge in both, there are guidelines for business that do not apply to the pure hobbyist. Cheers, RickO
I concur as I decided to specialize in one 19th Century set with few dedicated collectors.
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/gold/liberty-head-2-1-gold-major-sets/liberty-head-2-1-gold-basic-set-circulation-strikes-1840-1907-cac/alltimeset/268163
Having a specialty is a good thing. Limiting yourself to that specialty, not so much.
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