I just couldn't get it going ....... (NO LONGER)
Paradisefound
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Still inspired and crazy about coins but could not see myself motivated for any particular hunt.
Have you ever experience a temporary lack of enthusiasm ? Weeks or months before the next NEWP?
Any suggestion?
Maybe cooler days will take me back to it.
This is my last purchase and it is not even a coin some would said 
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Old copper that shines with luster. Good luck.
Oh, and preferably brown.
"A dog breaks your heart only one time and that is when they pass on". Unknown
It happens, I took a break in 2005 but the 2006 Gold Buffalo pulled me back in.
That 1919 BS Peace is nice, it's the lowest mintage BS so far.
Can't wait to see your next purchase,
Medals can be very interesting and challenging.
It's not unusual for motivation to vary, including seasonally.
Yes, not unusual at all.......
I took a long break after my divorce, then I came back.
It happens
BHNC #203
It's nice to take a break, I know you like Peace Dollars, remember the anniversary is coming up, Peace Dollars will be all the rage in two years!!! 2021 will be a fun year~!
Yes it happens but the collecting bug will bite back. I sometimes take a hiatus from coins for months. Try exploring another area of interest. Exonumia is a great place to explore.
Most definitely. Use the time you have waiting for the next great addition to your collection to review and admire what you currently have.
I've made meh buys just because I hadn't found anything I really wanted, and it didn't make me feel happy about it in the long run.
Happy hunting!
I've been on and off for years. I seem to always gravitate back.
You need a nice, bright, high MS 1913 Type I Buff to re-light that fire in you.
Pete
Love the broken sword and all Dan Carr stuff. If your not in the mood for the buying side perhaps a break on that is needed. I took time to learn about World coins. Bought a book and sorted through about 2k coins. The knowledge and history has me inspired and helps us grow. Don’t always need to be on hunt. Try organizing what you have and go back in when you want
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It is better to take a break than to buy something that you later regret out of boredom.
Perhaps a visit to a coin show or coin club would spark your interest in something new?
I had a government induced, year and a half hiatis from coins. It was hell. At some point I will tell the board about it. It will no doubt be a big mega thread when I do. (Hint it is what happens when you call out government corruption.)
It took a long time to get the enthusiasm back after that. Frankly being on this board helped me get the desire back. People share a lot of cool stuff.
Join the fight against Minnesota's unjust coin dealer tax law.
I am kinda going through the "lull" right now. After I sold some of my collection this past May to pay off the IRS, I am looking at my coins in a different way. I have been contemplating selling off the remainder and starting on a new project.
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I have several hobbies that I move between....sometimes on a daily basis. Keeps me active and interested. I have not purchased a coin in a while...(other than a 'birth' ASE), but have been looking....It is good to have other interests so one does not become jaded....Cheers, RickO
It’s always better to burn out then fade away. Burn out is common
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Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
Coin collecting is dull by its very nature. That is why we have to beef up the action with stickers and registry stuff and electron microscopes that reveal die striations.
The wise get out when they can.
It’s always best to take a break if your not passionate about this you may end up with stuff you may regret later
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Wish I could ...get... to the OUT phase. Maybe. Jeez....
coins.
Mmmmphhh.
Oh well, I've already been out carving on a bonsai today.
But 2 ...coins... are "on the way."
I need vaccination.
Been there, done that. And I moved on to world coin.
Lot of affordable cool coins from the dark side.
For example. Teletubby vs Alien
That coin is tougher than you'd imagine. Lots of raw ones. A few slabbed but WAY overpriced.
maybe...
Outside of a couple pieces I got in Spain, my coin hunt projects have been on hold for a couple years.
Now, much to my mental sanity chagrin, I have been dealing with an artist block since Nov 2017...my longest stretch in about 25 years. Miss my studio and slopping paint around, have lost my 'color' for a bit so to speak.
Fresh auction catalogs are great for getting me going again.
My Saint Set
Remember, Coin Collectors scream.
Numismatists whisper.
peacockcoins
Multiple hobbies will help keep the spark.
Switch them up. Add another hobby?
Paradise, I would hate to see your wonderful eye and taste in beautiful coins fade away. I think you may just need to find some special new piece to re-inspire your passion. Finding a unique eye appealing coin really makes me appreciate coin collecting. I know copper isn't necessarily up your alley, but here is a group of various types of Pretty Pennies from my personal collection, all with different attributes that make them interesting and beautiful to me.
So perhaps one of these pieces will tug at your heart and remind you about how fun finding that special piece is which is what coin collecting is all about!
The Penny Lady®
I do a ton of reading, numismatic as well as history. Seems to trigger new areas of interest for me, takes me in new collecting directions, things I never would have simply dreamed up. Travel does much the same.
Dear Dr,
The artsy in me still glowing with passion but my drawing seems to reflect the mood ....
An unfinished baby Tapir here ......
I hope you'll get yours back soon ...... either one of them
@ThePennyLady
Thank you for your wise advise ...... I will try to re-start on one thing rather than seeing them in broader perspective.
Try collecting Pez Dispensers, PF.
At least if you get bored, there is something to eat.
It’s ok to take a vacation from coins....It’s natural and healthy. But please don’t make it a permanent one....That wouldn’t be good.
Sometimes, it’s better to be LUCKY than good. 🍀 🍺👍
My Full Walker Registry Set (1916-1947):
https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/16292/
No, but if you are buying that kind of stuff, you have in fact moved away from coin collecting to just collecting, so I can see why things would fade if that was me.
Any coin clubs near you? I am a member of a great club, there are a lot of fun members, and the presentations are very informative. It can expose you to a lot of different areas of collecting.
Join the fight against Minnesota's unjust coin dealer tax law.
For me, it is either feast or famine.
Two and a half weeks ago there was nothing for me to buy.
Then 4 coins showed up in two days that I just had to have. Nuke bids assured the wins. It was an exciting week for sure.
Now there is nothing for me to buy.
Saving Cash.
Here was my inspiration last week .....
@Paradisefound I do what some others have already suggested. I have multiple hobbies. I collect PSA graded baseball cards of Nolan Ryan (my favorite player). I have a PSA graded 1973 Topps hockey set (first cards I collected as a child) and I do coins (US Type set) to keep things interesting. Try doing something else and go back a forth, like I do.
I wish you the best in whatever you decide to do.
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
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I found that rather than feeling like I should be buying things for the sake of building my collection, I've really enjoyed sticking to finding a few pieces that I really want, and not worrying about how long it takes to find them. In that sense, I'm not as active a collector, but when I do get something, it's special and exciting.
Of course, you could always take up flying if you need a different expensive hobby
If you really think coin collecting is dull, I feel sorry for you and others who may share your opinion. There is so much to learn/collect and much of it is a keyboard click away. Coins even have ties to stamps and postcards! Try learning to clean a coin properly. That will keep your interest level high for a few decades. Heck, even CU has spiced things up for me since I joined.
If it's a hobby for you and not a business, don't worry about it. It probably means you've found something that is even more enjoyable that is capturing your attention. It's hard to believe that could happen in Hawaii, I know, but weird things happen. Coins will always be there and the infection isn't really curable.
Like the others, I have multiple hobbies, coins, the antique silver, even silver bars.. Despite all of that, I occasionally take breaks from buying, that's pretty normal.
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Since you already have an affinity for D Carr pieces, you might expand your hunt for lessor known/lower mintage varieties. Crawl through his online catalog and there are many, many single digit mintages "hidden" in the stacks. What's interesting about his work is all the small lot trials he did (and continues) to perfect the art. Here's a Liberty Owl "Antiqued" I was able to get this year, mintage of 8.
There's been a lull in new pieces from him lately but there will likely be some really cool medals and tokens struck in the near future...some may be very bewitching! Hang in there and don't fret!
Izzy sends you her love! She always helps me best thing I ever did was to find her for me.
Been buying and selling coins for 15 years albeit at a much slower rate the last few years. The free money (upgrade, Cac) delusions wear thin in time. Market has collapsed on its own greed and hustle. Fortunately I sold off most of my inventory before the market heaved.
Waiting for a large shoe to drop, just don't want to speculate and be wrong.
My suggestion is to forget about buying anything new and instead take a hard look at what you have now. I would identify those items that still stir your soul (perhaps 10-15%?) and sell the rest. For example, Do the bullion coins keep your interest after repeated viewings?
Once this is done, then take your time and only buy coins that measure up to your higher standard. Airplanenut’s comment above is similar to my thinking.
Glad to see you posting again.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
I've been through a few more ups and downs than you. I know folks who have lost their shirt and others who have become rich with coins. I never consider the price a piece I buy may sell for in the future because I don't consider coin collecting an investment. I'm not going to become rich - except in knowledge. Therefore, I can say that my collecting "flame" still burns red hot in spite of working with coins every day. Glad to hear you got out of most of your coins.
PS While a coin is in our office for a few days, it is in MY collection!
PF
This past year was tough for you and your family, keep your spirits high and take it day by day, before you know it you will bounce back.
I must have borrowed your motivation because I've spent way more than usual lately lately.
My most recent Purchases include:
1884-CC OGH 65 Morgan
1951 Proof set
1937 PR67 Buffalo(shared a few days ago)
1921 ATS-64 CAC Peace(will share this one later)
1938 PR67 CAC Washington 25C
Collector, occasional seller
I started collecting baseball and football cards about a year ago, all graded. I am actually doing real well with them, I am in the black making money. it is a great experience.
I have been feeding my bonsai a custom organic tea today.
Paradisefound, perhaps take up Bonsai?
It's very normal in the coin collecting field to take time off.
Take time and enjoy life. There's more to life than coins. Coins are great and coins are fun, but they are just part of a balanced life. Also, you don't need to buy coins to enjoy them. I haven't bought a coin in over 18 months (well, aside from the Apollo 11 5 oz., but I don't really consider that a coin), but I still enjoy coming to these boards and reading and posting here.
U.S. Type Set
Izzy is looking cuter than ever!!!!!
Wow, what a great purchase list!!!!!!! Nice selections...now waiting for pix!