What coin or coins are you going to buy with your stimulus money?

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mr1931S
mr1931S Posts: 7,309 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I've got $600 earmarked for purchase of one coin for my modest Lincoln cent collection.

What will you spend at least part of your stimulus money on?

"Two things are infinite: human stupidity and the universe; and I'm not sure about the universe."
-Albert Einstein-

Mistakes are natural. But repeated mistakes without reflection are something else. That may be the “stupidity” he was referring to. In research, he admitted uncertainty openly. “If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” This shows humility. Even a Nobel laureate accepted doubt. That humility makes the quote less cynical and more observational.

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  • Sonorandesertrat
    Sonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I won't get any (there is an earnings phase-out clause, from what I understand).

    Member: EAC, NBS, C4, CWTS, ANA

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  • shorecoll
    shorecoll Posts: 5,447 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    None for me either.

    ANA-LM, NBS, EAC
  • 50cCOMMEMGUY
    50cCOMMEMGUY Posts: 211 ✭✭✭
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    Actually a Sig Tread and Trijicon MRO.
    I love my coins but it seems like a better investment at this moment. Dealer has it sitting in a safe waiting for me 😉

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    loaf. Perhaps someday the whole damn boulangerie." - fictional Jack Rackham

  • ms70
    ms70 Posts: 13,958 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    None. I don't qualify.

  • DNADave
    DNADave Posts: 7,350 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I owe twice the amount in taxes. They get mine right back.

  • CCGGG
    CCGGG Posts: 1,267 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 25, 2020 6:11PM
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    I've been retired almost 10 years and still won't be getting anything as I understand the requirements.

  • djm
    djm Posts: 1,565 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    No Coins for me either.

  • shorecoll
    shorecoll Posts: 5,447 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I wish I only owed twice the amount in taxes. LOL. :o

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  • Tom147
    Tom147 Posts: 1,619 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'll let the wife spend the stimulus checks. Then I'll sneak a little extra outa my paycheck.

  • Sonorandesertrat
    Sonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @CCGGG said:

    @Lakesammman said:
    I don't know - what's a good thing to own when the US declares bankruptcy?

    Guns and ammo and maybe gold and silver.

    Toilet paper, judging by what cannot be purchased around here at this time.

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

    CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
  • mr1931S
    mr1931S Posts: 7,309 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I don't know - what's a good thing to own when the US declares bankruptcy?

    Memories that are pleasant? My mom shared an interest with me in collecting pennies for our blue Whitman books. We would go through rolls of pennies together. Mom once found a mostly red 1910 in a roll.

    I would daydream about finding a 1909 S VDB for my coin book.

    What are the odds? If one took all the wheat cents ever made and mixed them together to ensure some randomness, one could expect to find one 1909-S VDB in every 55,000 coins or 11 bags of 5000 coins.

    I'm thinking a good coin to own these days is a 1909 S V.D.B. Lincoln cent. I got my eye on one graded for $600.

    "Two things are infinite: human stupidity and the universe; and I'm not sure about the universe."
    -Albert Einstein-

    Mistakes are natural. But repeated mistakes without reflection are something else. That may be the “stupidity” he was referring to. In research, he admitted uncertainty openly. “If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” This shows humility. Even a Nobel laureate accepted doubt. That humility makes the quote less cynical and more observational.

  • Walkerguy21D
    Walkerguy21D Posts: 12,164 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Thought briefly about applying it towards a down payment on a 1799 large cent, but the practical side of me is probably going to put it towards a new central ac unit.

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  • bidask
    bidask Posts: 14,057 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @mr1874 said:
    I've got $600 earmarked for purchase of one coin for my modest Lincoln cent collection.

    What will you spend at least part of your stimulus money on?

    I thought we are so spend that money on essentials .

    I manage money. I earn money. I save money .
    I give away money. I collect money.
    I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.




  • mr1931S
    mr1931S Posts: 7,309 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 25, 2020 6:45PM
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    I already spent it many months ago

    Birthday present to myself. How are you doing these days, sweetness? <3

    "Two things are infinite: human stupidity and the universe; and I'm not sure about the universe."
    -Albert Einstein-

    Mistakes are natural. But repeated mistakes without reflection are something else. That may be the “stupidity” he was referring to. In research, he admitted uncertainty openly. “If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” This shows humility. Even a Nobel laureate accepted doubt. That humility makes the quote less cynical and more observational.

  • BryceM
    BryceM Posts: 11,940 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 25, 2020 7:55PM
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    Ah, didn't come out right. Never mind. :)

  • bearcave
    bearcave Posts: 3,996 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I am 1 of the "essential workers" and have been working every day. I won't get any.

    Ken
  • Hydrant
    Hydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 25, 2020 8:45PM
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    Coins? Are you kidding?

  • Hydrant
    Hydrant Posts: 7,773 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Just bought 4. Two cherry, two chocolate. > @Justacommeman said:

    I won’t be getting a check but if I was it sure wouldn’t be used for a coin

    m

    God Bless you my Brother.

  • Gluggo
    Gluggo Posts: 3,566 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I won’t get a check they say I am too RICH! I guess I am one of those millionaires but I would never know it.

  • Dave99B
    Dave99B Posts: 8,947 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Sadly, no money. Too ‘rich’, according to congress. 😂

    Dave

    Always looking for original, better date VF20-VF35 Barber quarters and halves, and a quality beer.
  • mannie gray
    mannie gray Posts: 7,259 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I will not use it (if I get it) on a coin or coins.

  • Pnies20
    Pnies20 Posts: 2,604 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I may....

    I’m looking for a nicely struck PCGS FE IN 61 or 62

    BHNC #248 … 140 and counting.

  • yspsales
    yspsales Posts: 2,670 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    If any...

    Submit a good size submission of coins and a bulk submission of baseball cards to our host for grading.

    Been thinking of buying a coin case and trying my hand at some weekend show dealing.

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  • jessewvu
    jessewvu Posts: 5,087 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not a penny for me. I honestly can’t think of a single gov handout I’ve qualified for, going back to cash for clunkers when I wanted to trade in my 1980 volvo, it was too old.

  • coinbuf
    coinbuf Posts: 12,567 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I doubt that I will get much if anything so not really an option, besides coins are on hold for the foreseeable future at this point as my business has been affected.

    My Lincoln Registry
    My Collection of Old Holders

    Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
  • MrEureka
    MrEureka Posts: 24,777 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 25, 2020 11:50PM
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    Depends. Are the income-based limitations based on 2019 earnings, or are they based on unknown and maybe non-existent 2020 earnings?

    But to play the fantasy game, if I had $1200 coming, I'd buy the first coin I found that fits in my collection.

    And FWIW, it would have been better to just send everyone some toilet paper, rice, canned beans, and bottled water once a month until the coast is clear.

    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

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  • jessewvu
    jessewvu Posts: 5,087 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @MrEureka said:
    Depends. Are the income-based limitations based on 2019 earnings, or are they based on unknown and maybe non-existent 2020 earnings?

    But to play the fantasy game, if I had $1200 coming, I'd buy the first coin I found that fits in my collection.

    And FWIW, it would have been better to just send everyone some toilet paper, rice, canned beans, and bottled water once a month until the coast is clear.

    If you haven’t filed taxes they are based on 2018 returns

  • AlexinPA
    AlexinPA Posts: 1,458 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I am retired. Social Security, Military, State of Alaska. Don't think I'm eligible for the 'Free Money'.

  • Jimnight
    Jimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I'm not counting on anything.

  • bidask
    bidask Posts: 14,057 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @MrEureka said:
    Depends. Are the income-based limitations based on 2019 earnings, or are they based on unknown and maybe non-existent 2020 earnings?

    But to play the fantasy game, if I had $1200 coming, I'd buy the first coin I found that fits in my collection.

    And FWIW, it would have been better to just send everyone some toilet paper, rice, canned beans, and bottled water once a month until the coast is clear.

    I agree

    I manage money. I earn money. I save money .
    I give away money. I collect money.
    I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.




  • TurtleCat
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    My work is in the essential category (healthcare IT) and I think I’ll get some as I’m the only wage earner in the family. Some will go to some things for my son (he’s autistic and has some special needs) and my wife told me I’d have to spend some on a coin. So I will probably look for a nice common date AU 58 barber half.

  • mr1931S
    mr1931S Posts: 7,309 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    I thought we are so spend that money on essentials .

    I've concluded that owning a 1909 S VDB is essential. $600 is all I'll spend however. Dentist gets the other $600. Dentist is essential too.

    "Two things are infinite: human stupidity and the universe; and I'm not sure about the universe."
    -Albert Einstein-

    Mistakes are natural. But repeated mistakes without reflection are something else. That may be the “stupidity” he was referring to. In research, he admitted uncertainty openly. “If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” This shows humility. Even a Nobel laureate accepted doubt. That humility makes the quote less cynical and more observational.

  • mr1931S
    mr1931S Posts: 7,309 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 26, 2020 5:19AM
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    a nice common date AU 58 barber half.

    Nice Barber halves are hard to find. Good luck trying to find one.

    I'm not having any problem at all finding a suitable 1909 S VDB for my Whitman Classic album. Buy it slabbed and break it out for the album is something I might do.

    Is there any more awesome numismatic goal to go for than successfully assembling a complete well-matched set of Lincoln cents 1909-1958?

    "Two things are infinite: human stupidity and the universe; and I'm not sure about the universe."
    -Albert Einstein-

    Mistakes are natural. But repeated mistakes without reflection are something else. That may be the “stupidity” he was referring to. In research, he admitted uncertainty openly. “If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” This shows humility. Even a Nobel laureate accepted doubt. That humility makes the quote less cynical and more observational.

  • silver2000
    silver2000 Posts: 14 ✭
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    Use towards my property taxes, I’m in the travel business and probably won’t have a job.

    "Speak comfort to me Jacob."
  • mr1931S
    mr1931S Posts: 7,309 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 26, 2020 5:25AM
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    The smart dealer with a good inventory of $100 to $1000 coins should be all over this. That's your economic stimulus taking hold.

    "Two things are infinite: human stupidity and the universe; and I'm not sure about the universe."
    -Albert Einstein-

    Mistakes are natural. But repeated mistakes without reflection are something else. That may be the “stupidity” he was referring to. In research, he admitted uncertainty openly. “If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” This shows humility. Even a Nobel laureate accepted doubt. That humility makes the quote less cynical and more observational.

  • DennisH
    DennisH Posts: 14,041 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Not planning to buy anything.

    When in doubt, don't.
  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Probably no check here....have not looked at the details...Have to pay taxes, so if I got a check, it would just relieve the burden...For those who get one, it will help if unemployed due to this situation...Hope everyone is doing well. Cheers, RickO

  • mr1931S
    mr1931S Posts: 7,309 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Of course, no job, no coin. Paying for food, medicine and rent for yourself and loved ones more important than any coin.

    "Two things are infinite: human stupidity and the universe; and I'm not sure about the universe."
    -Albert Einstein-

    Mistakes are natural. But repeated mistakes without reflection are something else. That may be the “stupidity” he was referring to. In research, he admitted uncertainty openly. “If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?” This shows humility. Even a Nobel laureate accepted doubt. That humility makes the quote less cynical and more observational.

  • fastfreddie
    fastfreddie Posts: 2,967 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Mortgage - check
    Car note - check
    Grocery/Fuel - Check
    Savings - check

    It is not that life is short, but that you are dead for so very long.
  • AlexinPA
    AlexinPA Posts: 1,458 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    IF - I were to get a check I would spend it on toilette paper and frozen pizzas. Our WalMart has been out of both for a month now.
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