What I love about this hobby

Mikey · September 21, 2003 5:20AM

Anyone can get a lot of satisfaction, no matter how much money you have to spend. I went to Long Beach and spent about $100 and had the time of my life.

airplanenut · September 21, 2003 5:25AM

Amen

Clankeye · September 21, 2003 5:38AM

I second that, Mikey. I had some eBay lots come in this week that totaled under $100, and I just had a great time.

I have had a foot in each end of the coin spectrum at one time or another. And I swear I'm enjoying what I'm doing now more.

I've said it before, it's like looking at an old man in public wearing a canary yellow leisure suit and a hat with fishing lures in it---there is a wonderful freedom to knowing you are outside the loop!!

The only absolute I can tell you is if it's making you unhappy--then something's not working right.

Clankeye

DHeath · September 21, 2003 6:06AM

there is a wonderful freedom to knowing you are outside the loop!!

Amen brother!

Baley · September 21, 2003 6:12AM

ah yes!

puff · September 21, 2003 6:20AM

<< <i>there is a wonderful freedom to knowing you are outside the loop!!

Amen brother! >>

You betcha!!!

Shamika · September 21, 2003 6:38AM

Absolutely true!

Although I will spend hundreds of dollars on individual coins, I had just as much enjoyment spending $0.75 as a kid on lower grade examples. Thus even if I were to win the lottery, I'd have no more fun that I am already.

jbsteven · September 21, 2003 8:20AM

I would say I hang just outside the loop and love it just ask TBT if I am outside the loop.

cladking · September 21, 2003 9:16AM

<< <i>there is a wonderful freedom to knowing you are outside the loop!!

Clankeye >>

Ah yes! I nearly hope I never do get promoted, except perhaps in Coinalot.

FatMan · September 21, 2003 9:24AM

Right on Mikey. Just being there surrounded by all those coins is awesome. Its not the dollar amount that makes you a collector, its the love of the game.

stujoe · September 21, 2003 10:59AM

I can go to a big show and spend $100 (or even less) and have a great time! both with my purchases and window shopping coins that I don't get to see in person except maybe once or twice a year. A big show is better than going to a museum because you can often handle the displays.

wingedliberty · September 21, 2003 11:47AM

I think that the social aspect of the hobby is the most important. I am glad you had fun. Thats what the hobby is all about.

dorkkarl · September 21, 2003 9:49PM

<< <i>there is a wonderful freedom to knowing you are outside the loop >>

it's also nice to know your standing outside the poop.

K S

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