When was the last time you showed your collection (the actual coins, not pictures) to another person
dan1ecu
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I ask this because my coins are in a bank vault. It might be years - or decades! - before anyone else sees them. Sure, I've shown pictures of my coins to friends, but the actual coins stay in the bank for safety reasons.
Do any of you own coins that literally have not been seen by anybody for years?
Dan
Do any of you own coins that literally have not been seen by anybody for years?
Dan
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I often show coins to other collectors and non-collectors before they go in a box.
I showed my collection (the actual coins) to the folks at work and explained the history behind them. They were pretty excited.
I often show coins to my kids. My wife has zero interest (actually, less than zero interest).
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In special circumstances, there can be exceptions, however. A few years ago, I had the distinct privilege of visiting another half dime collector whom I had never met in person, but had maintained a corresponding relationship with for several years. I was in his home state on other business, and he invited me to visit him and see his spectacular collection. I will never forget the remarkable experience of this very trusting gentleman who invited me to his home, having never met me in person, to view his collection. When I arrived, we went into his dining room, and there on the table were seven (7!!) double row boxes of half dimes retrieved from his bank safety deposit box. I took several hours to study his beautiful half dimes, ranging from a VF-30 1792 half disme fully through to a MS 1873-S, and everything in between. That experience is embellished in my memory, and one that I will likely never have the opportunity to repeat.
I, myself, have done the same for just one other person. While my half dime collection does not include a 1792 (at least not yet), I hope that I was able to provide an experience nearly as memorable for my friend. After all, and with all due consideration to the security aspects of our hobby, if you cannot share them with selected others who will similarly appreciate them, have we not lost one of the great aspects of sharing this wonderful hobby?
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Some years ago, I used to be very active as an amateur magician (although, I did get paid a few times) and I knew of other magicians that were closet magicians. These closet magicians only practiced magic for themselves. What a joke. I realize that they're two completely different hobbies, one is practicing an art form meant for show and the other is about collectibles. But, I think the similarity is that a lot of effort and resources go into these hobbies and it's a shame and a loss for the community if it's permanently in a vault underground somewhere.
Personally, I would find the hobby extremely dissatisfying if I couldn't share it. If someone asks how much something is worth (and they're not simply an acquaintance or a stranger), I give them a round-about true value. Usually, their eyes get real big and then they know they're looking at some fairly serious stuff (although probably not a tenth as serious as many of you folks show us here from time to time).
I showed my whole collection (all slabs at least) to my parents and siblings last June. They covered the dining room table!
I sometimes show new arrivals to workmates.... showed my 1838 quarter that way today.
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Occasionally, I will take a coin or two to a local show to share with appreciative dealers. They always appreciate the "eye candy".
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<< <i>I ask this because my coins are in a bank vault. It might be years - or decades! - before anyone else sees them. Sure, I've shown pictures of my coins to friends, but the actual coins stay in the bank for safety reasons.
Do any of you own coins that literally have not been seen by anybody for years?
Dan >>
The good ones are in the bank, the 1-5 dollar and all the dark side are here for me to finger anytime I want
I've never shown any of my coins to anyone.
I don't like the idea of non-collectors asking "How much is that worth?". To me, that's like asking "How much do you earn at work?". Despite being rude, non-collectors just can't help themselves. I guess I can't blame them.
rainbowroosie April 1, 2003
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The funny thing is I can always predict who will like a coin, and who will shrug their shoulders.
-One guy only likes bright and shiney coins. Show him a grey AU coin, and he doesn't care.
-One guy has the makings of a collector. He looks closely at the coins, and makes his assessment....not always what a collector would determine, but very thorough in his observations.
-One guy only likes old coins. The older the better, and then he ALWAYS asks the retorical question, "Who once held this coin?"
-The one other collector, who specializes in MS-69 Silver Eagles, will often start wondering if he should change directions. I'll get him some day.
Type sets are fun as a lot of people have never seen some of the coins - and the fact that mine are worn to the point of being, in many cases, almost unrecognizeable, makes it even more of an "interesting" endeavor.
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