Morgan collectors- do you ever feel a little embarrassed that you collect Morgans?

Myqqy · June 23, 2005 6:18AM

Sometimes I hear people knock morgans, about how you go to a show and there are thousands and thousands of generic morgans lying around in every dealer's case- and how it's the stereotypical coin collector's coin- does any of that ever make you feel a little sheepish, like perhaps you should also collect something more esoteric? And despite the number of people that deride morgans as generic bullion coins, there is something about them that always captivates me- the size, design, high grade examples, tones, prooflike fields, etc, and I realize that I will always have them in my collection.... How about the rest of the morgan devotees?

K6AZ · June 23, 2005 6:22AM

People knock them because they are so popular. I have over 400 in my collection, and post pictures all the time.

DennisH · June 23, 2005 6:31AM

Proud yes, embarrassed never!

gemtone65 · June 23, 2005 6:37AM

For the reasons you note, when it comes to Morgans it's wise from an investment perspective to focus on those that are not in such abundant supply and not easily duplicated: attractively toned gems, PL's and DMPL's, and rarer dates. As well from a collecting perspective, I find it personally more satisfying to focus my Morgan purchases only on dollars that have these characteristics. So, while I own almost 200 Morgans, none are white, common dates with regular surfaces.

BAJJERFAN · June 23, 2005 6:39AM

Do I feel embarrassed about collecting them? In a word no. To me its better than collecting oddball stuff that you can't hardly give away whe the time comes to sell or upgrade. The thing about Morgans is that most every issue is available in most grades and price ranges to suit most collectors and their popularity makes them easier to sell when its time to move on or upgrade.

dragon · June 23, 2005 6:40AM

Morgans, Peace dollars, Saints, $20.00 Libs, Lincolns, Mercs, Buffs, Franklins, and most everything else is pretty much dirt common. Very few "Rare Coins" are actually rare.

DennisH · June 23, 2005 7:05AM

Dragon:

Please let me know about the first "dirt common" 1895-S Morgan in PCGS Good-04 that you run across. I've been looking for four years and I have only seen one... which got away from me because I wouldn't pay VF money for it!

TorinoCobra71 · June 23, 2005 7:09AM

Why Would I feel embarrased?? I have collected them for 10+ years and have over 150. I like them there big CARTWHEELS............

TorinoCobra71

TOMCATTOM · June 23, 2005 7:22AM

Give me a Rainbow Toned Morgan and i'm a happy man. I would be happier if I had Rainbow Toned Bust Dollars, but alas fortune has not allowed me to amass great riches, so Morgans will have to do.

MrEureka · June 23, 2005 7:28AM

People knock them because they are so popular.

Of course they do.

wam98 · June 23, 2005 7:29AM

Embarrassed ?....No way. Actually, I feel pretty good and upbeat about the series. I'm also glad there's plenty of them to go around for future generations.

Coinhusker1 · June 23, 2005 7:30AM

I love Morgans (and Peace Dollars)!! I have even started to (gasp!) looks for VAMS (but only Top 100 Morgan and Top 50 Peace -- I would get lost tracking the others).

And, it seems to me that VAM cherrypicking is becoming more and more popular. If Morgan collectors are laughed at, then the VAMers must be the laughingstock of the coin industry!!

LucyBop · June 23, 2005 7:34AM

why would anybody be embarrassed by what they collect? Unless they are collecting cans of smashed a$$holes.

I collect coins, stamps, comics, pez dispensors, 1950's items, Betty Boop stuff, radios, records, movies, and classic cars...

Whats to be embarrased about?

Yes there are many Morgans, and great, the better to find those gems with...

razorface1027 · June 23, 2005 7:35AM

do you ever feel a little embarrassed that you collect Morgans?

Not in the least!

Love'em....Always have always will.

Anyone want to buy a wife? I'll throw a couple of kids in the deal, too.

Tom

morgannut2 · June 23, 2005 7:39AM

Actually sometimes, but if I get a common it's MS63/4 and $75 or less, with something special like toning or PL surfaces that are very original and special in some way.

So yes, that's why I'm working on finishing the 20th Century small denomination South American Gold series that Eliasberg started but never finished. That's fun, except Jaunita and Carlos keep outbidding me on Ebay!!!!

BAJJERFAN · June 23, 2005 7:54AM

For something as common as flies and mosquitos smoe a those Morgan widgets sure tear the hell outta yer checking account.

paigowjohnny · June 23, 2005 8:00AM

I'm absolutely disgusted in myself that I collect those plain ol' Morgans......

Watch the BST...I'm gonna sell them all...

Pick up a bunch of MS69 Modern crap...yeah...that's it....

LucyBop · June 23, 2005 8:01AM

<< <i>I'm absolutely disgusted in myself that I collect those plain ol' Morgans......

Watch the BST...I'm gonna sell them all...

Pick up a bunch of MS69 Modern crap...yeah...that's it....

>>

go suck on a hairyhead!

paigowjohnny · June 23, 2005 8:11AM

<< <i>go suck on a hairyhead! >>

Nah...not good enough.....I want to get PCGS graded MS 69 state quarters !!! Yeah.....real quality modern crap !!

DorkGirl · June 23, 2005 8:17AM

No other coin trips my trigger like a MS Morgan. Now add some nice color, a VAM, and I'm in coin collecting heaven.

My problem is I can't stop with Morgans....I love any nice coin, that's why I'm here

Give me old copper, from anywhere, Darkside gold...yummy, silver, bronze, you name it. Put a nice design on and I don't care where it came from or how old it is. I'm hooked

paigowjohnny · June 23, 2005 8:21AM

I'm embarassed....

Anybody wanna trade for a VF trime ??

LucyBop · June 23, 2005 8:23AM

the Detail on my freshly graded Morgan, how embarrasing!

TONEDDOLLARS · June 23, 2005 8:35AM

no

Myqqy · June 23, 2005 8:57AM

I'm happy to see so much morgan pride!!

BAJJERFAN · June 23, 2005 10:59AM

Yepper capped CC

bgrice · June 23, 2005 11:18AM

I like'em in toned. A complete set of 1878-1921 Stone Mountain commemoratives would be better though.

TayTay · June 23, 2005 11:29AM

Until recently, the only Morgan's I had were a few common date circulated ones in a Whitman Album. This makes only the second or third slab that I have now, and the mailwoman brought it today. Here's what she brought, another of what I like to call my mbadm3 pics -

My fear is that I will not be able to stop now

Morgan collectors- do you ever feel a little embarrassed that you collect Morgans?

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