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dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭
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...the paper collectibles hobby that is!image I've collected vintage sportscards and vintage comic books off and on for years, and enjoyed it, but I've been doing the coin thing for almost a year now and have decided to concentrate on my coin collection exclusively. These little round silver (and copper & gold) treasures are just too image.
Anyone else have other hobby interests that have been put aside to concentrate on your coin collections?image
image...There's always time for coin collecting. image

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    JrGMan2004JrGMan2004 Posts: 7,557 ✭


    << <i>...the paper collectibles hobby that is!image I've collected vintage sportscards and vintage comic books off and on for years, and enjoyed it, but I've been doing the coin thing for almost a year now and have decided to concentrate on my coin collection exclusively. These little round silver (and copper & gold) treasures are just too image.
    Anyone else have other hobby interests that have been put aside to concentrate on your coin collections?image >>

    It goes back and forth... I play Magic: The Gathering, and I go in cycles where I put money into Magic, building decks, and going to tournaments, that sort of thing, and then I eventually go back to putting money into coins... image
    -George
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    LALASD4LALASD4 Posts: 3,602 ✭✭✭
    I put the stamps in storage.
    Coin Collector, Chicken Owner, Licensed Tax Preparer & Insurance Broker/Agent.
    San Diego, CA


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    RiotActRiotAct Posts: 157


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    << <i>...the paper collectibles hobby that is!image I've collected vintage sportscards and vintage comic books off and on for years, and enjoyed it, but I've been doing the coin thing for almost a year now and have decided to concentrate on my coin collection exclusively. These little round silver (and copper & gold) treasures are just too image.
    Anyone else have other hobby interests that have been put aside to concentrate on your coin collections?image >>

    It goes back and forth... I play Magic: The Gathering, and I go in cycles where I put money into Magic, building decks, and going to tournaments, that sort of thing, and then I eventually go back to putting money into coins... image >>




    Ahh I used to play Magic too. Started right after Apocalypse came out, and quit a little after Champions of Kamigawa. Hah I was at Wal-Mart today, and I saw they were selling fat packs!!! How come they didn't sell those when I was playing?!?!
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    NumismanicNumismanic Posts: 2,582 ✭✭✭
    I collect widgets. image
    Don

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    TrinkettsTrinketts Posts: 1,699 ✭
    I am still persuing my high grade X-men comics. Other than that I stopped with sports cards... Anyone here do Etopps?
    Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing about. -Benjamin Franklin-
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    dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I collect widgets. image >>



    Don, I just checked out your buffalo collection. Very nice coins!image I see some are from the "Benson" collection. What can you tell me about that collection?image

    image...There's always time for coin collecting. image
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    RYKRYK Posts: 35,801 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I collect invoices from coin firms.
    My Box of 20: https://pcgs.com/setregistry/collectors-showcase/box-20/ryks-gold-box-20/17132
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    2bucks2bucks Posts: 636 ✭✭✭
    I collect computer hardware... PM me if you need anything! image
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    BustmanBustman Posts: 1,911 ✭
    Yeah, I put my other hobby on hold..... I don't pay my mortgage nearly as often as I use to.image
    In all seriousness I also collect civil war photos and antique cameras. But I don't think I've added anything to those collections in nearly two years. In fact, I've even sold a few photos to feed the coin addiction.
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    dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Yeah, I put my other hobby on hold..... I don't pay my mortgage nearly as often as I use to.image
    In all seriousness I also collect civil war photos and antique cameras. But I don't think I've added anything to those collections in nearly two years. In fact, I've even sold a few photos to feed the coin addiction. >>



    Bustman, I've collected Civil War photos also. I've had some nice Confederate and Union tintypes and ambrotypes, cased 1/6th plates. I had one that was ID'd to a Confederate Corporal and I did quite a bit of research on him. The bulk of them I've sold over the years to acquire other things... Like coins!image
    image...There's always time for coin collecting. image
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    NumismanicNumismanic Posts: 2,582 ✭✭✭


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    << <i>I collect widgets. image >>



    Don, I just checked out your buffalo collection. Very nice coins!image I see some are from the "Benson" collection. What can you tell me about that collection?image >>



    Thanks John, as far as the Benson collection
    From Heritage's archives:



    << <i>Jerry S. Benson, Jr. is a very interesting collector, and a most atypical one at that. His background isn't with collecting at all, but rather with the high-tech world of computers. His role as a computer pioneer was demonstrated at such leading firms as NEC Technologies, Wyse Technologies, Amdek Corporation, & Ericsson. Among his many accomplishments, he founded the VESA Standards Association, which is responsible for much of the success of modern computer graphics. Benson is currently President & CEO of VTEL in Austin, Texas, a cutting-edge videoconferencing technologies firm, and the world's leader in digital visual communications. So how does a computer expert get involved with rare coins?
    Benson's interest in coins was triggered while he was considering a purchase of bullion as an investment strategy. After immersing himself in coin investment literature, Benson discovered rare coins, and was hooked immediately. Reflecting the same approach he followed in his professional career, Benson jumped in feet first, pursuing literature and knowledge as the foundation for his strategy of acquiring the finest known coin in each area. Benson goal of collecting only the best was further refined to pursuing superlative coins from the first century of Mint production, focusing on early copper and large size silver, as well as early and proof gold. Nearly every piece carries pedigrees from the most celebrated numismatic cabinets. Benson's pursuit of these historic gems helped him escape the constant stress of the ever-changing world of high-tech. >>


    Don

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    BustmanBustman Posts: 1,911 ✭
    Dizzy,
    I have almost all Union tin types. Some are in really cool cases. I had a gorgeous hand tinted 1/2 plate that I sold, and still regret selling. The confederate ones are real hard to come by and very expensive ( although not compared to coins). I'd love to see the one you did research on if you could pm me a pic of the corporal.
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    OuthaulOuthaul Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This...
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    gets hauled out of the water in a week signaling the end of my sailing season and the beginning of my coin season. A double-edged sword if ever there was one.

    Cheers,

    Bob
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    TheRavenTheRaven Posts: 4,172 ✭✭✭✭
    I collected sports cards for a long time, say 10+ years..... got bored with this when the packs of cards became a fortune and the rookie cards became impossible to get.....

    I played Magic for a long time as well, Revised Edition till Exodus or so..... played this in high school and college and stopped when I graduated and the people I played cards with aren't around anymore..... I still have my decks all set up too.....

    Started playing coins because I liked the history around them and the state quarters drew my interest. I also can justify paying more money for a gold coin then I could a mark mcqwire rookie card.....

    I do go in hot and cold spells with coins however, have not purchased anything in a 2+ months, but will likely chance that tomarrow.....
    Collection under construction: VG Barber Quarters & Halves
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    TitusFlaviusTitusFlavius Posts: 321 ✭✭✭
    I'm another Magic convert (Revised - Alliances), but was never part of the tournament scene. I sold most of my cards, but kept my booster of Alpha. I've never opened it for fear it might have a basic Island in the rare slot!
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    "Render therfore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's." Matthew 22: 21
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    coinkatcoinkat Posts: 24,553 ✭✭✭✭✭
    buy what you like...

    Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.

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    DJCDJC Posts: 787 ✭


    << <i>...vintage comic books... >>



    Knew I liked you for a reason. Any Pre-Code horror you'd like to maybe trade for some purty commems? imageimage
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    WoodwindWoodwind Posts: 486 ✭
    I was into Hot Wheels/Matchbox cars for a while, but because I was always a single guy in a one-bedroom apartment I didn't have much room for them. Now that I'm married and in a one bedroom condo, I have less room for them and most of them are now in storage. Once we move out of CA to a larger house I think I'll get back into them.

    At least coins take up very little room in the condo, especially when the goal is to fill up albums.
    Lurking proudly on internet forums since 2001
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    dtkk49adtkk49a Posts: 2,490 ✭✭✭
    I collected sports cards for awhile. I was into football rookie cards. Also, I once owned every Jerry Rice card made before 1997. Every single one of them. Got rid of allot of stuff, just kept a few favorites.
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    They call me "Pack the Ripper"
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    ormandhormandh Posts: 3,111 ✭✭✭
    Besides collecting coins, I enjoy collecting blob top soda bottles and pretty much any bottle. That pretty much is secondary to numismatics. I pretty much use the bottle collection to get away from my fervent fascination on coins. -Dan
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