I'm changing direction....

ms70 · February 22, 2006 1:30AM

In many posts here I've repeatedly mentioned how much I desire to own a 1792 Half Disme. Well I've come to the decision that having that coin is more important to me than
my current goal of what I call an "across the board type set." (Which is each type of coin with an example from each mint it was produced at). I'm going to hold onto a few of
the coins I currently have that bring me the most joy & start to sell off the rest. The only way I'll ever achieve this expensive dream is to stop buying coins that can be aquired
some other day and start saving up for the moment a half disme becomes available in the best grade I can afford. I'm thinking maybe a G08 to G10 that despite the wear still "has it all."

It's without a doubt a matter of passion.

So to motivate me, post one if you are the lucky curator of one!

Cladiator · February 22, 2006 1:33AM

Excellent goal to have. If I were to have only one coin in the world it would be that coin, no contest. Good luck with your venture and I can't wait to see the post saying you got it

goose3 · February 22, 2006 1:34AM

Back off!!!

I'm on the prowl for one as well.......but it would have to have a bit more wear.

Longacre · February 22, 2006 1:34AM

Cool. I think Bill Jones owns one. Maybe he can post a picture.

ms70 · February 22, 2006 1:38AM

<< Back off!!!

I'm on the prowl for one as well.......but it would have to have a bit more wear. >>

Race ya!

TheRaven · February 22, 2006 1:42AM

A mightly expensive coin to be wanting after.....

Cladiator · February 22, 2006 1:45AM

I believe there was an MS64 example on eBay recently. Starting bid was $485,000 if memory serves.

Oldnewbie · February 22, 2006 1:53AM

ANR is offering two. Try page four.

Linky

Steve27 · February 22, 2006 2:21AM

Just be careful, usually the wanting is better than the having.

mgoodm3 · February 22, 2006 2:23AM

always fun to buy something cool.

ms70 · February 22, 2006 7:16AM

<< I believe there was an MS64 example on eBay recently. Starting bid was $485,000 if memory serves. >>

Here it is! A bit out of my price range though, even if I saved for the rest of my life!

Oldnewbie · February 22, 2006 7:25AM

Why dosn't PCGS consider it a pattern. I was expecting a bit more info on that slab.

Edit for syntax.

notlogical · February 22, 2006 8:51AM

<< Just be careful, usually the wanting is better than the having. >>

I think Mr. Spock said that once too!

kiyote · February 22, 2006 8:55AM

I think about doing the same thing to get a Pan Pac octagonal! Sell everything I own, coinwise, and save up for 7 years until I can afford one.

ER · February 22, 2006 8:55AM

<< 

<< Just be careful, usually the wanting is better than the having. >>

I think Mr. Spock said that once too!

>>

Smiley face is an emotional response, notlogical.

notlogical · February 22, 2006 9:04AM

Crackout · February 22, 2006 12:31PM

Go for it, ms70!

In this hobby, we all change direction from time to time (maybe just to a lesser extent

)

I love it when a plan comes together!

Oh, and I don't have one to post a picture of.

Shamika · February 22, 2006 1:03PM

<< The only way I'll ever achieve this expensive dream is to stop buying coins that can be aquired some other day and start saving up... >>

Definitely easier said than done. Just wait until you get some real money in your pocket. Not blowing it on "coins that can be aquired some other day" will be a true test of will-power.

My advice to you would be to stop looking at other coins so you won't be tempted. Look for/at nothing but 1792 Half Dismes (since there are so many

) and you'll win the race.

Best of luck.

I'm changing direction....

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