For the married members

seateddime · February 24, 2007 1:20PM

If my wife know what I just spent...

numisma · February 24, 2007 1:24PM

I am divorced. Do the math.

hiyosilver · February 24, 2007 1:26PM

I married a green eyed Scottish woman.....

Cladiator · February 24, 2007 1:26PM

Well, I've only got a fiance but I voted anyways. I voted "not care at all". It didn't used to be that way though. After I did a major sell off of my entire collection a few years back and realized about a 250%-300% profit she eased up a bit. Then, after I sold two individual coins for well over 1000% of purchase price she was tamed.

Barndog · February 24, 2007 1:26PM

my wife is the best. She enjoyed the cherrypick story today and she loves that I have passion about a hobby that doesn't involve drugs, alcohol, hookers, or driving too fast.

Coxe · February 24, 2007 1:30PM

<< my wife is the best. She enjoyed the cherrypick story today and she loves that I have passion about a hobby that doesn't involve drugs, alcohol, hookers, or driving too fast. >>

What do you mean the hobby doesn't involve....?

ziggy29 · February 24, 2007 1:38PM

I voted "not care at all," but that's not strictly true. She trusts me to not spend more on coins than we can afford. And as I've been pretty good about that, she's cut me a lot of slack and basically let me do what I want to do. I usually consult before larger purchases (roughly $500+) but less than that I mostly look at our checkbook, our stack of bills, and if there's enough left for the coins I want, they're mine.

Barndog · February 24, 2007 1:39PM

<< 

<< my wife is the best. She enjoyed the cherrypick story today and she loves that I have passion about a hobby that doesn't involve drugs, alcohol, hookers, or driving too fast. >>

What do you mean the hobby doesn't involve....? >>

...individual experiences may differ. Do not attempt at home. Professional driver on a closed course.

Pentimento · February 24, 2007 1:47PM

<< ...individual experiences may differ. Do not attempt at home. Professional driver on a closed course. >>

oh yeah , option #5 Doesn't care at all.

Georgems65 · February 24, 2007 2:03PM

My wife is into the coin thing just not how much i spend on it. She sorta understands

Bochiman · February 24, 2007 2:07PM

I'm married, but I'm in charge

She may not like what I spend, but the bills are paid, money is going into the kid's college fund, no bills except her car and the mortgage (well, no CC balances I should say), and we have food on the table and some money in the bank (for emergency), so she wouldn't like it (she doesn't understand coins) but she wouldn't do anything about it nor say anything much

Boothill40 · February 24, 2007 2:11PM

I'm a cop and the wife is 14 years younger, my coins are one way I relax and destress after a crappy day she gives me her pay check to buy coins with I'm one lucky SOB

Amigo · February 24, 2007 2:36PM

My wife has a few expensive hobbies as well, although not nearly as much so as mine. She does spend a LOT on reading for example. She's doesn't know how much I've spent, duh, I mean invested. She tried to catch me a few mths ago, she said "And just how much do you spend on all those auction catalogues " I said " Honey, they're all free ". She hasn't bothered me since then. But I sense a tougher question coming before long.

bidask · February 24, 2007 9:35PM

I use the investment word and then its okay.

mach19 · February 24, 2007 9:49PM

<< I'm married, but I'm in charge

She may not like what I spend, but the bills are paid, money is going into the kid's college fund, no bills except her car and the mortgage (well, no CC balances I should say), and we have food on the table and some money in the bank (for emergency), so she wouldn't like it (she doesn't understand coins) but she wouldn't do anything about it nor say anything much

>>

Not married, However, the same here

Scioto · February 24, 2007 9:56PM

I collect from pocket change and still have to hear about my "stupid coins". Some of our best fights have been about looking thru her change.

Mistercoinman · February 24, 2007 10:00PM

I voted she would kill me. Although we don't have many bills and we both have great jobs, she just cannot understand the hobby. She often ask why I would spend $500. for one dime. I tried explaining to her that it;s like stocks sometimes win sometimes you lose, but she just does not get it. For now things are fine we both don't need the money, but if times change I can see the dimes going first.

coinkat · February 24, 2007 10:07PM

sell a coin once in a while... it can make a difference

MrEureka · February 24, 2007 11:29PM

She tried to catch me a few mths ago, she said "And just how much do you spend on all those auction catalogues " I said " Honey, they're all free ". She hasn't bothered me since then. But I sense a tougher question coming before long.

You have time to plan ahead. What will your answer be when she hits you with the tougher question?

Barndog · February 24, 2007 11:37PM

where's Mrs. Longacre's input when we need it?

Omega · February 24, 2007 11:40PM

<< sell a coin once in a while... it can make a difference >>

That's the truth!

MrEureka · February 24, 2007 11:42PM

where's Mrs. Longacre's input when we need it?

My guess is that Mrs Longacre is so busy answering questions that she doesn't have time to ask any. Brialliant strategy, Longacre!

RYK · February 24, 2007 11:44PM

I voted that my wife would "Kill Me", but that is not strictly true. I believe that she knows that I spend a lot of money, but prefers to not know all the details. At any rate, I steer the financial ship and generally have done well for us in terms of investing, saving, and planning. Her needs are met, the family's present and future needs are met, and I have a hobby that keeps me around the house a lot (often chatting with friends on the computer

). She could have it a lot worse!

pbfloyd · February 24, 2007 11:52PM

I just got married friday. I will let you know in a week!

MrEureka · February 25, 2007 12:00AM

just got married friday. I will let you know in a week!

I am touched that you chose to have us join you for your honeymoon.

pbfloyd · February 25, 2007 12:07AM

I am touched that you chose to have us join you for your honeymoon.

Thanks. We just had an at home honeymoon. This summer we are going to las vegas and renew our vows. It will fulfill one of my lifelong dreams. To be married by a Elvis inpersonator!

Trime · February 25, 2007 12:46AM

I can honestly say that my spouse is neither approving or understanding. She is however moderately tolerant of what she considers a stupid waste of time and money.
In some ways this provides some counterpoint to an otherwise expensive and time consuming hobby.

richardshipp · February 25, 2007 1:04AM

Well, I voted "not care at all"; although I'm sure that is not 100% accurate.

Although she's got no desire along "numismatic lines" she can be a tough critic on purchases; especially when she sees a picture of a purchase blown up to gigantic proportions.

Last year after some huge gains on "modern mint stuff" she's quiet about the classic collection growing. I think she's happy that its a hobby that I can mostly do from around the house ........................ as opposed to say my "fishing addiction"

LanLord · February 25, 2007 1:08AM

None of these answers apply.

My wife know what I spend, she wants to make sure we can pay the bills, as long as that's okay then she just wants me to be careful.

Of course I bribe her with diamonds on occasion so she's got nothing to complain about.

combatmailman · February 25, 2007 1:09AM

My wife collects hummels so that leaves room for me to collect coins. She says it is my money, do what I want with it. Bills are paid and some left in savings for a rainy day.

mgoodm3 · February 25, 2007 1:19AM

I can't hide money things from my wife, she's a CPA and knows where ever dime goes around here. As long as I don't go overboard, she doesn't care what I spend.

fastrudy · February 25, 2007 1:22AM

I am in charge and I have her permission to say that!

As long as the bills are paid and we can still live our decadent lifestyle, she doesn't care.

She also never wants an anniversary or valentine's day present!! No kidding!

Is it any wonder why I love her? If I posted a picture of her, I would get a "you suck" award.

flaminio · February 25, 2007 1:23AM

I'd get my ass handed to me, but she wouldn't leave me. She might make me sell, tho'...

410a · February 25, 2007 1:26AM

I wear the pants around this house you bunch of wimps! If I want a coin I get the coin. Simple as that..............wait she just pulled into the driveway...........I'll get back to you guys as soon as I clear my desk of my auction bills.

onthespot · February 25, 2007 1:40AM

I'm not married, but if i was, i'd be quite okay with it. I would like to be kept generally aware, and if there was a "super hot, gottahavit, killerdiller" coin coming up for grabs, I'd be willing to sell other stuff, juggle some to make it happen. But on the other hand, he better do the same for me on my hobbies.

IGWT · February 25, 2007 1:44AM

My wife is beyond wise. She never asks a question for which she doesn't want to know the answer.

droopyd · February 25, 2007 1:47AM

For the record, I have a husband, not a wife....

He just doen't get the "coin thing," which is fine by me - but he can see all my emails and lets me know when he thinks I'm spending too much.

Then I sell off a few and we repeat the scenario.

Coxe · February 25, 2007 3:22AM

<< I am touched that you chose to have us join you for your honeymoon.

Thanks. We just had an at home honeymoon. This summer we are going to las vegas and renew our vows. It will fulfill one of my lifelong dreams. To be married by a Elvis inpersonator! >>

Wonder if there are any Elvis impersonating rabbis in Vegas. I am sure there must be one and probably do not want to actually know.

Congrats on your wedding! Go have fun with your bride. (I was lame too on my wedding day -- I went to the office for about an hour.)

410a · February 25, 2007 3:28AM

Droopyd. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

bestclser1 · February 25, 2007 3:31AM

<< 

<< I am touched that you chose to have us join you for your honeymoon.

Thanks. We just had an at home honeymoon. This summer we are going to las vegas and renew our vows. It will fulfill one of my lifelong dreams. To be married by a Elvis inpersonator! >>

Wonder if there are any Elvis impersonating rabbis in Vegas. I am sure there must be one and probably do not want to actually know.

Congrats on your wedding! Go have fun with your bride. (I was lame too on my wedding day -- I went to the office for about an hour.) >>

Coxe,Living in Vegas has taught me that you can find ANYTHING for the right price.

Louis · February 25, 2007 3:38AM

I'll drink if I wanna,
And play a little poker too
Don't you say nothing to me,
As long as I'm taking care of you
As long as I'm working baby,
And payin' all the bills
I don't want no mouth from you,
About the way I'm supposed to live

You must be crazy, woman,
You just gotta be out of your mind
As long as I'm footin' the bills,
I'm paying the cost to be the boss

410a · February 25, 2007 3:41AM

Southern Man! Better keep your head.......don't forget what the good book says.........man you good ol boys know how to say it.

garsmith · February 25, 2007 4:01AM

None of these answers cover me; my wife knows I spend alot on coins, but she also knows that I buy at lower prices than I can sell and when I die the coins are hers. But honestly I cannot answer this yet because I am in the U.S. and my wife is still in the Philippines. Hopfully I will be able to bring her here at the end of March or beggining of April.