How many of you have gotten the classic "YOU SPENT $X ON A ______!!!"

GoldenEyeNumismatics · April 21, 2007 8:33AM

I think this is just one of those things that collectors just have to deal with

MadMarty · April 21, 2007 8:36AM

YES!!!

RYK · April 21, 2007 8:36AM

I never discuss what I spend in the company of others. If a lay person asks me, I will be vague and evasive. If a coin friend asks me, I will tell them the truth, but they understand and have done the same.

Longacre · April 21, 2007 9:23AM

If it deals with coins and a collecting friend wants to know, then I tell. Otherwise, I don't discuss prices of anything. My grandfather still complains that gas isn't 5 cents a gallon.

ricko · April 21, 2007 9:31AM

Price paid is personal... when asked, I usually give a ballpark figure - saying "It is worth $XXX"... and then say "but I got a deal"... Cheers, RickO

Kaelasdad · April 21, 2007 9:36AM

I tried that route with the wife. of course, I try to be vague as a rule

richardshipp · April 21, 2007 9:37AM

I usually just avoid answering the "cost questions" to all; except my wife. She knows everything.

The average joe would think you paid to much if you bought a matte proof lincoln in PR65 for $50. If pushed I usually just say something like "way too much !!" Sadly, sometimes its true !

longtimecollector · April 21, 2007 9:38AM

I don't hear a word for $ X........... But when I spend $ XXXXXX, the snit hits the fan !!!!!!!

(and I usually end up buying her jewelry

)

Colquhoun · April 21, 2007 9:43AM

<< <i>I don't hear a word for $ X........... But when I spend $ XXXXXX, the snit hits the fan !!!!!!! (and I usually end up buying her jewelry ) >>

for me its plants for my wives garden, sounds cheap until you realize some daylilies go for 4 figures for a single fan

MidLifeCrisis · April 21, 2007 11:19AM

<< <i>I don't hear a word for $ X........... But when I spend $ XXXXXX, the snit hits the fan !!!!!!!

(and I usually end up buying her jewelry

) >>

I can relate to that!

skier07 · April 21, 2007 12:00PM

I never discuss prices with my wife. She has a fair idea that I'm spending a goodly amount of money but I don't get into specifics with her. I have
a credit card and checking account with statements going to my work address.

My business partner looked at me like I was nuts the other day when he accidentally saw that I paid $1200 on a matte proof Lincoln. I asked him if I would have
been smarter if I spent the same amount on a silver dollar and in his mind that made more sense.

I also play poker. I never discuss financial results with my wife period when it comes to poker. When I come home from the casino I hide my money. My wife is not capable of
comprehending how any sane individual could lose $1000+ gambling.

Bruce

LeeBone · April 21, 2007 12:12PM

Uh, yeah, more than once...

Why do I open my big mouth...

Rob85635 · April 21, 2007 12:21PM

I don't think I will do that again. My newest slabbed buffalo lists at 145 I think, got it for 95 and i needed it... a deal for me but not sure my brother in law understood. "for a nickle??!!"

You know something, I just love the coins I have. The heck with the rest of the world... it's my hobby and I have a part time job that buys my coins so

to them, hehe.

Myqqy · April 22, 2007 3:14AM

I'm learning with my girlfriend to keep some of these things on the down low- I've gotten that look already......

How many of you have gotten the classic "YOU SPENT $X ON A ______!!!"

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