Does it count to say that you collect something if...
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you don't have any of that coin in your collection.
Scenario:
I just started collecting Classic Head Gold ($2.50 and $5) coins. I already have two coins (three, but selling a duplicate) that are the $5 denomination, but none in the $2.50 side. I have the full intention of of completing each set some day, but does it count to say that I collect both $5 classic and $2.50 classic, or to just say that I collect $5 classics and then say I collect $2.50 classics when I finally get one?
Please help me out
Scenario:
I just started collecting Classic Head Gold ($2.50 and $5) coins. I already have two coins (three, but selling a duplicate) that are the $5 denomination, but none in the $2.50 side. I have the full intention of of completing each set some day, but does it count to say that I collect both $5 classic and $2.50 classic, or to just say that I collect $5 classics and then say I collect $2.50 classics when I finally get one?
Please help me out
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TorinoCobra71
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
(a) If you are looking to buy from a dealer, it's probably perfectly acceptable to say you collect half eagles and quarter eagles to give him an idea of what you are interested in.
(b) If you are talking to a friend who is not a collector and you tell him you collect quarter eagles it might seem strange for you to never have had one when he asks what you have in your collection.
<< <i>Hey, these are the first two (ok, three) gold coins I have ever bought. I'm really a silver Half and Dollar collector (at heart), but gold is nice.
I'm much the same way. I have a few $5 and one $2-1/2 gold coins, but have way more silver dollars and halves.
And I voted NO (without the DUH), I think you have to at least started acquiring coins to say you collect them. It may be your intention right now, but circumstances can change, and something else may draw your interest away before you get any of an intended coin type.
Joe G.
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So, you thinking about going into their die varieties? It's a rather untrodden path, and would be a good one to start. (I would if I wasn't already collecting enough.)
Ed. S.
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<< <i>I collect 1913 Liberty head nickels.I only need 5 more and I'll have a complete set. >>
Wise Ass
But good point. I did think of that, but not in that scenario.
I don't know where my intentions on this set will go. I am just in love with the design of the coin and think it's just awesome.
Most would say, "whatever, man"
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
<< <i>you don't have any of that coin in your collection.
Scenario:
I just started collecting Classic Head Gold ($2.50 and $5) coins. I already have two coins (three, but selling a duplicate) that are the $5 denomination, but none in the $2.50 side. I have the full intention of of completing each set some day, but does it count to say that I collect both $5 classic and $2.50 classic, or to just say that I collect $5 classics and then say I collect $2.50 classics when I finally get one?
Please help me out
It depends upon to whom you are speaking. If you are on a witness stand in a court of law, or taking a lie detector test, stick with the "$5.00 collector" title.
On the other hand.....she had warts!
- Jim
" I collect $5 Classic Head but I'm also interested in the Classic Head Quarter Eagles, and am currently researching the series and considering collecting them too....
Good luck with whatever you decide to do!
<< <i>RBC, I think you've nailed it. I love that interpretation. >>
Glad to help....