What do you need or need to do to become a better collector?
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What do you need or need to do to become a better collector?
Andy Lustig
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
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Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
Russ, NCNE
More experience with cleaned and counterfit coins.
Better photography skills.
Later, Paul.
Later, Paul.
-Paul
Recognizing rare varieties...
...and... money...money...money...
..............Money!!!
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“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson
My digital cameo album 1950-64 Cameos - take a look!
I've got all my collection entered in a spreadsheet, just must maintain it.
Learning more is good (RWB books next on the buy list).
Improving methods and materials is always a plus.
Getting deeper into the history of these little numbers is a must.
Yeah, more money.
I guess about everything needs improvement.
<< <i>I need money.
Russ, NCNE >>
More Ca$h = More Coin$ !!!!
TC71
<< <i>Another series I'm passionate about. >>
So, you are going to start collecting the first spouse "coins"?
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i>I need money.
Russ, NCNE >>
Money is always helpful, large amounts are better
Fred, Las Vegas, NV
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
What Paul said...
<< <i>BTW, if I had more money, I would not be a better collector. I would, however, buy more coins. >>
In fact, having less money can help one to become a better collector, or at least to become a better collector more quickly.
Because more dough leads to more coins which means more grading, more buying and selling and ultimately more KNOWLEDGE!
"“Those who sacrifice liberty for security/safety deserve neither.“(Benjamin Franklin)
"I only golf on days that end in 'Y'" (DE59)
And as mentioned more money so the higher quality coins would be available to me.
I am not being denegrating to those that answered this way; I often think that it would be nice to have more money to burn in the hobby. However, I feel blessed and fortunate to have such an excess of money that I can partake in a hobby like this one. The last decade, I have spend many months in third world countries; mostly in Asia and South America. I spent more on an AU 1909 $5 gold piece the other day than most people in these countries make in an entire year. I live like a king compared to the people who I have befriended in these suffering parts of the world.
I have lots of money in stocks and bonds. Hopefully, these investments will do very well and I will be able retire very comfortably with these funds.
Then I can be the best collector possible and donate the sale of my entire collection to philanthropic persuits. My entire collection now would feed a Tibet village for several years; imagine what it could do in several more decades if I continue to collect. I could be like a miniature Warren Buffet.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
just completed 3d tour to Iraq and retired after 28+ years in the US Army
<< <i>BTW, if I had more money, I would not be a better collector. I would, however, buy more coins. >>
Focus more
I give away money. I collect money.
I don’t love money . I do love the Lord God.
<< <i>What do you need or need to do to become a better collector? >>
Read more, study more, see more coins and spend more time talking to experts in your series.
To the extent that money allows you to do any of these things, that's good. But having more money doesn't make you a better collector. Sometimes it just means you can buy more crap.
Frequenting B&M shops that know very little about your areas of interest is also very helpful. There are lots of such shops around.
roadrunner
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<< <i>What do you need or need to do to become a better collector? >>
Read more, study more, see more coins and spend more time talking to experts in your series.
To the extent that money allows you to do any of these things, that's good. But having more money doesn't make you a better collector. Sometimes it just means you can buy more crap. >>
For many collectors, having more money certainly doesn't hurt for acquisitions either. It certainly wouldn't hurt for this. All I can say is Wow.... Awesome piece
I need to find a shop where in addition to just spending my money I can get the owner to say anything besides "I dunno" when asked a question.
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
I think that says it all. Money itself does not create the required skills and knowledge to be a better numismatist.
1. Developing plans to improve grading skills; 2. Recognizing coins that are quality for the grade; 3. recognize varieties within various series that are of interest; 4. Having acess to a decent library of reference materials; 5. Attending coin shows and auctions and looking at coins in hand instead of relying on images
these are just some examples. If one comtemplates spending $$$$$ on coins, take the time to learn to grade and spend some $$$ on references
Experience the World through Numismatics...it's more than you can imagine.
K
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<< <i>BTW, if I had more money, I would not be a better collector. I would, however, buy more coins. >>
This is the most salient point thus far in this thread. Sure more money is always better, but sometimes having the money makes us impatient. And I can show you lot's of mistakes I own due to impatience. For me the thing I need to be a better collector is patience. I need to be able to take the time to really "look" at what I want to buy/accomplish and get better educated and definately more sharply focused in that time.
So I would say what would make me a better collector is having more time to focus, and that is where that pesky little job thing gets in the way. So I guess it does get back to money. But money to buy time and coins.
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