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Do you have an interest in coins that are way beyond your means?

tydyetydye Posts: 3,894 ✭✭✭
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I am not talking about coins that you might have to stretch for. But ones short of winning the lottery that you will probably never own. 1804 dollars, 1913 nickels or any coin 6 figures and up just don't do much for me. The ones that make my heart flutter are the ones with the right look in my tax bracket. In another thread about coins you regret selling I was immediately drawn to a NA 1853 quarter. The coins was perfect and if available I would of snagged in a heartbeat.

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  • ChrisRxChrisRx Posts: 5,619 ✭✭✭✭
    Do you have an interest in coins that are way beyond your means?

    All the time.
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  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275 ✭
    Early $10 Eagles
  • rheddenrhedden Posts: 6,632 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you think you don't, then pay a visit to the Smithsonian and have a look at the display case with three 1804 dollars and a dozen other great coins in it. Then tell me you're uninterested. If your heart hasn't stopped, that is. One doesn't have to own them to appreciate them.
  • BochimanBochiman Posts: 25,556 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Someone occassionally posts a picture of a handful+ of the 1794 cents in high MS condition.
    Yes, I would lust after those image

    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

  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,944 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Pikes Peak gold, and Mormon gold come to mind. I actually know someone that would
    sell me her Pikes Peak gold but I don't have the funds. She's not in any hurry, thank goodness!

    bob
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  • relicsncoinsrelicsncoins Posts: 8,113 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have an interest in them as a collector, but not really an interest to purchase them.
    Need a Barber Half with ANACS photo certificate. If you have one for sale please PM me. Current Ebay auctions
  • ctf_error_coinsctf_error_coins Posts: 15,433 ✭✭✭✭✭
    YES!

    And right now I am after a coin that will be a very big stretch for me, as it will be almost 3x more that any other coin that I have purchased. It will be a stretch but luckily the dealer has a lay away plan.

    This one will be tuff, but I know I have to have it for my collection.
  • yellowkidyellowkid Posts: 5,486 ✭
    Comme ci, comme ca.image
  • BigMooseBigMoose Posts: 1,469 ✭✭✭
    Sure!
    TomT-1794

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  • HyperionHyperion Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭
    It's impossible NOT to
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  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    women also......MJ
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    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
  • SilverEagles92SilverEagles92 Posts: 6,787 ✭
    I've always wanted a 1907 High Relief $20 Saint

    Unless I win the lottery or SaintGuru has another giveaway image I won't be getting one any time soon.
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  • GoldenEyeNumismaticsGoldenEyeNumismatics Posts: 13,187 ✭✭✭
    Some legendary coins have little appeal to me, such as the 1913 nickels. Some appeal to me greatly, like the 1854-S Quarter Eagles.
  • BarbercoinBarbercoin Posts: 1,035 ✭✭✭
    most definitely

    WTB: Barber Quarters XF

  • ConstantineConstantine Posts: 2,369 ✭✭✭
    Who wouldn't? We all should have something to dream about!
  • divecchiadivecchia Posts: 6,688 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I've always wanted a 1907 High Relief $20 Saint >>



    When I collected coins some 20+ years ago, there were plenty of coins I wanted that I could not afford unless I won the lottery. Fortunately this was one I could afford and I don't blame you for wanting one as I think the $20 Saint Gauden's 1907 High Relief is one of the most beautiful coin ever minted (IMHO)...Donato
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  • botanistbotanist Posts: 524 ✭✭✭
    MJ had the best comment. But reverting to coins, it's not merely those beyond our financial means that can draw our attention, but also those beyond our expertise, and those beyond our scope, that are worthwhile to seriously appreciate and contemplate. Of all human artifacts, aren't coins are the only collectible objects from thousands of years ago that are available to the individual? Viewing or handling them helps put our own place in time and history in perspective.
  • ocon4008ocon4008 Posts: 1,703
    Samuel Johnson said: "Your aspirations are your possibilities. "
  • mumumumu Posts: 1,840
    If I didnt i'd over over 1 million coins.
  • BaseballAbsBaseballAbs Posts: 2,621 ✭
    That's like asking me if i would like a million dollars.
    Winner of the "You Suck!" award March 17, 2010 by LanLord, doh, 123cents and Bear.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,896 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Of course!!! Many very interesting coins are beyond what I could afford.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Absolutely... I would love a PanPac octagonal gold... Cheers, RickO
  • TennesseeDaveTennesseeDave Posts: 4,809 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Of course!I would love to own a set of Flowing hair and Draped Bust dollars in about XF.
    Trade $'s
  • TwincamTwincam Posts: 814 ✭✭
    Always have, always will...
    Dave
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  • DoubleEagle59DoubleEagle59 Posts: 8,379 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Easy answer....

    everyone here except the very wealthy few....YES!!!
    "Gold is money, and nothing else" (JP Morgan, 1912)

    "“Those who sacrifice liberty for security/safety deserve neither.“(Benjamin Franklin)

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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>women also......MJ >>



    image
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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,624 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Do you have an interest in coins that are way beyond your means?

    My interests are beyond numismatics because of those coins.

    ``https://ebay.us/m/KxolR5

  • pursuitoflibertypursuitofliberty Posts: 7,337 ✭✭✭✭✭
    women also......MJ

    image

    that was POTD type material image


    Coins, cars, boats, airplanes, homes, women ... oh yeah, I have interest well beyond my means image


    But I do enjoy what I have and what my tax bracket allows me image



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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,624 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Do you have an interest in coins that are way beyond your means?

    My interests are beyond numismatics because of those coins. >>


    And on the flipside, it's because of those coins that I'm more deeply involved here.

    Good food, good folk, bad grammar, and fun stuff.

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  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I immediately open posts by Cardinal, TradeDollarNut, and TahoeDave , a few others hoping for another glimpse of their treasures.image
    My Current project....https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/mysetregistry/album/160794
  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>I immediately open posts by Cardinal, TradeDollarNut, and TahoeDave , a few others hoping for another glimpse of their treasures.image >>


    Me too, because TahoeDave's brother Dale's coins suck. Dave's the one with the eye.......image MJ
    Walker Proof Digital Album
    Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
  • BillyGoatsGruffBillyGoatsGruff Posts: 640
    of course, don't we all...
    BGG
  • dizzyfoxxdizzyfoxx Posts: 9,823 ✭✭✭
    I've always said, "if I were ever to win the lottery, coin dealers would absolutely adore me!" image
    image...There's always time for coin collecting. image
  • 500Bay500Bay Posts: 1,110 ✭✭✭
    Absolutely!

    Finem Respice
  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,785 ✭✭✭✭
    Early large cents in high grade are of big interest to me. However, I have no interest in collecting these coins in grades I can afford. image




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  • AtlanticAtlantic Posts: 573 ✭
    For sure,, 1856 Flying Eagle in an ture au58 not a proof, had a chance to own one a few years back for 12K, was in a older green PCGS holder,
    it was a beauty
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  • RebelRonRebelRon Posts: 544 ✭✭
    Yes indeed!I can't even touch Old Gold in descent grades for the money that I have!
  • 50LargeCentz50LargeCentz Posts: 21
    My aspirations in coins do not differ that drastically from life in general.

    I want it all, and to hell with the cost. (this does not mean I can afford any of what I aspire to though.image)
  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,847 ✭✭✭✭✭
    The coins that remain on my want list might be within my financial means some day. I've never had any interest in the 1913 Liberty nickel, and my interest in the 1804 silver is limited to the one in the King of Siam Proof set with the original box. In other words I'm more interested in the set and its history than I am in the 1804 dollar coin. Therefore coins like would not be on my want list.
    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • ElcontadorElcontador Posts: 7,700 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No. If there's no way I can afford them, what's the point of looking at / being interested in them? I'm not a window shopper. I don't look at Small Eagle Bust $s, I don't look at Liberty Cap Cents, MS 66 Seated $s, Gobrecht $s, etc.
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  • melvin289melvin289 Posts: 3,019 ✭
    One of my problems now is that I have stretched for too many coins that were already beyond my means. Well they must have been within my means since I bought them but I was pushing it.

    Ron
    Collect for the love of the hobby, the beauty of the coins, and enjoy the ride.
  • 53BKid53BKid Posts: 2,176 ✭✭✭
    By about 10,000% !
    HAPPY COLLECTING!!!
  • BjornBjorn Posts: 538 ✭✭✭
    Always...
  • bluelobsterbluelobster Posts: 1,220 ✭✭✭
    Is this a trick question?

    regardless, the answer is most definitely.
  • HoledandCreativeHoledandCreative Posts: 2,833 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I want everything!!

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