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Do coin collectors look down on other collectible hobbies?

291fifth291fifth Posts: 24,685 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Since coin collecting is the hobby of kings, do the kings look upon other collectors as commoners?
All glory is fleeting.

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  • Mission16Mission16 Posts: 1,413 ✭✭✭
    Hmm. I tend to think that a collector of one genre would look down on the genre of another.

    I'll bet even the collectors of beany babies look down on collectors of other things.
  • ambro51ambro51 Posts: 13,949 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My Aunt had one of the finest doll collections in the country. I learned the word "bisque" from her.

    No, I didnt look down on her hobby at all.
  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not at all. My neighbor collects exotic European sports cars from the '50's and '60's. Now that's a nice hobby...
    Lance.
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  • BroadstruckBroadstruck Posts: 30,497 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Not at all. My neighbor collects exotic European sports cars from the '50's and '60's. Now that's a nice hobby...
    Lance. >>



    I used to watch the Barrett Jackson Classic Auto Auctions and think to myself I don't miss maintenance of that hobby.

    Then the other day I found myself polishing the haze off 20 slabs and thought maybe I should buy some old wheels.
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  • MidLifeCrisisMidLifeCrisis Posts: 10,550 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I don't look down on other collectors because I understand their desire (need) to collect.

    However, I do wonder what the attraction is for some of the things people collect.
  • OuthaulOuthaul Posts: 7,440 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Collect what you enjoy and enjoy what you collect.

    Cheers,

    Bob
  • crypto79crypto79 Posts: 8,623 ✭
    Heck I look down at sub groups in the coin area(TCCS guys looking at you). The really question is does anybody care and its not like coin collectors aren't mocked as nerds.
  • dsessomdsessom Posts: 2,435 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You mean like the stupid stamp collectors? image

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  • RollermanRollerman Posts: 1,897 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I dabbled in antique lure collecting and also pigeonand dove figuines (lifelong pigeon fancier, Birmingham Roller Pigeons, hence the screen name of Rollerman), and can appreciate the fun of collecting and respect anyone who is passionate about their hobbies.

    I learned a long time ago not to look down at anybody!
    Pete
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  • littlebearlittlebear Posts: 1,556 ✭✭✭✭
    No, not at all. To "look down" on other hobbies would clearly be demonstrative of our own insecurity in our hobby. It is far better that everyone just respect others' preferences and hope they respect ours.

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  • razzlerazzle Posts: 993 ✭✭✭
    Only "classic" collectors do such things. "Modern" collectors are egalitarian by nature. Hmm, it's possible there's a contradiction in there somewhere...?image
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  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,068 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Not at all. My neighbor collects exotic European sports cars from the '50's and '60's. Now that's a nice hobby...
    Lance. >>



    I used to watch the Barrett Jackson Classic Auto Auctions and think to myself I don't miss maintenance of that hobby.

    Then the other day I found myself polishing the haze off 20 slabs and thought maybe I should buy some old wheels. >>



    That's a good oneimage
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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No. Perhaps they are curious as to the attraction of some hobbies. Only elitists (and we do have a few of them here) 'look down' on others. And that is a clear indication that, regardless of their position, knowledge, possessions, you can do without them in your life. They have as much compassion as a serial killer, unless it is about themselves. Cheers, RickO
  • Ed1840Ed1840 Posts: 355
    I know I don't. As a matter of fact, I collect football cards as another hobby. Not with the passion I have for coin collecting though. I have a friend who got me into collecting the cards. Now he believes that all other collections' are a waste of time, but that's just his opinion I guess.
  • BAJJERFANBAJJERFAN Posts: 31,304 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Tootawl does.image
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  • crazyhounddogcrazyhounddog Posts: 14,068 ✭✭✭✭✭
    A coin collector that's 6' 8" tall looks down on everybodyimage
    The bitterness of "Poor Quality" is remembered long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
  • kurtdogkurtdog Posts: 1,456
    FWIW, I also collect watches and clocks, stamps, baseball cards and fossils. For now, that is. I got those bugs principally through inquiries on some of the pieces I own. Ultimately, I'm led to the discussion forums, I look over the lay of the hobby, there, I talk to a few of the friendly folks, and, next thing you know, I'm hooked.
  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,589 ✭✭✭✭✭
    No

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  • BarryBarry Posts: 10,100 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Since coin collecting is the hobby of kings, do the kings look upon other collectors as commoners? >>


    Has Longacre been coaching you? Sounds like one of his questions...
  • InternetJunkyInternetJunky Posts: 2,329 ✭
    Nope...it's always interesting to hear about what others collect other than coins. In reality, there is always a story or history behind any collection no matter what it is - which makes it that much more interesting.
  • renomedphysrenomedphys Posts: 3,820 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Of course not. I would never look down other people's need to collect worthless overpriced junk. image

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  • TwoSides2aCoinTwoSides2aCoin Posts: 44,589 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've met collectors who look up at the clock and wonder when the day will end. I feel for them.

    Then there are collectors who are so passionate that the day always ends too soon and they can't wait to start again the next day for the excitement and passion their hobby brings them. I think most serious collectors fall into the latter category and have little time to "look down" on other's hobbies.

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  • JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Coin collectiong maybe the Hobby of Kings but a lot of people think it's actually the Hobby of Dorks (my friends and family)......Thank goodness for stamp collectors otherwise it could be worse.

    I collect wine- some people think it's elitest. I like wine. I drink my wine and sell any extras for a profit if possible. I think it's just smart

    I collect older sportscards- some people think thats as dorky as collecting coins. It maybe

    I collect French First Edition books- people assume I speak French. I don't

    I collect African Antiquities I have a house full of them- people assume I will open a museum one day. They would be wrong

    Collecting is personal....................MJ
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  • tydyetydye Posts: 3,894 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Coin collectiong maybe the Hobby of Kings but a lot of people think it's actually the Hobby of Dorks >>



    I agree - I am more apt to tell others about my other hobbies such as Classic cars or antique toys before I admit to spending big money on a 50 cent piece.

  • SkyManSkyMan Posts: 9,503 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Coin collectiong maybe the Hobby of Kings but a lot of people think it's actually the Hobby of Dorks (my friends and family)......Thank goodness for stamp collectors otherwise it could be worse.

    I collect wine- some people think it's elitest. I like wine. I drink my wine and sell any extras for a profit if possible. I think it's just smart

    I collect older sportscards- some people think thats as dorky as collecting coins. It maybe

    I collect French First Edition books- people assume I speak French. I don't

    I collect African Antiquities I have a house full of them- people assume I will open a museum one day. They would be wrong

    Collecting is personal....................MJ >>


    Well said.




    While there are certain collecting interests that I really wonder about, I don't look down on the people that collect that stuff. Part of me is just glad that they aren't collecting in my fields so that I don't have to compete against their money. Most areas of collecting interest are actually pretty interesting when you meet someone who is passionate about it. My father's best friend collected English export jugs from ~1775 - 1850. Weird stuff, but when you talked to him about it (and you just couldn't help it) it was interesting. From what I remember the collection sold for well over $1,000,000 when he died. Then there are other collecting interests I just wish I had the resources to do... like collecting fine Impressionist art.

    At the end of the day, collect what you like, and talk to other people who are passionate about what they collect. It's generally fun stuff and you might even get turned on to other hobbies.
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,830 ✭✭✭✭✭
    This collector doesn't.............unless you're talking about stamps, beanie babies, Star Wars toys, .........



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    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • ProofCentsProofCents Posts: 1,656
    Other Hobbies.....What other hobbies?
  • Aegis3Aegis3 Posts: 2,912 ✭✭✭
    My guess is that the number is probably higher than those who admit to doing so.

    Perhaps we can find out by asking if they think coins should have the same sales tax rate, even if non-zero, as other collectible items. If the answer is no to this question, then the answer is clearly yes to the thread question.
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    Ed. S.

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  • AhrensdadAhrensdad Posts: 2,583 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Other Hobbies.....What other hobbies? >>



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  • itsnotjustmeitsnotjustme Posts: 8,779 ✭✭✭
    What other collectible hobbies?
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  • TevaTeva Posts: 830 ✭
    I collect a lot of things coins,banks,clocks,books not stuck on coins but they are on top of the list.
    I do not look down on anybodys collecting people collect some strange stuff. My mother in law R.I.P. used to collect names out of the news paper obituarys she had a twentyfive year collection.
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  • lkeigwinlkeigwin Posts: 16,893 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i><snip>My mother in law R.I.P. used to collect names out of the news paper obituarys she had a twentyfive year collection. >>

    Wow. Now that's different. Don't know what more to say except WELCOME!
    Lance.
    Coin Photography Services / Everyman Registry set / BHNC #213
  • melvin289melvin289 Posts: 3,019 ✭
    Just remember we only possess these items while we are on this Earth. We die, and someone fights over them.

    Ron

    I also collect a few sports cards and B. Kliban Cat stuff.
    Collect for the love of the hobby, the beauty of the coins, and enjoy the ride.
  • rkprkp Posts: 446 ✭✭✭
    Nope... I also collect fountain pens image
  • DBSTrader2DBSTrader2 Posts: 3,498 ✭✭✭✭
    My wife collects RECEIPTS! Does THAT count?image

    (But she leaves it to me to "catalog" and pay them.......image )

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  • WaterSportWaterSport Posts: 6,916 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I confess, I do have a problem with ADULTS collecting Beenie babies!!!! Or maybe its just beacuse I simply do not like Beenie Babies???

    WS
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  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,218 ✭✭✭✭✭
    you mean like omg perish the thought stamp collecting? no, there isint any other thing thats collectable ( maybe number of girlfiends or something) image
  • garrynotgarrynot Posts: 1,874 ✭✭✭
    I help my wife collect old Polish crystal, some (small) Lladro statues, Russian lacquer boxes from the Soviet era, English and Irish tea sets, All that is really cool stuff.
  • AJ2525AJ2525 Posts: 477
    I agree with the comment: People should collect what they like.

    I see the insane prices for artwork that I do not like and I glad they don't like coins.

    Some call it an accumulation not a collection
  • okracerokracer Posts: 436 ✭

    I collect coins, Maps, Precolumbian artifacts, backpacks, medicine bottles.....

    .....I do look down on myself........

    ......I collect old stuff......
  • magikbillymagikbilly Posts: 6,780 ✭
    Heck no! Goodness - it is all crossover knowledge. Parts of work with vintage autographs helps me with with authentication of liner artifacts which is helped by my interest in early real photo liner cards and that is helped by my interest in vintage b/w photograpghy and slides...which often show the liners..or the 1939 NYWF from which I collect slides, photographs and memorabilia and artifacts from....I did not even mention coins yet! image

    Best,
    Eric
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,830 ✭✭✭✭✭
    From reading this thread, it appears that many coin collectors also collect other things so the answer to the OP's question would be an obvious NO.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • StubbyMcNumbthumbsStubbyMcNumbthumbs Posts: 1,259 ✭
    I also collect deco-era (1920's - '30's) Noritake china. I understand the need to collect. What you collect is really secondary, just so you are collecting something.

    I would never look down on other collectors, except maybe for those silly Royal Doulton weirdos. image
  • cladkingcladking Posts: 28,731 ✭✭✭✭✭
    It may be the hobby of kings but I'm just a pretender.

    I've always enjoyed listening to somebody who's passionate about collecting
    whether it's thimbles or ancients. Any collectible can be exciting seen through
    the eyes of a true collector.
    tempus fugit extra philosophiam.
  • RWBRWB Posts: 8,082 ✭
    Falconry is the real hobby of kings.

    I look up at the hobby of flag pole sitting, among others...
  • GrivGriv Posts: 2,804 ✭
    I collect really awesome rifles like this SOCOM .458. It also keeps the bad guys away. image

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    Here's how a .357 Magnum +P+ stacks up next to a 405 grain bullet. The SOCOM can push 500 grains a just under 2.000 fps.

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  • melvin289melvin289 Posts: 3,019 ✭

    This is me at "The Classic Commem Collectors Ball."
    Who says Commem collectors can't have fun?

    Ron




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    Collect for the love of the hobby, the beauty of the coins, and enjoy the ride.

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