So, are a great coin collector, or a set collector, or both?

renomedphys · December 21, 2011 3:38AM

I mean, it really used to be all about the set. Now it's all about the coins. Well, it's still about the set too, but more about the coins.

Now holes don't bother me. Vast emptiness, more so.

Duplicates don't bother me as much either.

I mean, some dates come nice, and others, not so much.

I guess the moral of the story is, don't buy "dreck" just to fill a hole, and don't turn down a nice coin just because you already have one.

'Nuff said.

kiyote · December 21, 2011 3:46AM

I flip flop.. sometimes I want a complete set, but sometimes I wonder what's the point in buying a buncha gem silver and clad generic Roosevelts when I could buy one 1970 "No S" proof Roosevelt dime instead for the same money. It would take up a lot less room, if nothing else.

USMoneylover · December 21, 2011 3:51AM

I'll buy any coin if the price is right for the condition.

dpoole · December 21, 2011 3:57AM

Mostly set, but I'll venture from the fold for smoething really cool.

lusterlover · December 21, 2011 3:57AM

I guess it depends on your funds. I'm trying to fill a hole and just recently turned down a nice upgrade so I wouldn't be caught short if my filler coin comes along. JMHO.

morgantype · December 21, 2011 4:03AM

Set collector definitely.

My current set is the 7070 and I am coming close to being finis he's with that.

After this is done, I am bouncing around a few ideas. They will be sets but not the classic date or date mm sets. More year sets with a lot of options (1883 for example), colonials, etc.

Other more traditional ideas, large cents in unmessed with vg/f, or circ cam capped bust halves.

And of course, there is always the box o 20.

DIMEMAN · December 21, 2011 4:15AM

>>>don't buy "dreck" just to fill a hole<<<

It's not "dreck" if it's rare and hard to find.

And yes, I'm a set collector.

JCMhouston · December 21, 2011 4:29AM

I am mostly a set collector, both type sets and date sets. But I do occassionally buy something just because it's pretty.

renomedphys · December 21, 2011 4:45AM

<< <i>>>>don't buy "dreck" just to fill a hole<<<

It's not "dreck" if it's rare and hard to find.

And yes, I'm a set collector.

>>

Too true, and often, if you hold out for coins that are both rare and stunning, you are setting your goals too high, and will most likely never own what you really want.

So I ask... is that so wrong?

seanq · December 21, 2011 4:47AM

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<< <i>>>>don't buy "dreck" just to fill a hole<<<

It's not "dreck" if it's rare and hard to find.

And yes, I'm a set collector.

>>

Too true, and often, if you hold out for coins that are both rare and stunning, you are setting your goals too high, and will most likely never own what you really want.

So I ask... is that so wrong? >>

I can't afford coins that are rare and stunning, I have to settle for one or the other.

Sean Reynolds

500Bay · December 21, 2011 4:48AM

I used to be a set collector, but know I just have a relatively few coins with 'wow' - usually rarity, or a great story. Who knows what I will like in 20 years.

RYK · December 21, 2011 5:34AM

I think that most people are some combination of the two.

JJM · December 21, 2011 5:47AM

.....I think its called coin collecting or something like that.................

So, are a great coin collector, or a set collector, or both?

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