.....so I asked my Cardiologist if he was a Numismatist this morning....

ambro51 · February 20, 2012 1:28AM

He seemed puzzled and said "oh a coin collector? No, never was interested in them" ~~~~~~ to which I simply replied " too bad"

guitarwes · February 20, 2012 1:56AM

He's only interested in collecting coin in a different way. Modern, and lots of 'em.

NewParadigm · February 20, 2012 1:58AM

<< He's only interested in collecting coin in a different way. Modern, and lots of 'em. >>

haha

Swampboy · February 20, 2012 2:18AM

My cardiologist is working on a pill to replace exercise.
He's promised to call me first.

braddick · February 20, 2012 2:24AM

<< My cardiologist is working on a pill to replace exercise.
He's promised to call me first. >>

BillJones · February 20, 2012 2:32AM

My general practioner knows I'm a collector, and he things I'm nuts.

He'll look at a history I'm reading, say about the disputed 1876 presidential election, and say "boring."

BryceM · February 20, 2012 2:32AM

Think about this though. In the 1920s the average annual wage was around $1,000 per year, or roughly $3 or $4 per day. An average person could easily carry that around in pocket change.

Today, the average interventional cardiologist makes well north of $1,000 PER DAY. Putting that many Benjamins in my wallet makes it fat enough that it's uncomfortable to sit on.

What's my point? I dunno. It would be nice to have some non-electronic means of carrying a day's wage (if you're a cardiologist).

Lakesammman · February 20, 2012 2:33AM

You need a new Cardiologist - do you live near BigMoose??

ricko · February 20, 2012 2:52AM

Strangely enough, the vast majority of people do not collect coins. Cheers, RickO

ColonialCoinUnion · February 20, 2012 2:56AM

<< Strangely enough, the vast majority of people do not collect coins. Cheers, RickO >>

That's probably a good thing, otherwise I would get a LOT more emails than I already do.

braddick · February 20, 2012 2:59AM

<< Strangely enough, the vast majority of people do not collect coins. Cheers, RickO >>

Good thing!
Other wise dipped out brilliant Morgan dollars would cost much more!

PonyExpress8 · February 20, 2012 3:07AM

Think about this though. In the 1920s the average annual wage was around $1,000 per year, or roughly $3 or $4 per day. An average person could easily carry that around in pocket change.

Today, the average interventional cardiologist makes well north of $1,000 PER DAY. Putting that many Benjamins in my wallet makes it fat enough that it's uncomfortable to sit on.

What's my point? I dunno. It would be nice to have some non-electronic means of carrying a day's wage (if you're a cardiologist).

Bryce M, just to get this really updated, try $3,000 per day as of 20 years ago around 1990 for interventionist cardiologist, i.e. $1MM annually back then.

Although to keep it in perspective most of them don't start their career until their early 30's due to the extensive education needed, and have a 20 year career. Still lots and lots of Benjamins though!

fivecents · February 20, 2012 3:09AM

Maybe your Cardiologist collects cards.

percyb · February 20, 2012 3:13AM

<< 

<< Strangely enough, the vast majority of people do not collect coins. Cheers, RickO >>

Good thing!
Other wise dipped out brilliant Morgan dollars would cost much more! >>

Good point. The more participants, the higher the demand and hence, higher prices.

Kip · February 20, 2012 3:37AM

<< He seemed puzzled and said "oh a coin collector? No, never was interested in them" ~~~~~~ to which I simply replied " too bad" >>

Mine said I was dumb for collecting coins...I asked for a 2nd opinion and he told me I was ugly too.

steveben · February 20, 2012 4:47AM

<< 

<< He seemed puzzled and said "oh a coin collector? No, never was interested in them" ~~~~~~ to which I simply replied " too bad" >>

Mine said I was dumb for collecting coins...I asked for a 2nd opinion and he told me I was ugly too.

>>

no respect i tell ya. no respect.

IrishMike · February 20, 2012 5:15AM

Unfortunately I've known my cardiologist since 1996. 14 months ago he suggested I sign up for the transplant list. PM me if you want to volunteer as a donor.

He keeps bugging me to tell him what the 60's were like as he just missed them. Told him not much I remember I was too busy partying. And he's not a numismatist either but a mountain climber, go figure.

bestclser1 · February 20, 2012 1:27PM

Big Moose is probably a better cardiologist and numistmatist!

WoodenJefferson · February 20, 2012 1:46PM

In this day and age, the hoi polloi of the proletariat peons, along with the multitude of the great unwashed working class of people, are the only ones who would ever consider being called a Numismatist. (Longacre and maybe RYK excluded)

It maybe referred to as the "Hobby of Kings" but not to many of us collectors have ever been crowned.

Spooly · February 20, 2012 6:11PM

It seems a lot of collectors need cardiologist......... stress of coin buying? Or telling the wife how much you spend at the coin show!

.....so I asked my Cardiologist if he was a Numismatist this morning....

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