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Re: Large gap in coin collecting
I'm one of these guys who collected like crazy as a kid on a low budget, grabbing up wheats and pre-65 silver and the occasional buffalo or Indian or Morgan or something. Forgot all about it starting… (View Post)1 -
Re: I don’t necessarily agree with the often-seen advice “Buy the best you can afford”.
I've never liked that advice at all. What if your enjoyment comes from buying a big variety of low-grade coins, or just from the thrill of the hunt? What is meant by "can afford"? That old … (View Post)1 -
Re: Things That Don't Mix With Coins...
If it wasn't for alcohol, I would rarely win an internet auction :D (View Post)15 -
Re: What "Rules" do you have in place for yourself in buying and selling coins?
What story am I trying to tell with my collection? If a coin adds to it, BUY. If a coin does not contribute to it, SELL. And yeah, eye appeal, for the coin itself nothing else matters. (View Post)1 -
Re: If you were gifting a 100 dollar or less numismatic purchase to a close relative, what would it be?
In my experience, no one but no one cares about this-or-that date on a commonly seen coin. No one. Even a 1909S VDB impresses no one unless they already have an interest. They do sometimes care if it… (View Post)2