I can't help it, every time that I see a proof Liberty nickle, I have to have it. For many years, I have been working on a complete set, but it is becoming a sickness. Although there is five issues that I don't yet have, for many issues, I have several examples. Today I did the unthinkable, I bought my tenth 1883 type 2. Does anybody know a good shrink for coin collectors?
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My advice is to start selling your collection. I thought collecting coins was fun, and it is but I can't describe how much fun it is to hear the cash register sound emanate from my iphone when one of my E-Bay coins sells. Cha-Ching!
Nice coin! I have an Ike issue. If you find a head shrinker please let me know...
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You should be banished from the community for blasphemy like that.Originally Posted by Lehigh96
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You could always sell your excess( if that even exists in coin collecting) and use the funds to finish your collection?
The CCA is a good organization to check out. Coin Collectors Annonymous
I guess I started buying multiple coins like this years ago when I went to several shows a year. It didn't much matter at the time because I would use the duplicates as trades. But now with ebay, heritage, dlrc and others, I buy coins online and don't get the same trade and upgrade opportunities that I used to have. Some habits are hard to break.
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While it seems like a harmless diversion, I would be worried that valuable funds might be directed into the purchase of these duplicates and that in the future, when the "right" coin comes along that there may not be any liquidity to purchase the piece.
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Save your money for the coins you need, or stop buying them altogether.
Really, they are cheap enough that the money just isn't an issue. Whenever I'm finished collecting the series and pick out my favorite from each year, I will liquidate the rest toward my next collection. I have done this in the past when I did my two cent piece proof set. I just wish that I could find the remaining coins so that I can put this set to bed and move on. I am still looking for an 1881 (pattern J-1671), 1882 (pattern J-1691), 1886, 1898 and 1911. The regular issues are easy enough to find, but I was waiting for coins that match the look of the rest of the collection. The patterns are another issue altogether.
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I recommend this notable psychologist Kirk. He worked wonders with me......
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Ah, coin addict! I'm one too, it could be worse, a lot worse. Just go with it, as long as it doesn't affect anyone else then you're alright.You will learn lessons, many and then you will set up guidelines for yourself and you will follow them. If it doesn't work, then by all means get some help.
I learned a long time ago in my bartender days that anyone who steps between a man and a woman to resolve a problem is usually the one who gets into trouble.
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Do you already have the 1913? If not I can send you one of my extras. I'm still trying to figure out why they stick to a magnet though?
I can evaluate your problem for a small fee. Just one proof Liberty nickel will be fine.
Seriously though, I see no problems with. If you like what you're buying and enjoying the hobby then its ok.
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