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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;flintcreek6412, post: 1853747, member: 61025&quot;]I recently got back into collecting and at first I tried to find a balance between investing and collecting.&nbsp; I did lots of historical research and pricing and found that without a doubt the stock market is the best investment, with bullion a far second and coins way way down the list.&nbsp; Yes, certain coins appreciated well, but others didn&#039;t.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve just decided to have fun with mid grade coins putting together a type set for the historical enjoyment.&nbsp; I did buy a few gold coins and if gold goes up to $1450 anytime soon the gold content will cover the entire price I paid.</p><p><br /></p><p>What steered me away from buying high grade key dates, or even high grade common dates is the doubt I have for the demand in these coins 20-30yrs from now.&nbsp; I look at antiques my grandparents had that were very valuable 30 years ago.&nbsp; The demand is mostly dead for them now because the generation that can afford them now(50yr olds with kids out of college) does not find them attractive or pleasing like my grandparents and even parents did. </p><p><br /></p><p>Will today&#039;s 20yr olds want those high grade key dates in 30 years?&nbsp; I don&#039;t know but I&#039;m not confident they will based what they value today.&nbsp; They are used to buying all inclusive proof sets, baseball card sets, etc.&nbsp; The instant gratification. </p><p><br /></p><p>My parents have always told me not to buy the most expensive house on the block.&nbsp; That has proven good advice.&nbsp; I feel the same about coins.&nbsp; Such a limited market for high end.&nbsp; Granted, it only takes 2 people to really want it and drive the price up.&nbsp; But is it repeatable?</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck in whatever you chose.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Sign up for coin facts(PCGS) for a month and just plug coins in and see what historical graphs do.&nbsp; It might give you some ideas.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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