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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Numismat, post: 1284785, member: 15019&quot;]For me the point is equally split between profit and collecting what I like. For this reason I do not sell the best coins I come across, even if it means not making back what I originally spent on the group of coins that particular coin was part of. Having that coin is preferrable to making even a big profit on a quick flip. I will sell it when I get a better example.</p><p>And I wouldn&#039;t say I completely follow the dealer mentality either. I keep many coins that I know will or already have decreased in value. i.e. high end Russian coins that I acquired when the market was peaking a few years ago. I knew they would depreciate from when I got them, but kept them anyway because they were scarce and very nice examples. I don&#039;t just temporarily collect coins until it&#039;s the right time to sell.</p><p>I agree that I would be in the vast minority, but I do know of a few other people I deal with and/or bid against that are the same way. I guess it&#039;s because we were collectors and hoarders long before we began selling.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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