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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 1806270, member: 19463&quot;]The bottom line is whether we value the coins for what they are or for what they are worth (to paraphrase the Frank Robinson quote).&nbsp; I like pretty coins that are fully identifiable but hate to see people paying high level prices for coins no better than could be bought from Frank Robinson&#039;s bargain list for $6.&nbsp; I see nothing wrong with buying 1000 coins for $1 each or one $1000 coin unless it crosses the line and turns into a class war like we see here.&nbsp; I have to agree with mrweaseluv&#039;s view on coin-Nazis.&nbsp; This is a hobby.&nbsp; If all that is important to you is how much you will sell the coin for tomorrow or in 20 years, this is not a hobby for you but an investment.&nbsp;&nbsp; I would be OK if the coin market tanked to the point that I could buy coins at 1960 (or 1860) prices but I still would buy coins I find interesting and not care whether the coin-Nazis were happy or not.&nbsp; &nbsp; Hobby items once purchased are all worthless as long as they are never sold.&nbsp;&nbsp; I use the same money for coins that I use to eat out (Wendy&#039;s 99 cent menu), see movies (matinee with senior discount) or go on vacation (to visit great grandma) - all things that expect zero return of capital.&nbsp;&nbsp; Coin investments are a different matter.&nbsp; I don&#039;t invest.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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