Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Appreciating Value
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Vess1, post: 864031, member: 13650"]If there was anything producing a 20% profit every 5 years, it would be all over the news and everybody would know about it. I don't think you could find any investment making that kind of profit in the next 5 years. That is huge. </p><p><br /></p><p> I have a MS-63+ Franklin half set going. I have about $540 in it with 9 coins to go. I'll be pusing $1k on this particular set by the time I'm done. When it is finished, how many people do you think are in the market for a MS Franklin half set? </p><p> First, how many coin collectors are there to begin with? Of that percentage, what fraction even like Franklin halves? Of that percentage, what fraction wants to buy an entire set up front? Of that percentage, whom of those collectors will be able to afford to buy the entire set they want? Of that percentage, what fraction will actually like YOUR set?</p><p> </p><p> As you can see, the numbers get widdled down pretty fast for potential buyers if you want to be realistic. This goes for any full set.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Vess1, post: 864031, member: 13650"]If there was anything producing a 20% profit every 5 years, it would be all over the news and everybody would know about it. I don't think you could find any investment making that kind of profit in the next 5 years. That is huge. I have a MS-63+ Franklin half set going. I have about $540 in it with 9 coins to go. I'll be pusing $1k on this particular set by the time I'm done. When it is finished, how many people do you think are in the market for a MS Franklin half set? First, how many coin collectors are there to begin with? Of that percentage, what fraction even like Franklin halves? Of that percentage, what fraction wants to buy an entire set up front? Of that percentage, whom of those collectors will be able to afford to buy the entire set they want? Of that percentage, what fraction will actually like YOUR set? As you can see, the numbers get widdled down pretty fast for potential buyers if you want to be realistic. This goes for any full set.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Appreciating Value
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...