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<p>[QUOTE="Cherd, post: 1675271, member: 24754"]There's a long list of things in life worth getting upset about, I personally don't think that some old guy nudging in on some coins is one of them. I agree that it was a rude thing to do, but if getting to the coins first is that important to him then I say let him have at it. Coin collecting is a hobby, and pursuing the hobby is supposed to be an enjoyable experience. If a person gets to the point where they are willing to nudge people out of the way for a coin (the old guy) then pursuit of coins has become an obsession (or he's just a natural born a$$hole). On the flip-side, if someone looking over your shoulder at some coins is enough to get your heart rate up, then the same conclusion may apply.</p><p><br /></p><p>Of course, there's the principle of the matter. It's appropriate to take offense to the guy's actions. But as for the question "What would you do", my answer would be nothing. Coins shouldn't affect our bottom line, they aren't an essential part of life, and they simply are not worth engaging in confrontation over. Don't get me wrong, I love my coins and I love seeking them out. But other coins will always come along, and rude people always lose out in the end. Save the fight for something that really matters.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Cherd, post: 1675271, member: 24754"]There's a long list of things in life worth getting upset about, I personally don't think that some old guy nudging in on some coins is one of them. I agree that it was a rude thing to do, but if getting to the coins first is that important to him then I say let him have at it. Coin collecting is a hobby, and pursuing the hobby is supposed to be an enjoyable experience. If a person gets to the point where they are willing to nudge people out of the way for a coin (the old guy) then pursuit of coins has become an obsession (or he's just a natural born a$$hole). On the flip-side, if someone looking over your shoulder at some coins is enough to get your heart rate up, then the same conclusion may apply. Of course, there's the principle of the matter. It's appropriate to take offense to the guy's actions. But as for the question "What would you do", my answer would be nothing. Coins shouldn't affect our bottom line, they aren't an essential part of life, and they simply are not worth engaging in confrontation over. Don't get me wrong, I love my coins and I love seeking them out. But other coins will always come along, and rude people always lose out in the end. Save the fight for something that really matters.[/QUOTE]
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