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<p>[QUOTE="Jaelus, post: 2743492, member: 46237"]You described the practice as "idiotically inputting a price higher than they are willing to pay". I'm saying spending more than you are willing on a coin is a valid strategy that can actually save you money.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Yes that is correct, provided that it is the "right" coin.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Since you've only been collecting such a short period of time, my piece of advice to you is that being disciplined in your budget is of course wise, but it can get you into big trouble too. It's much better to be disciplined in what you collect. Having the discipline to wait for the right coins will, over time, get you a much nicer and more valuable collection for your money than passing on coins because an extra $25 isn't in your budget. You may think that sounds silly now, but see how you feel after you put 10 years into the hobby.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Jaelus, post: 2743492, member: 46237"]You described the practice as "idiotically inputting a price higher than they are willing to pay". I'm saying spending more than you are willing on a coin is a valid strategy that can actually save you money. Yes that is correct, provided that it is the "right" coin. Since you've only been collecting such a short period of time, my piece of advice to you is that being disciplined in your budget is of course wise, but it can get you into big trouble too. It's much better to be disciplined in what you collect. Having the discipline to wait for the right coins will, over time, get you a much nicer and more valuable collection for your money than passing on coins because an extra $25 isn't in your budget. You may think that sounds silly now, but see how you feel after you put 10 years into the hobby.[/QUOTE]
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