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<p>[QUOTE="Evom777, post: 1786109, member: 27123"]I collect both coins and bullion. I first was attracted to older coins because I have been a "digger" and a metal detectorist, for over 15 years now. Some of my friends were into coins before I ever was, as I saw the hobby as reeking of stodgery...so to speak. But the more I dug, the more I found, and the more of an interest in history I took on....the more coins started to appeal. But it wasn`t until about 5 years ago that I started to really get serious about coins and bullion.</p><p> </p><p>As far as what attracted me to bullion was a combination of an almost instinctive attraction to PMs that I had since I was a kid, and the knowledge of what America was doing and where it was headed. I collect different bullion for different purposes. Some is strictly used for trade, some is held for when and if I need to cash it in for the dreaded fiat currency, <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> and some is held simply because I like it.</p><p> </p><p>Getting back to the topic.....I have seen an actual increase in bullion collecting because of many of the already stated responses. I have also seen an increase in collectors of some coins as well, such as Morgans, Trade Dollars, Merc Dimes, error coins, old U.S. gold and to a lesser extent Buffalo Nickels and Peace Dollars. (anything that`s legitimately toned seems to be doing real well too) But other coins are tanking and some dealers that I know are getting really frustrated with the lack of new blood getting into the "hobby." I know dealers who are no longer doing various shows because they have hardly sold anything, while others are doing better than ever....so it`s hard to gauge, but like anything else it comes down to exposure.....and that starts with each and every one of Us.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Evom777, post: 1786109, member: 27123"]I collect both coins and bullion. I first was attracted to older coins because I have been a "digger" and a metal detectorist, for over 15 years now. Some of my friends were into coins before I ever was, as I saw the hobby as reeking of stodgery...so to speak. But the more I dug, the more I found, and the more of an interest in history I took on....the more coins started to appeal. But it wasn`t until about 5 years ago that I started to really get serious about coins and bullion. As far as what attracted me to bullion was a combination of an almost instinctive attraction to PMs that I had since I was a kid, and the knowledge of what America was doing and where it was headed. I collect different bullion for different purposes. Some is strictly used for trade, some is held for when and if I need to cash it in for the dreaded fiat currency, :) and some is held simply because I like it. Getting back to the topic.....I have seen an actual increase in bullion collecting because of many of the already stated responses. I have also seen an increase in collectors of some coins as well, such as Morgans, Trade Dollars, Merc Dimes, error coins, old U.S. gold and to a lesser extent Buffalo Nickels and Peace Dollars. (anything that`s legitimately toned seems to be doing real well too) But other coins are tanking and some dealers that I know are getting really frustrated with the lack of new blood getting into the "hobby." I know dealers who are no longer doing various shows because they have hardly sold anything, while others are doing better than ever....so it`s hard to gauge, but like anything else it comes down to exposure.....and that starts with each and every one of Us.[/QUOTE]
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