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<p>[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 2137210, member: 26302"]Honestly, if I had some proof half dollars, I would put them in my pocket. Not to spend them, but to put some good wear on them. For some reason some people are into that whole "lowest grade" competition, so will actually pay good money for well worn proof only issues. So, put some proof only issue in your pocket, and know every time they ding against something, get worn, or otherwise wear down know you are literally putting money in your pocket.</p><p> </p><p>As a coin collector it makes me sick, but that is the economics associated with "registry sets" nowadays. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie3" alt=":(" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> I know everyone knows my views on slabs, but come on. Why do collectors have this compunction to out do others and "win"? Good gosh, I love all other coin collectors, and love just talking about coins. I have no desire in the world to wish to compare my collection to theirs, especially critically. Collect coins, enjoy the journey, talk to other coin geeks about coins and enjoy life. Its a dang hobby.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 2137210, member: 26302"]Honestly, if I had some proof half dollars, I would put them in my pocket. Not to spend them, but to put some good wear on them. For some reason some people are into that whole "lowest grade" competition, so will actually pay good money for well worn proof only issues. So, put some proof only issue in your pocket, and know every time they ding against something, get worn, or otherwise wear down know you are literally putting money in your pocket. As a coin collector it makes me sick, but that is the economics associated with "registry sets" nowadays. :( I know everyone knows my views on slabs, but come on. Why do collectors have this compunction to out do others and "win"? Good gosh, I love all other coin collectors, and love just talking about coins. I have no desire in the world to wish to compare my collection to theirs, especially critically. Collect coins, enjoy the journey, talk to other coin geeks about coins and enjoy life. Its a dang hobby.[/QUOTE]
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