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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;EdwardJ, post: 727718, member: 20518&quot;]<b>If it ain&#039;t fun .... don&#039;t do it!</b></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: left">The pitfall of collecting for investment is that in order to be successful knowledge which can only be gained by much experience is necessary. </p><p><br /></p><p>I am offering nothing here which is new, earth shattering, or even particularly thoughtful.&nbsp; Remember, if everyone seems to say almost the same thing ... then it is probably true. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: left">If you enjoy what you collect then there is no down side. Further you will probably end up to the good side if you aim to collect for quality. Earlier in my time I collected for rarity picking up pieces which were unique or almost so. I have quite a few die trials in Lead from a private mint. For instance a CNA (Canadian Numismatic Association) convention medal of which there is recorded as only two struck. I have enjoyed owning that even though I do not have a high value piece. I have had the honour of owning something rare however, and hope to pass it on to someone else who also enjoys collecting Medallions. </p><p><br /></p><p>The old saying &quot;No Pain, No Gain&quot; applies here.&nbsp; Instant experience does not exist, no matter how you say it.&nbsp; So if you have invested the time and energy of gaining as much knowledge about a topic that would qualify you as a recognized authority, then go ahead and invest.&nbsp; There are great returns to be made.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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