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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rick, post: 85524, member: 1235&quot;]I&#039;ve been thinking about the differences of &#039;coin collectors&#039; vs. &#039;coin investors&#039;, and I found myself wondering just how many of these people who consider themselves as investors really are.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Most people know just how expensive numismatics can be, in general.&nbsp; Sure, it starts out innocent enough - but before you know it, the hobby can become a very addictive, and expensive, way to pass the time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I wonder how many people justify this point by telling themselves &#039;I&#039;m not <i>spending</i> the money... coins appreciate in value.&nbsp; It&#039;s an investment.&#039;&nbsp; Of course, there is a flaw to that logic.&nbsp; In general, coin collecting is costly.&nbsp; But this doesn&#039;t necessarily stop people from using the idea of value accrual as justification to break the ice, and make the tougher earlier purchases.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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