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<p>[QUOTE="Coin Hunter, post: 1762792, member: 46360"]IMO any investment has a risks. Thats the game you play when you "gamble". It is not 100% you will win, but sticking with something that has better odds is the key.</p><p> </p><p>When it comes to coins, I do not think of them as an investment. I feel its a hobby where I have a better chance of making money/money back if I needed to.</p><p> </p><p>I now buy with that thought. If a coin books(which varies I know), for price x, I need to feel as if I am getting a deal. If I buy that said coin for X dollars, that price may be 40% what it books for under normal conditions. You can find key date coins for a decent price. Making sure you will be able to recoop/make money is key if thats your intention. If the coin goes over that comfort level, do not buy it, wait for something else.</p><p> </p><p>In submation, if you are collecting a set then this may not be for you, but think about it. Everyone wants to feel that they get a deal, and with some people selling, they may make $10 and be happy, others not so much. As far as "investing" I do not see the coin market dropping anytime soon.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Coin Hunter, post: 1762792, member: 46360"]IMO any investment has a risks. Thats the game you play when you "gamble". It is not 100% you will win, but sticking with something that has better odds is the key. When it comes to coins, I do not think of them as an investment. I feel its a hobby where I have a better chance of making money/money back if I needed to. I now buy with that thought. If a coin books(which varies I know), for price x, I need to feel as if I am getting a deal. If I buy that said coin for X dollars, that price may be 40% what it books for under normal conditions. You can find key date coins for a decent price. Making sure you will be able to recoop/make money is key if thats your intention. If the coin goes over that comfort level, do not buy it, wait for something else. In submation, if you are collecting a set then this may not be for you, but think about it. Everyone wants to feel that they get a deal, and with some people selling, they may make $10 and be happy, others not so much. As far as "investing" I do not see the coin market dropping anytime soon.[/QUOTE]
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