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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;susanlynn9, post: 24141, member: 1258&quot;]As I told Tony in a PM, and I want to share these thoughts with the forum, there is a fine line between collecting and investing. I am not talking about investing in coins as the equivalent of a retirement fund or life insurance policy. Buying a coin today and finding out 2-3 years down the road that it has increased in value is a thrill. This does not mean that the coin will be or should be sold. It&#039;s just part of the enjoyment of the hobby. The chances of the increase in value being more than a very small percentage are slim. But there are a lot of collectibles that can plummet in value; coin collections tend to hold their value or show a slight increase as years go by. </p><p><br /></p><p>I am 100 percent against investment in coins as part of a financial plan for life. I simply do not believe that relying on the increase in value and then the need to find an honest dealer or find a way to sell them yourself is a stable plan. ND is absolutely correct. This is a business that caters to hobby customers. I am new enough at this business to know that I have a lot to learn, but have been in it long enough to also know that it requires a tremendous amount of work to succeed. This is not a business for someone who is looking for a &quot;get rich quick&quot; scheme. For anyone who has a love of the hobby and a respect for the collectors, this is simply not possible. JMHO&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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