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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Metalman, post: 32603, member: 1454&quot;]Im not sure of the connection between coin collecting and mileage junkies(your term) .</p><p><br /></p><p>I do know a person who hoards coins, never really ever goes thru them has no I dea what he has and really doesnt care, Im not an expert in psychology but everytime we talk and I try to get into his coins I come away thinking he&#039;s nuts, </p><p><br /></p><p>But the majority of collectors that I know personally, a low number maybe 3 collect from a passion for the coins related to history, beauty, and a desire to have all of a given type or variety.</p><p><br /></p><p>most of the other collectors I talk to in the format of a forum, seem to have the same effectual reasoning.</p><p><br /></p><p>Can a coin collector become obsessed I would say yes, but it is an obession from one coin to the next,I really believe that coin collectors spend most of their time learning, and sharing knowledge and the search for a coin is a relaxed thing not frantic,or rushed , but thoughtful and dedicated.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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