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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;kanga, post: 4555186, member: 9270&quot;]I decided back in the 80&#039;s that buying Mint collectibles was not the way to go.</p><p>So I got rid of all of that material.</p><p>But I have found that 80&#039;s proof sets are great gifts when you travel overseas and visit families.</p><p>I&#039;ve also found out that I can buy them now for less than the original issue price.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you enjoy the modern proof coins, do it.</p><p>I&#039;m 78 and buy coins for my personal pleasure.</p><p>And my wife puts up with that since she understands that they have value, albeit generally less than the purchase price.</p><p>They are sort of a lousy savings plan.</p><p>But it beats her desire to travel which results in great memories but doesn&#039;t help with the future.</p><p><br /></p><p>You sound like you&#039;ve got your retirement well under control.</p><p>Allow yourself a bit of fun along the way.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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