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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;10gary22, post: 1482973, member: 23626&quot;]All we need to draw collectors to the hobby is simply a high priced sale of a modern coin. I mean of the sale of that 1992 CAM had been for 112,000 instead of 12,500, collectors would spring from the ranks of new coin searchers. Some people who do things and get an interest follow up as a matter of course.</p><p><br /></p><p>But seriously, how is a kid gonna get interested when it takes all of his allowance to buy a single coin ? But back in the day when instant riches might be found in the next batch of change, people became very interested in this. I mean, everyone looked for that 43 copper cent or a 44 steelie or even a 3 legged Buffalo. Today because of the improved engraving techniques and minting process, fewer significant errors can be found in today&#039;s coins. People want hobbies they can first afford, and secondly to build dreams on. What golfer doesn;t want a hole in one, or bowler to roll a 300 game ? It&#039;s VERY expensive to build a complete set of Wheats, so new collectors won;t even try. Same for Morgans and Mercs. Jeffersons are easier as well as Roosies, except for the high cost of Silver ones. </p><p><br /></p><p>Even a modern series like the LMC&#039;s, it&#039;s nearly impossible to complete the set. Who can afford those very rare transition coins ? And without those, the set just isn;t complete. I wonder how many just give up when they learn that they won;t ever be able to finish the set ?</p><p><br /></p><p>Supplies are another high cost item. Add that to the extreme expense of TPG&#039;s and we have done what Ford did with the Edsel. Got the price wrong for the demographics.</p><p><br /></p><p>Just sayin&#039;[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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