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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;robinjojo, post: 5447579, member: 110226&quot;]The law of supply and demand exists with ancients, the same way it does for anything sold on the market.&nbsp; The ancients market is really no different from the market for US or world coins: great rarities or coins deemed highly desirable usually fetch very high prices.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Additionally, hoards or large collections that are being liquidated can have a dramatic, albeit normally short-term impact on coin prices and availability.&nbsp; Once you get up to speed in the area of interest, these opportunities could be a great chance to acquire some nice coins at lower prices.</p><p><br /></p><p>I would not view collecting ancients or any other coins as a hedge against inflation or even investing. Collecting is one thing, investing is another.&nbsp; The funds that you use to collect coins should be discretionary and aimed for acquiring coins that interest <u>you</u> regardless of future appreciation.&nbsp; I think, compared to US coins, ancients offer a rich tapestry of coinage in various metals that give the collector to purchase scarce to rare coins rich in history and art, sometimes at very low prices. Knowledge is the key, of course.</p><p><br /></p><p>Investing wisely and putting funds aside for retirement, in a retirement account or pension (if you are lucky enough to have one) is the other side of the equation. </p><p><br /></p><p>Have fun on your journey of discovery.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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