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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;FHDave, post: 213276, member: 7359&quot;]No problem, I don&#039;t think I was being clear enough.&nbsp; I do see the various charts that will show the past 1 yr, 3 yr, etc. values of the PCGS3000 index.&nbsp; However, if you look at the one that goes back to 1970 when, I think the index was created, it is impossible to get accurate values for any one particular year.</p><p><br /></p><p>For example, looking at the chart for the first few years it appears that for 1970 and 1971, the index had a value of $1000, so therefore the percentage change from 1970 to 1971 would be 0%.&nbsp; Looking at 1972, the value went up, but it is impossible to know if it went up to $1200, $1500, $2000 or some other value.&nbsp; If I can get the specific value for individual years, I can then do a better analysis that can compare investing in coins in a manner that is similar to other investments.</p><p><br /></p><p>I realize there will always be some disagreement as to whether coins should be a pure hobby or not.&nbsp; For those who look at it completely as a hobby, great!&nbsp; I am one who blends the two.&nbsp; I have an enjoyment of the various coins I collect, the hunt for good quality coins at the best grade I can afford (and yes I &quot;buy the coin, not the slab&quot; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> ).&nbsp; I also look at it as a long term investment, one that can be used by myself, if need be, when I retire if I need the funds, or to be left for my children when I&#039;m gone if I don&#039;t need to sell off my collection.&nbsp; I don&#039;t collect only coins that I think will have the best chance at long term gain, I choose coins that I find attractive and then do the best I can within those areas.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hopefully I&#039;ve made myself a little more clear this time.&nbsp;&nbsp; And thanks for patience with me. :high5:[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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