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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;TopcatCoin, post: 1260245, member: 22746&quot;]I am finally back online after losing power for a while due to Hurricane Irene.&nbsp; :stormy: <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie3" alt=":(" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; It has been entertaining/informative to read through all the posts, and I do appreciate all the responses.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; IMO, people should collect what makes them happy.&nbsp; I have my fair share of silver coins, but the clads are really inexpensive right now as most people are focusing on PMs and the timing seems right to buy if one chooses to do so.&nbsp; There are some really nice BU clad coins that are selling close to or at face value or even less than what the mint initially charged for a mint/proof set.&nbsp; Even though most 1965+ modern clad coins are high mintage, it seems that high grade specimens may actually be quite rare and that may be the area to focus on.&nbsp; As many here know, I am a fan of varieties and the clads also offer a very good opportunity here as well (i.e., Type B quarters, Type 2 Ike, etc.).&nbsp;&nbsp; I also think there is some interesting historical significance to these coins that may be overlooked by some people.&nbsp; If financial transactions ever become exclusively electronic (and we seem to be moving in that direction), these clad coins will be hoarded for sure.&nbsp; As soon as the postage stamp becomes obsolete, I am going to the bank and buying all the clad coinage I can fit in my car.&nbsp; Interesting, with most businesses losing power near me, I actually had to use cash (including coins) to pay for food, gas, etc. for a while.&nbsp; These businesses were very happy to take that cash payment.&nbsp; I would hate to see what would happen if the power go out for an extended period of time.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie9" alt=":eek:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; TC[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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