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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Basileus, post: 3067, member: 456&quot;]I did not start collecting for the investment.&nbsp;&nbsp; However, I do collect with something in mind, I do not want my collection broken up by my future off-spring, so I often have duplicates especially of coins that I deem to have value in the future.&nbsp;&nbsp; I tend to focus on things that are in XF or UNC condition, silver, and have low mintage.&nbsp;&nbsp; Obviously, some of the Morgans have become worth something partially because of the silver melted a couple of decades ago.&nbsp;&nbsp; It is hard to find new coins that will be worth much anytime soon.&nbsp; When you buy coins and plan on selling it, you have to be sure you are not selling it to a dealer.&nbsp; A dealer is looking to make a profit, just like you are, and would want to get it for half the price of book value, maybe.&nbsp;&nbsp; So that is one reason it is not so easy to make money on this.&nbsp;&nbsp; You should focus on the pleasure of it.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; I think probably if you knew what you are looking for, specialize, can see trends and can be very patient for the long haul say at least 5-10 years minimum then you might be in business.&nbsp;&nbsp; I don&#039;t expect to make a fortune on coins.&nbsp;&nbsp; But I admit it would be fascinating for me to see some of duplicates rise up in value and make some good money.</p><p>Some investment specialists sometimes advise their clients to have some good rare coins for investment purposes as part of their overall protofolio.&nbsp;&nbsp; Anyway, I am just giving my perspective, not giving advice, but things with high mintage.&nbsp;&nbsp; I do like those CSA dollars myself.&nbsp; I don&#039;t have any.&nbsp;&nbsp; But unless the market gets flooded with some source of them, you would think they would go up.&nbsp; But how much? You asked for a certain percentage.&nbsp;&nbsp; It is not like an annuity or CD with an expected rate of return.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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