Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Modern Commemorative TPG 70's
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 966708, member: 26302"]I am sure I am wrong Doug. Either that or I was just getting hosed. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> I paid $40-$50 for nice XF bust halves from 1987 to 1990, ($50-$70 for AU), then they started creeping up. That was quite a bit of money for me then, so I kept track of the prices closely. I believe Morgan 65's went from $150 in 87 to $300 in 89 then $100 in 90-91. Generic of course.</p><p><br /></p><p>I guess my point was there is much less volatility in circulated, high quality collector coins than in any "condition rarity" or fad of the month. Therefor, there is much less risk investing in them versus the other, and much easier liquidation since they are always desired by collectors. Lots of money is made on the fads if you get into them quickly, but just as much money is lost.</p><p><br /></p><p>Agreed?</p><p><br /></p><p>Oh, and Green18's point is spot on.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 966708, member: 26302"]I am sure I am wrong Doug. Either that or I was just getting hosed. :) I paid $40-$50 for nice XF bust halves from 1987 to 1990, ($50-$70 for AU), then they started creeping up. That was quite a bit of money for me then, so I kept track of the prices closely. I believe Morgan 65's went from $150 in 87 to $300 in 89 then $100 in 90-91. Generic of course. I guess my point was there is much less volatility in circulated, high quality collector coins than in any "condition rarity" or fad of the month. Therefor, there is much less risk investing in them versus the other, and much easier liquidation since they are always desired by collectors. Lots of money is made on the fads if you get into them quickly, but just as much money is lost. Agreed? Oh, and Green18's point is spot on.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Coin Chat
>
Modern Commemorative TPG 70's
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...