My collection has no objective.

Every time I see that penny dime coin I puke a little bit in my mouth!

 

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what pleasant thoughts

 

I hear you man, but come on. The man loves his coin. Ain't no law against that, (well maybe in Georgia, I haven't checked lately but they seem to be against lots of types of love).

I wish we had 20 more Redwin's here who had one particular coin they loved and loved to share. I love passion in this hobby. Now, I could do without the $8 mill Ebay listings, but maybe its just his way of sharing with others on Ebay his coin he is so proud of. It is the best double denomination I have ever seen.

 

While I agree that I enjoy seeing people that have passion, this is getting ridiculous. I have never seen an individual attempt to "one up" an entire forum on such a regular basis. It would be one thing if he was the owner of the 1933 double eagle, but it is a $1500 dime. All I can say is thank goodness for the ignore button (until you guys quote him! lol)


Back on subject...
My collection follows the objective of "ohh, that's pretty". While I tend to gravitate towards Morgans, Mercs, and Roosies, I will buy anything that I like. I have recently fallen in love with blue and purple toners, but that doesn't mean that I won't pick up a blast white coin if the price is right.
I say collect whatever makes you smile. If you stop smiling, you're doing it wrong.

 

Personally I find Brooklyns coin variations to be very incredible.

And I find Redwins to be annoying.

 

That last one looks like a cookie!

 

Lol it does look like a cookie.

 

could not agree more

 

Another one that got stolen because it happened to be with the gold coins

 

Now this is a VERY cool coin picture.

 

Not quite a coin

 

That is probably the nicest Barber half I have ever laid eyes on (even by internet). I noticed that the back was shiny. Was that due to pic lighting or is the obverse and reverse especially different? Thanks.

 

They were both equally shiney. Today i wouldn't buy this coin as It is dipped and not naturally toned.

 

I tend to grab onto a set and complete it, then move to another one. sometimes I get to the key and give it a rest for awhile, but keep my eyes open for it. I roll search also and keep any varieties or errors worth keeping. I try to buy a few each month of the stuff no longer in circulation just to keep it going.

 

We all collect what we like. If we didn't we wouldn't be collectors. The eventuality of it all is, however, that the serious collector will one day make it a point to find what they like best and begin to 'specialize'....that is to say, hone in on what he or she really wants to collect based upon what he or she has learned. He/she will begin the 'cull out process' to liquidate the initial holdings and concentrate on the more acquired specialty. Right now, this collector is in the middling aspects of collecting. He knows his specialty but is reluctant to release his initial holdings to fund his new endevour. He eventually will begin the 'cross over' process. It's a slow and painful process......