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Message:: [QUOTE="CoinBlazer, post: 3336586, member: 94776"]With help of [USER=99245]@schepys_coins[/USER] , him and I are starting to develop ways we can promote the hobby. What I would like to focus on is the idea of history through numismatics. I personally believe that for a person to find interest in something, they must already somehow be drawn to it. New comers don't find interest in the grades or mintage or price guides. But what fascinates all people is the basic story of that coin. The who, what, when, where and why. Not the grade, price, mintage, pop report and auction estimate. I strongly consider that new collectors are nudged towards the latter way too quickly. Don't get me wrong, all those things are good, but should not be the heart and soul of our pastime  In my school we have about 6-8 collectors that I know of, including myself (4 of which are on CT). We don't have a formalized club or anything, but I feel like we are building a small group within our school. That to me, brings satisfaction. In whatever way I can build this hobby, whether it is in my school or online, I want to do my best to do my part. Bottom line- To further grow our hobby, for the young and old, we must look past the prices guides, the population reports, the grade, the dealer, and look at the coin itself, the idea, the artistry and most importantly, the story. Thanks for reading-Mike[/QUOTE]