New Collectors what to collect and why?

I collect them because I enjoy it. I do know approximately what each one is worth. And before buying a certain date I do research about that date and its value. I plan on it being a complete set, and I will be upgrading some of them. After that I have other projects such as a type set. But I like Walkers so much I might do another set of them after I've worked on other sets for a while. It is in the back of my mind that if it were an absolute emergency like keeping a roof over my head, I could sell them. Having a hobby that saves money rather than throwing it away is a definite plus. All I'm saying is that I'm in numismatics for fun, not money. If my collection's value grows over the years, thats great. But its not my objective.
Now, I'm not really sure what the difference in the way you look at it is. I guess my question is, are you collecting with the intention of selling for a profit some day? If so, thats cool. Its just not really the way I look at it. I guess its just a different perspective we have here.

 

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I really don't appreciate being called a liar!

People with your mindset will never understand those of us who have non-monetary motives for our activities.

 

I like to collect the 1-oz 1970's silver art bars because I like the art work of these silver bars and I like the many different art themes. It is enjoyable to me and it will always have value to me. I buy what I like and that is '70's silver art bars.

 

I think the initial collecting is because its cool and old. The next part is what is it worth.
Personally, I like what I like, is there a regard concerning how much? Sure. Obviously not everyone was meant to own everything. With that being said, a collector like myself who started with some Littleton foreign coins and coins from a gumball machine. Then having a few coins passed on to me from my Dad. Then actually buying a Lincoln Cent folder. Lets progress to now.
I still collect foreign coins. I want at leat one from every country.
I collect paper money. Although my collection is >>tiny<< I plan on getting some older more valuable ones like an 1800's silver certificate etc.
I collect Lincoln cents still need three more, then I will STOP collecting them and hold on to what I have mainly as a collection, secondly for what they are worth (in case I need food when I am 90) ...
I collect Morgans, just started, have 15 or so most in MS condition.
I collect cool looking proofs from any ol' country.
I collect Opals.
All for the sheer feeling, I feel when I hold and look at these objects.