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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ToughCOINS, post: 3738089, member: 20480&quot;]I think true collecting has plateaued, and is simply taking a respite.&nbsp; There are a lot of recent entrants into this market, some collectors, some investors, many of whom probably don’t yet know which they are.&nbsp; I’ve worn both hats, and know that it can take a while to figure out what one is really trying do long term.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think the uncertainty most of us long-time collectors feel regarding the future health of the hobby is born of the anonymity that the internet affords us in a hobby where so many collectors cherish their privacy.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Consider that we do not see a visible shrinkage in the number of dealers at the major shows,which I believe we would if the hobby was truly receding.&nbsp; The need for those seeking coins to attend public meetings and visit brick and mortar establishments to share their knowledge / experiences and to acquire coins has been largely displaced by the privacy and convenience of on-line access to internet dealers, auctions and forums like our own.</p><p><br /></p><p>I personally feel that the coin collecting hobby is quite healthy, and that we need not fear some supposed impending demise.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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