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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;lackluster, post: 761840, member: 21103&quot;]I enjoy reading your replies but think the point is a bit misunderstood.&nbsp; I did and do love collecting (coins are beautiful).&nbsp; Although I like&nbsp; the thought of making money over time.</p><p>I was a saavy buyer, so to speak, as far as getting a fair deal.&nbsp; I subscribed to the grey sheet for many years and bought all coins at show not by mail.&nbsp; So assuming you buy at greysheet (bid/or ask) here is my main point.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I pulled out a 1987 grey sheet.&nbsp; spot sil 7.62 spot gold 457.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>1987 prices&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 2009 price</p><p>MS65 IOWA comm 375 bid&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; MS65&nbsp; 100</p><p>MS65&nbsp; Oregon Tr&nbsp;&nbsp; 675 bid&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; MS65&nbsp; 265 bid</p><p>1961 pr. set&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 17 bid&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 13 bid</p><p>MS 64 1881s $1&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 150 bid&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; MS64&nbsp;&nbsp; 47 bid</p><p>ms 64&nbsp; 1922p&nbsp; $1&nbsp; &nbsp; 170 bid&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; MS 64&nbsp; 37 bid</p><p>bu 1885 $1 roll&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 500 bid&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 580 bid</p><p>1952 mint set&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 220 bid&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 660 bid</p><p>proof 65 Barber 50&nbsp;&nbsp; 4400 bid&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; pr 65&nbsp; &nbsp; 3200 bid</p><p>ms 65 $21/2 ind&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 5300 bid&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; ms 65&nbsp;&nbsp; 2,920 bid</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A random sample-some coins have went up of course, but many have not.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now supposing you had bought some of these as you collection.&nbsp; You got a good price and a beautiful coin, but after 30 some years you see the value.&nbsp; I can&#039;t help but think you may feel a bit different.</p><p>All I am getting at is the reality of it.&nbsp; Many of these beautiful/Rare coins have dropped dramatically and may do the same for you.&nbsp; Just something to keep in mind.&nbsp; Just don&#039;t assume that the value will go up.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lack[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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