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<p>[QUOTE="KeyHunter, post: 26726203, member: 122558"]Too many people mistakenly look at coin collecting in-general from an investment perspective. Certain "aspects, approaches, strategies and cherry-picking purchases" CAN increase the chances of the coins appreciating in value but common dates, common finishes, billions in mintage etc equal flat or decreasing value. But it can be a lot of fun.</p><p><br /></p><p>2026 will see me starting a major long-term past-date proof coin/set purchase project to fill the HUGE holes in set collection continuity from when me and dad (RIP) started back in the 70's and 80's. A decade or so ago I started picking up some odd sets again as well as individual contemporary, and classic, proof coins not to make money but recapture the nostalgia, enjoyment and memories of Dad. Some years might require two sets...one for the set-collection and the other to break apart for the denomination albums. A waste of money to some but full of fun and good memories. </p><p><br /></p><p>The gold/silver bullion collections, Pre-1933 and key date collecting will continue serious hopes of maintaining value and maybe some appreciation. I'll have a lot of fun with these too and try NOT to take things too seriously. </p><p><br /></p><p>But most importantly...have FUN collecting coins![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="KeyHunter, post: 26726203, member: 122558"]Too many people mistakenly look at coin collecting in-general from an investment perspective. Certain "aspects, approaches, strategies and cherry-picking purchases" CAN increase the chances of the coins appreciating in value but common dates, common finishes, billions in mintage etc equal flat or decreasing value. But it can be a lot of fun. 2026 will see me starting a major long-term past-date proof coin/set purchase project to fill the HUGE holes in set collection continuity from when me and dad (RIP) started back in the 70's and 80's. A decade or so ago I started picking up some odd sets again as well as individual contemporary, and classic, proof coins not to make money but recapture the nostalgia, enjoyment and memories of Dad. Some years might require two sets...one for the set-collection and the other to break apart for the denomination albums. A waste of money to some but full of fun and good memories. The gold/silver bullion collections, Pre-1933 and key date collecting will continue serious hopes of maintaining value and maybe some appreciation. I'll have a lot of fun with these too and try NOT to take things too seriously. But most importantly...have FUN collecting coins![/QUOTE]
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