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<p>[QUOTE="10gary22, post: 1016811, member: 23626"]My income was very adversely affected when I was forced to retire due to disability. But over the past few years I have made some major changes in our family lifestyle and adjusted my budget accordingly. I did have the good fortune to have always been a "hoarder" of coins and receiving a stash from my late mother. I have sold coins and other items on eBay and been able to make some purchases. My supplies, Wheat rolls, etc. I was able to complete my circulated Jefferson set finally with an eBay purchase. I lost value selling when I started, but every education has a cost factor.</p><p> </p><p>Actually, since I no longer have the expenses related to earning and am curtailed on physical activities that are expensive, like golf, fishing, bowling, etc. We do OK. I have time to spend roll searching anhd have had some success. I am able to devote hours and hours to research, study and discussions. I am actually growing with added knowledge, contacts, friends, etc. It has become the best time of my life to pursue this hobby. The hardest part is to ever let go of a coin. lol It is hard to trade, sell or even dump the common ones. Retirement is something that may take getting used to, but if you have enough income to pay your bills and support yourself, you can enjoy this hobby immensely.</p><p> </p><p>gary[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="10gary22, post: 1016811, member: 23626"]My income was very adversely affected when I was forced to retire due to disability. But over the past few years I have made some major changes in our family lifestyle and adjusted my budget accordingly. I did have the good fortune to have always been a "hoarder" of coins and receiving a stash from my late mother. I have sold coins and other items on eBay and been able to make some purchases. My supplies, Wheat rolls, etc. I was able to complete my circulated Jefferson set finally with an eBay purchase. I lost value selling when I started, but every education has a cost factor. Actually, since I no longer have the expenses related to earning and am curtailed on physical activities that are expensive, like golf, fishing, bowling, etc. We do OK. I have time to spend roll searching anhd have had some success. I am able to devote hours and hours to research, study and discussions. I am actually growing with added knowledge, contacts, friends, etc. It has become the best time of my life to pursue this hobby. The hardest part is to ever let go of a coin. lol It is hard to trade, sell or even dump the common ones. Retirement is something that may take getting used to, but if you have enough income to pay your bills and support yourself, you can enjoy this hobby immensely. gary[/QUOTE]
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