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Message:: [QUOTE="Johndoe2000$, post: 2547789, member: 82085"]I went through something similar myself. A while back I gave up on collecting due to the expense of filling in the gaps, and the fact that I had to hide my best coins away in a bank, made me decide that if I couldn't afford to complete my sets or even look at the best ones that I already owned,( at my leisure, ) It wasn't worth the hassle, and expense, so I stopped collecting and sold off most of my coins. Now, fast forward about 10 years to 1999, BAM the state quarter program started. This was right up my alley, each coin had a different design, they were inexpensive, and easily obtained. I told myself that this time I wouldn't worry about getting every date and mint mark just pick up the coins that appeals to me and not worry about completing sets. So I picked up the proof sets for each year, and am now working on a U. S. type set, would like to own just one of each type ( not the gold, too expensive) and am okay with that. My problem now is that there are just too many new beautiful coins medals, and rounds from around the world to keep up with. I guess what I'm saying is that you can take a break from collecting, but the love for collecting will always be there for you to come back if and when you're ready. Best of luck. John..[/QUOTE]