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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;rggoodie, post: 69017, member: 1853&quot;]<b>The joy of collecting</b></p><p><br /></p><p>If you are going to be a collector you have to decide not only what to collect but what brings you joy in collecting.</p><p><br /></p><p>That is why this hobby is so varried.</p><p>On this forum we have people from across the globe and each has their own idea of what is beautiful and valuable.</p><p><br /></p><p>I for one collect for the beauty and history of the coins.</p><p>Perhaps some day the value will go up higher than what I currently have invested in my collection, but that will go to my heirs.</p><p><br /></p><p>For me the object is to collect and admire and to learn.</p><p><br /></p><p>I have learned more history about more countries and people through collecting then I ever did in school.</p><p><br /></p><p>On the other hand I also have obtained many good friends and associates by being a collector.</p><p><br /></p><p>My personal interest is Australian Coins, for those who are interested in&nbsp; the increase in value If you look at the spreadhseet on <a href="http://www.aussie-coins.com" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.aussie-coins.com" rel="nofollow">www.aussie-coins.com</a>, on the links page is an inventory sheet the sheet from the Perth mint which gives the issue price and the current price of coins issued by them, this can give you an idea of how some coins have increased in value and others have not- some have even lost value.</p><p><br /></p><p>Pick a country, Pick a series or more, spend, spend spend.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck in your decisions.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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