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Message:: [QUOTE="lordmarcovan, post: 4849892, member: 10461"]I think there's definitely something to this, and that there could indeed be a "sweet spot" in that $100-300 range of which you speak.  Others could quibble over where exactly to set that range numerically, but it seems true that there is a certain price point below which most (though not all) "serious" collectors will be less interested, and a point above which most working-class collectors will be less able to participate in the market. There's a lot to be said for that happy middle ground.  $100-300 definitely would describe the majority of my purchases for my "Eclectic Box" collection over the past few years, though I have of course bought cheaper things- or stretched for pricier ones- occasionally. PS- but when I was sticking to "Box of 20" rules and nearly had everything in the box worth $200 or higher, I found myself missing those fun $50-75 and under items.  When I abandoned the 20-coin limit, I also dropped the minimum price restriction and do not regret that.  There are <a href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/post-a-cheap-coin-that-makes-you-happy.307562/" class="internalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.cointalk.com/threads/post-a-cheap-coin-that-makes-you-happy.307562/">some coins I just wanted to have</a> in my collection, regardless of their monetary value (or lack thereof).  I think one should allow a little room for those "just for fun" or "sentimental" cheapos.[/QUOTE]