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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Hudson James, post: 773374, member: 21760&quot;]On the contrary, I have all the proof I need. I&#039;ve been to coin shows, coin shops and talked to many a collector and heirs. My years of associating with collectors has provided me with the data required to make that observation. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I&#039;ve been to more than enough estate sales and talked to enough widows to know that the lost family member was not all that communicative and spent hours socked away in the garage, basement or spare room ..looking at cents through a magnifying glass. Looking for a die clash or a third finger on Lincolns hand. They all told me the same types of stories. &quot;He so loved those coins.&quot; Now with the advent of the internet, chat rooms and blogs have also taken up their time as they tend to congregate with other like minds who smile when told of their latest discovery.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Not that there is anything wrong with this. It&#039;s the nature of the beast and of the hobby and thats why widows and heirs will continue to turn collections in for face or get bought out by the low bidding dealer down the street. Thats the way it is and the way it will be for time ever after.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Collecting is a joyful hobby and brings hours of joy to collectors but when the time comes to be called home. The joy ends and the coins become spare change.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>These are my personal observations and opinions and its ok that you dont subscribe. I hope you work to turn the tide.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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