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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;masterswimmer, post: 8082443, member: 102022&quot;]I disagree with this assessment completely. Although the economy came to a screeching halt, not everyone lost their jobs or income. Many people were put on furlough and actually received more money in unemployment and the enhanced unemployment and stimulus than if they went to work. Many others continued to receive normal paychecks with the added benefit of working from home.</p><p><br /></p><p>The difference was there was virtually nowhere to spend that money. Restaurants, movie theaters, hotels, cruise ships, airlines, car rentals, catering halls, concerts, construction, hair salons, spa services, and so much more all became off limits.</p><p><br /></p><p>With all that extra money in people&#039;s pockets they were clamoring to do something, anything, that could provide them with at least some modicum of enjoyment during a very dark period. Buying online became an outlet for this satisfaction. Just like the meteoric rise in home improvement. No one could travel for vacation so they spent untold amounts on home improvements.</p><p><br /></p><p>IMO the pandemic was the number one factor in fueling this numismatic surge. How long it continues is the million dollar question.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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