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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;masterswimmer, post: 3669705, member: 102022&quot;]IMO it is an extremely slippery slope one treads when trying to think/view with your head as opposed to your heart. </p><p><br /></p><p>What do I mean by that? </p><p><br /></p><p>When most of us started in this great hobby of coin collecting we did so with admiration. Admiration of the beauty of certain coins. Admiration of the intricate design features. The preservation of the condition of sometimes centuries old pieces of sculpted metal. From my perspective these are all attributes of a heartfelt love affair with round metal disks. </p><p><br /></p><p>Fast forward many decades. Our passion for coin collecting may have ebbed and flowed over those years. What most likely hasn&#039;t changed is the appreciation of the beauty and history these coins possess. </p><p><br /></p><p>Trying to recondition our thought process to entertain a new, more objective view of the coins of our affection borders on taking our passion and love for the hobby and turning it into a business venture. For many in the hobby this is their calling. Without those people the rest of us collectors would be left out in a lurch. However, those of us who still participate with the love for the hobby this transition could take some of the enjoyment out of it. </p><p><br /></p><p>I recognize the intelligent, prudent and responsible approach is to view every coin with a bit of skeptical hesitation. I do that. What I&#039;m saying is that all the nefarious and criminally intent hawkers out there have given me pause in my love for this hobby. It has become laborious and tiresome at times trying to pick up minute, almost imperceptible details that will surely tarnish the enjoyment of the hobby I&#039;ve loved for almost my entire life. </p><p><br /></p><p>Enjoy your hobby [USER=92655]@Randy Abercrombie[/USER] </p><p>Balance is key.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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