US Mint regrets

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by Eric Babula, Feb 10, 2026 at 9:29 PM.

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  1. ksmooter61

    ksmooter61 Not in Kansas anymore

    I am with Greenie on this - I buy for what I want to have and enjoy, not considering them as any kind of investment. Investing in coins and bullion is foolish over the long term; stocks do way better.
     
    ksmooter61, Feb 11, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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  3. Eric Babula

    Eric Babula Well-Known Member

    Unless you bought silver at $6/oz in 2005, and sold it for $115/oz in Jan 2026. LOL!

    But, I agree with you that you should buy what you want for your collecting enjoyment, and not solely think of them as investments.
     
    Eric Babula, Feb 11, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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  4. Mammothtooth

    Mammothtooth Stand up Philosopher, Vodka Taster

    I do not regret any coin sets from the mint. They were and are nice to look at and if they have any silver well, that’s a bonus.
     
    Mammothtooth, Feb 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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  5. ksmooter61

    ksmooter61 Not in Kansas anymore

    Very true. But, if in 2000 you invested $5 in these stocks you would now have:
    Monster = $3,127
    Netflix = $1,158
    Tractor Supply = $513
    Intuitive = $462
    ANSYS = $397
    Apple = $375
    IDEXX = $346
    Mastercard = $318
    Ross = $305

    However most common stocks are more around $40 - $80 so it's always a gamble.
     
    ksmooter61, Feb 11, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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  6. ZoidMeister

    ZoidMeister Hamlet Squire of Tomfoolery . . . . . Supporter

    Send them to the QuarterMaster. He'll put them to good use.

    Z
     
    ZoidMeister, Feb 11, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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