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Message:: [QUOTE="Islander80-83, post: 4022918, member: 104278"]I guess we have to establish if in fact the hobby is dying.   Maybe it is.  That's why we see so much of this coin promotional stuff. I guess you could argue, those things you listed could bring in new collectors as well, no? How many of us or other coin collectors have just cashed out and never gone back?...  I don't know, not me.   True or False: Unless melted down, our collections will ultimately and eventually end up in someone else's collection.<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie20" alt=":banghead:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> I personally get little or no motivation from the big shows or LCS, unless you establish a relationship with someone there that is promoting the hobby.  Shows (IMO) are for dealers, not the grassroots coin collector.  I mean it's a business for these guy, right?   I'm not in it for a business or investment.  If I had to make a living out of coins, I would have starved years ago!! If you're within the sound of my voice, maybe that's why we're all here...  To establish a connection with people of like interests in coin collecting and promote/advance the hobby.  Unlike many of you guys, I'm not a professional numismatist.  I've stated several times, I'm not a dealer, grader, trader or investor, I'm just a hobbyist.    My motivation and love for the hobby comes from within.  I'll keep it alive on my end. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]

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