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Message:: [QUOTE="kountryken, post: 3379069, member: 89798"]I love history. I like circulated coins, and, as others have stated, think about the stories they could tell, lol. I just enjoy holding history in my hand. But, while I have far more invested in coins, I have a great appreciation for most all antiques, especially antique tools. I don't have enough antique tools to be considered a collection, but I could go a long way into filling the bed of a pickup truck! I love to build things using old hand tools, but, time generally dictates that I grab a power saw rather than a hand saw, a nail gun rather than a 150 year old hammer and nails. But, with coins, I've always got the "real" antique in hand. And, I love the thrill of the hunt. I like "filling the holes". I am more happy with a coin that has a readable date and mint mark, than to see a "hole" in my collection. I would rather have a complete collection of just "good" graded coins, then to have one coin that grades MS 65. But, don't misunderstand me, I really, really am glad that there are those of you that are able to have and preserve coins in the best grade possible.  I love looking at your collections, not with envy, just a big smile. Me, I'm just an average "Joe", that likes history and historical things.[/QUOTE]