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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ken Dorney, post: 3296685, member: 76086&quot;]This is an interesting thread but not for the obvious and stated reasons.&nbsp; Obviously these threads take a life of their own and go into directions that the original poster likely never imagined.&nbsp; I might pose a question or two for input.&nbsp; There are obviously a couple of major thoughts on selling and why.&nbsp; Well, actually there are many, but I&#039;ll try to put my attention deficit spin on this.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Why sell any coin in the first place?&nbsp; That answer has many responses and most which we can all either sympathize with or relate to whether we have considered or already done so.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>But then considering the above what is the timing?&nbsp; Old age, need of money, need to upgrade or change directions of collecting?&nbsp; Just what <b><i>motivates</i></b> us?</p><p><br /></p><p>For me, here is the breakdown, though I list it in no particular order consciously:</p><p><br /></p><p>Age. While I am considered &#039;young&#039; by some I have been at this some 35 years or more.&nbsp; I am something of a realist. I understand that the end can come at any time, and as the years pass the likelihood of my being here on earth diminishes exponentially.&nbsp; So, I may sell due to age.</p><p><br /></p><p>Money. Yes, most of us have to deal with this.&nbsp; Cash ebbs and flows.&nbsp; Often we feel that a lack of cash is paramount. It is true, some individuals have no lack of money and of course that can direct whether or not they may or may not sell.&nbsp; I have done this myself.</p><p><br /></p><p>Upgrade.&nbsp; Too obvious.&nbsp; Lets delve deeper.</p><p><br /></p><p>Who wants them?&nbsp; Well, my kids could care less about coins.&nbsp; On occasion they think they are kind of &#039;cool&#039;, but they dont see what I do and likely wont.&nbsp; Maybe.&nbsp; Who knows?&nbsp; I have hope.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hmm.&nbsp; I thought perhaps there might be more to explain (at least from my side), But I&#039;m not sure.&nbsp; Its that attention thing I mentioned.&nbsp; I have lots to do, so need to wrap this up and let others contribute.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ll leave it this way.&nbsp; Personally, I will sell my collection (hopefully before my death).&nbsp; Why do so?&nbsp; Obvious reasons, mostly listed above.&nbsp; I&#039;d give my kids the chance to pick some things as a reminder of me.&nbsp; But the rest...I&#039;d like to see them go to others who appreciate them like I do.&nbsp; I&#039;d also like to use the proceeds to do as I see fit.&nbsp; Charity?&nbsp; Travel?&nbsp; Who knows, I havent gotten that far just yet.</p><p><br /></p><p>What do you all think?&nbsp; What are your plans?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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