It's only money?

As I look at other members registries, I amazed at some of the high quality collections out there, while others are more in line with my budget/collection. I see some collections of MS gold, MS Large cents- even one member has an almost complete set of MS seated liberty dimes- wow- as I struggle to work on a raw set in Good?

I admit some times it gets depressing knowing that I probably will never have the income to support the purchase of even one coin that has $2000+ plus price tag. Even if I could buy one, I could think of many other coins I could get for the cost of that one! The exception may be a certified 1909S VDB- I have always coveted that coin!

I get paid twice a month and allot a certain part of my check for coin purchases. Sure, I could jack up my credit card balances- then I would have less money for coins in the future because I would have to pay more per month on the credit card!

I am guessing some of my other fellow collectors must be in the same boat- maybe with a higher income and amount budgeted- but still they must be frustrated between what they want and what the can afford?

As of today my rank is 766 in registry points- but 91st in total coins with 635- does not say much about my points per coin- does it?

Sure I could save my money and only buy a higher value coin every 3-4 months- but my coin addiction would get the best of me, so that would never happen.

By the way- a shout out to collector Andold for after 32 years he has completed his certified Morgan set! He jokingly laments that when he entered that last coin he half-expected bells and whistles to go off. Well I gave you a round of applause-what a fantastic accomplishment! I could only dream of having a complete Morgan set in raw coins graded Good! Maybe some day, if I win the lottery.

May everyone find that coveted coin at a great price!

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