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Just Bob

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    Revenant

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    In my best "Southern Grandpa" voice:

    "You let that young'un bang them bullion coins around all he wants to."

    Seriously, there will be plenty of time later on to teach him proper care and handling. For now, he is having fun with his "monies," and this is a great time not only for bonding with Dad, but also for teaching a multitude of subjects: addition, subtraction, geometry, balance/center of gravity, and many others. You can teach him how to spin them, stack them, and flip them.You can let him pretend to buy something from your "store,"and teach him to make change. The possibilities are limitless. Have fun while he is still young. They grow up WAY to quickly.

    Revenant

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    As part of my all-things-Mississippi exonumia collection, I try to get elongated cents from every place that we go in the state that has a machine. I have also purchased a few Lloyd Wagaman creations. (He was an author, token collector, and issuer of limited edition elongateds). It is a very inexpensive way to add to the collection. I think it is great that your son is interested in them.

    By the way, you have quite a handsome son, and a very lovely wife, and she sounds like she is a real catch. I hope the pregnancy continues to go well.

    Revenant

    Posted · Edited by Just Bob

    "I could just never convince myself to get it – there was always something else I wanted to put the money towards ..."

    I can't tell you how many times I have watched a coin or token, debating on whether or not to buy it, or waiting to see if I was going to be the high bidder on something else that I was wanting, only to see it get sold just as I was about to pull the trigger. Every time it happens, I vow never to do it again, but that doesn't seem to work.:(

    moondoggy

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    23 hours ago, Mohawk said:

    I never meant to imply that I didn't like eagles at all......I just think that the US Mint has taken ASE's to a ridiculous place with all of the special mintmarks, finishes, not adjusting the pricing for numismatic ASE's with silver prices etc.  However, I actually adore 1/10 oz. gold eagles (and, yes, that particular size) and I have a few of them.  I'm actually looking to pursue more of them, but I cannot decide if I should go for bullion strikes or proofs.  Just when I think I've left series collecting behind completely, these little babies may suck me back in!

    I wasn't talking about you, Tom. I was referring to this post by Rick:

    On 9/6/2018 at 9:04 PM, Six Mile Rick said:

    You do know that the old or should I say better collectors in this crowd are going to reject the eagle collecting overall!! :)

     

    I really don't think he was being serious, though . I think he was just messing with moondoggy.

    On topic: I haven't bought any ASEs in years, because of most of the reasons stated above.(I don't particularly mind the look of the eagle - I have a $5 Constitution Commemorative, after all.:D)

    JoeF

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    Remember that price guides are just what their name states: guides. A coin is only worth what someone is willing to pay, and the best source of current value is usually prices realized in recent auctions. Check Ebay, Heritage, and/or Great Collections for current "worth."