• When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Joys of collecting

Started by Guest,

5 posts in this topic

Guest

Guest

Posted
Posted

Does anybody have any thoughts about Q. David Bowers last "Joys of Collecting" in the Aug. 5th coinworld? He almost hit the nail on the head. I have read the A.N.A. post and personally wouldn't give them a dime. I will admit their library is unequaled. His last paragragh in the article, " For an intelligent American citizen in search of pleasure, numismatics can be a place to spend the rest of ones life". I simply could not have said it better.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Hoot

Hoot

Posted
Posted

I mostly agree with Bowers' comments on those who remain in the hobby - it's those who study it and make it a diverse experience through knowledge as well as collecting.

 

Hoot

Link to comment
Share on other sites
pmh1nic

pmh1nic

Posted
Posted

Numismatics can be an open door leading to a lifetime of interesting and fascinating study in the areas of history, art, the sciences, economics and more. It is so much more than the minutia of what differentiates an MS-68 from a 69.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Oldtrader3

Oldtrader3

Posted
Posted

I think that every new collector should read his book, "The Joys of Collecting". Before they go forth and spend a lot of money on coins!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Go to topic listing