tj96 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 I broke this guy out, then had him locked back up! Coinbuf and Fenntucky Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Mile Rick Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 SWEET ---- Only one left to find tj96 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/16/2022 at 9:06 PM, tj96 said: I broke this guy out, then had him locked back up! Why ANACS? You know whose board this is, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj96 Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/22/2022 at 9:38 PM, VKurtB said: Why ANACS? You know whose board this is, right? Because I'm not a key player. ANACS is fine for me. I don't submit a lot of coins. When I do, I use their specials. I test my non-professional grading skills with them. Yes I know, it's PCGS's board......................right? Alex in PA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/22/2022 at 9:33 PM, tj96 said: Because I'm not a key player. ANACS is fine for me. I don't submit a lot of coins. When I do, I use their specials. I test my non-professional grading skills with them. Yes I know, it's PCGS's board......................right? I’m always going to be among those who only trust the big 2 when it comes to very high grades. tj96 and Oldhoopster 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldhoopster Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/22/2022 at 10:33 PM, tj96 said: Because I'm not a key player. ANACS is fine for me. I don't submit a lot of coins. When I do, I use their specials. I test my non-professional grading skills with them. Yes I know, it's PCGS's board......................right? I haven't done the pricing differences between ANACS and the top 2 for your coin, but assuming it would grade the same, your probably leaving money on the table if you want to sell. The market has already built potential over grading into the prices. Saving a few bucks by using ANACS my be penny wise but pound foolish Regardless, what you do is your choice and as long as you're aware of the potential downside and happy with your decision, no problem. VKurtB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj96 Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) On 2/23/2022 at 8:28 AM, Oldhoopster said: I haven't done the pricing differences between ANACS and the top 2 for your coin, but assuming it would grade the same, your probably leaving money on the table if you want to sell. The market has already built potential over grading into the prices. Saving a few bucks by using ANACS my be penny wise but pound foolish Regardless, what you do is your choice and as long as you're aware of the potential downside and happy with your decision, no problem. Yes fortunately or unfortunately, I'm aware of the up and down side regarding this venture. This coin hobby thing has never been about saving or investment for me. I would never put the words "coins" and "future investment" in the same sentence. If I had to make a living at this, I would have starved to death years ago! Unless you're a professional coin dealer, I'd say forget it. I would even take this a step further by saying; the vast majority of the "major players" (the experts) in this entire numismatic community...... the guys who write the books, magazines, manufacture and produce the coin products (Whitman, etc..), the TPG'er owners/management/employees or even government employees working at the Mints DON'T invest in coins! Indirectly, I would say they are all making a living from/off coins............thanks to us! Edited February 23, 2022 by tj96 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zadok Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 10:31 AM, tj96 said: Yes fortunately or unfortunately, I'm aware of the up and down side regarding this venture. This coin hobby thing has never been about saving or investment for me. I would never put the words "coins" and "future investment" in the same sentence. If I had to make a living at this, I would have starved to death years ago! Unless you're a professional coin dealer, I'd say forget it. I would even take this a step further by saying; the vast majority of the "major players" (the experts) in this entire numismatic community...... the guys who write the books, magazines, manufacture and produce the coin products (Whitman, etc..), the TPG'er owners/management/employees or even government employees working at the Mints DON'T invest in coins! Indirectly, I would say they are all making a living from/off coins............thanks to us! ...mostly correct, but there r a few long, long term collectors that also have coin portfolios...its the same as anything else u need to buy the right stuff at the right time....my long term coin collection is bout +4% per annum, my misc stuff i just like is prob -15% overall, however my investment stuff is +4500%.....and exceeds my deferred comp portfolio by multiples..... tj96 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 9:31 AM, tj96 said: Yes fortunately or unfortunately, I'm aware of the up and down side regarding this venture. This coin hobby thing has never been about saving or investment for me. I would never put the words "coins" and "future investment" in the same sentence. If I had to make a living at this, I would have starved to death years ago! Unless you're a professional coin dealer, I'd say forget it. I would even take this a step further by saying; the vast majority of the "major players" (the experts) in this entire numismatic community...... the guys who write the books, magazines, manufacture and produce the coin products (Whitman, etc..), the TPG'er owners/management/employees or even government employees working at the Mints DON'T invest in coins! Indirectly, I would say they are all making a living from/off coins............thanks to us! But after all, your eye DID catch a “redonkulously” mark-free example anyway. Niiiice. tj96 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj96 Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 11:28 AM, zadok said: ...mostly correct, but there r a few long, long term collectors that also have coin portfolios...its the same as anything else u need to buy the right stuff at the right time....my long term coin collection is bout +4% per annum, my misc stuff i just like is prob -15% overall, however my investment stuff is +4500%.....and exceeds my deferred comp portfolio by multiples..... Yes absolutely, if you know what you're doing no problem. However, I've never met a financial advisor that said:.. Add coins to your portfolio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) On 2/23/2022 at 10:28 AM, zadok said: ...mostly correct, but there r a few long, long term collectors that also have coin portfolios...its the same as anything else u need to buy the right stuff at the right time....my long term coin collection is bout +4% per annum, my misc stuff i just like is prob -15% overall, however my investment stuff is +4500%.....and exceeds my deferred comp portfolio by multiples..... Cool performance! I am fortunate enough to have a defined benefit old-school pension. Not only didn’t I HAVE TO make decisions about my retirement funds, I wasn’t ALLOWED TO. The best part? I don’t have to be audio and video assaulted by some butt-stupid ads from Rosland Capital’s shill. Edited February 23, 2022 by VKurtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex in PA. Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 3:01 PM, VKurtB said: butt-stupid ads from Rosland Capital’s shill. But, but doesn't William Devane have a right to a job too? tj96 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 2:14 PM, Alex in PA. said: But, but doesn't William Devane have a right to a job too? You mean the guy who never really did serve at all but wraps himself in military schmaltz? That guy? Yeah. He was too busy at the Juliard School of Performing Arts in NYC. Alex in PA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 2:00 PM, tj96 said: Yes absolutely, if you know what you're doing no problem. However, I've never met a financial advisor that said:.. Add coins to your portfolio! That’s because there are none. None worth listening to, at least. The best you’ll find is “gee, maybe you shoulda bought gold a year ago.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex in PA. Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 3:22 PM, VKurtB said: maybe you shoulda bought gold a year ago.” Or like I did. Pre 9-11 gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 2:28 PM, Alex in PA. said: Or like I did. Pre 9-11 gold. Most of my gold purchases were mid-1990’s, when gold was struggling to get within sniffing distance of $300 per Troy ounce. I sold it all in summer of 2011. I only kept pieces of sentimental value or family history. Alex in PA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
