A few months ago, I asked.........

[Regis44]

A few months ago, I asked this forum "What should I do with a couple half bags of old silver coins that I had remaining from colecting in the '50's & 60's?". Answer basically was buy modern books, read forum, learn, then "cherry-pick" the clean coins and use the rest as bullion. I followed that advice and sold gradually as silver was rising. And, I've been learning and learning and learning and having great time re-investing that silver. It'll be years before I come close to catching up with the knowledge most of you have but, I'm working it. Probably a forth of my coins are "educational" mistakes (e.g. over-paid).

Here is an overall snapshot of my progress.

 

I thank you all for the encouragement and help.

 

[supertooth]

Regis-----As long as you are playing with disposable income that you can afford to loose----but, even more importantly that you are having fun and enjoying yourself. Well, then it is a great hobby. Have fun and continue to learn. Bob [supertooth]

[TomB]

It sounds like you are taking a measured, cautious approach and that is very wise. It also looks like you have a thing for slabbed dollars.

[cpm9ball]

A few months ago, I asked this forum "What should I do with a couple half bags of old silver coins that I had remaining from colecting in the '50's & 60's?". Answer basically was buy modern books, read forum, learn, then "cherry-pick" the clean coins and use the rest as bullion. I followed that advice and sold gradually as silver was rising. And, I've been learning and learning and learning and having great time re-investing that silver. It'll be years before I come close to catching up with the knowledge most of you have but, I'm working it. Probably a forth of my coins are "educational" mistakes (e.g. over-paid).

Here is an overall snapshot of my progress.

 

I thank you all for the encouragement and help.

 

 

Lower left corner, fourth column from the left, second coin from the bottom.......what is it?

 

Chris

[Regis44]

QUOTE: "Lower left corner, fourth column from the left, second coin from the bottom.......what is it? "

 

1881

 

 

I bought slab Morgans early mostly because thet were safe until I understood grading (at least a little). I mostly have WLH's but a respectable start on Morgan collction.

 

Regis

[kryptonitecomics]

It looks like a very fun collection to look through and I commend you for taking the time to educate yourself......sometimes a pile of coins like you have pictured can be a lot more fun than any pile of slabs one could run across. Coins with character are never a waste of money...........

[HaydenTubbs]

It looks like a very fun collection to look trough and I commend you for taking the time to educate yourself......sometimes piles of coins like you have pictured can be a lot more fun than any pile of slabs one could run across. Coins with character are never a waste of money...........

 

Shane:the great numismatic philosopher.

 

 

 

It looks you have a nice collection going there! Congratulations on your newfound addiction

 

 

 

Hayden

[kryptonitecomics]

I think it's the shirt Hayden....a little class or something else is rubbing off on me...........Chris.......no wise cracks from the peanut gallery

 

 

 

[cpm9ball]

I think it's the shirt Hayden....a little class or something else is rubbing off on me...........Chris.......no wise cracks from the peanut gallery

 

 

 

 

Who, me? Never!

 

Chris

[Bruceswar]

great looking collection! This place is a great place for knowledge. I see you have come along way in ssuch a short time. I hope you continue to ask as needed, and keep on going. Your off to a better start than most people, I would presume. Congrats!

[cpm9ball]

..a little class or something else is rubbing off on me..

 

Rubbing off? Ooooooh, that's gross. Better take a sperm count!

 

Sorry, Shane, I couldn't resist.

 

Chris

[kryptonitecomics]

..a little class or something else is rubbing off on me..

 

Rubbing off? Ooooooh, that's gross. Better take a sperm count!

 

Sorry, Shane, I couldn't resist.

 

Chris

 

I knew it.....I knew it....

 

 

[Regis44]

great looking collection! This place is a great place for knowledge. I see you have come along way in ssuch a short time. I hope you continue to ask as needed, and keep on going. Your off to a better start than most people, I would presume. Congrats!

 

Many of the coins you see are the "easy-to-find" dates. I have about 200 WLH's but, am missing 5 in my VG+ and missing a lot more in my AU+ collections. I try not to buy below F unless at melt price.

 

As an investment, I cashed-in about $3K of silver and gold in a rising market and bought collectable coins (some better than others). As gold/silver has dropped, I have not seen my coins drop in value. A little luck on timing and lots of help from you folks, especially Bob[supertooth].

 

Now that I've settled in to sensible collecting, I'm concentrating on learning and collecting WLH's and 3 Cent Nickels.

[rexcat]

Sounds like you have a good grip on your collection by educating yourself first and buying second.

 

I always enjoy reading about other collectors having fun with their collecting, thanks for sharing with the forum.

 

 

Congratulations on your newfound addiction

 

Listen up tubby,

I get enough of this “addiction” stuff here at home from Mrs. B, I really don’t need to be hearing this kind of crazy talk here…

[HaydenTubbs]

Listen up tubby,

I get enough of this “addiction” stuff here at home from Mrs. B, I really don’t need to be hearing this kind of crazy talk here…

 

 

 

Don't worry,it's a mutual thing

[James_OldeTowne]

This thread, in conjunction with Regis44's original, is one of THE best I've ever seen on the boards, just because it showcases the development of a collection. Thanks for sharing. Fantastic, just FANTASTIC!!

 

James