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I’m a software developer who has been collecting off and on since the 1980s. I’ve changed focuses a number of times over the years. For the last several I’ve settled on primarily gold dollars as my area of focus.
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- I just had cataract surgery on my left eye with right next week. Did having the surgery (if you have) give you a new appreciation for what you have (as in having better contrast and no yellowing)?I just had cataract surgery on my left eye with right next week. Did having the surgery (if you have) give you a new appreciation for what you have (as in having better contrast and no yellowing)?3 Comments 0 Shares 185 ViewsPlease log in to like, share and comment!Commenting is disabled.
- I didn’t respond. I’ve had cataract surgery and yes, you can see colors more vividly. But for me, I went from being extremely nearsighted to being farsighted after the surgery so now I can’t see hairlines, small hits or other details without magnification that I used to see much more easily without needing magnification. So now my focus has shifted to overall eye appeal and not minor post mint damage like hits and hairlines. So it’s a mixed bag for me. If you aren’t nearsighted there should be only positive benefits in terms of looking at coins.I didn’t respond. I’ve had cataract surgery and yes, you can see colors more vividly. But for me, I went from being extremely nearsighted to being farsighted after the surgery so now I can’t see hairlines, small hits or other details without magnification that I used to see much more easily without needing magnification. So now my focus has shifted to overall eye appeal and not minor post mint damage like hits and hairlines. So it’s a mixed bag for me. If you aren’t nearsighted there should be only positive benefits in terms of looking at coins.
- 2024-05-09 16:45:04
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- Mr_Spud I’m currently in between (second surgery on Monday) so I’m in limbo and won’t vote on my own poll yet. I’ve also been a lifetime nearsighted person who will now be farsighted. I’m curious how it will impact my interest in gold dollars.[Mr_Spud] I’m currently in between (second surgery on Monday) so I’m in limbo and won’t vote on my own poll yet. I’ve also been a lifetime nearsighted person who will now be farsighted. I’m curious how it will impact my interest in gold dollars.
- 2024-05-09 19:38:35
- TurtleCat I still like and enjoy looking at my small coins, including gold dollars. Only now they all look to be a higher grade than they used to and I have to use magnification to look for small details and hairlines[TurtleCat] I still like and enjoy looking at my small coins, including gold dollars. Only now they all look to be a higher grade than they used to and I have to use magnification to look for small details and hairlines
- 2024-05-09 23:02:09
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- One day I’ll have some excess cash and will do a dansco of raw peace dollars. Mostly because it’s achievable and would be kinda neato.One day I’ll have some excess cash and will do a dansco of raw peace dollars. Mostly because it’s achievable and would be kinda neato.2 Comments 0 Shares 412 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- I love peace dollars, but a few of them would def be tough for me in au-ms if going for the whole set. Plus i'm deep in a few obsessions lol.I love peace dollars, but a few of them would def be tough for me in au-ms if going for the whole set. Plus i'm deep in a few obsessions lol.
- 2024-04-02 01:41:15
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- SilverAge3 Very achievable for sure in MS basically. But too bad so few have nice toning. There are some but most seem artificial to me. But a blast white set can still be cool.[SilverAge3] Very achievable for sure in MS basically. But too bad so few have nice toning. There are some but most seem artificial to me. But a blast white set can still be cool.
- 2024-04-02 16:50:42
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- Collecting whiplash: when you fancy selling half your collection to get one cool coin only to want to do that again! What we need in this industry is a lease agreement. You lease a cool coin for 3 years and then turn it over or pay it off.Collecting whiplash: when you fancy selling half your collection to get one cool coin only to want to do that again! What we need in this industry is a lease agreement. You lease a cool coin for 3 years and then turn it over or pay it off.6 Comments 0 Shares 514 ViewsCommenting is disabled.
- I just did this today but in the past I have always enjoyed the trophy coin we shall seeI just did this today but in the past I have always enjoyed the trophy coin we shall see
- 2024-03-27 20:02:30
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- StevenFarrell I’ve done it several times. Then I reverse course and get lots of coins again only to churn years later, lol. Can’t settle on one thing for too many years in a row![StevenFarrell] I’ve done it several times. Then I reverse course and get lots of coins again only to churn years later, lol. Can’t settle on one thing for too many years in a row!
- 2024-03-29 18:08:33
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- Not a bad idea! Lol. Ownership is often less thrilling than the huntNot a bad idea! Lol. Ownership is often less thrilling than the hunt
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- DeadCatWaltz For me it’s often about just getting to hold them for a while, maybe take a picture. If I could I would just go to auctions and only look at the cool stuff, lol.[DeadCatWaltz] For me it’s often about just getting to hold them for a while, maybe take a picture. If I could I would just go to auctions and only look at the cool stuff, lol.
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- TurtleCat Yes but theres something about knowing it's YOURS, right?[TurtleCat] Yes but theres something about knowing it's YOURS, right?
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- DeadCatWaltz Sometimes I think that. Other times ownership is a burden. I think that’s the difference between special coins and hole fillers (loosely speaking) and the ability to have something you can look at and not just have in a safe deposit box.[DeadCatWaltz] Sometimes I think that. Other times ownership is a burden. I think that’s the difference between special coins and hole fillers (loosely speaking) and the ability to have something you can look at and not just have in a safe deposit box.
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- Sometimes I wonder if I want to a collect coins or just hold them for a while? Ownership is nice but often it’s seeing them that is more interesting. That said, I’m happy with my raw albums of almost full mercs, jeffs, abes, and washingtons.Sometimes I wonder if I want to a collect coins or just hold them for a while? Ownership is nice but often it’s seeing them that is more interesting. That said, I’m happy with my raw albums of almost full mercs, jeffs, abes, and washingtons.0 Comments 0 Shares 430 Views
- Would you trade most of your collection for a single rare coin? It’s thankfully not my dilemma but I’ve pondered that from time to time. For example, trading 10-15 moderately expensive gold coins for one really expensive one.Would you trade most of your collection for a single rare coin? It’s thankfully not my dilemma but I’ve pondered that from time to time. For example, trading 10-15 moderately expensive gold coins for one really expensive one.0 Comments 1 Shares 1067 Views
- I saw the proposed designs for the sesquiquincentennial coins (cent, 5 cent). I know the answer but I’ll lament anyway: why or why can’t we remove Lincoln and Jefferson from those respective coins and go back to something better like liberty, flying eagles, Native American, shields, SOMETHING? Coins are inherently political and there’s no disputing that but coin designs should not be held hostage by just a few states out of some sense of ownership.I saw the proposed designs for the sesquiquincentennial coins (cent, 5 cent). I know the answer but I’ll lament anyway: why or why can’t we remove Lincoln and Jefferson from those respective coins and go back to something better like liberty, flying eagles, Native American, shields, SOMETHING? Coins are inherently political and there’s no disputing that but coin designs should not be held hostage by just a few states out of some sense of ownership.2 Comments 0 Shares 419 Views
- Saw that a new error cent came to light recently. A 1943 steel cent with reverse brockage if I remember right. I wonder if I’ll ever discover anything cool?Saw that a new error cent came to light recently. A 1943 steel cent with reverse brockage if I remember right. I wonder if I’ll ever discover anything cool?0 Comments 0 Shares 622 Views
- No idea how true it is but I heard that the Fairmont collection is a former bank holding in Cuba that was acquired by Stacks Bowers and carefully curated. If there are any more to come out, say a gold dollar set, I may even sell a bunch and ride the wave…No idea how true it is but I heard that the Fairmont collection is a former bank holding in Cuba that was acquired by Stacks Bowers and carefully curated. If there are any more to come out, say a gold dollar set, I may even sell a bunch and ride the wave…0 Comments 0 Shares 509 Views
- 7 inches of snow today. Now I wish I had a cool coin with a snow scene on it. Or maybe a more realistic one of a person shoveling snow from their driveway.7 inches of snow today. Now I wish I had a cool coin with a snow scene on it. Or maybe a more realistic one of a person shoveling snow from their driveway.0 Comments 0 Shares 354 Views
- Anyone have collecting goals for next year? I probably won’t get much this coming year but I think I’ll try to only get a branch mint gold next year.Anyone have collecting goals for next year? I probably won’t get much this coming year but I think I’ll try to only get a branch mint gold next year.0 Comments 0 Shares 552 Views
- Been thinking about it some. I really enjoy coins, their history, the art, etc. But is it my *passion*? I’m thinking it isn’t. It’s an interest, a lifelong interest, but I don’t obsess about it as I do other things. It’s interesting to realize it now. I’m not quite near retirement but it’s only a decade or so away. Do I spend more time on things I’m interested in or passionate about?Been thinking about it some. I really enjoy coins, their history, the art, etc. But is it my *passion*? I’m thinking it isn’t. It’s an interest, a lifelong interest, but I don’t obsess about it as I do other things. It’s interesting to realize it now. I’m not quite near retirement but it’s only a decade or so away. Do I spend more time on things I’m interested in or passionate about?0 Comments 0 Shares 538 Views
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