Moods ..

[TomGoodheart]

I suppose it's not surprising that our mood effects how we feel about things. T'other day I was reviewing a recent purchase and caught myself looking at a few of the coins in my trays and feeling quite pleased about my little collection.

Whereas today I'm at home with a stinking cold and thought I'd do a quick comparison of the collection with a list of coins I recently printed out to make sure I hadn't missed any or listed ones I've sold.

I started wondering if I should just sell half the things. They either weren't very well stuck, or had been clipped or struck on odd shaped flans, or just the toning somehow wasn't particularly pleasing. I thought if I could get back what I paid for them I could start again with higher standards and get a collection in which every coin gave me a pleasant glow.

Of course, that's pretty impractical. Some of the coins I paid rather over the odds for in my enthusiasm and naivete. Others I have little choice as they are so rare another example is unlikely to come up for sale. And of course, prices have risen and so even if I got my money back the liklihood I could buy a better coin now is rather hopeful!

Tomorrow I dare say I shall feel better. It's no doubt the cold that's given me the critical perspective.

But if anyone wants 16 Charles I shillings, just let me know! Low milage, one careful owner! Shall we start offers at a couple of grand?

[Rob]

I suppose it's not surprising that our mood effects how we feel about things. T'other day I was reviewing a recent purchase and caught myself looking at a few of the coins in my trays and feeling quite pleased about my little collection.

Whereas today I'm at home with a stinking cold and thought I'd do a quick comparison of the collection with a list of coins I recently printed out to make sure I hadn't missed any or listed ones I've sold.

I started wondering if I should just sell half the things. They either weren't very well stuck, or had been clipped or struck on odd shaped flans, or just the toning somehow wasn't particularly pleasing. I thought if I could get back what I paid for them I could start again with higher standards and get a collection in which every coin gave me a pleasant glow.

Of course, that's pretty impractical. Some of the coins I paid rather over the odds for in my enthusiasm and naivete. Others I have little choice as they are so rare another example is unlikely to come up for sale. And of course, prices have risen and so even if I got my money back the liklihood I could buy a better coin now is rather hopeful!

Tomorrow I dare say I shall feel better. It's no doubt the cold that's given me the critical perspective.

But if anyone wants 16 Charles I shillings, just let me know! Low milage, one careful owner! Shall we start offers at a couple of grand?

If the 16 include the D1/2, a decent Sceptre and the AVSSPCE, count me in for £2K. The first is particularly unattractive.

Edited February 24, 2012 by Rob

[TomGoodheart]

The first is particularly unattractive.

I know! And there are dozens of the things now, so not even rare! ..Oh, wait, or was that the G3/2s?

[azda]

Speaking of moods, am feeling frustrated.................... and no John, not in that way

[TomGoodheart]

Speaking of moods, am feeling frustrated.................... and no John, not in that way

Waiting for a coin to arrive Dave?

I'm still waiting for mine to be posted!

[coin watch]

I suppose it's not surprising that our mood effects how we feel about things. T'other day I was reviewing a recent purchase and caught myself looking at a few of the coins in my trays and feeling quite pleased about my little collection.

Whereas today I'm at home with a stinking cold and thought I'd do a quick comparison of the collection with a list of coins I recently printed out to make sure I hadn't missed any or listed ones I've sold.

I started wondering if I should just sell half the things. They either weren't very well stuck, or had been clipped or struck on odd shaped flans, or just the toning somehow wasn't particularly pleasing. I thought if I could get back what I paid for them I could start again with higher standards and get a collection in which every coin gave me a pleasant glow.

Of course, that's pretty impractical. Some of the coins I paid rather over the odds for in my enthusiasm and naivete. Others I have little choice as they are so rare another example is unlikely to come up for sale. And of course, prices have risen and so even if I got my money back the liklihood I could buy a better coin now is rather hopeful!

Tomorrow I dare say I shall feel better. It's no doubt the cold that's given me the critical perspective.

But if anyone wants 16 Charles I shillings, just let me know! Low milage, one careful owner! Shall we start offers at a couple of grand?

Hard work and stress!!!....The joys of a hammered coin collector!

I know what you are saying here, I too have felt the same way with a number of coin purchases. I think its all part of the growing expectations of the 'next stage'....coins that perhaps were nice a few years back now look crap next to the latest up-grade.

What the best...a couple of top quality coins or a collection of lesser grades!?...suppose the best way is to enjoy what you have in your collection, cos there will always be many others who would see a collection in a different way!