When is the perfect time to sell coins? The answer to that question is… it depends. I think for most the adage, “buy low, sell high” applies here. It’s crazy but a lot of people get panicked when the spot prices are going down and sell their coins when prices are depressed. Don’t we all […]
The most important thing to remember when starting to collect coins is that you are doing it for the right reason. – if it is a passion, then it is something worth pursuing. Collecting just for profit may work but it usually is not enough in the long run. Many people have tried, but eventually […]
Coin collecting is something that takes time to learn. The most important thing to remember is that you are doing it for the right reason – if it is a passion, then it is something worth pursuing. Collecting just for profit may work but it usually is not enough in the long run. A person […]
Whether they spend it or just collect it, some people are simply born to love the way money provides them the kind of gratification that they seek. For example those people who are coin collectors simply love the sight of coins and many wish to display their collections as art. In the United States, coin […]
If you are a coin collector, how do you categorize yourself? There are various ways to collect coins as well as the specialties of collectors. Here is how to differentiate the variety of coin collectors. The Casual Coin Collector: The Most Common One You will know that you are a coin collector if… you collect […]
Coin collecting is a fun hobby to start and the thrill of hunting for old coins is enough for many people to continue doing it. Other people consider coin collecting an investment, something they can receive a profit from. If you are one of those people, then you can find several types of coins in […]
Through the decades, people have collected coins for different reasons. In the past, when coins were made of gold, these were collected mainly for their intrinsic value. As far back as the 1st century, accounts show that the Roman emperor Augustus already had a form of coin collecting hobby. He gathered exotic coins which he […]
Have you been a keen coin enthusiast? You are!? Then, I am sure you have heard of PCGS? No…? Well, I am sure you have come across certified coins…? Yet exactly what is a certified coin? And who or what’s PCGS? Well, to be aware of this we need to travel back to a period […]
There are many resources that can help coin collectors, old or new, in determining the value and worth of the coins they have. There are books out, “The Red Book” (A Guide Book of US Coins), “The Blue Book” (A Handbook of US Coins), as well as coin newsletters and catalogues available at any public […]
Coin collecting is said to be the “Hobby of the Kings.” Coin collecting is different from money hoarding. Collecting coins as an art form can be traced back to the 14th century. Today, people all over the world are collecting coins. Some collect it for their value, some just like the sheer fun that they […]
Coin collections are getting more and more popular these days. A lot of people are already into collecting coins. You see, this hobby is interesting and can be considered an excellent pastime. If you want to start your very own coin collection and you have no idea where to begin, you should check out the […]
Coin collecting is a fun hobby to start and the thrill of hunting for old coins is enough for many people to continue doing it. Other people consider coin collecting an investment, something they can receive a profit from. If you are one of those people, then you can find several types of coins in […]
For those who have been in the coin collecting business for some time, selling a coin collection is as natural as breathing, since they have been a buyer for many years. However, there are some individuals that have come into the possession of a coin collection that do not know how to sell a coin […]