From the Oct. 16 Numismatic News e-Newsletter
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Category Archives: Community voice response
Coins for Budget-Minded Collectors
from the Sept. 18 Numismatic News E-Newsletter
What coins do you think make good bargains for the budget-minded collector?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
Two come to mind right off the bat: the 1996 mint set with the 50-year anniversary Roosevelt dime in it from West Point and the March of Dimes three-piece set with a low mintage
e-Letters: Sept. 29, 2020
From the Sept. 4 Numismatic News e-Newsletter.
Do you think 90 percent silver is the best form of silver investment? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers
Are you more interested in gold or silver?
From the Aug. 21 Numismatic News e-newsletter
Are you more interested in gold or silver?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
I’m interested in both but rely more on silver
Buying and Selling Gold Bullion Coins
From the Aug. 7 Numismatic News e-Newsletter
Have you bought or sold gold bullion coins during this modern-day “gold rush?” Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
No
Community Voice Response: Aug. 25, 2020
From the July 31 Numismatic News e-Newsletter.
What’s your level of trust in gold’s record-high performance?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
I’m confident gold will hit $2,500
Community Voice Response: July 24 Numismatic News eNewsletter
from the July 24, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
What is your opinion on the U.S. Mint issuing colorized coins? Will you be a buyer?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers
Community Voice Response: Aug. 11, 2020
from the July 17, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Have you come across counterfeits or suspected fakes during your time in the hobby? If so, what have you seen?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
I’ve gotten a few fake ancients at different times, one even fooled two high-ranking dealers/collectors. Thankfully I got refunds on them all
Community Voice Response: Aug. 4, 2020
From the July 10, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way you collect coins?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
I have changed nothing due to COVID.
Brian Schneider
via Facebook
Now that all of the coin shows and conventions are canceled, I am saving a lot of money
Community Voice Response: July 10, 2020
From the July 3, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you purchase coin lots when adding to your collection? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
I have searched for and bought coin lots locally for many years. Putting ads in local papers and being able to buy coins and compete “collections” has helped me build the majority of my collection
Community Voice Response: June 26 e-Newsletter
From the June 26, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you think consumers will feel the effects of the U.S. coin shortage? Have you noticed anything different from where you live?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers
Community Voice Response: June 26 e-Newsletter
From the June 26, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you think consumers will feel the effects of the U.S
Community Voice Response: July 14, 2020
From the June 19, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you think it’s a good idea for the ANA to relocate the 2020 World’s Fair of Money to another state?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
Yes, they should move it if they can have a show this year.
Lee Quast
High Ridge, Mo
Community Voice Response: June 30, 2020
From the June 4 Numismatic News e-Newsletter
What type of content would you like to see in Numismatic News that isn’t currently included?
Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers.
I would like to see a regular feature about building a typeset on a budget. Maybe regularly pick a coin and see what can be purchased for $200-$300
Community Voice Response: May 12, 2020
From the April 17, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
How do you think the landscape of the hobby will look once the pandemic is over and the market settles down?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Primary sales will be online and auctions. Face-to-face purchases will be reduced considerably
Community Voice Response: May 5, 2020
From the April 10, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you think the “W” quarters with privy marks are a good way for the Mint to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
It is a great idea as long as this is not to make it easier for the Mint-contracted coin dealers to more readily identify the 2020-W quarters because they let some slip through to consumers and collectors in 2019.
Metro East Coin & Currency Club
via Facebook
It seems that such a world-changing event should have at least earned the entire reverse of a coin, not just a privy mark
Community Voice Response: April 28, 2020
From the April 3, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
How have your coin/bullion buying and selling habits changed in light of the coronavirus bearing down on the United States?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I have been trying to buy when I can in different amounts and types so I can just keep adding to my bullion totals. Nothing too aggressive just basic silver 1-ounce rounds, 90 percent silver and maybe the occasional 1/10-ounce gold Eagle
Community Voice Response: March 27 eNewsletter
From the March 27, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you see opportunity or risk in the current declining spot metals prices?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Like other markets, it is for buying. Unfortunately, with reduced income, money goes to food and fuel
Community Voice Response: April 14, 2020
From the March 20, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
How are you occupying your time during social distancing?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I am refreshing myself by grading my coin collection. This entails some 10,000 pieces-plus in my uncertified collection
Community Voice Response: Fri, March 13 eNewsletter
From the March 13, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
How have the economic and travel impacts of the coronavirus affected your current collecting approach?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I will miss connecting with my fellow collectors. In the age of cocooning, the bourse is dynamic
Community Voice Response: March 31, 2020
From the March 6, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
What coin or coin series do you consider to be the most underrated?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Franklin half dollars.
Peter Gehrke
Address withheld
The large cent
Community Voice Response: Feb. 28, 2020
From the Feb. 28, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
We are less than a year away from the end of the Mint’s America the Beautiful quarters program. Are you still collecting them?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers
Community Voice Response: March 17, 2020
From the Feb. 21, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
The Morgan dollar is one of the most popular coins to collect. What role has it played in your collecting journey?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers
Community Voice Response: e-Newsletter Feb. 14
From the Feb. 14, 2020, Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Are you concerned about the ever-increasing tax requirements that affect coin dealers? What impact do you think it will have on the hobby?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I used to be a part-time dealer for a few years; it wasn’t a business and I wasn’t in it for the money
With Brexit now a certainty, will you be watching for Brexit commemorative coins to be issued?
From the Jan. 31, 2020 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
With Brexit now a certainty, will you be watching for Brexit commemorative coins to be issued?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
As an English numismatist for 60 years, but as a convinced European, I am deeply resentful that my hobby is being sullied by the official issue of a coin to mark such an unworthy event
Community Voice Response: eNewsletter Jan. 24
From the Jan. 24, 2020 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Will you purchase a 2020 coin or medal commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War Two? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Yes, if it is reasonably priced to match my budget
Community Voice Response: Feb. 11, 2020
From the Jan. 17, 2020 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
How do you predict the coin market will fare in 2020?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Considering the U
Community Voice Response:
From the Jan. 3, 2020 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you think there is as much gold in Fort Knox as the government claims? How much do you think is actually there?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Yes, I believe what they say that there is 147
Community Voice Response: Jan. 10, 2020
From the Dec. 27 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
What is your level of confidence in gold as an investment?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
My level of confidence in gold as an investment is almost as high as the national debt
Community Voice Response: Jan. 1, 2020
From the Dec. 13 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
What are your numismatic resolutions for the new year?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
One of my numismatic resolutions is to do what I can to make sure coin collector’s concerns are represented and NOT deep-pocket businesses
Community Voice Response: Dec. 31, 2019
From the Dec. 6 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Will you be buying a coin commemorating the Brexit event?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I still hope no such coin will ever be struck because Brexit will be called off
Community Voice Response: Dec. 24, 2019
From the Nov. 28 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you collect numismatic items marking the Chinese Lunar New Year? If so, what types of items do you collect?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
I collect various Chinese Lunar coins depending on the occasion
Community Voice Response: Dec. 17, 2019
From the Nov. 22 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Would you ever own “paper” (non-physical) gold? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
No
Community Voice Responses: Nov. 26, 2019
From the Nov. 1 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
Do you think special finishes like Reverse Proof and Enhanced Uncirculated are worth collecting? Why or why not?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers.
Yes
Community Voice Responses: Oct. 29, 2019
From the October 4 Numismatic News E-NewsLetter
What subject would you like to see featured on a commemorative coin?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter readers
I would like to see the Battle of Lake Erie.
Mike Bondi
Cicero, N.Y
Community Voice Responses: Oct. 8, 2019
From the September 13 Numismatic News E-Letter
Why do you think sales of the U.S. Mint’s American Legion 100th anniversary coins have not taken off as the Apollo 11 coins did?
Here are some answers sent in from our E-Newsletter reader
They are not doing as well because almost all modern commemoratives have lost 50-75% of their original purchase price