Tiffibunny Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 How much do you spend on coins per month average? Is that a budget? If so do you go over the budget often? I don't have any set limits. But I'm sure I spend at least $200 or more a month, except this month and the next few gotta save for vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Stilson Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 A couple hundred also. It can go up some according to the amount of overtime I work. I don't burn up the entire amount but figure part of it as a "treat". Been slow buying the last week or so just because if time. Been too busy running. Also saving a little for a quick run to the casinos in Louisiana this weekend. Seeing Little Richard there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan769 Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 I don't have a set budget. What I do is take part of my quarterly bonuses and any reimbursable travel expense checks and put that in my coin stash. If I see something nice and I have enough I'll buy. Also I like to save up for the bigger coin shows, one coming up in Sept in Orlando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishraider Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 No set budget. Some months maybe $20-30 and some months $100 so the average is about $50 a month. Would like to spend more but just can't afford it since they cut out all of our overtime at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vfox Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 When I'm in school and can't work as often I spend about $30-$50 a week on coins, but over the summer, like now, I spend about $50-$120 a week. So on average $120-300ish a month. On occasion (such as Christmas or B-days) when I have a little extra to splurge, I'll maybe buy a nice type coin, which is about my entire months budget, if not more (if im lucky) hehe. One thing I love about this site is the ability to trade coins without being shafted, it's nice to be able to trade a coin for something else you want and not have to break open the wallet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gxseries Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Mine is kinda on and off. I can get myself really dry and when I see one that I really one... well I blow a fair amount when that happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlavicScott Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 IF, and I mean IF I can stay on budget, I spend about $100 a month. But 4 out of the last 6 months I have more than doubled that. This month is actually looking like a good candidate to stay on budget, but there is still time for me to blow it, which will probably happen. I am working today, which is my normal day off, so that is some extra OT money that I can spend. I have a few things I am eyeing on eBay, so I will probably splurge some this week-end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syzygy Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Never too much. I always respect my comfort zone - if I didn't, I would have a much nicer collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 My current budget is zero. Normally I try to stay in the $75-100 per month range and that includes books and publications. When I was getting some of the Large Cent and Half Cent books -- oooow that hurt. Most of the coins that I really want now require multi-month savings for the lowest price stuff. Multi=year for the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elverno Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 On average about $200-250 a month though I've been well under that the past six months. No particular reason except perhaps re-photoing my collection. It's almost like collecting them again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bustchaser Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 "Budgets? We ain't got no budgets. We don't need no budgets. I don't have to show you any stinking budget!" Actually, my "budget" program consists of... OOOOOHHHHH, I like that coin! RUN "WALLET" 1. SEARCH WALLET. 2. CASH > PRICE, BUY. 3. CASH < PRICE, RUN "BALANCE". 1. BALANCE < PRICE...END. 2. BALANCE > PRICE...RUN "MORGAGE DUE". 1. IF TRUE...END. 2. IF FALSE...BUY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 "Budgets? We ain't got no budgets. We don't need no budgets.I don't have to show you any stinking budget!" Actually, my "budget" program consists of... OOOOOHHHHH, I like that coin! RUN "WALLET" 1. SEARCH WALLET. 2. CASH > PRICE, BUY. 3. CASH < PRICE, RUN "BALANCE". 1. BALANCE < PRICE...END. 2. BALANCE > PRICE...RUN "MORGAGE DUE". 1. IF TRUE...END. 2. IF FALSE...BUY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleBobo Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 I have been out of a job since May 24 so the total amount that I have spent on coins in that time is $1.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Before March: About $75-$100. After March: About $10-$25 Started back into my other hobby of fish keeping. Three tanks already with a fourth being set up this weekend (shrimp breeder = money). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corina Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 My budget is not a month, but a year $50.00 a year is what i spend on coins I never go over that amount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted July 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 "Budgets? We ain't got no budgets. We don't need no budgets.I don't have to show you any stinking budget!" Actually, my "budget" program consists of... OOOOOHHHHH, I like that coin! RUN "WALLET" 1. SEARCH WALLET. 2. CASH > PRICE, BUY. 3. CASH < PRICE, RUN "BALANCE". 1. BALANCE < PRICE...END. 2. BALANCE > PRICE...RUN "MORGAGE DUE". 1. IF TRUE...END. 2. IF FALSE...BUY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dockwalliper Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 I usually allow myself one purchase a week. Almost always $20 or less. My guess for this year is about $50 a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabone Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 "Budgets? We ain't got no budgets. We don't need no budgets.I don't have to show you any stinking budget!" Actually, my "budget" program consists of... OOOOOHHHHH, I like that coin! RUN "WALLET" 1. SEARCH WALLET. 2. CASH > PRICE, BUY. 3. CASH < PRICE, RUN "BALANCE". 1. BALANCE < PRICE...END. 2. BALANCE > PRICE...RUN "MORGAGE DUE". 1. IF TRUE...END. 2. IF FALSE...BUY. Have to admit, this is a great post! I set aside $80 a month in cash, and when I have $500 or $600, off to the local coin store I go. Inbetween, if I see something I like (which is usually under $100 an item) I PayPal for it using my credit union savings. But there is a big show coming up in Saint Louis in May of next year that I am saving for. I hope to have $2k or $3k to take with me to that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ætheling Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 I don't have a budget, i wouldn't stick to one if i did. If i have the money and i like the coin i'll buy it. If i don't then i don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussulo Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Probably about $350-$550 a month, but if there are no coins I like I won't buy. Sometimes I will spend more if there are certain coins I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor Oli Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 I don't have a budget, i wouldn't stick to one if i did. If i have the money and i like the coin i'll buy it. If i don't then i don't. Same for me, it totally depends on the coin or situation. Sometimes I'll go months without buying something because the only specimens on offer are low grade junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuldFartte Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Well, I used to try to stay on a budget, but that worked quite poorly. I was shooting for about $250 to $350 per month, and I might have stayed "in budget" for one or two months. Then I decided to just buy whatever I felt like, the only budget question being "how much can I get away with before the wife notices?". Yeah, that went over real well Now, I don't have a budget, and I also don't buy coins very often anymore. I still love collecting, but I have become more limited in my pursuits, and, when I can afford it, I only buy higher quality coins with, IMHO, "eye appeal" (it has to appeal to my eye ) Since higher quality coins have become quite expensive, I find myself unable to get a lot of coins. So I have a new (well, renewed, I guess) hobby - Photography. It's cheaper, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlueke Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I try to save about $200 per month but then spend it at one or two shows. Under $20 purchases fill the gaps. Hence the birth year set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jello_g Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 No particular budget. But if I see myself spending more than usual, I try to offset it by selling off some of my traders to even out the cashflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ætheling Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Same for me, it totally depends on the coin or situation. Sometimes I'll go months without buying something because the only specimens on offer are low grade junk. That's very true. Although in my case it's just whatever coins i am inclined towards are just not available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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