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Why You Should Be a Collector

With so many people today facing sudden financial hardships and possible time constraints, it may make sense to consider whether to pursue a pre-existing or new hobby.

This could apply to every hobby, not just numismatics.

Hobbies can involve a financial cost for references, memberships, supplies, and objects. Such costs for a “discretionary” activity might be hard to justify right now.

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