Why are they great?
2007-11-09 13:47:07 · 13 answers · asked by Jen 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I enjoy coin collecting. My grandfather has always collected coins and I've recently gotten hooked. It doesn't have to cost a lot. I can go to the bank and pick of a box of coin (whichever denomination I'm in the mood for) for exactly face value. A box of cents is $25, a box of nickels is $100, a box of dimes is $250 and boxes of half dollars or quarters are $500.
Once I get a box, I go through and pull out the better coins (there are books to help with this or websites). I keep all interesting coins and try to fill holes in my coin books.
The coins that I don't want/need can be returned to the bank and put straight back into my account (though it's often better to return the coins to a different bank (not just a different branch but a different bank) so that I don't end up searching the same boxes over and over). So most of my money goes back and I can then get another box.
Some things to search for: wheat cents, silver dimes, silver quarters, old coins, error coins, coins with an "s" mint mark - they may be proof coins etc. There's always the chance of finding a real treasure!
2007-11-10 13:42:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crochet. It is the best. I have been crocheting for 23 of my 32 years and it is my favorite addictioin. I was in a bad car wreck and lost use of my right arm for a while among other things. My arm hurt like someone was trying to rip the muscle from the bone then I started stitching again and within a month I had full use of my right arm and no pain.
If that ain't enough reason, I don't know what else would be.
2007-11-09 17:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by nightshadetn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Model Railroading
http://www.greatesthobby.com/
2007-11-09 17:29:07 · answer #3 · answered by landnnut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rubber Stamping - Versatile, fulfills my need to be creative, can make beautiful pictures (Stampscapes) or silly doodles and everything in between..
Beading - cheap, can make great gifts for a lot of people, like at the office, without spending a bundle. can be elaborate and beautiful.
2007-11-09 14:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by California Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beading, poetry writing. They are great because I can express myself in a more non-conventional manner that still makes sense.
2007-11-09 19:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by god_chic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baseball, and I fly RC (Radio Control) Airplanes.
2007-11-09 14:16:28 · answer #6 · answered by julian192001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DIY crafting: www.cardboard.tv
I do this because its cheap, fun, and you don't need to rely on buying from other people and getting screwd paying alot for something
2007-11-10 10:53:54 · answer #7 · answered by nonphysical 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
electronics, Computers, biking, and creating maps on Hammer editor.
2007-11-09 19:33:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
beading , collecting state quarters, beanie babies Christmas year bears, reading singing and photography
2007-11-11 11:37:32 · answer #9 · answered by Bead_Diva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jogging, painting miniature figures, school ><. Computer! maze drawing
2007-11-09 13:52:01 · answer #10 · answered by Jackal115 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋