Are You a Stacker or a Collector

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I revisited my YouTube channel and found this old video I made about nine years ago. It brought me back to the early days of my stacking journey, so I thought I’d share those thoughts again here.

For anyone who doesn’t know me, I come from a military family. My mom was an Army nurse, my dad was a colonel in the Air Force, and my two older brothers were naval officers. All of them are gone now and in heaven. Being the youngest — and the only girl — I was skipped over and spoiled. I grew up buying anything I wanted, all through my working life… to a fault. I had no cash savings.

Then I discovered the silver and gold stacking community on YouTube. And that’s when everything changed.

I learned the funny little paradox of stacking: you buy to save. Perfect for someone like me who loves to spend. The more I bought gold and silver, the more I actually saved. What a concept.

People who buy precious metals regularly are often called stackers. They like to stack bullion — coins, bars, rounds — and they usually aim for the lowest premium they can get. The goal is simple: accumulate what you can afford, or what feels right for your financial goals. And yes, I am definitely a stacker.

But I’m also a collector. I love the coins themselves — the designs, the stories, the history behind them. Collectors build sets and choose pieces that mean something to them, not just random coins thrown together.

Somewhere along the way, I realized I’m a mix of both. A stacker and a collector. A lot of bullion coins end up being semi‑numismatic anyway, so the overlap just happened naturally.

I started out buying bullion. Later, as I picked up more pieces, I found myself drawn to the coins and even the hand‑poured silver. That’s when the collecting side of me kicked in.

My goal now is simple: keep stacking and collecting silver, pick up as much fractional gold as I can, and eventually convert the silver into 1 oz gold coins — except for my Constitutional Silver. Then repeat the cycle.

How about you — are you a stacker or a collector?



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You know I am both Collector and Stacker.
Which one came first is debatable so playing with my Father's coin collection at an early age doesn't quite count. I figure a Stacker first, since I seriously considered diverting my Retirement contributions and putting it into my Private Precious Metals Pirate Pension plan as far back as in 2013 before taking the plunge in 2014.
I tell you, I was hooked after I bought my first 4 silver Maple Leaf coins, the shine of the newly minted bullion coins, the heavy weight, and the unmistakable resonate ring they make as I stack them on one another.
I drew my inspiration and learned from many veteran Stackers on YouTube and got to know the community there. Then of course that is where I met you Sis.


And I had my own Style...

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Wow, that was a fantastic video... and silver pieces, sis!
Yeah, it's been years... and how far we have gone in stacking!
Much !LUV 🤗🌺❤️
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It must be amazing to look back at something you created nine years ago and see how far you’ve come since then. 😊 Those early experiences often become the foundation for the journey ahead. Thanks for sharing a piece of your story! 🙌✨

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I'm probably more a collector than a stacker and as long as the prices continue to be in the current range or higher that will likely stay the same.

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Ah... and that may evolve in time, !LOL
And yes, it is true. Some collector pieces really do remain the same, whether you’re talking about value, condition, or significance, @bozz!
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We sound very similar @silversaver888!😀
Growing up as an only child, I guess I was a bit spoiled as well!!! I also went through life buying everything I wanted with little savings. Thankfully my father was a coin collector, and my neighbors father was a coin collector.....
So I two am the mix of both, starting off stacking Morgan Silver dollars among others.
Today, I am a stacker.... I stack for weight, but I still can't resist stacking a beautiful 100 year-old Gold Sovereign!!😇😀

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We really do sound alike. I smiled reading your comment. Being spoiled a little when we’re young… then growing up buying whatever we wanted — that part hit home for me. It’s funny how life eventually nudges us toward better habits, @silvertop.
And yes, stacking for weight makes sense, but I get it — some pieces are just too beautiful to pass up. A 100‑year‑old Gold Sovereign? Wow, I would grab that too. Some coins just speak to you.
I’m glad you shared this. It’s nice to know someone out there stacks and collects in the same mix I do, !LOL😀
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I think it's part of the enjoyment @silversaver888 . Monetarily wise, stacking for weight is easy, collecting coins for value requires research and dedication to make sure you're not getting ripped off!!😇

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How interesting to read about this duality between stacker and collector. I'd never thought of it that way. I find it curious how the same person can have both impulses: the pragmatic one of accumulating value and the aesthetic one of appreciating the art and history of the pieces.

Although I don't participate in this world, I enjoy learning from those who do. It's wonderful to see the passion with which you speak about your journey and how you've found a system that works for you. Thank you for sharing this perspective; it's always enriching to learn about such dedicated hobbies.💎

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Thank you for this. I really appreciate how you put it. There is that mix in a lot of us. The practical side that wants to stack for value, and the part that just loves the beauty and history of the pieces. I never really thought of it as a “duality” either until I started talking about it.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. It means a lot to me when someone outside the hobby still finds something meaningful in it, @marabuzal
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Personally, I feel like a mix of both. Although right now I can't add any new silver to my stack—in fact, I actually have to sell some to pay the bills 🥲

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And that is the purpose of stacking! Aren't you glad you have something to sell when times are hard, @ekads?
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Yes, you're absolutely right. I'm so grateful to have discovered the silver and gold stackers community on Hive a few years ago and decided to start my silver stacking journey.
Thanks so much to all of you for being such a great source of inspiration.

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Thank you for answering the question, @ekads

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Wow, I didn't expect this at all. Thank you so much for the HSBI share unit and the tip.
I really appreciate it. Have a wonderful day.

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Oh, definitely a stacker, sis! I love the bullion rounds, bars and whatnot, but I also like old coins. Such history!

Thank you for sharing and have a blessed day! Much love, hugs and kisses sis! 🤗😍😘❤️🌹 !LADY !BBH !INDEED !PIMP

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I love that you enjoy both, sis! It makes stacking a lot more fun when you mix the weight with the beauty.
Much !LUV and hugs and kisses, sis 🤗😘😍
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Thank you for answering the question, sis @elizabethbit

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You are most welcome sis! Thank you for the SBI! 🤗😍😘❤️🌹 !LADY !HOPE !INDEED

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I always figured my Coins would be worth a lot on Money some day…. Now that they are, I no longer want to sell them… I’ll be content spending my Common U.S. Stable Coinage…

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!LOL, I know what you mean about not wanting to sell, @pocketechange !
I converted some of my silver to gold, as planned. I am waiting for another opportunity!
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Yo may want to start thinking about converting your Gold back to Silver…

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