Vinyl records vs Coin collecting
Vinyl records and coin collecting have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Vinyl records | Coin collecting |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 1 hour a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $150 | $20 |
Choose vinyl records if
- Costs more to start
- Less fiddly
- Less repetitive
About $150 to start, then about $40 a month.
Choose coin collecting if
- Cheaper to start
- More fiddly, precise work
- More rhythmic and repetitive
About $20 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Vinyl records: Record Cleaner, Turntable Full cost breakdown
- Coin collecting: Coin Magnifier (Loupe), Coin Collecting Starter Kit Full cost breakdown