ANA Correspondance Courses

ljkvette · 09-11-2006, 12:18 PM

I want to take the ANA grading course. They offer several other courses that will earn a certificate /diploma.

Has anyone found these other courses to be of value?

Thanks

bqcoins · 09-11-2006, 04:01 PM

I don't know, but I too long to take them, I'm hoping they are a legitimate step in professionalization turning a hobby into carreer. Of course that is still 10+ years down the road

YNcoinpro_U.S. · 09-11-2006, 08:42 PM

I strongly recommend that you stop collecting for the moment and take the course. The course will be the most valuable numismatic experience you ever experience.

I took the ANA's Counterfeit Detection class at the Summer Seminar and loved it. I learned more than I could ever imagine and now I can use my skills while in the field. I know that the grading courses are tough, but not as tough as you may think. It will take a lot of patience and dedication to learn all of the things from the courses, but I know that it will be an invaluable experience.

Hope this helps.

Vroomer · 09-11-2006, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YNcoinpro_U.S.

I strongly recommend that you stop collecting for the moment and take the course.

Say what?

holz · 09-12-2006, 07:30 AM

I took a Intermediate grading class in mid May 2006 in NJ. It was given before a 3 day Coin show GS??. It was so good I almost went to the Summer Session in CO. They have a set of around 600 coins that had been graded by PCGS. These coins included "Body Bags" coins which don't get graded. The class had a $100 discount if you joined the ANA. The guy next to me was taking the Class for a third time. I'll take another Class when it's in the area even the sameone a 2nd time. The Class picture was printed in the Numismatic News.

bqcoins · 09-12-2006, 11:48 AM

I just finished reading Numismatic Forgery by Charles Larson, now that imparted some scary knowledge!!!

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