just want help and advice!!

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by jbyrne2788, Oct 2, 2011.

  1. jbyrne2788

    jbyrne2788 New Member

    hi i have just recently started collecting coin, i work for a guy part time who owns a company called C-note. This company is a coin star type buisness we have 38 machines in Missouri and Kansas area. He has got me intrested in coin collecting im just wondering how is the best way to start and continue. i recently have just been filling a penny book and continue to fill this one only. i have studied the penny alot lately and am wondering if i should finish this book, or also collect other things. please give me some guidance and direction on this interest of mine thanks

    justin
     
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  3. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Welcome to the neighborhood, Justin!

    If you don't already have the book, you should get a copy of the current edition of the Red Book of United States Coins published by Whitman. Though I don't recommend using their price guide, there is a world of information contained in it. Maybe it will give you some ideas about what series you would like to collect.

    Chris
     
  4. collectingkid

    collectingkid Copper Collector

    Hello Welcome to the neighborhood! :welcome:

    When I started I did the same, and now when I collect harder sets I still have those old ones I did, and I regret doing them. I think the best thing to do is do some research go to a dealer get a red book do some research again and start collecting something that you like and something that fits your budget. I like Indian Head Cents I have 82% of the collection done and I still remember getting ripped off on my first coin :hail:. If you have lots of money try to do a capped bust dime set (they are cool) :) But its your choice, just research every us coin. Also you can try a type set: like the Dansco (album) 7070 this can get you to know every US coin minted and lead you to your future date/mintmark set.


    Hope this helps


    Dan
     
  5. Justin: Welcome to CT! :welcome:

    Advice: Check the reject bins of the coin star machines and save any dimes, quarters or halves dated 1964 and older. Also, save any wheat cents in the reject bins as well.

    :thumb: TC
     
  6. jbyrne2788

    jbyrne2788 New Member

    another question, are most coin shops stiff on there price or do they come down and how about do i go asking if he will go down on the price. im asking this because i fill like a butthole when i do ask let me in on the secret to buying coins.
     
  7. coleguy

    coleguy Coin Collector

    It's kind of hard for any of us to tell you what to collect. We can say what we like, but that doesn't mean you'll like it. As far as coin dealers and prices, most shops I've been in don't have prices marked on their coins for two reasons. First, the prices fluctuate too often based on the bullion market and collector demand. Second, they like to wheel and deal as much as customers and keep their prices fluid instead of rigid. The more you do business with and get to know a dealer, the better deals you'll get, and they tend to learn what you like and what your budget is.
    Guy
     
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