Things that make you a world class coin collector: #10: You buy the coin before the book. #9: You believe it isn't fake, so it isn't. #8: You buy coins off HSN or the Coin Fault. #7: You clean coins with an SOS pad and distilled vinegar. #6: You value your collection off the red book. #5: You buy clad proof sets to flip later this year. #4: You get married at a coin show. #3: You consider the V-nickel the best designed coin of all time. #2: You argue quantity over quality of coins. #1: You buy coins "sight unseen".