A progression with my buffalo collection over the past 2 years: I started buying Buffalo Nickels from basically any seller on eBay around 3 years ago. 0 - 6 Months During these first few months I collected a lot of Buffalo Nickels that look like this. I think most of them were dipped.
From 6 - 12 months I stopped buying coins that din't look right but I got a lot of doubles in the 1935-1938 range. Again I bought a lot of them and most look similar to this. I have a few other scattered common dates.
From Year 1 - Year 2 I decided that I liked toned coins and started adding toned Buffs whenever I could find them within my price range.
Year 2 - Year 3 Income improved and so did my toned Buffalo Collection. The one on the far right is Purple with the right angle, couldn't get it in a photo.
I'm impressed!! I really like that last group! Very nice indeed. I love toned Buffalo Nicekl's and that last group knocked my eyes out.....DEX
This is a fascinating glimpse into the mind of a collector growing into the hobby! I'm in the initial phases of getting back into coins, and I can see myself doing this: I'm not doing Buffalos but the same concept applies. Maybe I can take a lesson and jump forward to where you are now before spending too much on stuff I will want to replace later...
