Coin worth...

I started coin collecting with Lincolns. Before that, I read as much as I could about the history of the Lincoln cent, grading, and proper storage methods. I am constantly amazed that "newbies" think that a memorial Lincoln is worth something if it is shiny. And then there are those who believe the drivel about investing in coins, rather than just collecting to preserve a piece of history. Truly rare coins are investment pieces, everything else is a scam, perpetuated by dealers eager to sell at ridiculous profit. To the "newbies", stay away from You Tube and do your homework. Enjoy your coins for historic sake, and pass them on to your children and grandchildren. One more thing, stay away from "error" coins, they will drive you absolutely crazy! Just my humble opinion. But the serious collectors who have the time, energy, and money thrive on the next "error" coin being discovered. They are a different breed, but I really enjoy reading their threads.

 

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Finn235: Excellent...

 

I was in agreement until the last part. There are indeed knowledgeable posters here, but there are many "facts," theories, and bluster floating around here that have no basis in reality too.