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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Lehigh96, post: 969309, member: 15309&quot;]1) Do you actively collect coins and/or currency?</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: blue">Yes</span></p><p><br /></p><p>2) What is your favorite coin design and why?</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: blue">Jefferson Nickel.&nbsp; Thomas Jefferson is my favorite President and his image on the nickel is one that embodies his strength and resolve.&nbsp; Monticello is a beautiful building designed by Jefferson himself which served as his estate.</span></p><p><br /></p><p>3) What is your favorite money-related reference material?</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: blue">Heritage Auction Archives</span></p><p><br /></p><p>4) Do you buy with expectations of realizing a profit on your collection?</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: blue">No, but I plan to lose no more than the traditional transaction costs (15%) with the exception of some rainbow toned coins for which I paid large premiums.</span></p><p><br /></p><p>5) What is the best advice that you can give to a new collector?</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: blue">Many believe that you need big money to assembe a great collection.&nbsp; In my experience, passion is the key to a great collection.&nbsp; Have passion in what you collect and you will be more inclined to learn and become knowledgeable before you buy.&nbsp; In addition, your pride in your collection will force you to adhere to your own strict standards of excellence rather than filling your holes with dreck.&nbsp; In other words, your pride will force you to be patient which has long been a virtue in coin collecting.</span></p><p><span style="color: blue"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color: blue">Be passionate about your collection and you shall discover excellence no matter what your budget.</span>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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