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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 827522, member: 19463&quot;]Stainless gave the correct answer if you live far from &#039;civilization&#039;.&nbsp; If, by chance, you are near a major metropolitan area, I&#039;d suggest attending a large coin show that includes ancient coin dealers.&nbsp; For example, this weekend is a huge one in Baltimore, MD, USA, where you can see, handle and buy coins from real people who can answer questions and suggest things you might like.&nbsp; I&#039;m going Saturday and it is a 3 hour one way trip so that might give you an idea on how strongly I support the idea of coin shows.&nbsp; Not knowing where you are located only allows me to suggest using search engines for coin shows in towns near you.</p><p><br /></p><p>There is absolutely nothing wrong with buying online and, for that matter, even from eBay as long as you stick to sellers that are honest and knowledgeable.&nbsp; Stainless mentions Forvm which often sells on eBay as do many VCoins dealers.&nbsp; The problem with eBay is that anyone can set up shop there and sell anything.&nbsp; Occasionally they will kick out someone for selling fakes or robbing people otherwise but it is no big deal for someone to return using a new name.&nbsp; If you buy from people you know, it is a good source.&nbsp; The same goes for shows and there will be an occasional crook set up there as well.&nbsp;&nbsp; It is just harder to come back after you&#039;ve been kicked out so bad apples are much more rare.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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