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<p>[QUOTE="srkjkd, post: 359511, member: 7248"]YES!! no question about it. when you look at all the coins types, prices, ect..it is an overwhelming experience and makes it so difficult to decide what to collect (unless you have an unlimited budget, you probably can't start w/ an 1804 silver dollar)!</p><p><br /></p><p> my suggestion to you (and only my opinion). please consider joining the ana and take the numismatic diploma course (whether you choose to take the whole course at once or one at a time). it is set up in a study pattern which will intro you to all facets of numismatics. it truly helps to focus, buy books, and hook up on forums before you make ANY coin investment.</p><p><br /></p><p> if nothing else, please spend $15 on "coin collecting for dummies book", it is worth the money spent.please be patient in learning and PLEASE listen to the advanced collectors!!!! never hesitate to ask questions. there are good people out there who can help you.</p><p><br /></p><p> welcome to numismatics. it is a hobby that can bring you yrs of enjoyment and i certainly hope it does.</p><p> sincerely...steve[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="srkjkd, post: 359511, member: 7248"]YES!! no question about it. when you look at all the coins types, prices, ect..it is an overwhelming experience and makes it so difficult to decide what to collect (unless you have an unlimited budget, you probably can't start w/ an 1804 silver dollar)! my suggestion to you (and only my opinion). please consider joining the ana and take the numismatic diploma course (whether you choose to take the whole course at once or one at a time). it is set up in a study pattern which will intro you to all facets of numismatics. it truly helps to focus, buy books, and hook up on forums before you make ANY coin investment. if nothing else, please spend $15 on "coin collecting for dummies book", it is worth the money spent.please be patient in learning and PLEASE listen to the advanced collectors!!!! never hesitate to ask questions. there are good people out there who can help you. welcome to numismatics. it is a hobby that can bring you yrs of enjoyment and i certainly hope it does. sincerely...steve[/QUOTE]
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