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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 3168618, member: 36230"]If you want to make the most of searching everyday coins you're going to first need to learn. Unfortunately there's simply isn't any list of likely date/mint finds that someone without knowledge can use to "<i>strike it rich with pocket change</i>" (avoid said book as if the plague - its garbage not worth the paper it's printed on).</p><p><br /></p><p>In today's world the chances of finding a non-variety worth decent (or even very modest) money is exceedingly slim, is a big reason why so many search for varieties and/or errors, and is what brings us back to the learning part. I'm certainly not suggesting you don't bother searching, but only that you take a wise approach while acknowledging the fact you've much to learn to make the most of your searches. This will take time and will likely be frustrating, but soon it will start to make sense and when you find that first variety it'll be very rewarding.</p><p><br /></p><p>Tommy kindly provided you with an excellent link, but be sure to first learn about how dies and coins are made before diving into the variety info. This forum is a great place to learn and I'm glad you came here (especially after YouTube). There are many members more than willing to help as long as you do your part. Don't be put off if you come across a thread where it appears we're being mean to someone new; oftentimes there's either a history or the person is playing games (believe it or not this happens a <i>lot</i>). The greater point is that this is a two-way street, but if serious there probably isn't a better place online to be. Welcome, Ethan.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 3168618, member: 36230"]If you want to make the most of searching everyday coins you're going to first need to learn. Unfortunately there's simply isn't any list of likely date/mint finds that someone without knowledge can use to "[I]strike it rich with pocket change[/I]" (avoid said book as if the plague - its garbage not worth the paper it's printed on). In today's world the chances of finding a non-variety worth decent (or even very modest) money is exceedingly slim, is a big reason why so many search for varieties and/or errors, and is what brings us back to the learning part. I'm certainly not suggesting you don't bother searching, but only that you take a wise approach while acknowledging the fact you've much to learn to make the most of your searches. This will take time and will likely be frustrating, but soon it will start to make sense and when you find that first variety it'll be very rewarding. Tommy kindly provided you with an excellent link, but be sure to first learn about how dies and coins are made before diving into the variety info. This forum is a great place to learn and I'm glad you came here (especially after YouTube). There are many members more than willing to help as long as you do your part. Don't be put off if you come across a thread where it appears we're being mean to someone new; oftentimes there's either a history or the person is playing games (believe it or not this happens a [I]lot[/I]). The greater point is that this is a two-way street, but if serious there probably isn't a better place online to be. Welcome, Ethan.[/QUOTE]
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