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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;krispy, post: 1473926, member: 19065&quot;]Take a list of all the notes being mentioned in this thread, look for each of them, so you can see them in hand. Don&#039;t let the money burn a hole in your pocket if you are not sure of what to buy after looking at so many notes. There will always be another show to go to and that allows for more introspective time to think about what you want to buy, save more money if you see something special or some grade requirement you&#039;d like to have that special note in and by all means, always buy the best you can afford as that will make you the happiest if not help return the healthiest premium in the long run if you should ever need to sell the note. I would also caution not getting persuaded by dealers who try to sell you problem notes because they suggest the price is a bargain if not for &quot;x&quot; problem.</p><p><br /></p><p>If I had the $1,000 I would pursue more large size Legal Tender notes. Namely, I&#039;d look for a $2 Legal Tender note, Series of 1869, the &#039;Rainbow note&#039; in a grade of about VF-20 per your budget. An alternative would be if I could find a $5 Legal Tender Note, Series of 1869 &quot;Rainbow note&#039; or maybe a Series 1880 with large brown seal. The $5s are also known as a &quot;wood chopper&quot; notes due to the vignette on the face. </p><p><br /></p><p>With the budget you gave, you may also be able to find something below EF in the $10 Legal Tender Notes, Series of 1869, so called &#039;Jack a s s notes&#039;. I personally like the seal&#039;s position and size better on the 1869 than the later Series with the donkey-eagle. </p><p><br /></p><p>For something different than LTs, maybe you&#039;d like a large size gold certificate. For your budget an EF or better $10 Series of 1907 to 1922 may be an option... or step it up to the $50 denomination if you don&#039;t mind such notes in the VF range. </p><p><br /></p><p>As I started out saying, once you see some of these notes in hand, really think about why you are buying it, and not just at the random suggestions of strangers because we said so and you have the budget for something. If you spot notes in grades we pointed out but think owning something a little better is more to your goals and satisfaction, then by all means, exercise the discipline to just enjoy looking at things at the show and come back next time there is a show or auction where you can get something you will truly enjoy.</p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, if you do buy something, scan it and show it off! I&#039;m sure we&#039;d all like to see what you bought! Have fun!</p><p><br /></p><p>With any remaining money I&#039;d put it towards a book on currency and/or getting some lunch/dinner after the show.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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