Hello! I'm a bit torn here. What am I supposed to do about references on the CAC Application for as a Young Numismatist? I have built an expansive collection of early dimes and later mercury dimes, most PCGS/NGC Certifed. I believe that the condition of several should've been a + or *. I have several coins in PCGS rattler holders. These were graded with just a whole number, so + and * we're just rounded down (in most cases). I've been coin collecting for over 9 years now, but have really not formed any of the connections with coin dealers. Yeah, I've bought coins from dealers and enthusiasts, however, I don't have enough Numismatic connections. Am I just supposed to wait until those connections form? Should I contact CAC? Thanks for all of your help.
The reference part is generally more of a formality for the collector applications. You can just ask around and see if you can find 3 people who would let you put them on there
I just wrote down 3 dealers that I purchased the most coins from. I think CAC just wants to know that you really are a collector. I submitted a little note that said basically what you wrote in your post. Most of my purchases were from auction houses and I don't know anyone around where I live that collects coins.
