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<p>[QUOTE="Paul M., post: 3527084, member: 73165"]I think either way, you're in for a $40 lesson.</p><p><br /></p><p>One thing you can do is buy it, take it to a coin show, and show it to a few dealers asking what they would grade it, but don't portray it as "I'm trying to sell this coin." (Consider buying something, even something inexpensive, from the ones that are generous enough with their time to do this for you.)</p><p><br /></p><p>Another way to go is to study the series, and particularly the early proofs, learn a little about proof grading from books and talking to dealers at shows, maybe buy a book or two. You might spend $40 on show admission and books going this route.</p><p><br /></p><p>Or, you can do both. Personally, I will buy just about anything from a reputable shop or dealer that I think is cool and costs under $50.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Paul M., post: 3527084, member: 73165"]I think either way, you're in for a $40 lesson. One thing you can do is buy it, take it to a coin show, and show it to a few dealers asking what they would grade it, but don't portray it as "I'm trying to sell this coin." (Consider buying something, even something inexpensive, from the ones that are generous enough with their time to do this for you.) Another way to go is to study the series, and particularly the early proofs, learn a little about proof grading from books and talking to dealers at shows, maybe buy a book or two. You might spend $40 on show admission and books going this route. Or, you can do both. Personally, I will buy just about anything from a reputable shop or dealer that I think is cool and costs under $50.[/QUOTE]
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