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Message:: [QUOTE="Treashunt, post: 1967919, member: 6763"]That is how I have always collected. When Barbers (dimes, quarters & half dollars) were obtainable at melt, I bought.When premiums were added, I stopped. But, the better dates were still available, so I kept buying them.  Now that the quarter keys have stagnated, I may start again. When the states quarters program was announced, I started my Washington quarter collection in unc, except for the 'big three' (1932 D & S and 1936 D) which I got as AU's. Completed the set before the 1st quarter was released, and was able to get VF's(1932 D & S) for $40 to $48.  The XF 1932 S was a biggie @ $69, the 1932 D in AU was a giant $130.  Dealers couldn't give them away. Then I stopped after I picked up about six + of each. Picked up whatever was not in favor (read: unpopular) like Seated dimes with silly low mintages.  Example; the 1846, with a mintage of #31,500.  In G-04 for $45.  Current trends?  Check it out at $350 And many other examples.I remember buying a Draped Bust $1/2 in F-12 (now an R-5 die marriage) for $145. I think the dealer was glad to get rid of it. I always TRY to go against the crowd.[/QUOTE]