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<p>[QUOTE="carl1949, post: 331922, member: 12263"]Wow! You all have given me SO much to think about. Buying the books is a definite for me. As far as what I am interested in, I would say quality over quantitiy. Key dates in good condition. </p><p> </p><p>I have quite a large collection of silver coins, especially Mercury dimes, Walking Liberty Halves and Washington quarters, so the gold is a bit appealing just to add a bit of diversity. But, as stated, it is really high right now. </p><p> </p><p>I started my coin collecting back in High School...a long time ago. Some of the junky coins I put in folders then are still pretty junky today. If I buy and when it will be something that 25 years from now my Grandkids can look at and say...Pa Pa bought some great coins...I sure am glad he did! </p><p> </p><p>BUT...after all the advice I believe I will leave most of that money at home this time...buy a couple of books, especially on grading and sit tight for a while. Thanks for the guidance![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="carl1949, post: 331922, member: 12263"]Wow! You all have given me SO much to think about. Buying the books is a definite for me. As far as what I am interested in, I would say quality over quantitiy. Key dates in good condition. I have quite a large collection of silver coins, especially Mercury dimes, Walking Liberty Halves and Washington quarters, so the gold is a bit appealing just to add a bit of diversity. But, as stated, it is really high right now. I started my coin collecting back in High School...a long time ago. Some of the junky coins I put in folders then are still pretty junky today. If I buy and when it will be something that 25 years from now my Grandkids can look at and say...Pa Pa bought some great coins...I sure am glad he did! BUT...after all the advice I believe I will leave most of that money at home this time...buy a couple of books, especially on grading and sit tight for a while. Thanks for the guidance![/QUOTE]
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