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<p>[QUOTE="RickieB, post: 99043, member: 2486"]Hi Carterofmars...</p><p>You asked so here is my opinion ONLY...</p><p><br /></p><p>#1. The RedBook is not an accurate price guide..most dealers work off of the Grey Sheet..always try to neog with a dealer, but remember he may or may not have the coin you want and he is in business to make a living as well. Be sensitive to that and develop a relationship and you never know what might come your way!</p><p><br /></p><p>#2 Myself..I consider as both a collector and investor...my investment grade coins are all PCGS or NGC and I go for the MS or Proof 69 grades. The next highest is Grade 70 and the $$$$$$$ are bigtime expensive.</p><p><br /></p><p>#3 You will find many sources for coins..investigate them be wary of some E-Bay scams, internet scams and Home Shopping Network! Find a dealer or Auction house you trust and study, prepare, and then decide what you want, how much you are willing to pay and then go for it..have fun, educate your self and ask questions...this fourm has some incredible folks with a broad range of knowledge..become active in it and support it..</p><p><br /></p><p>Happy Holidays!</p><p><br /></p><p>RickieB[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="RickieB, post: 99043, member: 2486"]Hi Carterofmars... You asked so here is my opinion ONLY... #1. The RedBook is not an accurate price guide..most dealers work off of the Grey Sheet..always try to neog with a dealer, but remember he may or may not have the coin you want and he is in business to make a living as well. Be sensitive to that and develop a relationship and you never know what might come your way! #2 Myself..I consider as both a collector and investor...my investment grade coins are all PCGS or NGC and I go for the MS or Proof 69 grades. The next highest is Grade 70 and the $$$$$$$ are bigtime expensive. #3 You will find many sources for coins..investigate them be wary of some E-Bay scams, internet scams and Home Shopping Network! Find a dealer or Auction house you trust and study, prepare, and then decide what you want, how much you are willing to pay and then go for it..have fun, educate your self and ask questions...this fourm has some incredible folks with a broad range of knowledge..become active in it and support it.. Happy Holidays! RickieB[/QUOTE]
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