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<p>[QUOTE="10gary22, post: 1277783, member: 23626"]Congratulations ! That's a lot more than my wife allows me to spend. lol</p><p><br /></p><p>The best thing to do is post some pics here and get some advice. You can always look at PCGS on line and compare your coins to the grade comparison pics they have there. And finally, decide what storage methods and supplies you need to display your coins. You can self-slab them. Basically, how you collect is a personal choice. Most of us change directions from time to time, so you might find yourself doing that too. If you just want to display individual coins, you can find supplies at several on-line stores.</p><p><br /></p><p>as for graded items, you should post a pic first. Unless it is for purely sentimental reasons, most coins do not warrant the cost of grading. It is an expensive proposition, that does not guarantee a return. As others have said, you do not want to spend $30-40 to have a $20 coin graded. This is one you might self slab and use the money to make more coin purchases. At least that's how a few of us think.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck on your collection and this venture. I look forward to seeing some pics.</p><p><br /></p><p>gary[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="10gary22, post: 1277783, member: 23626"]Congratulations ! That's a lot more than my wife allows me to spend. lol The best thing to do is post some pics here and get some advice. You can always look at PCGS on line and compare your coins to the grade comparison pics they have there. And finally, decide what storage methods and supplies you need to display your coins. You can self-slab them. Basically, how you collect is a personal choice. Most of us change directions from time to time, so you might find yourself doing that too. If you just want to display individual coins, you can find supplies at several on-line stores. as for graded items, you should post a pic first. Unless it is for purely sentimental reasons, most coins do not warrant the cost of grading. It is an expensive proposition, that does not guarantee a return. As others have said, you do not want to spend $30-40 to have a $20 coin graded. This is one you might self slab and use the money to make more coin purchases. At least that's how a few of us think. Good luck on your collection and this venture. I look forward to seeing some pics. gary[/QUOTE]
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