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<p>[QUOTE="cladking, post: 5151348, member: 68"]Over the years the discounts and premiums fluctuate. Generally I like to buy things with the lowest net cost (largest discounts) and later trade it for things that used to have the largest premiums. </p><p><br /></p><p>I avoid holding war nickels, anything under 50%, Mexico, Canada except BU/PF, and very common good silver in very low condition. I've done OK with most of these eventually but they tend to stay discounted. </p><p><br /></p><p>I think Mexico will be fine in the long run but it's been cheap for many years. </p><p><br /></p><p>Anytime something gets a nice premium I trade it for low premiums. You can do pretty well stacking things like low grade barbers at a discount. This is mostly a young man's game though and for those with patience. You'll miss great opportunities to buy so don't miss the chances to sell. I never dreamed that current solver eagles for $5 were a good deal back in the mid-'90's. Now you can get $50 or $60 each for some of these.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="cladking, post: 5151348, member: 68"]Over the years the discounts and premiums fluctuate. Generally I like to buy things with the lowest net cost (largest discounts) and later trade it for things that used to have the largest premiums. I avoid holding war nickels, anything under 50%, Mexico, Canada except BU/PF, and very common good silver in very low condition. I've done OK with most of these eventually but they tend to stay discounted. I think Mexico will be fine in the long run but it's been cheap for many years. Anytime something gets a nice premium I trade it for low premiums. You can do pretty well stacking things like low grade barbers at a discount. This is mostly a young man's game though and for those with patience. You'll miss great opportunities to buy so don't miss the chances to sell. I never dreamed that current solver eagles for $5 were a good deal back in the mid-'90's. Now you can get $50 or $60 each for some of these.[/QUOTE]
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