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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Pocket Change, post: 653649, member: 8012&quot;]My own humble opinion and it&#039;s not directed at the OP, but all new collectors.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you start thinking this is for an investment, you are more than likely to be sorely disappointed (and out some money).</p><p><br /></p><p>I am not talking about people who have 1000$&#039;s to invest.&nbsp; I&#039;m talking about people who can squeeze out $20 - $200 a month for coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>It is true that there are hobbies that cost money and offer no monetary return - sky diving comes to mind.&nbsp; Or water skiing or collecting shot glasses.</p><p><br /></p><p>As someone said, I think you have the cart before the horse.&nbsp; It isn&#039;t that you have x$ available for a coin.&nbsp; Educate yourself and look for the always elusive &quot;deals&quot;.&nbsp; So it might be three months before you buy a coin, because there are no &quot;deals&quot;.&nbsp; The worst thing you can do is say &quot;I have $500 and I have to get a good coin&quot;.&nbsp; Take a deep breath and keep your powder dry.</p><p><br /></p><p>The old timers on this board will tell you that paience is the key to building a collection that is satisfying for you.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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