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Message:: [QUOTE="JPeace$, post: 2086005, member: 42727"]I am very late to this thread.  First, Shaner, welcome to CT.  I hope that your stash of coins will pique your interest in this great hobby. Lots of great advice on the thread, but I did not see where you were told to buy a Red Book.  Go to a Barnes & Noble and get yourself a Red Book.  It will help in identifying your coins.  Don't pay attention to the values as it's a compilation of opinions 1-1.5 years in advance of printing.  The main reason for buying it is to help in coin identification. I agree with all about contacting either Tom B. or Matt (Lost Dutchman) to help assess what you have and which should be graded, conserved or just stored in a flip/airtite. Document every coin you have in an excel spreadsheet.  You'll be happy in the long run you did this as it sounds like you have quite a stash and quite a variety. Good luck with your venture.  I hope you stick around and congratulations!  I also agree that if you do decide to get coins graded, you submit to either NGC or PCGS.  The money you spend to get them authenticated and graded will most likely be returned in spades when you go to sell them. Joe[/QUOTE]