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<p>[QUOTE="kSigSteve, post: 5363419, member: 72008"][USER=115909]@Gam3rBlake[/USER], my best advice is pass and for multiple reasons. I will list them below and I hope they don’t come off as harsh.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you are spending over $2k on a coin and need an internet community to confirm if you should buy it than the answer is no. The fact that you didn’t understand this as a Judd pattern issue and not a normal proof prove that you need to read more before thinking about buying. This coin as mentioned has a very specific market and would be hard to resell if needed. The coin also does not appear to be very attractive and the fact that it’s being sold by APMEX is also a turnoff for me. I suggest buying a book on grading first as that is something critical you should have a good grasp on before you even think of buying coins over $100. I would look at either buying a book on a series or specialty that interest you so you are well versed from a knowledge standpoint. Also the internet is a great thing; use it. There are so many online resources that you can utilize to increase your knowledge on any subject really.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also now is the best time to really define your numismatic and collecting goals with it being a New Year. Spend some time establishing those and it will really boost your enjoyment of the hobby.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="kSigSteve, post: 5363419, member: 72008"][USER=115909]@Gam3rBlake[/USER], my best advice is pass and for multiple reasons. I will list them below and I hope they don’t come off as harsh. If you are spending over $2k on a coin and need an internet community to confirm if you should buy it than the answer is no. The fact that you didn’t understand this as a Judd pattern issue and not a normal proof prove that you need to read more before thinking about buying. This coin as mentioned has a very specific market and would be hard to resell if needed. The coin also does not appear to be very attractive and the fact that it’s being sold by APMEX is also a turnoff for me. I suggest buying a book on grading first as that is something critical you should have a good grasp on before you even think of buying coins over $100. I would look at either buying a book on a series or specialty that interest you so you are well versed from a knowledge standpoint. Also the internet is a great thing; use it. There are so many online resources that you can utilize to increase your knowledge on any subject really. Also now is the best time to really define your numismatic and collecting goals with it being a New Year. Spend some time establishing those and it will really boost your enjoyment of the hobby.[/QUOTE]
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