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<p>[QUOTE="SeptimusT, post: 2936786, member: 91240"]Rather than trying to figure it all out at once, try buying a few different kinds of things. Don't worry that much about grade, but do try getting some higher grade ones. If you shop for bargains, you should be able to get a decent sampling for a relatively low price. Just don't spend too much on any one coin until you know what you like. I think that if you do that for a little while you'll get a better idea of what you like. I bought everything from the first struck coinage of the Roman Republic to Byzantines when first starting out, all without spending much more than around $100 in all.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for uncleaned coins... they're fun, but often frustrating. I've had a couple really good experiences with a lot of disappointment, and I think it's best approached as a hobby separate to collecting.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="SeptimusT, post: 2936786, member: 91240"]Rather than trying to figure it all out at once, try buying a few different kinds of things. Don't worry that much about grade, but do try getting some higher grade ones. If you shop for bargains, you should be able to get a decent sampling for a relatively low price. Just don't spend too much on any one coin until you know what you like. I think that if you do that for a little while you'll get a better idea of what you like. I bought everything from the first struck coinage of the Roman Republic to Byzantines when first starting out, all without spending much more than around $100 in all. As for uncleaned coins... they're fun, but often frustrating. I've had a couple really good experiences with a lot of disappointment, and I think it's best approached as a hobby separate to collecting.[/QUOTE]
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