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Message:: [QUOTE="stldanceartist, post: 2281573, member: 13307"]I think putting together a collection of state quarters would be great...if the OP was 5. I agree with the other posters that SQ would be great as a fun, no thought toward future value, easy and cheap to obtain starting point. However, if the OP was trying to get into collecting coins, or expand their collection and knowledge about the hobby, wouldn't you try to suggest a series that might involve a bit more effort (both in terms of learning and experience?)  That's why I would personally recommend against SQ - because, IMO, they are all going to be generally the same condition, they are all going to be generally the same price, for the most part they will all be easily obtainable.  To me, SQ are a cookie-cutter collection (and were designed as such.) Any of the other suggestions would involve a bit more effort, and IMO, a bit more reward for the OP when completed.  And the OP would likely learn a lot more about the hobby itself.  Of course, we could have a separate discussion on whether people actually want to do that these days...lol Now, all this is moot unless we consider the time, energy, and money the OP plans to invest in their collection.  Since the OP mentioned that they wanted a collection consisting of coins "around $20, excluding key dates" and "not too expensive, but not too cheap," I might pose the thought that SQ would be towards the "too cheap" end of the spectrum. I know there are fans of SQ.  That's great.  To each their own.  I might even eventually put together a set for fun.  But I still would recommend any of the other sets mentioned here before SQ. I might also point out that the OP hasn't participated in the discussion since the opening question...so I wonder if they are even still keeping an eye on this thread?  <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]

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