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<p>[QUOTE="samclemens3991, post: 25042802, member: 82181"]You seem like a very nice person Mimi J who might have some disposable income and would just like to own a few things that are of value to pass on. If I am wrong ignore me.</p><p>I will tell you coins make a wonderful HOBBY but even people with years of coin experience often lose money from an investment perspective. Having said that, there are many areas of coins such as classic American coins where the prices are fairly stable. You will not get rich but some coins go up and some go down (No crystal balls ) but either way you get the pleasure of ownership.</p><p>My advice to you would be to put your wallet away for 4 to 6 months and just study what coins you like and what prices they sell at. Consider a few books. There are general one's like the Redbook and many specific books about specific coin series. If something catches your interest you will at the very least a basic understanding of what you are purchasing. James. Good luck no matter what you do.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="samclemens3991, post: 25042802, member: 82181"]You seem like a very nice person Mimi J who might have some disposable income and would just like to own a few things that are of value to pass on. If I am wrong ignore me. I will tell you coins make a wonderful HOBBY but even people with years of coin experience often lose money from an investment perspective. Having said that, there are many areas of coins such as classic American coins where the prices are fairly stable. You will not get rich but some coins go up and some go down (No crystal balls ) but either way you get the pleasure of ownership. My advice to you would be to put your wallet away for 4 to 6 months and just study what coins you like and what prices they sell at. Consider a few books. There are general one's like the Redbook and many specific books about specific coin series. If something catches your interest you will at the very least a basic understanding of what you are purchasing. James. Good luck no matter what you do.[/QUOTE]
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