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<p>[QUOTE="Randy Abercrombie, post: 11613149, member: 92655"]Don't fret about the hobby being too expensive. I was a very satisfied poor collector for 35 years. It's only been the last ten years or so that I have afforded myself some of the pieces I dreamed about my whole life.</p><p><br /></p><p>And [USER=27832]@-jeffB[/USER] has the key to amassing a collection on a budget. I have befriended a fellow that buys abandon storage rooms. I see him 3-4 times a year with odds and ends coins that I purchase at a bargain. I also have another fellow I know in the jewelry repair business that calls me when a coin comes in his place. I frequently wheel and deal with him on old gold coins. Keep in mind that dealers are not your enemy. My dealer is my best buddy and frequently gives me exceptional deals. It didn't start that way though. Relationships take time.</p><p><br /></p><p>Last thought it this. Coin collecting is the best hobby in the world. Why? Because you cannot do it wrong. If brilliant 2022 cents turn you on then collect them! Whatever trips your trigger. Just dive in and have fun... But do not stress over it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Randy Abercrombie, post: 11613149, member: 92655"]Don't fret about the hobby being too expensive. I was a very satisfied poor collector for 35 years. It's only been the last ten years or so that I have afforded myself some of the pieces I dreamed about my whole life. And [USER=27832]@-jeffB[/USER] has the key to amassing a collection on a budget. I have befriended a fellow that buys abandon storage rooms. I see him 3-4 times a year with odds and ends coins that I purchase at a bargain. I also have another fellow I know in the jewelry repair business that calls me when a coin comes in his place. I frequently wheel and deal with him on old gold coins. Keep in mind that dealers are not your enemy. My dealer is my best buddy and frequently gives me exceptional deals. It didn't start that way though. Relationships take time. Last thought it this. Coin collecting is the best hobby in the world. Why? Because you cannot do it wrong. If brilliant 2022 cents turn you on then collect them! Whatever trips your trigger. Just dive in and have fun... But do not stress over it.[/QUOTE]
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