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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 3165989, member: 36230"]That's good, but also keep in mind that it's very common for interests to change over time and is especially true for those newer to the hobby. I've known quite a few over the years who jumped in face first, often spending serious money on coins they loved at that moment, but ended up selling at a (sometimes significant) loss once piqued by something else.</p><p><br /></p><p>As I believe I said earlier, if money is an issue don't push it. As nice as buying something you'd really like can be, there's nothing wrong with investing in yourself by educating yourself. The more you truly know the better the buying experience can be.</p><p><br /></p><p>Generally speaking it's usually best to buy the "nicest" example you can afford, but keep in mind this does necessarily mean the highest grade. Truly nice and original coins will often sell themselves and is usually why you won't find a dealer's best material sitting in an Allstate case. Just take it slow and make sure this is something you truly want to do.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 3165989, member: 36230"]That's good, but also keep in mind that it's very common for interests to change over time and is especially true for those newer to the hobby. I've known quite a few over the years who jumped in face first, often spending serious money on coins they loved at that moment, but ended up selling at a (sometimes significant) loss once piqued by something else. As I believe I said earlier, if money is an issue don't push it. As nice as buying something you'd really like can be, there's nothing wrong with investing in yourself by educating yourself. The more you truly know the better the buying experience can be. Generally speaking it's usually best to buy the "nicest" example you can afford, but keep in mind this does necessarily mean the highest grade. Truly nice and original coins will often sell themselves and is usually why you won't find a dealer's best material sitting in an Allstate case. Just take it slow and make sure this is something you truly want to do.[/QUOTE]
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