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<p>[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 1294661, member: 26302"]Thinking about it some more, you can't start over really, can you? Read a little more while I explain.</p><p><br /></p><p>Everyone here is saying to buy better quality and fewer coins. Maybe not branch out as much. Well that is fine and dandy, but that is because of what you know NOW, rather than what you knew when you were just starting. When I was starting, I was, (still am actually), fascinated by coins. I wanted examples of Bust halves, mercury dimes, two cent pieces, etc etc. I didn't have a ton of money, but I had desire. </p><p><br /></p><p>Today, I look back at those early coins and think I should have bought better ones. You know what though? Those coins I did buy I enjoyed, and learned from. They served me well for what I needed from them. In that light I do not regret a single coin I ever bought.</p><p><br /></p><p>If someone had to start fresh collecting, then thats fine and they do what pleases them. They are not, though, starting over, since the most valuable asset in coin collecting is between your ears. OP, you still have that, no one can take your knowledge away, so go forward and continue to enjoy coins however you see fit.</p><p><br /></p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 1294661, member: 26302"]Thinking about it some more, you can't start over really, can you? Read a little more while I explain. Everyone here is saying to buy better quality and fewer coins. Maybe not branch out as much. Well that is fine and dandy, but that is because of what you know NOW, rather than what you knew when you were just starting. When I was starting, I was, (still am actually), fascinated by coins. I wanted examples of Bust halves, mercury dimes, two cent pieces, etc etc. I didn't have a ton of money, but I had desire. Today, I look back at those early coins and think I should have bought better ones. You know what though? Those coins I did buy I enjoyed, and learned from. They served me well for what I needed from them. In that light I do not regret a single coin I ever bought. If someone had to start fresh collecting, then thats fine and they do what pleases them. They are not, though, starting over, since the most valuable asset in coin collecting is between your ears. OP, you still have that, no one can take your knowledge away, so go forward and continue to enjoy coins however you see fit. Chris[/QUOTE]
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