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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;BooksB4Coins, post: 2359288, member: 36230&quot;]A wise move that puts you well ahead of an unfortunate number of would-be collectors.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regarding what to collect, the first thing you should understand is that your tastes are likely to change, so jumping face first into what you think you like now can be a recipe for regret. I realize that buying coins is part of collecting, but don&#039;t hurry into it... the more you learn before you buy the better. Be careful about making purchases from an antique mall or the like as there&#039;s is almost always a lot of over priced problem and/or novelty-type material available at such venues. If at all possible, try to find a dealer (does not have to be a B&amp;M) local to you that is willing to walk you through the growing pains. Paying what may seem like a little more now from a knowledgeable straight shooter can actually, in the long run, be money well spent, especially when compared to the alternatives.</p><p><br /></p><p>You asked about books, and as the other young gentleman suggested, the &quot;red book&quot; would make a fine starting point, not so much for pricing (which, contrary to what some will tell you, are not simply &quot;outdated&quot;; the problem is where the so-called &quot;values&quot; come from) but for the other information within. Take it slow, learn first (before you buy), and most importantly, do what makes you happy.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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