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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;BooksB4Coins, post: 2161375, member: 36230&quot;]In regards to your wish to start putting together a set, and particularly with your desire for toned examples added to your newness to this hobby (or perhaps just series?), I respectfully urge you to find someone knowledgeable who is willing to assist and offer guidance. This person does not necessarily need to be a specialist in this series, but a dealer (onewho actually knows what they&#039;re doing as opposed to just thinking they do) or collector&nbsp; with both patience and experience. This in the long run could make an immense difference in the quality of your to-be collection. Another all-too-common issue worth noting is the &quot;deal mentality&quot;. This, in my experience and perhaps second only to a lack of knowledge (although they go hand in hand) is the single biggest reason forpoor purchases and subpar collections. The desire for a deal or good price is human nature, so while there is nothing wrong with feeling this way, do understand that there are countless sellers, even dealers, out theremore than willing to use it against you in order to pad their pockets. There is a saying that is generally true: &quot;there is no free ride in numismatics&quot;, and the sooner you realize and accept this, the better of you&#039;ll be. That coin which to the novice eye seems so very nice, attractive, and cheap may seem like a no brainer, but to the experienced eye may be something very different altogether, and this is not what you want to end up with a collection full of. Oftentimes paying up for high end (regardless of grade) and highly original examples with exceptional eye appeal, even if priced over &quot;book&quot; or CDN can not only offer greater long term enjoyment, but also offer more bang for your dollar. The simple reality is that such coins often sell themselves and are priced as they are for good reason. All things to think about, but please do before jumping in. Learn, ask questions, and take it slow, but most importantly, have fun and make your hobby yours.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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