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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;smb12321, post: 88984, member: 3682&quot;]<b>Go Slow and Keep Studying</b></p><p><br /></p><p>Of course the best way to collect is the one that satisfies yourself but much depends on resources available and what you want out of a dealer. I needed</p><p>someone for both investment and numismatic questions.&nbsp; I started with one dealer (rude), switched to another (sold cleaned coin), switched again (bad grading), had another bad experience (waited 12 weeks for coin to arrive then was told they couldn&#039;t get it and I now had credit toward another purchase).&nbsp; At last I found one who was willing to help and was honest and frank.&nbsp; We have actually become fairly close friends through it all and I trust him implicitely.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>The worst way to collect: (1) Buy on impulse (2) Buy on recommendation of a friend (3) Buy what&#039;s popular at the moment (4) Buy on ebay and (5) &quot;Buy the slab.&quot;&nbsp; Most always you will pay a premium for the slab. I&#039;ve seen it at every coin show - collectors paying more for a slabbed coin in worse condition than an unslabbed one!&nbsp; Slabs are important for type determination and authentication, particularly when the coin is over $10,000.&nbsp; Good luck in your quest.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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