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Message:: [QUOTE="Just Carl, post: 116823, member: 4552"]Everything depends on what you think is expesive. In addition to what you think is expensive is from whom you purchase a coin and the method of purchase. For example on ebay you will probably pay more than you should for a coin. However, pending where you live, there may be coin stores, hobby stores that carry coins, coin shows, coin clubs, etc. There are numerous coin price listings in places like the PCGS web site, or in the Red Book, in the Grey Sheet used by most dealers and so many other places that list coin prices. However, most of them are price guides and not a regulated pricing system. For instance I've been looking for a 1925D Lincoln in MS63 Red for a decent price. I've seen them at coin shows for anywhere from $40 to $200 in approximately that condition. Coins are like a used car. There are lots of opinions of prices, rarities, best ones, error types and on and on and on.    I suggest you see if there are any coin shows in your area, go to a few, get to know some of the dealers, let them know how much you want to spend for what you want. Just remember to lie a little about what you can afford. Coin dealers are like going to a flea market or used car lot. You are not really expected to pay for what they ask.[/QUOTE]