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Message:: [QUOTE="RyanL, post: 1087948, member: 28774"]So I started about 3 weeks ago collecting silver, then the "budding numismatist" in me took over.  I just wanted to show you what I've done and maybe get a few pointers or wise words from more experienced collectors.  I've included some pics but I'm no expert photographer to be sure.  I'm working on a type set and I just bought a flying eagle/indian head cent album.  Some things I'm realizing:  Sometimes it's better to spend the extra few dollars on a better coin than to settle on something less for a filler, don't spend over spot for junk silver, coin shows are cool.  My prized coins (for now) are my Flying Eagle cent and my VF Seated Dime.  I've been spending about 2/3 on silver and 1/3 on numismatics.  That's starting to change, though because as I get into the "Bust" coins it's starting to become a different ballgame, and also as I try to improve what I already have, like Standing Liberty Quarters and such. In addition to the pictures I've managed to pick up about $20 face value of junk silver and about 7 ozt in rounds and bars.  I picked up a couple Nazi silver coins to show my kids (especially the side inscription) so they understand the history behind it.  My wife does better with me buying bullion than she does when I buy "numismatic coins.[/QUOTE]