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<p>[QUOTE="TexasJarhead, post: 1150797, member: 9141"]First, you need to pick a grade that you want to collect that corresponds with your budget. Some of the dates & varieties you'll need are fairly expensive. I would recommend a date set first. That way you can avoid some of the more expensive "S" mint coins, 18/17-D and the 3-legger. If after putting together the date set, and having the money to do so, then you can start on the full set.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, there are two books that I have that have come in handy. Get "The Guidebook of Buffalo & Jefferson Nickels" by Mr Q. David Bowers and "The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels" by Mr David W. Lange. Some good reading.</p><p><br /></p><p>A couple of tips. I am 2 1/2 years in to building my Buffalo set in a Dansco album. I chose a minimum grade of AU-58. I have 15 coins left and haven't filled a slot in over 4 months. I have quickly come to realize that some Buffalo's are hard to come by in this grade. Some of the more common dates I have in MS. I will say though that it's fun to break open the Dansco album and look at what I have so far.</p><p><br /></p><p>Good luck.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="TexasJarhead, post: 1150797, member: 9141"]First, you need to pick a grade that you want to collect that corresponds with your budget. Some of the dates & varieties you'll need are fairly expensive. I would recommend a date set first. That way you can avoid some of the more expensive "S" mint coins, 18/17-D and the 3-legger. If after putting together the date set, and having the money to do so, then you can start on the full set. Also, there are two books that I have that have come in handy. Get "The Guidebook of Buffalo & Jefferson Nickels" by Mr Q. David Bowers and "The Complete Guide to Buffalo Nickels" by Mr David W. Lange. Some good reading. A couple of tips. I am 2 1/2 years in to building my Buffalo set in a Dansco album. I chose a minimum grade of AU-58. I have 15 coins left and haven't filled a slot in over 4 months. I have quickly come to realize that some Buffalo's are hard to come by in this grade. Some of the more common dates I have in MS. I will say though that it's fun to break open the Dansco album and look at what I have so far. Good luck.[/QUOTE]
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