Need help For a young Collector!

That's fine, I only collect US too, I just have stacks of world that I'm not interested in.....Do you ever go to a store such as Publix or Wal-Mart? Most cashiers are more than willing to give you the rolls from the register!! It's a great way to roll-search as well because they're all usually bank wrapped so it's impossible for anyone else to have searched it.....

 

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Well, you can always walk, ride a bike, skateboard or inline skates to the bank. It's good exercise. Besides, if you get into the habit of exercising early in life, you won't become an old, fat, lazy person like me.

If your mom won't take you, just tell her, "See ya later! I've got an errand to run." When she asks what for, tell her you're going to the bank. That should get her attention.

Chris

 

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You'd be surprised at what you can find with no cost. Just the other day I found a 10 Euro cent laying on top of a Coinstar machine. Check the reject slots every now and then if you have a Coinstar location nearby. Also, look in the Take-A-Penny at a 7-Eleven or convenience store. You might find some pre-1982 pennies. They have the good stuff (copper). Have fun! :smile

 

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In "Random Order":

1: Save your money for "bigger" purchases. Do odd jobs: mow grass, lifeguard, part time summer job, etc.

2: Bring cash to the dealer/shows. Go to shows. By the end of the show, all the "major" money has traded hands already and it's time for the dealers to go. Some don't stick around the full last day. You can bargain better with someone who doesn't want to take coins back. (If you bring a check book and the dealer doesn't know you, you will get the coins after the check clears.)

3: Don't be afraid to walk form a coin or purchase.

5: Find a local dealer to establish a relationship with. Large or small, dealer remember regular customers. "That's so-and-so. He's into silver. That's Mr. Vest. he's a Vest-pocket-dealer. That's the bust halves kid." Now, some are like that. However, you'll get on a 1st name basis eventually.

4: Get an "old" grey sheet. Carry it. Glance at it a little. Ask that dealer you have established a relationship with if you can get the one from last week or a few weeks ago. (When you can afford it and need it, get the 2 year subscription.)

6: ALWAYS ask for a better price. When you get your relationship with a dealer, you will get to know when it is appropriate to ask for a better price and when it is not. In buying common MS65 Morgans at my local dealer, I don't ask. They are near bid/ask, or lower, already. For a coin over $500, I will always ask. Don't be afraid to ask a dealer: "What are you in for this one? And how much do you want to make?" You are asking him what he paid for it and how much he wants to profit. A business needs to make money to stay in business and you are helping by paying a little more than what they got the coin for. I do not consider this rude. Supply (the dealer) meeting demand (the collector).

7: Educate yourself. I'm going to assume you are the coin collector in the family. Get smart on your own. Go to the library and check out books on counterfiets and grading. There are free resources on the internet. USE THEM. You cannot afford to buy a $2.50 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle, sight unseen (bought by my little bro. he had eyes on), submit it to the PCGS, and get it back in a body bag as counterfiet.


So. To sum up: Bring cash, bring a grey sheet, ask for their best price. Walk if you need to.

 

My suggestion - if you know anyone who is involved with stocking vending machines or owns a small business, ask if they will let you look through their change. There are treasures to be had - my daughter got a 1948 silver quarter back in change from a Coke machine last week!!

 

They are right, I sent a P.M. and offered to send a few coins to you a 1944 Mercury
Dime and a 1914 Buffalo Nickel free to get you started. But was declined because you
said that you did not know me & your parents would not approve .
I respect your wishes and have fun collecting coins, you will enjoy it.
SANDY

 

I'll take 'em!! LOL JK

 

Taylor's just playing it safe and following the internet rules set forth by his folks. You never can be too safe in this day and age, but I will state this. Taylor, as you become more accustomed to this forum and many of the the folks who reside in these parts, you will find a very generous and nurturing group of folks who have no motive save to educate, help and contribute to the new (and many times young) collector. Nothing is more satisfying to us "old guys" than helping out youse "young guys"........

Lawyer and (politician) Statesman.......a nobel cause to aspire to. We need more good honest lawyers and better politico's.......

 

I mean, I am very thankful for the offer, and I really would like them, but I am also a little young to be giving people my personla info! Nothing personal! Thanks again!!

 

I am very proud to be a person needed to carry on the hobby! Thank you!!

 

100% correct! Don't give out personal info on the web. Please. I too would love to send you a couple of interesting coins to get you started, but not at the expense of compromising your safety. You're smart to be cautious - that's why we all use user names and avatars instead of our real names and addresses !!! Better to use the forum to learn and ask questions. I learned a lot myself, just today. Check out my conversation thread about what I thought was a "retained cud" and what I learned. It's in the Error Coins area.

 

Like Green said you will really learn to love and trust all the people here on CT, I personally have given my info 3 times in my 2 months as a Ct'r and haven't been violated or Kidnapped yet. Do you have P.O. box, that could help as well......!!!

 

I do not have a P.O. box, but I might try and ask anybody who would be grasious enough to give me free coins if they have a amazon account , as I do and I know they have a special give a gift program , that enables people to give girfts from amazon!

 

Coin Show

Taylor...

Your profile says that you are from Fremont. Assuming that's Fremont, California, there is a great little coin show in Fremont coming up in July.

The Fremont Coin Club's 39th Annual Coin Show will be held at the Elk's Lodge (38991 Farwell Drive) on July 23-24.

Perhaps you can talk your folks into taking you to the show. Who knows, they might even find something of interest (birth year sets, history of money, or coin jewelry).

Welcome to the Hobby Of Kings!

 

oh...yeah...I am a member of that coin club but I only go in the summer! I have attended their actual show once!

 

oh...yeah...I am a member of that coin club but I only go in the summer! I have attended their actual show once!

 

You should go around your neighborhood and earn money doing odd jobs for people. Older folks need a hand around the yard and if you tell them you need the money for your collection they just may have some old wheats or such for you in exchange for a lil hard work.