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Message:: [QUOTE="Just Carl, post: 337329, member: 4552"]WELCOME TO THE FORUM. My opinions: 1. Buying or just finding each coin is more fun than buying a complete set. Sort of like buying a model airplane kit and it is already put together. 2. Caution with any local coin stores. They must make a profit to support the store and their family and that  is based on your expenese. 3. Garage/yard/estate sales and flea markets are the greatest. Not estate auctions or any auctions since most have ringers there to up the anti. The most important thing at any such garage/yard/estate sales is you have to ASK. Don't just look around and leave, ASK. Most people that have those sales do NOT put out coins, knives, guns, etc. They may have them and want to sell them but are afraid to put them out wher they can be BORROWED. You have to ASK.4. I find that completing a set is more fun and rewarding than to purchase sets already completed. Also, I suggest starting a collection of one proof and one uncirc set from the Mint each year. 5. Stay off ebay until you know what your doing. As to coin clubs, having coin magazines, etc where your name and address are exposed, that depends on the area you live. Around my area any advertising of an expensive hobby is like putting a sign out stating I bet you can't rob me.[/QUOTE]