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<p>[QUOTE="walterallen, post: 114859, member: 4068"]Unless money is no object or you don't mind wasting money on coins that will never be worth what you have paid for them "educate yourself" BEFORE you collect. If you're an investor this is really an important factor. There are so many rip-offs out there today that you could get burnt fast and hard. Just because a coin has been graded and slabbed it does not mean that it is what it claims to be nor is it worth what any book claims it is worth. Find a good coin dealer or better look for a coin clubs in your area and join. This is a money market for so many that your love of collecting can make you a target of opportunists. </p><p>Good luck, learn learn learn about what you intend to collect.</p><p>These coins will always be here, the price many vary, but the coins aren't going to disappear all of a sudden. Take your time be smart and you'll be happier, and more pleased with your collection years from now.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="walterallen, post: 114859, member: 4068"]Unless money is no object or you don't mind wasting money on coins that will never be worth what you have paid for them "educate yourself" BEFORE you collect. If you're an investor this is really an important factor. There are so many rip-offs out there today that you could get burnt fast and hard. Just because a coin has been graded and slabbed it does not mean that it is what it claims to be nor is it worth what any book claims it is worth. Find a good coin dealer or better look for a coin clubs in your area and join. This is a money market for so many that your love of collecting can make you a target of opportunists. Good luck, learn learn learn about what you intend to collect. These coins will always be here, the price many vary, but the coins aren't going to disappear all of a sudden. Take your time be smart and you'll be happier, and more pleased with your collection years from now.[/QUOTE]
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