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Message:: [QUOTE="medoraman, post: 1571386, member: 26302"]Honestly, for ancients its 100% about knowledge. I have bought coins from almost every conceivable situation, but most times I run across an ancient I do not buy. That is because way too many people, when they hear their coin is 1500 years old, think "holy crap! I know a Morgan is worth $40 and they are only 100 years old, so my coin must be worth hundreds at least!". Trying to figure out where to get the best deals is also very wise of you, (I can already tell you will be around here for a while and fit in very well <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />). I buy from Ebay all of the time, its just 99% of everything on Ebay is overpriced or too low of quality for what I am looking for. Unfortunately I am a strict grader and cheap. You just never know in life. I bought some groups on Ebay a few weeks ago, and the seller happened to be in my city. I told him to let me know if he ever gets any more ancients. Out of the blue Monday he emailed and said he had a large lot of Romans, and would I be interested. So, that is how that happened. Making contacts, and letting local dealers know you are interested in this stuff eventually will offer up opportunities as well long term. So will going to coin shows, joining coin clubs, etc. Ancients aren't just your checkbook. Many times I have wanted a "scarce" coin and simply found it not for sale at any price for a few years. Knowledge, patience, a good eye, and love of history are what I believe are required to truly love this hobby. I am in so deep I literally cannot fathom myself without my hundreds of books and thousands of coins. I truly do not know how I would live without having them.[/QUOTE]

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