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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Randy Abercrombie, post: 3632412, member: 92655&quot;]Couple of thoughts. Things that folks like me learn the hard way and may help you from stumbling.</p><ul> <li>There are good websites to glean information from. Coin Talk is a spectacular resource. There are also very poor websites. Among the worst is YouTube. The creators of YouTube videos will make you believe you have incredible wealth in your pocket change. It is folly. You stand a better chance of winning the lottery.</li> <li>If you have a coin shop nearby then get to know the owner. Let him know what your interests are. Any good shopkeeper will lead you in the right direction. He wants you to be a happy collector so you will come back and buy his coins.</li> <li>Be very wary of buying coins on the internet until you know what you are looking at. Sadly, the hobby has been diseased with many well made counterfeit pieces.</li> <li>Google local coin shows and coin clubs. Learning in this hobby never ends and us old timers enjoy sharing what with know with young collectors.</li> <li>Start with a series that interests you. Maybe an old dime grandma gave you. Maybe a shiny new cent you got. Just dive in and learn all you can about that series.</li> </ul><p>Most importantly, have fun! That’s what coin collecting is all about. And don’t worry if you are doing it right. There is no wrong way to collect. What what can be wrong with collecting money anyway?[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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