Message:

<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 8250, member: 112&quot;]Howdy Robin - Welcome to the Forum&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>Don&#039;t really know what else I can add to what&#039;s already been suggested - they are all good suggestions - except for this. Try to talk to everyone you can - dealers and collectors alike. You&#039;d be surprised sometimes at what some collectors know and some dealers don&#039;t. You&#039;ll also be surprised at how many of them truly enjoy the opportunity to just talk coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Don&#039;t be bashful - don&#039;t be shy - tell &#039;em why you&#039;re there and about your dad&#039;s collection and that you&#039;d like to carry on his tradition. That alone will take ya a long ways&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; Too many times when someone inherits a collection the first thing they want to do is sell it. So when a collector or dealer runs across someone like you - they fall all over themselves doing what they can to help you and educate you. You see - we all want our collections to go on after we are gone - but it seldom happens. </p><p><br /></p><p>Also if you have or can borrow a decent digital camera - take one along ! Always ask permission to take a pic of someone&#039;s coin before you do - most of the time they are flattered and all too willing. This is a great ice breaker and will likely start many conversations. And during those conversations you will learn a ton. And when you get home - you&#039;ll have some great pics of coins that you can study and learn even more&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie2" alt=";)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>Oh yeah - you&#039;ll also be able to share the pics with us here on the Forum&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />&nbsp; Above all - have fun. I know ya will for a fact for are about to walk into a world of utter amazement !![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

Your name or email address:

Do you already have an account?

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

Stay logged in