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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;900fine, post: 1014784, member: 6036&quot;]Yes yes yes. And this is a tall order, too, as there are so many commemoratives - each with their own set of issues. For instance, strike is a major concern. Certain commemoratives are generally poorly struck.</p><p><br /></p><p>I strongly agree with the prior comment about &quot;R&amp;R&quot; - reading and research - but that alone won&#039;t cut it. No one ever learned to play piano by reading a book; likewise, no one ever mastered coin grading by reading books.</p><p><br /></p><p>Hit coin shows and look at as many coins as you can - slabbed and raw. Ask lots of questions. A good dealer is happy to work with you, answer your questions, and encourage you to look at their coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Absolutely. For that matter, nice coins can be found in ANACS, SEGS, and ICG holders.</p><p><br /></p><p>Yes sir. No question about it.</p><p><br /></p><p>All of which inevitably leads to the age-old truth - learn to grade for yourself and make your own personal decisions, coin by coin, based upon your own personal expertise.</p><p><br /></p><p>And as Mark mentioned in the first sentence of his response above, learn by observing, not by making purchasing mistakes. That said, don&#039;t be too shy about &quot;taking the plunge&quot;. Learn up, then dive in.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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