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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;aubade21, post: 2419849, member: 44104&quot;]It has been mentioned, but as an early copper variety collector, I put a premium on quality for the less rare coins. So I&#039;ll hold out for the right coin and price a all R.1, R.2, or R.3s. But when you get into higher rarity ratings, it becomes tough. If a problem free key coin that I like comes up just once a year, and I&#039;m battling other collectors that need it, it&#039;s all about budget. I&#039;ve seen nice low/mid grade coins blow through my well researched price point, simply because everybody needs it. </p><p>Inevitably, what ends up happening is that I find and ugly version of the same rare variety and settle for it, hoping to upgrade later, but feeling good about having an example.</p><p>Deep down I know I should be patient on every purchase, even if it takes decades to acquire a particular variety, but that&#039;s easier said than done. So far, research and connections have allowed me find buyers when I do upgrade the rare problem coins, and I generally get my money back or make a few dollars, so I haven&#039;t been burned yet. *Knock on wood*[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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