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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GDJMSP, post: 135172, member: 112&quot;]Alex - </p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve been doing this for going on 50 yrs now. And if there is one thing I have learned in that time it is that more collectors come into this hobby expecting to be able to make money by collecting coins than there are collectors who come into it to do so just for the joy of it. I have also learned that 99% of the time the only collectors who end up making any money are those who collect for the joy of collecting. Those who expect to make money or try to use coins as investment vehicles almost always walk away discouraged, angry and broke. That was the reason for my comment.</p><p><br /></p><p>The impression you gave with your previous posts, at least to me, was one that I have seen all too often and was another reason for my comments. But this comment of yours - </p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;I can master anything I put my mind to, and I will do just that with the art of grading coins.&quot; </p><p><br /></p><p>- gives an entirely different impression. And you&#039;re 100% right. If you truly do put your mind to it and obtain the necessary knowledge - you will go far. Above and beyond that you will experience a great deal of joy and personal satisfaction from your efforts. </p><p><br /></p><p>Just about every collector there is uses the hobby itself, the buying, selling &amp; trading of coins, to further their collection. This is the way it is done - always has been. So there is certainly nothing wrong with doing so. But before doing so knowledge is required. So I urge you - follow through with your idea to become knowledgeable and proficient at grading. I for one would consider it an honor and a privilege to assist you in doing so in any way I can.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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