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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;sshafer11, post: 2084790, member: 67540&quot;]To the point of buying raw coins and hoping for certification; I would definitely not pursue that too heavily. I do a lot of eBay gambling and only twice this year have I been able to pick a coin that is truly problem free and prime quality for certification. I would venture to say that as much as 75-90% of the coins on eBay that are being sold raw, are raw for a reason. </p><p><br /></p><p>As far as your question of being able to afford the grades you want; I think if you save your money and buy the best coin you can afford you will be most satisfied in the long run, and you&#039;ll get a better return on the investment. However, we all have our budgetary limits.&nbsp; Ultimately when you build a set you have to decide whether or not you can afford to complete it. </p><p><br /></p><p>I really like early copper, but I know that I&#039;ll never be able to afford a decent looking Chain Cent. That doesn&#039;t mean I cant enjoy building the set. Lowering your expectations doesn&#039;t hurt as bad as you think it will <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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