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Message:: [QUOTE="Randy Abercrombie, post: 3702978, member: 92655"]I admire your drive. That is quite a list! You mentioned that you may have to compromise on some of the mid 19th century dates. I think you may find that in average circulated condition, that these may be surprisingly affordable.... You also asked about approaching dealers. I am a firm believer in my local dealers. I have two nearby and call both shop owners my friends. I’ll put it like this. Coin dealers have to be overly cautious simply because they are prime targets of the lowlifes of the world. We even have one guy here on the board that was shot by a robber. So understand going in that his approach toward you will be with an abundance of caution. So your initial take may be that the shopkeeper is an uptight snob. When in fact he knows that he has to be cautious with unfamiliar clientele. So it is incumbent on you to be overly nice and smiling. You have to break the ice initially. Get to know your coin dealer so that he immediately recognizes that you are someone that he wants in his place. On your first visit I would be sure to purchase something. It could be anything. Even a small purchase will serve to break the ice. Walk in with a list and show him what your ambition is. Your local dealer does want and need your business and will help you to achieve your goal.... Anyway, I am getting too wordy here. Welcome aboard and I look forward to seeing how this comes along.[/QUOTE]