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Message:: [QUOTE="900fine, post: 599016, member: 6036"]First, WELCOME. I hope you enjoy the board.   Next: sure, I have some tips.<ul> <li>Set reasonable, attainable goals. When you say "one of every US coin", I assume you mean every date and mint mark. There is no way any of us will come anywhere near that, even the very wealthy. It's only been achieved one time - the legendary Eliasberg collection. Even that probably had a few compromises (notably missing 1849 $20 and 1933 $20)   Even a complete uncirculated US type set will be well over $1 million.</li> <li>Don't worry about "uncirculated". I started off wanting all proofs. My thinking was "proofs are the most beautiful". Well, I was wrong.   Then I thought "I want all blast white - those are the best !" Wrong again. Forget the "Ooooh Shiny !!!" mindset.</li> <li>My motto : "A great coin is a great coin." It matters less whether its Proof, business strike, mint state, blast white, rainbow toned... I don't really insist on any of that.   All I want is a fabulous coin. </li> <li>It's all about eye appeal. 'Nuff said.</li> <li>Learn to appreciate original surfaces. This is very subtle. Learn to recognize original luster underneath the tone of early 19th century coins. Subtle, but unmistakable.</li> </ul>Good Luck ! Hang around ! Ricky B[/QUOTE]