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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;coinman0456, post: 776701, member: 18177&quot;]First, Welcome to CT. If I may, I&#039;d like to suggest a few considerations to you.</p><p><br /></p><p>Whatever you decide is going to be your primary focus of collecting, learn first how to GRADE the Coin. This means, before you spend however much money you have on coins, which you know little or nothing about, please spend some of your money on Numismatic Literature such as the ANA Grading Standards. Then do as much research on the coin and ask questions here if you need help.</p><p>Especially if your considering buying raw coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Counterfeit coins abound! Even some in TPG encapsulated coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>This can be a very enjoyable hobby. However if you become a willing target for these counterfeits, you will loose your interest very very quickly.</p><p><br /></p><p>There are very many knowledgeable collectors and Dealers here. Pick their brains often so eventually you can get to a point of trusting yourself. But you have to be comfortable with saying &quot; I don&#039;t know&quot; before that happens. Remember, this is not going to happen in a month, six months or a year. It takes years of learning . I&#039;m certain others here will offer some other suggestions for you as well.</p><p><br /></p><p>Again, Welcome to CT.</p><p><br /></p><p>Tom[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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