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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;IdesOfMarch01, post: 2528051, member: 39084&quot;]Some random thoughts about collecting ancients:</p><p><br /></p><p>1. The breadth and diversity of ancients can be bewildering and overwhelming.&nbsp; Don&#039;t let this bog you down.&nbsp; Keep looking through Numisbids and Sixbid auctions, read the coins&#039; descriptions, and take a break whenever you feel overwhelmed.</p><p><br /></p><p>2. Take a few days or weeks to browse through older threads on this site in particular.&nbsp; In my experience, this site is the best resource for novice collectors but has the depth to keep experienced collectors interested as well.&nbsp; Don&#039;t hesitate to ask any questions on this site.</p><p><br /></p><p>3. Don&#039;t succumb to the urge to purchase just any old ancient (irony intended!), unless it really &quot;speaks&quot; to you.&nbsp; If you find one that&#039;s appealing, spend some time on VCoins and the auction websites to learn more about that particular coin.&nbsp; After accumulating some additional knowledge, you&#039;ll feel more comfortable making a purchase decision.</p><p><br /></p><p>4. My personal belief is that if you buy the best quality you can afford, you&#039;ll rarely if ever regret the purchase, even if you&#039;re worried that you spent too much.&nbsp; Conversely, if you buy a coin whose condition isn&#039;t what you really wanted, you&#039;re likely to regret it.</p><p><br /></p><p>5. Discard the notion that you&#039;ll ever assemble a &quot;complete set&quot; of anything in the ancient arena.&nbsp; Focus on what appeals to you.</p><p><br /></p><p>6. Reread TIF&#039;s response (above) every day.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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