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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1777152, member: 26302&quot;]Not bashing Tim, only offering constructive criticism. Tim was like I was when I was young. Always trying to get the best &quot;deal&quot;, and as a result many times ending up with problem coins.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>My advice Tim, and this is with all sincerity. Slow your roll. Try to go to coin shows or learn to buy from some good dealers. Only buy coins you believe you will be happy to own in 10 years. Of course there will be group lots around and you can buy some lots, (I know I do), and have some coins around with issues. However, (and it took me quite a while to get this through my thick skull), its better to slowly acquire some better coins than have huge piles of junk. I am not saying you have to pay $200 for a coin man. Its all relative, but I think trying to get a coin at the very bottom dollar usually leads to letdowns.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Look back at your coins you own right now. Which ones do you keep loooking at? I bet its either high grade examples or rarer issues. This is after just a short period of time. Imagine what it will be like after 30+ years of collecting. The bottom line truth of the matter is the price you pay for something fades in your memory, but QUALITY remains. I am not a condition snob at all, but I find myself looking at my VF-XF Sassanid coins 100 times more often than my F ones. Isn&#039;t that what its all about?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Like I said, I post this not as criticism at all, but more for all newer collectors. I read similar when I was starting, and of course did not listen.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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