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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;900fine, post: 720218, member: 6036&quot;]True ! But that&#039;s the fun of it. It never gets old. There&#039;s always a lot more to learn.</p><p><br /></p><p>It&#039;s humbling, really... about the time I think I&#039;ve got it all figured out, something reminds me how little I know.</p><p><br /></p><p>Grading is both knowledge and skill. Knowledge comes from reading, asking questions, and observing. May I suggest &quot;How to Grade US Coins&quot; by Jim Halperin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Skill comes only from hands-on action. So I really like desertgem&#039;s method... get out a lot of coins and arrange &#039;em.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, hit a coin show. Look at lots of coins, even a series you might not know very well. Don&#039;t be afraid to ask to look at coins you know you can&#039;t afford yet. Be sure to look at coins in very high grades, not just &quot;collector grades&quot; for beginners.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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