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<p>[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 7378650, member: 26302"]I agree with all posts here. OP, please start your coin collecting by going to reputable sites like CNG, VCoins, VAuctions. Numisbids is a website listing ancient auctions happening that are from good firms. </p><p><br /></p><p>I know good firms are getting really good money for ancients right now, but you know they are real coins. WAY too many fakes out there for someone who is not yet "up to speed" on spotting fakes to easily get burned. Yes, you will pay more, but 20 years from now you will not have an unpleasant experience to learn all of your "treasures" are cheap fakes and you were ripped off. </p><p><br /></p><p>Also, read Doug Smith and Warren Esty's both truly excellent beginner websites. I literally read them when I started, and reread them periodically. If you want book suggestions just ask. When starting out collecting ancients, lead with your mind not your checkbook.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 7378650, member: 26302"]I agree with all posts here. OP, please start your coin collecting by going to reputable sites like CNG, VCoins, VAuctions. Numisbids is a website listing ancient auctions happening that are from good firms. I know good firms are getting really good money for ancients right now, but you know they are real coins. WAY too many fakes out there for someone who is not yet "up to speed" on spotting fakes to easily get burned. Yes, you will pay more, but 20 years from now you will not have an unpleasant experience to learn all of your "treasures" are cheap fakes and you were ripped off. Also, read Doug Smith and Warren Esty's both truly excellent beginner websites. I literally read them when I started, and reread them periodically. If you want book suggestions just ask. When starting out collecting ancients, lead with your mind not your checkbook.[/QUOTE]
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