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<p>[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 1604209, member: 26302"]Tim, is there any possible way for you to go to a major coin show? I would go there, and if you are really into CBH, look at every one at the show. Nothing beats seeing in person a ton of coins. Yes, you can buy some you know you will like there, but its also an educational experience. </p><p><br /></p><p>The last time I went to CICF I dropped about a grand, but I really go there for the education, and consider being able to buy some coins also as a bonus. </p><p><br /></p><p>I simply believe seeing a whole slew of Capped bust material will give you a better understanding of the grades and condition issues you will see. Then you can decide which ones you like and which you don't. From that, I believe you will have better luck with buying from photos. Like a lot of things, learning how to interpret the photos and deducing what the coin will look like in hand is a skilled that must be acquired. Those of us who have seen probably a million coins in person are simply better at it than someone who hasn't. </p><p><br /></p><p>Chris[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="medoraman, post: 1604209, member: 26302"]Tim, is there any possible way for you to go to a major coin show? I would go there, and if you are really into CBH, look at every one at the show. Nothing beats seeing in person a ton of coins. Yes, you can buy some you know you will like there, but its also an educational experience. The last time I went to CICF I dropped about a grand, but I really go there for the education, and consider being able to buy some coins also as a bonus. I simply believe seeing a whole slew of Capped bust material will give you a better understanding of the grades and condition issues you will see. Then you can decide which ones you like and which you don't. From that, I believe you will have better luck with buying from photos. Like a lot of things, learning how to interpret the photos and deducing what the coin will look like in hand is a skilled that must be acquired. Those of us who have seen probably a million coins in person are simply better at it than someone who hasn't. Chris[/QUOTE]
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