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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;HoledandCreative, post: 5141180, member: 86808&quot;]I collect 1946 and 1947.&nbsp; When I started putting together the collections, junk boxes were prevalent and just about anything could be found in them.&nbsp; The best coin I ever found in a foreign junk box was a VF or so 1941 Hong Kong Cent at a small coin show in Wahoo, Nebraska.&nbsp; I collect all metals, mint marks, Proof and Unc.&nbsp; I prefer VF or better but it is not always possible as rarity dictates.&nbsp; Since I prefer to have over not have, I own some low grade coins.&nbsp; When I see a coin I want, I try to buy it as I don&#039;t know when or if I will ever see another.&nbsp; Almost every year has a stopper or two.&nbsp; Some years have way more.&nbsp; eBay has changed collecting for the better.&nbsp; Worldwide inventories are available.&nbsp; So-called rarities can now be bought 24/7.&nbsp; Real rarities don&#039;t show up.&nbsp; When you search for coins for years that catalog a few dollars and can&#039;t find them, you know something that few other collectors know.&nbsp; Take advantage of that, knowledge is power.</p><p><br /></p><p>Postage is a costly factor today as was previously said.&nbsp; If just starting, try to buy several from one Seller.&nbsp; Smaller coin shows are usually good places to find foreign coins.&nbsp; Some dealers still send out price lists.&nbsp; I bought lots of coins off of lists.&nbsp; Always call or email to reserve what you want.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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