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Pillar of the Community
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 to CCF! -----Burton 50+ year / Life / Emeritus ANA member (joined 12/1/1973) Life member: Numismatics International, CONECA Member: TNA, FtWCC, NETCC, EveryCountry (online) coin club Owned by three cats and a wife of 40+ years (joined 1983) Author: 3rd Edition of the Sample Slabs book, https://www.sampleslabs.info/ |
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, JeBipp! You started out like many of the newer collectors. The Statehood Quarters got many young people into the hobby. I only started about 30 years before you did, but gotta love that '09 VDB! My advice, obtained after many stupid decisions, is quality over quantity. Decide what you really like, educate yourself and get the best coin at the best deal. Don't jump in too quickly trying to get high-dollar coins until you are confident in your grading and attribution skills. If you just have to have that expensive coin, make sure it has been authenticated by a reputable third party service. Enjoy! "Nummi rari mira sunt, si sumptus ferre potes." - Christophorus filius Scotiae
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Pillar of the Community
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Welcome!
Advice? Sure...
1. Start coin roll hunting (from banks not from the bay). CRH can be an extremely educational experience. Remember to look up varieties for the coin your unrolling.
2. Never believe something to good to be true (search forum for fakes like 1909 s VDBs, 1914Ds, and silver coins like Morgan's)
3. Stay optimistic but never 'hope to hard', always ask questions here!
4. Get some 2x2s ;)
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Pillar of the Community
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to the forum! Lots of great advice found here! ^.^ |
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to CCF! Quote:
What are 2x2s?  Those are 2x2 used for storing your coins in. Fold them over your coin and staple together. Remember to use a pair of pliers and press the staples flat so that they want scratch the other coins. |
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Cleaneth Not The Coin
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Pillar of the Community
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Cleaneth Not The Coin How could I forget to mention one of the most important commandments!? Great advice! |
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Pillar of the Community
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My advice: You may see coins that you're not familiar with and that catch your eye in other ways. Don't automatically assume such a coin is valuable. Welcome to the forum!
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Bedrock of the Community
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Welcome to both the hobby and CCF! Much for you to learn and this is a great site to start doing that.
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New Member
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I'm new here too.....and I'm a young collector! I'm just a year younger than you. I can't wait to meet new people! We can learn and grow together ;) |
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Pillar of the Community
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to CCF. |
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Pillar of the Community
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young collector, so glad you're here. |
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