I'm Back After 2 Years And 7 Months

Hello,

My first post here was in October of 2008 as I was first starting the hobby of Numismatics. My last post was over 2 and a half years ago. I recently went through every post I have ever made on here and it amazes me to see how far I have come. I started collecting coins at age 29 and am now 41, but, not a lot has changed.

I still only collect:
Annual Proof Sets
Modern Proof Commemorative Coins
First Spouse Bronze Medals
American Silver Eagle Bullion Coins
Presidential Silver Medals (New)
Annual Mint Sets (New)
American Innovation $1 Coins (New)

I have learned to relax and find what works best for me. I use a spreadsheet for inventory, I have learned that the only coins I need to use silver spot pricing for is the ASE coins, I don't take pictures of my coins unless I want to show them off and to take pictures I no longer scan or worry about the "perfect" picture, I use my I-Phone and do the best I can.

Before starting to collect something new I do as much research as possible, whether that be using a book or online resources. When I do use a book I read up on the basics from the book like a novel and use the rest of the book as a reference guide.

As JBuck and Just Carl can attest to I'm NEVER afraid to ask questions regardless of how silly or mundane they may seem and I have also been known to ask the same question multiple times and sometimes in multiple ways, but, I'm also more patient now.

I now know that if I don't know something, I don't have to become an expert, I just have to trust in my resources and get the information I need and leave everything else alone.

Thanks Coin Community Family

Rich