I started of by reading a few forum posts here and there. I also just got into buying silver/gold for investment. I found a few goodies in my stash of change at the house. I like the hunt for silver and other coins that are worth saving. I haven't dove into the buying market yet, but might if I find some stuff that I must have. I also collect baseball and football cards. I'm going to sell them off when I get back from my deployment this spring, so I can get more silver and such. I don't have much time before I leave, but I can search a few things before I head out.