$1.00 Small Silver Certifcates

For me, I think it's important, as a collector, to understand the selling process - the best options, the expenses, and the pitfalls - because sooner or later you'll have to deal with it, and there's nothing like experience as a teacher. Plus, I think it's fun to lay your knowledge on the line and shoot for a profit now and then - it can be humbling, but it's the real world. Best thing, if you make a profit, you have more money to put back into your collection.

Just my opinion.

It's the best way to develop your valuation skills. As my dad used to say, the value of something is what you can sell it for the same days you bought it.