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Valued Member
United States
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Hi, I'm a 15 year old collector. I started collecting not to long ago and I collect U.S. coins, mainly pennies. I first started collecting awhile ago just trying to get all the State Quarters; I have the full set now.I came back to collecting cause old coins just fascinate me. I love wheat pennies. My favorite coin in my collection is my 1909 vdb no mint mark Wheat penny which I just got today. Any tips for a young collector? |
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Moderator
 United States
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 read and study all you can. Ask any question you have, and there is probably a member that can give an answer.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1494 Posts |
. I'd add to Fuzzy's advice that you should go out and meet people involved in the hobby. Get friendly with your local coin shop and go to shows. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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To CCF , all of the above and in this hobby knowledge and experience is the key to be an avid coin collector .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
11922 Posts |
to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1788 Posts |
I'm 15 too! |
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Valued Member
 United States
119 Posts |
The wheaties are my favorite too. Listen to the advise of the coin collectors on here. They know their stuff. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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To the Forum ... |
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Rest in Peace
United States
17900 Posts |
We look forward to your participation. |
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Moderator
United States
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to the Community! |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2624 Posts |
Enjoy ^^ |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7509 Posts |
to the Forum, you are in the right place to learn and educate. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4589 Posts |
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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Pillar of the Community
United States
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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
United States
505 Posts |
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
United States
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to the forum! Lots of great advice found here! ^.^ |
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