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New Member
United States
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While I am new to serious coin collecting, I have always looked through piggy banks and jars full of coins for something different.
Could anyone suggest where I might find out more information about beginning coin collecting. The jargon on this and other websites is a little intimidating and confusing. I like to collect different coinds, but I really don't know what to look for.
Any and all suggestion will be appreciated.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
954 Posts |
Buy yourself a book, maybe the 2008 RedBook would be nice. You can get them at almost any bookstore.  |
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Valued Member
United States
442 Posts |
Hmmm...
I was going to say places like here.
Although fairly new here I post a lot on another forum as well. So I'm gonna stick with forums as an answer.
Yes, jargon may be intimidating but by asking questions you'll find that people are willing to help.
We all started at some point and many of us did NOT have the internet to help us. We learned by trial and error.
My real advice therefore is: Relax, take your time, figure out what your interests are and ask questions. Ask lots of questions.
clembo
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New Member
 United States
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Thanks Becky! 2008 RedBook, a good start. Time to take a trip to B&N. Thanks again. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Theres a glossary on the left side of the page, under "navigation"
i find it very useful
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New Member
United States
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Thanks clembo. The internet IS an incredible tool, but sometimes I find some material to be a total waste of time. Would like avoid wasting money by purchasing books and information that really isn't valuable.
Thanks again!
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New Member
United States
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Thanks sean1011 - Found it!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I consider this one of the friendlier online coin forums--and I've used several. Even if it seems intimidating at first, just ask and people will help.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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whitman RedBook is the best single source for a new collector |
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New Member
United States
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Thanks Kurt S and littleboy too!
Seems you were right. Just ask and someone may have the answer. I am certain I will be asking for more information. Hope to chat with you all soon.
Thanks again!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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what was said is so true, we were all once new to collecting coins and even if some can't remember that far back they had to start somewhere. Allot of us made huge mistakes when we got started and that is what makes the forums a great place to ask questions because even though we all made our mistakes we like to try to avoid others from making the same ones we did. once you find a series you like and think that may be a specific series you would like to start with then you can ask specific questions about that series and usually there are books for just about every series of coins you can think of so the RedBook is a great place to start to see what catches your eye then go from there |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks Becky! 2008 Redbook, a good start. Time to take a trip to B&N. Thanks again. The '09 should be available now. |
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Valued Member
United States
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Welcome Stargazer760, Might I suggest a magazine subscription to go with the Red Book. When first starting out in collecting I recall having the same feelings and intimidation you stated. I read several forums for quite some time and after a review I selected this fine forum to participate in & I like it! I did/do buy many books. I started in on an Eisenhower dollar collection low mintage and not terribly expensive depending on grade you seek of course. Anyway, try Coin World or another magazine; thumb through a couple at the book store and decide which publication you like best. If you really get the bug join the ANA they include a magazine "The Numismatist" in there membership. Edited by ptb
08/18/2008 11:12 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Stargazer760, Gotta quote you on this one. "Thanks clembo. The internet IS an incredible tool, but sometimes I find some material to be a total waste of time. Would like avoid wasting money by purchasing books and information that really isn't valuable." Others have pointed out buying books as well. They're RIGHT. NOT a waste of money. My "library" is not huge by any means but I also work in a coin shop so I have access. It gets back to deciding what you want to collect then doing the research. Real libraries carry coin books so you can get a feel. Start "specializing" and there are books. RedBook is a good place to start with U.S. coins. I also suggest the ANA grading guide. The list goes on and on and as I DID mention before keep asking the questions. People can answer them as well as lead you to the proper reading material. Coin geeks are a tight bunch when you get down to it. clembo |
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The '09 should be available now.  Yup !.......The 2009 RedBook has been out for many months........(hence the "inaccurate price values" that are listed in there !) |
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A lot of good advice here! Do not be afraid or feel embarrassed to ask any questions; everyone was a beginner once and has probably asked the same questions at some point.
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Posted 08/18/2008 8:28 pm
