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 Just started getting into coins and metals two weeks ago, here's what I've got so far. Any recommendations for additions?
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Pillar of the Community
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Any recommendations for additions? Nope your doing good without our advice! Whatever you do, don't get any road rashed cents that are listed as errors on ebay or Etsy !  |
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New Member
 United States
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Thank you very much @hfjacinto!! I am trying to stay away from online unless it is APMEX and I have been just visiting a very well run coin shop near me. Prices have been super fair and even beat online with some. I am mainly looking to hold these for a long time and then sell them one day for a good chunk of change. Keeping these like a savings account without the bank :). I like the spirit of collecting and find it super fun. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I purchased over 50% of my collection from my local coin shop so I understand where you are coming and when I pick up ASE for $10-$20 under ebay prices I don't feel bad at all. Honestly just keep on buying what you are buying, I have a nice collection and I can say yours is impressive! Edited by hfjacinto
01/07/2022 6:54 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
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To CCF , There's nothing wrong with a newbie wanting to have a bunch of different coins and bullion right off the bat . But I tend to disapprove with a couple of members . It's time now to get your priorities straightened out . What do I mean ? Take your favorite coin that you really like and concentrate ( budget minded ) on it to be your main piece for a collection of same. If you can't possibly afford to go that way then look through the '' Red Book '' there are a lot of affordable series of U.S. coins that you can put a set together without breaking the bank . But do yourself a favor , whichever way you chose to go , buy the coin in the best possible grade that you can afford if trying to put an MS set together .  |
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Russian Federation
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T-BOP, I would be interested to hear which series of software you recommend to a beginner (I'm talking about the US coin series). Of course, I do not consider myself a beginner in numismatics, but I am still at the beginning of this hobby.
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01/08/2022 04:31 am
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. You are doing ok if you are getting these at a good price, and it is what you want to collect. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Possibly check out coin shows. |
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T-BOP, I would be interested to hear which series of software you recommend to a beginner (I'm talking about the US coin series). Of course, I do not consider myself a beginner in numismatics, but I am still at the beginning of this hobby. If you are talking about computer software for coins I can't recommend any because I don't use software for any part of my collection . However , if you mean what U.S.coin series I recommend for newbie starters it would consist of the following : Lincoln Cents ,Jefferson Nickels , Gem State & park Quarters . Of cause there are many more for a newbie to start with so I'm not really sure what your question is about.  |
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i think you got a good start. it appears that your are keying in on gold and morgans. there are investors and collectors and some are both. you need to decide which you are. if you are collecting to invest, I can tell you that you need to be really selective what you purchase in order to see appreciation and stay away from common coin as they most likely are not going to increase in value for a very long time. i'd rather buy a lower grade rarer coin and a high grade common coin. I would not buy anything raw unless you are very versed in grading that series.
if you are a collector then get an album and work on filling the holes. if you are both, then purchase the best example you can afford of an individual coin to fill that slot.
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To the Forum. |
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Of cause there are many more for a newbie to start with so I'm not really sure what your question is about. Sorry, the translator translated my question the wrong way.Of course I'm talking about a collection series coins. Not only for a beginner, but also for an ordinary collector who already has experience. Tell us in more detail about the series that you recommend. |
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As other said, you're doing just fine.
There will come a time that you will start to decide on a series you want to pursue, because you simply wanted to collect.
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Posted 01/07/2022 5:52 pm
