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Pillar of the Community
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I wanted to start a topic on things that you have learned that are important to you and that others might like to know. I will start 1)If you buy something you dont like just for the price you will live with it 2)Never interrupt a dealer while he is doing a deal with someone else. (That was messy) 3)Buy nice, you will be happier later 4)Collect what you like even if its a bit harder to find what you like (If any of you have a Traverse City, MI Token I might like it) 5) There are no rules really to collecting because its your hobby 6)This one is personal..... Older=Better  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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7)If you don't know if you should buy something or not, and pass on it, you will regret it.
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Moderator
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8. Educate yourself, especially on grading.
swcoin.ecrater.com
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Valued Member
United States
487 Posts |
9. Go to a coin show with a acquisition plan. It will help you to stay focused!
Edited by rastatodd
07/22/2010 11:27 pm
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Rest in Peace
 United States
1380 Posts |
10. Stay focused. You can't collect everything. Really. You can't.
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Valued Member
United States
103 Posts |
11) Find and encourage at least one new numismatist or YN during your collecting career by starting them out with a few interesting coins.
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Valued Member
United States
420 Posts |
12) never put coins you want to look at later from change... in the pocket with a hole in it
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Valued Member
United States
321 Posts |
13) Even sellers with 100% feedback on ebay can misrepresent a coin. |
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Valued Member
United States
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14)Buy the book first! Educate yourself to the coin series you like.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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15) The junk bin is not always 100% junk.
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Valued Member
United States
459 Posts |
There are two kinds of problems in life, (1) Ones you can solve with money and (2) Those you can't.
Only worry about type 2.
Coin collecting is a hobby, just for fun, and is in catagory #1.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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16. It is better to remain silent and be thought of as a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt.
Edited by TNG
07/23/2010 10:10 am
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Pillar of the Community
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528 Posts |
I like number 12 and 16. There are some good ones. 17) Never buy a raw Trade dollar |
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Pillar of the Community
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1080 Posts |
18) Counterfeiting has been around for a looooong time. Just because you KNOW it sat in a safe for 50 years doesn't guarantee it's real.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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19. Buy the coin, not the slab. You'll be happier!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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20) Never bid on anything from ebay when you have been drinking. |
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