How do I ?
holeinone1972
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New to coin collecting.
How do you go about getting your coins graded and slabbed?
Where to go, how much does it cost that kind of info.
Any great advice for a newby?
How do you go about getting your coins graded and slabbed?
Where to go, how much does it cost that kind of info.
Any great advice for a newby?
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First thing I would say to a new collector is don't rush to get coins slabbed. It's very easy to waste good money.
What got you interested in collecting? What do you collect, and where do you get your coins?
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
First, read all you can. Buy only PCGS graded coins of low value, less than a day's wage.
Second, read all you can.
Third, you can get your coins graded by PCGS by joining one of their clubs. If you have eight or more coins to get graded, join their platinum club.
Fourth, hang around here.
Fifth, enjoy yourself.
And finally, read all you can.
Tom
Menomonee Falls Wisconsin USA
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistr...dset.aspx?s=68269&ac=1">Musky 1861 Mint Set
Vietnam Vet 69-70 - Semper Fi
You're on the green but it's no hole in one.
Get some basic books on coins and read those first.....
Coin Collectors Survival Manual by Travers (there's a brand new edition, I believe).
The Expert's Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins by Bowers.
A Guide Book of United States Coins 2006 (a.k.a Red Book) by Yeoman.
Oh, and
My first post...updated with pics
I collect mostly moderns and I'm currently working on a US type set.
As far as coins, my Dad has gotten me in to it. A nice hobby to do with a man you respect.
I just bought my first slabbed coin today via ebay, it was graded by NGC.
ms-69 Silver dollar.
I have a few sets of silver proof mints sets the state quarter variety.
I am interested in coins that will be worth something to me, and my kids in the years to come.
Now I need to learn about what kinds of coins are good investments, and where to hunt for them.
Rob
<< <i>Fresh meat with coins not with message boards.
As far as coins, my Dad has gotten me in to it. A nice hobby to do with a man you respect.
I just bought my first slabbed coin today via ebay, it was graded by NGC.
ms-69 Silver dollar.
I have a few sets of silver proof mints sets the state quarter variety.
I am interested in coins that will be worth something to me, and my kids in the years to come.
Now I need to learn about what kinds of coins are good investments, and where to hunt for them.
Rob >>
Most people here will suggest you avoid investment and that old rarities have the best shot.
I'd suggest that you try to have fun and you'll probably learn about coins and do pretty well.
To invest in cons is to invest in your knowledge. The more you learn for the least cost is the best investment you can make in coins...
First, you have to pay money to join the PCGS Collectors Club
Then you have to pay money to ship the coins to PCGS
Then you have to pay money to have PCGS grade the coins
Then you have to pay money for PCGS to ship them back
Now your coins are in slabs, but you're broke
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New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.