Flea Market & Further Coin Help

bullionsilver_hawaii

I snagged some deals at my local swap meet today, and probably lost some money as well. That's okay though, being new to the hobby, mistakes should teach me, not harm me. I picked up a Queen Liliuokalani and King Kalakaua .999 fine silver "Kala Dala" for $65, a bag of 20 something mercury dimes for $33, a Benjamin Half Dollar and Standing Liberty Half Dollar for $22, a bag of a few German Coins (1980's) for $3, and a few other coins for $8. Good deals? I hope so... Any tips on how to grade more quickly and know when to snatch a deal?

Why did I choose such an expensive hobby...
SB Hawaii

mkman123

Hey im in hawaii....ill teach you some stuff

1. Dont pay 60 for the hawaii silver....that 60 could have bought you 4 ozs of silver or 3 morgans

2. Go to the shows....better deals....alohagary is a dealer from hawaii thats on the boards....really good guy.

Member sufinxhi is also a dealer/collector in hawaii...good guy too

bullionsilver_hawaii

Thanks @mkman123 . Do you live in Hawaii or just visiting? I have already met gary, real nice guy. Thanks for the advice. If you go to the swap meet next sunday (May 28), I would love to learn a few things from experienced coin collectors such as you. I prefer to meet at Ernie's place, if you can find it. If you'd like, I could message you my phone number so I can meet up with you on sunday at the swap meet (if you are there).

Why did I choose such an expensive hobby...
SB Hawaii

ricko

It would be great to see those Hawaiian coins.... Cheers, RickO

asheland

to the forums.

alohagary

I enjoyed meeting bullionsilver_hawaii and his friend at the swap meet. They were both very enthusiast and fine young collectors, we need more like them. It brought back memories when I was young and my mother would drive me to shows. I was impressed that he had a Redbook with him