I wanna join the ANA

coinguy89 · June 17, 2004 9:21AM

I think I should. How much is it gonna cost me, and is there any certain thing I need to do to join? The website isn't working for me.

mdwoods · June 17, 2004 9:30AM

I'm having trouble with their website as well. Keep getting error messages.

DHeath · June 17, 2004 9:32AM

Here's a link to the online application. The site is working for me. If you're following a dead link, try www.money.org .

relayer · June 17, 2004 9:33AM

And here is the fixed link for the application

DHeath · June 17, 2004 9:38AM

Relayer,

I just discovered the problem Regardless of your or my edit, the link function in fusetalk automatically inserts an extra http:// when it sees an https:// . Neither of us used the secure site link button.

If that doesn't work, call 1-800-514-2646 .

UncleWiggly · June 17, 2004 9:58AM

I messed around for 5 years thinking I was doing ok with my coins. Well, I finally joined last November and I'm glad I did! Night and Day

ursabear · June 17, 2004 11:09AM

Well, I've been a member for a good while.

My personal opinion is that the ANA supports lots of numismatic ventures that help the hobby (yes, and the industry, too).

They do lots of things with YNs, they have excellent resources, and they stand for a basis of fairness and equity (yes, I know there are members who don't).

It's only about $30-something a year and is worth many times the price.

BTW - I've had lots of potential collectors/traders/buyers who have specifically asked if I am a member of the ANA.

RKKay · June 17, 2004 11:14AM

If you recently purchased at auction (I believe $1000 or more), some of the major auction houses have a deal where they will pay for your first year.

RickMilauskas · June 17, 2004 11:19AM

I've been thinking about joining for awhile. I hear they have a great library of resources. Never hurts to be more educated.
I think I'll take the plunge since you people made it so easy by supplying the link.

lordmarcovan · June 17, 2004 12:06PM

I just re-upped for another two years.

astrorat · June 17, 2004 12:17PM

I'm a life member . . . and a proud one at that. The ANA is a great organization that is run by truly altruistic folks who are passionate about the hobby.

The ANA lending library is magnificent. It's the largest numismatic lending library in the US (if not the world) and the libarians there are aces. ANA members get to borrow books, slide presentations, videos, etc. for the cost of postage!

The ANA is dedicated to numismatic education and their Summer Seminar (aka "coin camp") is the best deal in coin collecting. One week of non-stop numismatics. And as a wonderful bonus, you get to rub elbows with the icons in the hobby (such as Ken Bressett). I went there for the first time a few years ago and I am hooked!

Lane

nwcs · June 17, 2004 12:24PM

$33/year. I just renewed for 2

JrGMan2004 · June 17, 2004 12:38PM

It's cheaper for a YN

Something like $16 a per plus a set-up fee.

numonebuyer · June 17, 2004 1:16PM

They have an Awesome museum as well in Colorado Springs.

mercurynut · June 17, 2004 1:36PM

What do members actually get other than a library?

airplanenut · June 17, 2004 2:01PM

<< <i>What do members actually get other than a library? >>

Some classes offered at different shows around the country are cheaper... and some items from the ANA store are cheaper, I believe.

Then again, the library is immensely valuable. I recommend that everyone try it--I've had books shipped and taken time to just sit in there and read... some fascinating stuff, and great people run it, as well.

Also, members get Numismatist, the monthly magazine.

Jeremy

PS- You can also submit to NGC direct without paying an additional membership fee

DHeath · June 17, 2004 2:04PM

What do members actually get other than a library?

A pretty good magazine, submitter's privledges to NGC/NCS, use of the library, a collector voice in Washington, seminars, the museum, a few discounts, shows, and lots of associates.

You also support an organization that represents collector interests, and has expressed an interest in cleaning up the hobby. In the past, their involvement helped create the hobby protection act. Their rules of conduct have helped assure collectors an opportunity to arbitrate bad transactions. Lately, they've been working toward policing the industry, at least the most blatant abuses. I believe my dues are well invested.

ccex · June 17, 2004 2:16PM

<< <i>What do members actually get other than a library? >>

I renewed my ANA membership just over a month ago when I leearned that they were again getting serious about consumer protection after several years when I thought otherwise.

If you post epithets here or elsewhere online about a third-tier grading service, you may become eligible for the ANA legal defense fund, in case that grading service tries to sue enough ANA members to get the attention of their board of governors. ANA membership fees are cheap insurance against greedy lawyers on either side of the case.

Besides, I missed "The Numismatist".

I wanna join the ANA

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