Can you remember the first coin show you ever attended?
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I will be going to a small local show in about seven weeks. Have any advice for a Rookie?
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coins and all the related items.
This was the early 80s. I was young then and with my parents.
They allowed me to spend hours as i looked at each and every table it seemed.
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Russ, NCNE
Stopping by that show reignited my interest in the hobby at 42 years of age, about 20 years after I stopped collecting.
As far as advice goes, have fun, look around and talk to as many persons as you can. Bring a few bucks if you must buy one coin, but do not go with the idea that you are going to buy, buy and buy. Get a feel for a show, develop a collecting interest, educate yourself on the area you are interested and have fun.
You should have an idea of what you're looking for and know about what you're willing to pay. First (before you buy anything) you should look at every table. If the show's not too busy, you should make a point of trying to talk to each dealer. If this is a show that you'll be going to regularly, you'll be looking to establish some relationships. Look for the dealers who carry what you're interested in and are willing to share their knowledge with you.
When you've found a dealer you might want to buy something from, talk to him about the coins you're interested in, especially if you're interested in raw 19th century coins (Bust halves, Seated quarters, etc.) Try to get his opinion of the coin in question. Ask him about cleaned coins - ask him to show you a cleaned coin, a dipped coin, etc. An honest dealer should be willing to talk to you, if you're nice and he's not too busy.
When you find a coin you want to buy, ask the dealer: "What do you need for this coin?" or "What's your best price?", but don't try to argue with him. As you become a better customer, he'll probably give you better prices. Also, remember that you're paying him for educating you, too.
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Have a good time and don't eat TOO MANY of the darn sausage sandwiches!
Tom
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
US Rare Coin Investments
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I wanted to buy a large cent and settled on an obviously recolored (unnatural red) 1818 in Fine detail condition. I paid ten dollars for it (or my father did). Nearly 30 years later, it is not worth any more than that, if you could find someone to buy it. About a year later (1977), I purchased a nice chocolate brown then VF/EF, now ANACS AU-50, 1825 large cent for $20. I recently sold it for over $400. Buy the best quality you can afford™.
I was learning alot at that time as well...
I remember learning how to roll over and play with my mobile. I was also very happy pooping in my pants.
Man...you are OLD!!!
V.r,
The bicentennial baby.
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