You Guys Are Just Really GREAT!!!! Thank You.
moneyhungry
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Hi-- Been collecting off and on now for about six-seven years. Started out with just pocket change, now I have been buying Proofs and Unc. coins. I have been reading and watching now for a couple of months and you guys really are great so much information. I guess the question I still have, is when you buy proofs, should you still have them appraised or graded by a pro? I'm still a little confused on this, I would really hate to ask a dumb question, but I just dont know, I have a pretty good start on all the state quarters(proofs), I really enjoy doing this, not so much as Profit, but I would like to leave something behind for my son, Its the best hobbie I have!! I really dont get into too much trouble collecting coins!!! THANK YOU ALL again !!!!
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You're welcome.
Literally.
It's always nice to see the lurkers come out in the open.
Well, almost always.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
Russ, NCNE
My first day as well. Glad I'm not alone.
If you can get to a local show and learn some grading skills, probably good
practice makes better
need grading skills to decide if price is good or not
I would say no to your question - careful about storage as proof surfaces scratch easily
welcome Terri Jo
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It's much better than rotten meat. Like, for example, Marty.
Russ, NCNE
No dumb questions. If you're primarily collecting modern proofs, there is little reason to holder them unless you plan on selling them and believe your coins are far better than average. The holder is primarily a seller's tool. If you don't intend to sell, they'll still be holdering them when your son inherits the sets.
and it sets us apart from practitioners and consultants. Gregor
It's mostly a question of value; you don't want to spend ten or twenty dollars to slab a three dollar coin.
You can always slab it later if the price goes up and by then you'll have more knowledge.
just chatting away on here is fine.
i find the people who help me the most are the ones who have the nerve
to show their coins, say how much they cost, and take a flood of criticisms and postive feedback.
good stuff that.
First off, WELCOME TO THE BOARD!! Glad to see you came out in the open. Second, there are no dumb questions around here. Everyone has been where you are, just beginning. Anyway, you said you were putting them in albums, my only suggestion is that they need to be Dansco albums. Why? first off you can see both the obverse and reverse of the coin. Second, they are protected by a plastic cover so little fingers don't accidently finger print them all up. Third, they provide some nice album toning down the road. I'm guessing you using the old tri-fold pop in albums, which for circulated coins I think work just great. Mint state coins need just alittle better protection to maintain their status, especially proof coins.
Other then that, fire the questions away. Remember, collect what you like and you will enjoy your collection a whole lot more.
Cameron Kiefer
Proof
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Apropos of the coin posse/aka caca: "The longer he spoke of his honor, the tighter I held to my purse."
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Cameron Kiefer >>
Well don't know about that either.... some what "middle age" 43, I like to think I look about 35 !!!!
Whats age anyway-- sometimes Coins are more Beautiful with age---Right?
TorinoCobra71
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Yes-- I'm finding that out too.......If I really want it in my collection, I have paid $$ for it , even if its a newer proof. But I guess we all do that, if we really want it. WOW, I could really spend $$$ if I had it.
Welcome
I would say the most important thing about what you collect is that you enjoy them
There is no reason to get them graded. If you get a bad looking coin (black spots, milk spots , finger prints..ect.. )in a mint or proof set send it back, or sell it and get you a replacement.
What I collect depends on, mood, time of day,
the weather, available funds, what is in front of me,
and other factors which is beyond my scope.
Take care of those proofs. Remember slidemarks really are demons and should be avoided. When you slide
the protective plastic piece into or out of your album it will leave marks on your proof coins. I learned the
hardest possible way. Copper is very unforgiving. Nice to have you aboard and please protect those proofs.
RegistryNut
lurks among us here on the forum. Be careful though! Just throw a little water on her and I've heard she
will melt. Then bring me her broomstick.
RegistryNut
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Take care of those proofs. Remember slidemarks really are demons and should be avoided. When you slide
the protective plastic piece into or out of your album it will leave marks on your proof coins. I learned the
hardest possible way. Copper is very unforgiving. Nice to have you aboard and please protect those proofs.
RegistryNut
Thanks for that info------- I really never thought about slide marks, now I must go look. ( I have'nt looked today yet!! )