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DarkRedSky
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Howdy,
I was in my closet the other day and found a duffel bag of coins left to me by my dad. I had long forgotten about them and it was a blast to sit down and go through them. There isn't anything real fancy or rare but still they were his and I enjoy having them. He was disabled and had to limit his purchases to what he could afford with his social security check, which wasn't much. It looks like he liked the state quarters and Lincoln cents. When I was much younger I was interested in coins because I was interested what my dad was interested in, but I never had any money to buy any of my own.
Finding his coins again sparked a crazy coin fetish within me -- reading everything I can and soaking it all in. I think what I will do is work on a complete Lincoln date/mint set business strikes and proofs. That should keep me busy for awhile and I think it's something he wanted to do but was never able to.
I've been checking out some of the different sites and have made purchases from ebay and teletrade so far. I've met some seemingly good dealers and its been a pleasant experience. However, I'm already running into dead ends trying to fill some dates with my collection. Not looking for anything particularly rare or expensive but just dates I can't find on ebay, teletrade or ha.
So my question is: Does anyone have an tips for filling want lists? I've contacted a number of dealers online and haven't had much luck. There needs to be like a reverse-ebay where people can enter what they want, and dealers could put in a coin to see all the people seeking that item. In any case, I expect my project to take many years and I look forward to the journey.
I also bought my first raw coin (1911-S) and I am going to have it submitted. In hindsight I probably shouldn't have given my grading inexperience -- here's to hoping it doesn't come back to bite me! I was going to post a picture but all my pictures came out terrible. Not sure how you guys do it!
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I will definitely try it out -- thanks DJ.
"The computer can't tell you the emotional story. It can give you the exact mathematical design, but what's missing is the eyebrows." - Frank Zappa
The good news is that you've found the best hobby in the world.
The bad news is that the the collecting bug is probably genetic so you might never escape.
You can try the BST (Buy Sell Trade Coins) board here also.
Is there a coin shop anywhere nearby?
I go to two different ones and they are a 30-45 minute drive. I try to get to one of them once or twice a month.
If so, maybe you can develop a relationship with a dealer and you could eventually leave a want list with him (or her).
Also try to get to a show or a local coin auction.
I prefer to look and see in person if I can.
Enjoy!
-Mark
Oh, and get yourself a Redbook if you don't already have one.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
My Washington Quarter Registry set...in progress
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Is there a coin shop anywhere nearby?
I go to two different ones and they are a 30-45 minute drive. I try to get to one of them once or twice a month.
If so, maybe you can develop a relationship with a dealer and you could eventually leave a want list with him (or her).
Also try to get to a show or a local coin auction.
I prefer to look and see in person if I can.
Enjoy!
-Mark
Oh, and get yourself a Redbook if you don't already have one. >>
The Redbook will be the best purchase you can make / well maybe
If you are going high end, patience coupled with a cobra quickness will be needed when "just the right coin" comes along. In the lower grades, virtually everything you could want is readily available - at a price.
The cheapest possible way to publish your want list is to put it on the BST forum and enable your PM. Be as specific as possible on what you want - I'm sure that you will be gratified with the results.
Oh, and
Check out my current listings: https://ebay.com/sch/khunt/m.html?_ipg=200&_sop=12&_rdc=1
An authorized PCGS dealer, and a contributor to the Red Book.
BlindedbyEgo beat me to it, but I got an excuse to be a bit slow and lax, even absent minded...lol....
You will find a wealth of info here, and there are those that can and will help. Remember, the only stupid question is the one that isnt asked!
-Paul
This forum is a great place for advice,info., and coin contacts.
Look at as many coins as you can and proceed slowly.
Ask as many questions as you can think of,and then ask some more.
If I had asked more questions I could have avoided many mistakes.
Most of all have fun.
enjoy,
Jim
I would suguest that you look into Coin Clubs & Coin Shows, they are a great way to find coins and people that love coins.
Best of luck with your coins.
Mike
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