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It’s ok to start a set that can never be completed. Make and keep friends in the hobby. Find your own path. No need to collect what everyone else collects just because it’s popular. Don’t be afraid o… (View Post)

In world and ancient coins, where most coins are raw, provenance is extremely important, and can add to the value quite a bit. An old provenance helps to give confidence to authentication and surface… (View Post)

I discuss potential large purchases with my wife. I think it’s important to discuss a large expenditure (of any sort) with your spouse, not necessarily ask for permission or forgiveness. Especially i… (View Post)

The last 3 posts I made got a combined total of 1 reply. Other than Latin American coinage, nothing gets much traction in these forums, most world and ancient coin discussion happens elsewhere. (View Post)

A complete set is a joy for the collector building the set, and represents an achievement of years or decades of dedication, hunting for that missing piece or pieces. Sadly this enjoyment is mostly f… (View Post)