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In all fairness, the non-collector young adults with a mountain of college debt and high rents and car notes look at us with our silly rare coins and wonder why we are so foolish spending tons of mon… (View Post)

I suppose there is some wisdom to that, but it applies only to those collectors who are disciplined enough to only bid on coins that have the ultimate combination of positive attributes- be it grade,… (View Post)

I buy from overseas frequently. If you think going to the wrong state is bad, wait til a package goes to the wrong country! Nevertheless most stuff makes it eventually. I’ve had three packages go mis… (View Post)

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)