where can i find begginner collector giudes for coin collecting cards and coins?
i need sites that can give me information for begginers on collecting coins and bbaseball cards, basketball cards, football cards, ect.
Most sites are trying to sell you something and the ones that have information are usually not free. I started collecting coins 46 years ago and went to my friendly neighborhood coin dealer. There are still some around. See if you can find one near you. Buying and selling coins on the web can be a nightmare. I have just started to use Yahoo auctions and have found that I am not well treated. They either think I won’t pay and have a nasty ending to their you won email or refuse my bid for I am new at it and don’t have any buying rating. It sure sound un- American or illegal to me. There is nothing like talking to a dealer and actually seeing the coins not a photo. A dealer and be very helpful and most that have stores and have been around a few years are very honest. As for sport cards I collect basketball and only the players I like. The market kind of fell out of cards so it is best to just do it for fun. You should also take that attitude when collecting coins. I did and have done quite well even though I didn’t collect for profit. Good luck in your endeavor and if I can be of more help send me your email address and I will get back to you on any questions you have. Also try http://coins.about.com
May 26th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
For coins try the ANA (American Numismatic Association) website. They also have a lending library for members.
There is an old numismatic saying, "Buy the book before buying the coin." So a trip to the local book store or library might be a good way to get some information for a beginning collector also.
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Almost 40 years as a numismatist.
May 26th, 2010 at 6:56 pm
Most sites are trying to sell you something and the ones that have information are usually not free. I started collecting coins 46 years ago and went to my friendly neighborhood coin dealer. There are still some around. See if you can find one near you. Buying and selling coins on the web can be a nightmare. I have just started to use Yahoo auctions and have found that I am not well treated. They either think I won’t pay and have a nasty ending to their you won email or refuse my bid for I am new at it and don’t have any buying rating. It sure sound un- American or illegal to me. There is nothing like talking to a dealer and actually seeing the coins not a photo. A dealer and be very helpful and most that have stores and have been around a few years are very honest. As for sport cards I collect basketball and only the players I like. The market kind of fell out of cards so it is best to just do it for fun. You should also take that attitude when collecting coins. I did and have done quite well even though I didn’t collect for profit. Good luck in your endeavor and if I can be of more help send me your email address and I will get back to you on any questions you have. Also try http://coins.about.com
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46 years a numismatist,U.S. coin, World coins BC to AD, Specializing in Oriental coins.