New Collector.
 

Hello All.

I am wanting to start collecting coins from around the world. I am not looking
for anything special, I would just like to have a set of coins from as many
countries as I can collect.

Does anyone have any ideas about how to go about getting started. I have looked
on ebay and prices just seem to insane. Others have told me to seek out people
in the countries I am interested in. That seems the best way.

So that being said, is there anyone in this group that would be willing to help
me get started or have any ideas, help, or anything. I would greatly appreciate
it.

Thanks all,

N

Where are you first of all?


NizateTX wrote:
Hello All.

I am wanting to start collecting coins from around the world. I am not looking
for anything special, I would just like to have a set of coins from as many
countries as I can collect.

Does anyone have any ideas about how to go about getting started. I have looked
on ebay and prices just seem to insane. Others have told me to seek out people
in the countries I am interested in. That seems the best way.

So that being said, is there anyone in this group that would be willing to help
me get started or have any ideas, help, or anything. I would greatly appreciate
it.

Thanks all,

N

I'm in Texas.

From: NizateTX

I am wanting to start collecting coins from around the world. I would like to
have a set of coins from as many countries as I can collect. I'm in Texas.

I might have a few, but I'm in California. Does that count?

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(NizateTX) wrote in message ...

I've been doing world coins since the days of my youth, my wife says
I never left. World coins are great because there is so much variety
and many dealers (not just coin dealers) dont know or care what they
are and just want to turn them around for a quick profit. I have
scored numerous times at flea markets, antique stores, pawn shops and
even coin dealers that specialize in US coins who just wanted to get
rid of the world coins (AKA foreign junk)they have ammassed. If you
are on a budget good place to start is digging through "junk boxes".
Flea markets, pawn shops, antique stores. You may go through alot of
actual junk, and stuff that is ridicuously over priced,(especially in
antique stores), but there is great stuff out there. Again dealers who
specialize in US coins many times have a box of world coins that has
grown that they just want to get rid of. There is nothing wrong with
visiting world coin dealers as well, often times they have the more
elusive coins that you will probably never find in a box no matter how
long you look. I highly advise attending local coin shows. I never
seem to stay within my budget when I go, so beware. Coin clubs are
another great place to meet people who collect the same thing you do
or want to unload the same thing you want. Clubs are a great place to
exchange numismatic treasures. To get a large batch of minors at once
in relative "unc" condition Educational coin company
(http://www.educationalcoin.com/) has a package of 250 different coins
in "unc" (or reasonably close) for a decent price. Even though it may
be retail priced it is easier than trying to get all the coins
seperately. I bought a 250 piece bag several years ago and was amazed
at how many holes it filled in my large collection. There are many
other world coin dealers on line. Joel Anderson pops into my mind
(http://www.joelscoins.com/). There are many others out there as well.
But expect to pay retail prices, (which is why I like "junk" boxes).
I would like to stress quality over quanity, it really does pay off
in the long run.

Happy hunting
Sean Moffatt


Hello All.

I am wanting to start collecting coins from around the world. I am not looking
for anything special, I would just like to have a set of coins from as many
countries as I can collect.

Does anyone have any ideas about how to go about getting started.

In article ,
says...
Hello All.

I am wanting to start collecting coins from around the world. I am not looking
for anything special, I would just like to have a set of coins from as many
countries as I can collect.

Does anyone have any ideas about how to go about getting started. I have looked
on ebay and prices just seem to insane. Others have told me to seek out people
in the countries I am interested in. That seems the best way.

So that being said, is there anyone in this group that would be willing to help
me get started or have any ideas, help, or anything. I would greatly appreciate
it.

Are you looking for really quality stuff, or just stuff that is from
different countries, neat to look at? Drop me an e-mail at
chrystacwilson (at) comcast (dot) net if it is the latter, because I may
be able to help you out. I have a fair sized collection of world coins
with a lot of duplicates that I'm not really doing anything with, and if
it would help a new collector out to have some, I'm all for shipping
them to you!

--
~Chrysta~

On 24 Aug 2004 03:03:47 GMT, (NizateTX) wrote:

Does anyone have any ideas about how to go about getting started. I have looked
on ebay and prices just seem to insane.

Remember that the coins' value must be enough to warrant going to the
trouble of listing it on eBay.

The first thing you should do is tell your neighbors, family, bankers,
and whoever else will listen that you are looking for foreign coins.
You will be amazed what comes your way.

The second thing is to check the local coin shops. There are millions
upon millions of inexpensive foreign coins waiting to be collected at
local coins shops around this country for less than a quarter each, or
bought by the pound.

Following this you will either decide this is a dumb idea, find
something to specialize in, or start looking for more expensive coins
to fill out whatever wantlist you've made.

Good Luck.

BLReed

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I collect world coins from the year I was born, 1943. Not surprisingly,
there are a very large number of coins available from around the world and
it is probably best to find a theme. You might want to go to your local
library or large book store and see if they have the Standard Cataog Of
World Coins available to browse. Or you can buy a copy yourself although
they are expensive.

You might also want to see if there are any coin stores near you or if there
are any coin shows. Those are good places to buy coins.

"NizateTX" wrote in message
...
Hello All.

I am wanting to start collecting coins from around the world. I am not
looking
for anything special, I would just like to have a set of coins from as
many
countries as I can collect.

Does anyone have any ideas about how to go about getting started. I have
looked
on ebay and prices just seem to insane. Others have told me to seek out
people
in the countries I am interested in. That seems the best way.

So that being said, is there anyone in this group that would be willing to
help
me get started or have any ideas, help, or anything. I would greatly
appreciate
it.

Thanks all,

N