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