| There are various sources where those "special | | | | method is a very effective - if not excellent - |
| coins" can be purchased. The following are the | | | | way to purchase coins. It is extremely important |
| basic methods and starting places to obtain the | | | | that prior to attending an auction you know the |
| coin(s) you have long wanted. | | | | procedures and rules that apply. |
| Go local | | | | There are various types of auctions; bidding |
| Coin shops are plentiful in most states. Generally | | | | auctions via mail, internet, as well as auctions |
| your local area or city will have coin shops which | | | | conducted by phone. Always be aware and wary! |
| you can visit to see if they have the coins | | | | It is important to make sure that you set a fixed |
| available that you want to add to your collection. | | | | price on the coin you are about to bid on. |
| Most of these coin shops are located in the larger | | | | Auctions can turn very emotional and aggressive. |
| town or cities. Better yet, use your local phone | | | | Practice discipline and try not to bid more than |
| book and start walking those fingers through the | | | | the ceiling price you have set for yourself. |
| pages to find out where the nearest coin shop(s) | | | | Buying coins by mail |
| is located... | | | | This method is a very convenient and inexpensive |
| These shops provide coin collectors the | | | | way to purchase coins. Most dealers that transact |
| opportunity to actually examine or scrutinize the | | | | via mail usually have overhead costs that are low |
| coins that interest you. Fortunately, these coin | | | | so they are able to offer similarly low prices on |
| shops are also replete with experts and coin | | | | coins they sell. |
| lovers who share your passion and can offer their | | | | Do not forget to thoroughly inspect a particular |
| valid judgment on a particular coin's grade or | | | | dealer's policies before returning an item. Make |
| value. They can also offer helpful tips as well as | | | | sure that once you receive your coin, immediately |
| advice. | | | | inspect it for authenticity or damage. The coin |
| Local coin shops may sometimes have a limited | | | | you must have must be just as you ordered and |
| stock or collection of coins and the price they | | | | what you expected. |
| offer them for may be a little bit higher than | | | | In summary, coin buying is not difficult. All you |
| usual. This scenario usually applies to collectors. | | | | need is to research and look for the best product |
| Auctions for coins | | | | available. |
| There are also auctions specifically for coins. This | | | | |