| Many novice coin collectors wonder how they can | | | | e-mail directly to the business and encourage |
| gain more experience with their new hobby. Here | | | | questions. |
| are some tips that can help novices make their | | | | Remember that it is also okay to look at the |
| online and in-person visits more fun and enjoyable. | | | | dealer's stock of rare coins. |
| Remember that coin dealers are human beings | | | | Many novice collectors have difficulty looking |
| like everyone else. | | | | through a dealer's stock because they are afraid |
| Some novice collectors feel intimidated when they | | | | they may drop buffalo nickels or Morgan dollars |
| visit their local dealer's shop or go on the Internet | | | | onto the floor. Ninety-eight percent of the fun of |
| to purchase rare coins. The way to get around | | | | coin collecting is actually seeing rare coins up close |
| this is to remember that coin dealers are human | | | | or knowing that they can be purchased and |
| like everyone else. There is a real live person on | | | | obtained quickly and easily. This experience is fun |
| the other end of the computer terminal. Once this | | | | and it also helps novice collectors learn the |
| stress is removed, shopping for rare coins | | | | nuances of various coins that make a collector |
| becomes more enjoyable. | | | | more knowledgeable about coins. As a result, they |
| Remember that it is okay to ask dealers | | | | should be encouraged to rummage through a |
| questions. | | | | dealer's stock as much as possible or browse the |
| Novice collectors can have fun learning many | | | | online collections at length. |
| things about certified coins, buffalo nickels and | | | | Remember that a dealer has to earn a living, too. |
| other rare coins if they take the time to ask | | | | Some novice collectors scowl at the prices that |
| dealers questions about those coins. Contrary to | | | | dealers charge for their coins. This problem can be |
| popular belief, many dealers are more than happy | | | | alleviated to a great extent if the novice collector |
| to answer any questions that a novice collector | | | | remembers that a dealer has to earn a living like |
| might have about rare coins. These dealers | | | | everyone else does. Dealers have to purchase |
| understand that an educated collector becomes a | | | | their merchandise on the open market. They |
| life-long collector. As a result, novice collectors | | | | must also account for shop expenses, taxes and |
| should ask their dealer questions about the coins | | | | earning a living. For these reasons, dealers must |
| and currency that interests them the most. | | | | price their merchandise in such a way so they can |
| Reputable websites have a contact number or | | | | earn reasonable living selling coins to collectors. |