3 Top Mistakes to Avoid When Valuing Your Coin Collection

Learn about coins to enjoy the hobby! Miss out on great learning opportunities by not learning about the coins you buy or find.

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Researching helps you get better prices and learn about buying and selling the hobby.

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Organizing your collection can be difficult. Especially if, like me, you like to examine your coins.

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Labeling your coins can help you sell them or help someone who might inherit your collection know how much they are worth.

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This can also keep someone from spending the coins because they don't understand how important they are.

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Although I've written articles condemning colorized coins and ranking ugly coins, enjoying every piece of your collection is the most important part.

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People who are interested in coins like to criticize a lot of things. If you like them, though, go ahead and do it. For me, I really like the Susan B.

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3 Rare Stamps Hiding in Plain Sight: Check Your Mail

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