Where to find collectable coins?
When the coins you’re interested in collecting are not available in circulation, it’s time to look for other sources (see previous topic). That almost always means purchasing coins. Among places to buy coins are * Coin shops Dealers with their own stores can be good resources for information as well as coins. * Coin shows Here you can shop from several dealers at once. The selection will obviously be better than at most shops, and you may be able to get better prices due to the presence of competition. * Mail Order Coins can be purchased from many dealers through the mail. Check any of the periodicals listed below for advertisements. Unfortunately, it is all too common to receive overgraded and/or problem coins from some mail order sources. Make sure the source has a reasonable return policy before ordering, examine the coins carefully on receipt to ensure they’re satisfactory (get an opinion from a more experienced collector/dealer if you’re unsure), and return them if they’re not. *
