richtips86

Ok, thanks for the feedback re the coins. I think I went for Unc because it was so shiny (maybe that's not the best way of grading though!) Better wait for my grading book to come through before I try any further. And yes, that makes sense regarding the pricing. No I wasn't particularly interested in buying it, I just couldn't think of an explanation.

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Hi, my name is Rich. I've been getting more and more interested in coins over the last year but have been struggling to find some answers to some very simple questions. The two biggies are what is the best method for storing coins in the long term and how to develop a theme? My interest is George II / III period for historical reasons but is that a focused enough theme, or would you narrow it down to say all the shillings from their reign? I've a fairly decent budget and would hope it could maybe become an investment in the future, but that's not the be all and end all. I'm sure this info exists somewhere and I just can't find it so any pointers would be gratefully received! Thanks Rich

Hi all, thanks for all the really helpful and detailed responses. I think I definitely need to read a lot more about it and then come back with some more informed questions, fortunately I have a few long train journeys coming up and some time off in march to get "genned" up. On a related note, does anyone know any decent shops / clubs in the bournemouth area to talk to people first hand? I've looked in the internet but would prefer recommendations. And alas, rich by name but not by nature! ?