I have been collecting for around forty years. Numismatic pieces with high premiums. About one year ago I started stacking some bullion and semi-numismatic coins. Now I am still a numismatist, but stopped paying high premiums and I am very happy collecting Koalas, Pandas, Queen's Beasts,etc.
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WOW, I am always so impressed with numismatist, and their dedication to learning about the coins they collect. As for me, I am just a bullion stacker, and have occasional pieces in my stack that has numismatic value.
I want to share with you that one of my favorite US coin is the Peace Dollar. For two years now, I have been trying to collect a set date of Peace Dollar, without regard to the mint mark. I chose to collect the graded coins because I do not know much about coin conditions, not realizing that the key date coins are beyond my means. So now, I may have to settle with graded and raw coins to complete my set. WHat do you think I should do?
There is an old advice among numismatists: "Buy the book before the coin". You must educate yourself about the coins you like. That way you will not be deceived by bad dealers and you will know what you want and how much you should pay for it.
Hahahaha, so now you know why numismatist and coin collector I will never be.