There are two major recommendations that experienced dealers and collectors give to new collectors. The first is to buy the book on the area you are interested in collecting (See Books And Supplies). The second is to join a good club. We have given this advice to one and all for over 40 years and have always found it to be correct.
There are a number of clubs and associations both at a local and national level which will provided to the new collector added knowledge about coins and other numismatic items. Some of the groups are very general like the American Numismatic Association (ANA) while others are highly specialized like Early American Coopers (EAC). Each can offer, however, new knowledge about collecting and give the novice information that is important to building an interesting collection.
The following list is not definitive but a sampling of groups that this dealership belongs to which we think a collector depending on his or her interest should consider joining. We would we most happy to provide additional information if you send along an E-Mail note to us or send a fax. We are prepared to recommend you for membership or help supply the necessary forms to join. The groups are:
| The American Numismatic Association |
| Membership $29.00 |
818 N. Cascade Avenue |
| Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3279 |
| PHONE: (800) 367-9723 |
FAX: (719) 634-4085 |
The American Numismatic Society |
Broadway AT 155th Street |
| New York, N.Y. 10032 PHONE: (212) 234-3130 FAX: (212) 234-3381 |
| Early American Coppers |
| Membership $25.00 |
| Contact: Rod Burress |
| P.O. Box 15782 |
| Cincinnati, Ohio 45215 |
| This organization is for those interested in Large Cents, Half-Cents and early American Colonial coins. |
International Bank Note Society |
Membership $20.00 |
R.J. (Bob) Brooks, President |
P.O. Box 6 |
Racine, WI 53401 |
The John Reich Collectors Society |
Membership $15.00 |
P.O. Box 185 |
Harrison, Ohio,4530 |
The JRCS is focused on the study of U.S. gold and silver coins minted before the introduction of the Seated Liberty design. |
Tokens and Medals Society (TAMS) |
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Membership $20.00 |
9230 S.W. 59th Street |
Miami, Fl 33173 |
Canadian Numismatic Association |
P.O. Box 226 |
Barrie, Ontario, Canada |
For Canadian collectors |