lwalus's Bio
I started collecting coins in 1966 at age 10. I, of course, partially filled out several Whitman coin folders with coins found in circulation. This was followed by an interest in 19th century proof type coins. Using my allowance, I purchased a few coins from dealers and coin shows(1899 proof Indian head cent, 1876 proof seated Liberty dime and others). I lost interest during my college years but got the coin kick back in the late '80s. Proof type by this time was well out of my price range so I began to collect commemoratives. I initially bought many damaged, cleaned and whizzed raw coins in this period. Thanks to third party grading and Teletrade, Most of my subsequent transactions have not been as disastrous. But then there was this mortgage and other distractions but now I am back... in a limited way.