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Newsgroups: rec.collecting
Subject: Re: Star Trek TNG Deanna Troi Here
From: nschultz@zeus.calpoly.edu (Ned Schultz)
Date: Mon, 04 Jan 1993 19:06:18 GMT
Organization: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

The Deanna Troi dolls are/were available (within the last week) in local
ToysRUs for $4.99 or whatever the standard retail is.  Each store I was
in had 3-4 of them.

------------------------
Ned Schultz
nschultz@nike.calpoly.edu
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
From: hrh@well.sf.ca.us (Harry Henderson)
Subject: STAMPS: brand new Scott Specialty albums cheap!
Summary: 5 Scott Specialty albums new and complete for sale
Keywords: Stamps Scott Specialty albums for sale
Organization: Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 20:06:09 GMT

Hello, fellow philatelists!
I have Scott specialty albums for Great Britain, Ireland, Canada,
Australia, and New Zealand, pages complete through 1990, complete with
binders, labels, and dust cases. Will sell for $50 each postpaid
except $30 for the Ireland album; will sell everything as a package
for $200.
I'm going worldwide and decided that that degree of specialized
collecting was not for me...
I'm also in the market for a new or nice used worldwide album through
the 1960s or so. Prefer Minkus (Supreme or Master global), but
would consider others.

-- 
   "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
The opinions expressed are my own, but you're welcome to share them.
Harry Henderson (freelance technical editor/writer).
hrh@well.sf.ca.us
From: ashe@royalt.enet.dec.com
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
Subject: Re: RECORDS: Determining value
Date: 7 Jan 93 22:43:16 GMT
Reply-To: ashe@royalt.enet.dec.com ()
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation


Can anyone help me with this?

_Walt

In article <1993Jan5.191932.28314@nntpd.lkg.dec.com>, ashe@royalt.enet.dec.com () writes:
|> Newsgroups: rec.collecting
|> Path: nntpd.lkg.dec.com!royalt.enet.dec.com!ashe
|> From: ashe@royalt.enet.dec.com ()
|> Subject: RECORDS: Determining value
|> Message-ID: <1993Jan5.191932.28314@nntpd.lkg.dec.com>
|> Sender: usenet@nntpd.lkg.dec.com (USENET News System)
|> Reply-To: ashe@royalt.enet.dec.com ()
|> Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
|> Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 19:19:32 GMT
|> 
|> 
|> My girlfriend just recently rescued some records from her grandmother destined
|> for the scrap heap. 
|> 
|> Among them were a bunch of 45's (from the Shirelles, to Little Richard, to
|> the Beatles, O'Jays, Supremes, etc...) and Albums, Jackson 5, Dionne Warwick,
|> Supremes, etc...
|> 
|> How do I find out their value?  What's the best way to try to restore them?
|> 
|> -Walt 
|>
From: steveb@meaddata.com (Steve Brooke)
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
Subject: Re: CARDS: Value of Donruss "Phenoms"
Date: 7 Jan 1993 13:24:52 GMT
Organization: Mead Data Central, Dayton OH
Distribution: usa
NNTP-Posting-Host: mindcrime.meaddata.com

In article <C0G5rB.BG9@news.iastate.edu>, sckelm@iastate.edu (Steven C Kelm) writes:
|> Could someone give me an approximate value of the Phenom inserts in the 
|> Donruss Rookie packs?  Also, the value of a complete set of the Phenom cards 
|> and set of Donruss Rookies?  They aren't listed in Beckett and other price 
|> guides, although I haven't seen a recent Tuff Stuff.  By approximate value, 
|> I mean a possible range, say $2-8.  I do have the Salomon Torres and 
|> John Valentin Phenom inserts if anyone is interested.
|> 
|> Steve Kelm   sckelm@iastate.edu
|> 

The January Beckett lists them for $25-35 for the set and $1-2 for
commons. 

Listach and Karros are $6-9
Salmon, Boone and Fleming are $3-5
Lofton is $3.50-6
Alou, Conine, Tyler Green are $1.25-2.50
Mike Piazza is $2-4
Stankiewicz and Walters are $1-2


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Newsgroups: rec.collecting
Subject: Tin Soldiers: 1st edition POSTCARDS
From: lcornel@eis.calstate.edu (Louis Cornelio)
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 01:20:39 GMT
Organization: Calif State Univ/Electronic Information Services

I have the following item for sale:


Presentation pack:	"The Steadfast Tin Soldier"
	-- First Edition --
Publishers:		Aurora Art, Leningrad, 1989
Number of cards:	21
Features:		Hand-painted cast tin soldiers 1:30 scale
			Soldiers, officers, accoutrements etc. of wars of
			1805-1812, period of Napoleonic invasion of Russia
Examples:		Chevalier guards, Chasseur Regiment, Lancers, etc.
Price:			$35

email me if interested! Thanks.
From: bsanders@orion.Central.Sun.COM (Bob Sanders SE Chicago Loop)
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
Subject: Hallmark Enterprise Ornament
Date: 7 Jan 93 20:18:57 GMT
Reply-To: bsanders@orion.Central.Sun.COM
Organization: "Sun Microsystems Computer Corporation, Dallas, TX."
NNTP-Posting-Host: orion.central.sun.com

I have several of the 1991 Hallmark Enterprise ornaments, and would like to know
their approximate value.  Any ideas??  Thanks.
From: au500@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Linda Zinn)
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
Subject: Re: RECORDS: Determining value
Date: 8 Jan 1993 05:44:16 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Reply-To: au500@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Linda Zinn)
NNTP-Posting-Host: thor.ins.cwru.edu


In a previous article, ashe@royalt.enet.dec.com () says:

>
>My girlfriend just recently rescued some records from her grandmother destined
>for the scrap heap. 
>
>Among them were a bunch of 45's (from the Shirelles, to Little Richard, to
>the Beatles, O'Jays, Supremes, etc...) and Albums, Jackson 5, Dionne Warwick,
>Supremes, etc...
>
>How do I find out their value?  What's the best way to try to restore them?
>
>-Walt 
>

See if your local library has the book, *American Premium Record Guide, 
4th ed,* by Ed Docks. It lists 45s, 78s, and LPs, but only those produced till
1965. As with any value guide, it's pretty subjective, in my opinion.
I've seen some really hefty prices on things that haven't really reflected
the going rate. And if you mean the value if you were to sell them, keep
in mind that most value guides list retail values...unless you have a 
market for them, dealers will be your most likely buyers, and they
obviously don't pay retail. Of course a post here might connect you with
a collector, rather than a dealer. 

If that book doesn't have what you want, perhaps you can find another
with similar call numbers or have your library order one.

Restore them? That's harder...if they are scratched, I don't think you 
can...if they're just dirty, record shops (now there's a concept that's
fast vanishing!) have liquid cleaners. But be careful not to slosh the
liquid all over the paper labels.

Enjoy!
--
From: jclark@oucsace.cs.ohiou.edu (J. Michael Clark)
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
Subject: Re: CARDS: Topps Baseball 1993 Black Gold Winner "A" Card
Date: 7 Jan 93 06:33:10 GMT
Organization: Ohio University CS Dept,. Athens

In article <C0D6yK.8sM@acsu.buffalo.edu> v026ltr5@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (Monty) writes:
>I pulled one of these from a pack. Could anyone tell me what
>this might be "worth"? For those who don't know, it can be
>mailed in to Topps for 1-11 of the Black Gold cards. 
>
>If anyone is interested in the card or has information about
>it, please mail me.
>
My dad bought one of these for $25.
Organization: Rohm and Haas Company
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 07:28:03 EST
From: <RBEUJL@rohvm1.rohmhaas.com>
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
Subject:    NON-sport cards forsale

Have the following sets Forsale:
     Young Indiana Jones set with 3D cards and Maps....$5.00
     Laff sets.........................................$4.00
     All My Children sets.............................$10.00
     Alien III .......................................$10.00
     Brockum rockcards..set with 16 art cards ........ $8.00
                        Greatful Death (10 card set)..$20.00
                        Holograms ..........each.......$4.00
Postage...$3.00
                                   Joe Lange
                                 2606 Orthodox St.
                                 Phila. Pa. 19137
            (215) 535-3447
                                 (215) 781-4458
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
From: kamins@well.sf.ca.us (Scot Kamins)
Subject: COINS:Novice question about coins as investments
Organization: Whole Earth 'Lectronic Link
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 02:02:27 GMT


I am a stamp collector thinking about getting into coins. In stamps, there
was a major diflation in 1981 as all the non-collector/investor types bailed
out. (Certain stamps got to be like 17th century tulips!) So people now
collect stamps to collect them, with only a teeny hope of making a profit.

Is this also true in the coin world? Specifically, can one enter coin
collecting both as a hobby and as an investment, or should one just get into
it for fun?

Thanks in advance!

Scot Kamins
From: mt2f+@andrew.cmu.edu (Martin Thurn)
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
Subject: Re: Star Trek TNG Deanna Troi Here
Date: 5 Jan 93 05:08:27 GMT
Article-I.D.: andrew.YfGOFfC00WB24U091a
Organization: Philosophy, Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, PA


  K-Mart stores here in Pittsburgh have plenty of Borg figures for
$4.97 each, and Toys-R-Us has them for $5.99.  I really don't
understand the hysteria of these scruple-less dealers.  Do certain
areas of the country receive different allotments of figures or
something?
 - - Martin Thurn    mt2f+@andrew.cmu.edu
From: an314@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Timothy Golobic)
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
Subject: CARDS: Tim's Closet Cleaner on COMMONS
Date: 5 Jan 1993 18:18:49 GMT
Organization: Indiana University
Reply-To: tgolobic@indiana.edu
NNTP-Posting-Host: hela.ins.cwru.edu


I can help fill wantlists for
	1979-1992 Topps Baseball
	1991-1993 Score Hockey (Bilingual)
	1992-1993 Upper Deck Hockey
	1992	  Pinnacle Hockey and Baseball
	1991-1992 Upper Deck Basketball

or take advantage of these bulk lots:

500 Baseball commons					$12
	(1992, 1991, and 1990 Topps, 1992 Upper Deck)

500 Basketball commons					$12
	(90-91, 91-92 Hoops, 90-91 Skybox, 91-92 Upper Deck)

500 Hockey commons					$13
	(91-92, 92-93 Score Bilingual, 1992 Pinnacle, 92-93 Upper Deck)


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tgolobic@ucs.indiana.edu        Timothy Golobic             an314@po.cwru.edu
   Indiana University     "Keeper of the Beer Games"      The Cleveland Freenet
You've got to cry w/o weeping, talk w/o speaking, scream w/o raising you voice.
You know I took the poison, from the poison stream, and I floated, out of here.
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
From: mbrauer@oakhill.sps.mot.com (Michael L. Brauer)
Subject: CARDS: 1971 Blyleven wanted
Summary: CARDS: 1971 Blyleven wanted
Keywords: CARDS: 1971 Blyleven wanted
Organization: Motorola Inc., Austin, Texas
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 20:57:13 GMT


I am looking for a 1971 Topps Bert Blyleven
rookie card, preferably in Ex or better condition.
If you have one to sell, end e-mail to:

mbrauer@oakhill.sps.mot.com

-- 

Mike
mbrauer@oakhill.sps.mot.com

Newsgroups: rec.collecting
From: byau@jarthur.claremont.edu (Ben Yau)
Subject: Re: To all people who read this group.
Organization: Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA 91711
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 05:44:38 GMT

In article <Jan.4.11.48.55.1993.13643@pilot.njin.net> gajarsky@pilot.njin.net (Bob Gajarsky - Hobokenite) writes:
>
>on or about approximately january 6, the group rec.collecting.cards
> will begin.  all card collectors (be it postcard, sports cards,
> non sports cards, etc.) are encouraged to post in the new group
> only, and NOT to cross-post in rec.collecting.


I have a question..   what about ANY type of sports memorabilia?  I have usually 
headers for any sale of Sports Memorablia (jerseys, baseballs, Starting Line-
Up, etc.) with a C*A*R*D*S header as well..

so does Sports Memorabilia of all types (including cards) go to Rec.Collecting.
Cards?

just curious.. makes you contemplate about how much the hobby has changed, huh?  
either that or else I have been working on the !@#!@!@! computer too long....
break time everybody.

ben
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Ben Yau		    byau@jarthur.claremont.edu	          SHHHTEENKEE FOO FOO
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"Aw mom, you act like I'm not even wearing a bungie cord!"
						-Calvin from
						"Calvin and Hobbes"
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From: umlinto2@ccu.umanitoba.ca (Bruce Linton)
Subject: STAMP: Looking for trading partners
Organization: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Date: Tue, 5 Jan 1993 00:25:20 GMT

Hi - My father is a stamp collector and is looking for people to
trade stamps with.
He is primarily interested in Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand.
Anyone interested - please reply to the following e-mail:
  umlinto2@ccu.umanitoba.ca
Note:  This is in Canada.  :)

-- 
The Dogs of War don't negotiate,       | Bruce Linton
The Dogs of War don't capitulate,      | University of Manitoba
They will take and you will give,      | umlinto2@ccu.umanitoba.ca
and you must die so that they may live.|
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
From: siejko@rtc.atk.com (Kris Siejko)
Subject: Kris`s auction update
Organization: Alliant Techsystems, Inc., Mpls, MN
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 00:30:05 GMT

Thought I'd make my first auction short with only three lots:

- High Beckett prices include grade deductions


			High Beckett           Min/High Bid

====++++++++++++++++
Lot 1  Greg Maddux        $10.00                 $6.50
====++++++++++++++++

	87D #36 RC	
	87F Update U68 XRC*
	89UD #241 (MINT)
	91 StadiumClub #126 (MINT)

====+++++++++++++++++
Lot 2  Ryne Sandberg      $4.25                  $3.50        Bill B.
====+++++++++++++++++

92D; 92D AS; 91D (2)x(Ex); 90D (2)x#BC-10(Ex-Mt);
90T (EX); 89T; 89T (ExMt); 
91L ;
90S (2) (Ex-Mt); 91S (2)xMANYR(Ex); 91S (ExMt); 91S (4)xAS 
91F; 90F (ExMt); 89F (ExMt); 

22 cards total

====+++++++++++++++++
Lot 3  Kirby Puckett      $8.00                  $6.00
====+++++++++++++++++
Fleer Ultra

91FU #195 (MINT)
92FU #97 
92FU Award Winner #23 (NrMT)                    
     (very slight "ding" in upper left corner with a dot of white)
     (all 4 corners still sharp)



- Minimum bid increase is .50

- Postage is included.

- All cards at least NrMt unless otherwise noted

- Using the going once, going twice method, with a deadline set for Friday
  Jan. 15 at 4pm Cst, at which time any active lots go to the highest bidder.

- Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money will be refunded.

- email bids to siejko@rtc.atk.com
______________________________________________________________________________
Kris Siejko
Alliant Techsystems, Inc.
Hopkins MN


Newsgroups: rec.collecting
From: h0jhelp@rigel.tamu.edu (Burt Juarez -- ACS Help Desker)
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
Subject: CARDS:  When is the new group supposed to start???
Date: 6 Jan 1993 13:41 CST
Organization: Texas A&M University, Academic Computing Services
Distribution: world
NNTP-Posting-Host: rigel.tamu.edu
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41    

I heard it was sometime today.  anyone know?

Burt
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
From: ashe@royalt.enet.dec.com ()
Subject: Re: RECORDS: Determining value
Reply-To: ashe@royalt.enet.dec.com ()
Organization: Digital Equipment Corporation
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1993 00:15:00 GMT


Where would I find discwasher?  Stores like Tower Records don't sell them anymore.
 
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
From: mcovingt@aisun3.ai.uga.edu (Michael Covington)
Subject: Re: Hindenburg baggage stickers: Ethical question
Organization: AI Programs, University of Georgia, Athens
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1993 05:27:55 GMT

Could you stamp "Facsimile" on the back or in the margin?

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Newsgroups: rec.collecting
Subject: phone cards
From: surf@netlink.cts.com (Tony Rosa)
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 93 23:06:56 PST
Organization: NetLink Online Communications, San Diego CA

to the person who posted regarding phone cards,  I didn't read the 
article, as I hit my 'n' key, but I have a card you would probobly like.
while I was in Saudi doing my time we use to have to buy cards to use the 
phone.  I keep one which seems to show arabs lined up in their 
traditional garb at some kind of ceremony.  mail me and I can describe it 
better.  tr 8)

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Newsgroups: rec.collecting
From: byau@jarthur.claremont.edu (Ben Yau)
Subject: Personal to Jazzy
Organization: Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, CA 91711
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 04:38:24 GMT


apologies to anyone offended by waste of bandwidth

Jazzy:  my mail to you keeps bouncing.  email me when you get back from break,
eh?  I picked something up for you during break that I'm sure you'd be interested 
in..


Thanks.. 
Ben
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Ben Yau		    byau@jarthur.claremont.edu	          SHHHTEENKEE FOO FOO
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"Aw mom, you act like I'm not even wearing a bungie cord!"
						-Calvin from
						"Calvin and Hobbes"
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Newsgroups: rec.collecting
From: leunggm@odin.control.utoronto.ca (Gary Leung)
Subject: CARDS: McDonald's UD Hockey Sale
Organization: University of Toronto, Systems Control Group
Distribution: usa
Date: 7 Jan 93 04:26:08 GMT

Hi,

	I have some Upper Deck McDonalds all-star cards and sets for
	sale from both 1991/92 and 1992/93. All prices are in US
	funds. Postage is included for
	all orders greater than $15.00. Please send mail to me at
	leunggm@odin.control.utoronto.ca if you're interested. First
	come first served. 

Thanks

Gary

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          	McDonald's Upper Deck All Stars

Year  	Item/Card                    	Price/Each  	Quantity 
=================================================================
92/93  	Complete Set(no chklst or holo)	$12.00       	3
92/93  	Complete Set(no holo)       	$15.00       	2
92/93 	McD01 Ed Belfour            	$ 0.50         	3
92/93 	McD02 Brian Bellows            	$ 0.50         	2
92/93 	McD03 Chris Chelios           	$ 0.50         	4
92/93 	McD04 Vincent Damphousse       	$ 0.50         	7
92/93 	McD05 Dave Ellett           	$ 0.25         	5
92/93 	McD06 Sergei Fedorov           	$ 1.00         	3
92/93 	McD07 Theoren Fleury           	$ 0.50         	2
92/93 	McD08 Phil Housley           	$ 0.50         	8
92/93 	McD09 Trevor Linden           	$ 0.50         	2
92/93 	McD11 Adam Oates            	$ 0.50         	2
92/93 	McD12 Luc Robitaille          	$ 0.75         	2
92/93 	McD13 Jeremy Roenick          	$ 1.00         	2
92/93 	McD14 Steve Yzerman          	$ 0.75         	3
92/93 	McD15 Don Beaupre           	$ 0.25         	4
92/93 	McD16 Rod Brind'Amour          	$ 0.50         	3
92/93 	McD17 Paul Coffey           	$ 0.50         	2
92/93 	McD18 John Cullen           	$ 0.25         	4
92/93 	McD19 Kevin Hatcher          	$ 0.25         	3
92/93 	McD20 Jaromir Jagr          	$ 1.00         	1
92/93 	McD21 Mario Lemieux          	$ 1.50         	1
92/93 	McD22 Alexander Mogilny        	$ 0.75         	4
92/93 	McD23 Kirk Muller            	$ 0.50         	4
92/93 	McD25 Mike Richter          	$ 0.25         	4
92/93 	McD26 Joe Sakic             	$ 1.00         	4
92/93 	McD27 Scott Stevens          	$ 0.25         	3
92/93  	McH-01 Mark Messier (holo)    	$ 3.00       	1
92/93  	McH-02 Brett Hull (holo)    	$ 3.00       	1
92/93  	McH-06 Patrick Roy (holo)    	$ 2.50       	3

91/92 	Foil Packs                   	$ 3.00       	15
91/92  	Complete Set (checklist+holo)  	$25.00       	1
91/92	McH-04 Brett Hull (hologram) 	$ 2.00        	1
91/92	Mc-02 Rick Tocchet           	$ 0.50      	1
91/92	Mc-03 Kevin Stevens           	$ 1.00      	1
91/92	Mc-04 Mark Recchi           	$ 0.50      	1
91/92	Mc-13 Brett Hull              	$ 1.50      	1
91/92	Mc-14 Luc Robitaille           	$ 0.50      	1
91/92	Mc-15 Steve Larmer            	$ 0.50      	1
91/92	Mc-23 Al MacInnis            	$ 0.50      	1
91/92	Mc-24 Scott Stevens           	$ 0.50      	1

Newsgroups: rec.collecting
From: awai@minotaur.UWaterloo.ca (Alex Wai)
Subject: Re: Star Wars Movie Poster
Organization: University of Waterloo
Date: Tue, 12 Jan 1993 17:15:25 GMT

In article <1993Jan11.235510.77416@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu>  
cej0@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu (CHARLES EDWARD JAMES) writes:
> I was wondering if anyone might know how much an origonal movie poster  
from
> the Star Wars movie might be worth.  Thanks.
> -- 
> Charles James
> Lehigh University
> CEJ0@Lehigh.EDU

--

I once saw an ad for one, person was asking $100 US, but I don't
know if this is any accurate reflection at all.
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
From: rrush1@darwin.helios.nd.edu (richard rush)
Subject: Re: COINS:Novice question about coins as investments
Organization: OUC, University of Notre Dame
  
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1993 03:58:25 GMT

In article <C0pxo3.Ht6@well.sf.ca.us> kamins@well.sf.ca.us (Scot Kamins) writes:
>
>I am a stamp collector thinking about getting into coins. In stamps, there
>was a major diflation in 1981 as all the non-collector/investor types bailed
>out. (Certain stamps got to be like 17th century tulips!) So people now
>collect stamps to collect them, with only a teeny hope of making a profit.
>
>Is this also true in the coin world? Specifically, can one enter coin
>collecting both as a hobby and as an investment, or should one just get into
>it for fun?
>
>Thanks in advance!
>
>Scot Kamins

After having been in coin collecting for 27 years I can offer the following advice:
	1. Ccoins, by and large are only an acceptable investment vehicle over a	   long period of time (~50 years)
	2. Avoid U.S. Coins as the Mintage to cost ratio is too high as compared	   to other country's issues.
	3. To avoid being ripped off READ, READ, READ before ever purchasing the 	   first coin. And become knowledgable about grading (another reason for 	   #2 above)
        4. Try to find an area of interest and specialize in one of the foreign 	   countries. A well conceved and attractive collection in one area will 	   be worth more at auction than a general Mish-Mash of everything.
	5. Consider Ancients but emphasize rule #3
And first and foremost always be in it for the fun, if you make a profit along the way fine, but do not make that the primary focus.
Collecting is collecting - Investments are investments don't expect them to be both or you will be disappointed.

Rich Rush

B
B
B
B
B

C
C
	4. You may consider foreign material but try to find what you like and
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
From: labuskif@ame_lab.NoSubdomain.NoDomain (Frank Labuski)
Subject: BABE RUTH 
Organization: PictureTel Corporation
Date: Fri, 8 Jan 1993 14:06:40 GMT

I've got a 1933 Goudy Gum Babe Ruth card.  Also some "Batter-Up" cards (1936, I 
think) including Joe Cronin and Dizzy Dean.  All card are G-VG.   Any interest 
out there??????

send e-mail to labuskif@roadrunner.pictel.com
Newsgroups: rec.collecting
From: rl24@cunixa.cc.columbia.edu (Robert Lamoureux)
Subject: STAR TREK memorabilia, kind of
Organization: Columbia University
Distribution: na
Date: Thu, 7 Jan 1993 19:50:54 GMT

Hi all,

I recently saw Patrick Stewart's one-man Broadway show of "A Christmas
Carol," and some friends of mine and I were fortunate enough to get
his autograph on two ticket stubs.  If anyone is interested in buying
these, I'll take the highest bid on them, using the venerable "going
once, going twice..." method.  Replies will be a bit sporadic until
next week (Jan. 11, when the new semester starts), but I *will*
respond.  E-mail bids to me at rl24@cunixa.cc.columbia.edu

Thanks,

Rob L.