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Yea I dig on the colors some of these will turn. I just got this one in the mail today. Aside from the mark on his face, this thing is a dandy. Nice tones to it.

That would be my #3 favorite, S.B. (Series I) was appointment television for me after school.
FYI, I can still read the cert # on your pic above.

Thanks. Im really into the Jeffersons at the moment.

Hoghead wins the prize!!! What a waste of time all of that editing was.

Beings that you are new I highly suggest you keep your money, coin collecting is a harsh game and before you learn the ins and outs your going to lose money. And since you only have $600 you obviously don’t have the money to start in this roller coaster of a venture. Start really small and only buy graded coins. For every authentic coin out there is a thousand fakes. Read, research, read again and when your done read and research some more. Never stop learning this is a very unforgiving game and all it takes is one wrong move on the wrong coin before there is no turning back and then you lose complete interest in collecting. If your patient and set your sights on what your looking for you will eventually find a good deal to flip but don’t spend your nest egg with no knowledge. Your best bet starting off is roll hunting from bank sealed rolls not from eBay from a brick and mortar bank looking for errors and silver to start off with. There is absolutely no risk whatsoever in roll hunting. Collecting is very fun and rewarding if you take the time to do it right, good luck and happy hunting. 

To start, please reread the posts of Mark, KyCoin and some others. They are offering a free, no obligation reality check.
The first thing to do is not only read the Guide Book, but every other coin book you can get your hands on (try ILL from your local library). Go to the Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP) and browse the smaller recent auctions; look at past ebay prices for the kinds of inexpensive coins you plan to sell/buy. Look at established coin dealers' on-line listings and comments; memorize the basics of grading coins - especially VF and EF grades - the most likely ones you'll be able to trade profitably. Participate in on-line forums and find out what low value coins are popular, and what collectors look for in uncertified coins. Learn what you can about coin certification and grading companies, but be aware that your $600 budget is very sparse.
Be prepared to use only discretionary funds. If you make 10% profit on a transaction, consider yourself fortunate. After 1,000 such transactions you might consider if your time - even retired time - is being well used.
There are other numismatic things you can also do besides selling coins, but they don't offer much in the way of monetary profit.

I have nickels that are worth way more than $600. The coin collecting game is a beast. Buckle up and good luck.

I guess I am just not going to worry about it too much anymore. If people can read through the black line, whats the point. If it becomes a problem, I will deal with it then. I am working on trying different techniques on photographing my coins, but all I really have to work with is my Ipad. Coin photography is  not the easiest thing to do, and I am amazed by some of the pictures I see that you guys put out there. I did watch the 2 hour ANA seminar on the photography techniques and am going to try some of those ideas. One of these days I may get a better setup for coin photos, but I would rather buy a nice coin than a nice camera. I greatly appreciate all the feedback and advice from everyone and look forward to chatting with you all again on different topics. Thanks again. 

By the way Mike, I dig your profile pic. I’m more of a GUNDAM guy myself.

Here's my favorite copper coin. Finest graded proof 66RB George III 1770 half penny. Up for auction in the Stack's January sale.

Pop an FDOI and a Mercanti signature on that $25 piece and you will pay for it. 

These days in the silver eagle game, you are buying labels. You can buy that same $25 bullion coin slabbed from $35 to $300. Just depends on what the label has on it. Like it or not, that is the reality.