Every collector of rare coins has his or her list of coins that they want for their collection. In most cases, these coins are going to be readily available, or at least possible to own with a bit of hunting. Of course, most collectors will also have a list of dream coins, items that they will probably never be able to find and if they do find them, they will probably not be able to afford them. It's good to dream though.

What rare coins do you want for your collection? If you are new to the hobby and you haven't given it much thought, now is the time to do so. You should start by deciding what types of coin you want to collect. Some of the most popular are the Morgan silver dollars. You can find coins from various years and coins that come from specific mints. They are readily available through online dealers, and you should even be able to find some in the local coin shops that you haunt.

The Morgan coins are just one of the myriad choices available to you though. Your options are wide open, so it pays to learn about the different types of coins and find the ones that you like the best. Once you have a few coin types on your list, you will be able to start looking up the specifics of the coins to find out more about them. You should also start looking at the going prices for the coins. Keep in mind that the demand for the coin can play a large role in how much they cost.

After you have your list of coins that you want, from the common coins to the rare coins and even those dream coins, you are ready to start your hunt. The easiest way to find the coins that you want is through the online dealers. They can offer a large stock of coins, and they will have their prices online so you can see them.

Compare the prices you find with the prices you’ve already researched for your coins. If the prices aren't close, then choose another dealer. A dealer who charges too little is even more suspect than a dealer who charges too much for the coins. Take your time when you are looking for a dealer, and make sure that the company has all, or at least most, of the coin types that you want.