What you need to know when buying rare coins online

Coin collection is a worthwhile hobby if you have the resources and the time. A coin collector usually buys coins from other collectors, from antique shops, auctions, museums, and other public events. The internet is also a real purchasing platform. However, this is one of the riskier places to buy, especially if you’re in the market for rare coins. Here are some considerations when buying rare coins online. 

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Buying coins online requires utmost care. There is no guaranteed return policy for every seller out there. If you ever get duped into buying a fake, that mistake is on you. So before making any purchase, make sure to check the profile of the seller if you’re buying from third party stores like Ebay or Amazon. 

It’s a good rule of thumb to snub every seller that comes from China or Hong Kong. Even if the seller isn’t from those places, if he or she has warehouses there, avoid transactions. Coins from China are usually counterfeits. 

If you’re buying through online auctions, careful read the item description before making a bid. This should include why the person is selling it, if it includes shipping charges, return policies if any, and payment options. 

Lastly, look for positive feedback from other sellers. Those who try to hide feedback may have a history of shady deals so avoid transacting with these profiles. 

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Dr. Tom Maibenco is a physician with more than 10,000 hours in family medicine and emergency care experience. He also takes an active role in his community, supporting programs and initiatives geared toward helping the police force and the veterans. For similar reads, visit this blog.

The Best Fishing Spots In Illinois

Illinois is at once a fishing hotspot, given the presence of the Great Lakes in the state, as well as ideal inland waters for freshwater fishing. Here are some of the best places in Illinois that should give you that angling high.

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Banner Marsh

Located in the 600-acre Johnson Lake in Peoria County, Banner Marsh is teeming with largemouth bass, northern pike, and walleye, among other prized game fish. Anglers can fish both from a boat or at shore. Head to the middle of the Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area to begin your fishing adventure.

Busse Lake

Busse Lake is just 45 minutes from Chicago, located in Cook County. While it’s not a huge lake, with but a little over 20 miles of shoreline, it offers a wide range of catch, from northern pikes and walleyes to largemouth bass, carps, and muskies. This is a good place for those who want to fish but keep close to the city. Fun detours pre- or post-fishing are the Navy Pier and the Shedd Aquarium.

Kankakee River

Kankakee is actually part of the larger Illinois river, and is one of the best places for freshwater fishing in the state. It offers a wide array of fish, from smallmouth bass and channel catfish to bluegill and the Northern pike. Canoeing is the perfect complement to your fishing. For the kids, there’s the Exploration Station Children’s Museum and the Kankakee Railroad Museum.

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Lake Michigan

Of course, no fishing endeavor in Illinois will be complete without visiting the famed Lake Michigan. Right next to Chicago, it is a great spot to take the family and have them explore the Sears Tower while you go about your angling trip. This is a great lake for fishing salmon, steelhead, and rainbow trout.

Dr. Tom Maibenco is a family physician by profession. During his spare time, he engages in charitable work and loves fishing and the great outdoors. Find more related articles here.