Being a new collector is like being blindfolded and asked to walk across a minefield.When I was new to collecting Lugers I was fortunate to have 3 knowledgeable collectors as my mentors,
namely Don Rousseau,Bob Hogan and John Pearson.I owe them a great deal for their help and education.
So yes try and find a knowledgeable mentor.
Spartacus38@charter.net
Bob