I try to find out where my friends get their coins and go there myself to look at what is available. You just have to be patient, choose only the best and pay for the amount you think is fair enough. Remember that it is an investment so you may not buy if it is too expensive. Asking around in the provinces is both irritating and interesting. People will show you dirty and valueless coins and demand high prices but once a while you will find some treasures. Just try to be magnanimous and give a good price to the seller. Try to be fair in all of your dealings and pray for good luck as you really need it in this hobby.