First join the club, second figure out what you would like to collect. Roulettes, $1, $5, LE's, Riverboats, Indians, Nevada only etc. You could always do what I do and collect anything and everything. Gets kinda expensive though. Buy the Chip Rack or the Official Guide. Also go to Will Knights beginner website and see what other new collector ask and get as much information as you can as early as you can.