Couldn't have said it better myself, Squid.
I joined the CPMS as a fairly new collector at the time and I'm glad I did. It helped me learn more about the hobby, my collection, shows, what else was out there, how to grade, what to buy, what not to buy, and of course it introduced me to a number of other collectors.
At the very least, try it out for a couple years and if it doesn't suit you, you didn't lose much.
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BWJM, F.O.N.A.
Life Member of CPMS, RCNA, ONA, ANA, IBNS, WCS.
President, IBNS Ontario Chapter.
Treasurer, Waterloo Coin Society.
Show Chair, Cambridge Coin Show.
Fellow of the Ontario Numismatic Association.