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Valued Member
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Theres a glossary on the left side of the page, under "navigation"
i find it very useful
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New Member
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Thanks clembo. The internet IS an incredible tool, but sometimes I find some material to be a total waste of time. Would like avoid wasting money by purchasing books and information that really isn't valuable.
Thanks again!
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Thanks sean1011 - Found it!
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Pillar of the Community
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I consider this one of the friendlier online coin forums--and I've used several. Even if it seems intimidating at first, just ask and people will help.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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whitman RedBook is the best single source for a new collector |
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Thanks Kurt S and littleboy too!
Seems you were right. Just ask and someone may have the answer. I am certain I will be asking for more information. Hope to chat with you all soon.
Thanks again!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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what was said is so true, we were all once new to collecting coins and even if some can't remember that far back they had to start somewhere. Allot of us made huge mistakes when we got started and that is what makes the forums a great place to ask questions because even though we all made our mistakes we like to try to avoid others from making the same ones we did. once you find a series you like and think that may be a specific series you would like to start with then you can ask specific questions about that series and usually there are books for just about every series of coins you can think of so the RedBook is a great place to start to see what catches your eye then go from there |
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Thanks Becky! 2008 Redbook, a good start. Time to take a trip to B&N. Thanks again. The '09 should be available now. |
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United States
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Welcome Stargazer760, Might I suggest a magazine subscription to go with the Red Book. When first starting out in collecting I recall having the same feelings and intimidation you stated. I read several forums for quite some time and after a review I selected this fine forum to participate in & I like it! I did/do buy many books. I started in on an Eisenhower dollar collection low mintage and not terribly expensive depending on grade you seek of course. Anyway, try Coin World or another magazine; thumb through a couple at the book store and decide which publication you like best. If you really get the bug join the ANA they include a magazine "The Numismatist" in there membership. Edited by ptb
08/18/2008 11:12 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Stargazer760, Gotta quote you on this one. "Thanks clembo. The internet IS an incredible tool, but sometimes I find some material to be a total waste of time. Would like avoid wasting money by purchasing books and information that really isn't valuable." Others have pointed out buying books as well. They're RIGHT. NOT a waste of money. My "library" is not huge by any means but I also work in a coin shop so I have access. It gets back to deciding what you want to collect then doing the research. Real libraries carry coin books so you can get a feel. Start "specializing" and there are books. RedBook is a good place to start with U.S. coins. I also suggest the ANA grading guide. The list goes on and on and as I DID mention before keep asking the questions. People can answer them as well as lead you to the proper reading material. Coin geeks are a tight bunch when you get down to it. clembo |
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Pillar of the Community
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The '09 should be available now.  Yup !.......The 2009 RedBook has been out for many months........(hence the "inaccurate price values" that are listed in there !) |
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A lot of good advice here! Do not be afraid or feel embarrassed to ask any questions; everyone was a beginner once and has probably asked the same questions at some point.
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New Member
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WOW! Thanks to everyone for all the great information! Lots of ideas and places. I think I'm going to start with one or two books and give the local library a try. Perhaps I'll find some information there. Thank you to everyone who took the time to answer. I'm certain I will have more questions in the future. This forum does seem quite good. I will keep looking here as well. Thanks again!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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NO, no don't listen to us here. More coin collectors means less coins for me.   In reality though, attempt to get a Red Book by Whitman publishing. However, if your just starting out and want to save a few dollars, try a flea market of used book store for a older issue. The Information is still good and the prices in any of them, including the 2009 version is a joke anyway. If you can find any coin shows in your area, try visiting one for information, cheaper items, a great spread of different coins to look at. For example at a coin show I was at last Sunday the Ringed soft cover copy of the 2009 Red Book was only $10. Books of any kind on coins are a necessity but as already noted you can not beat the internet. Right here you can ask a question about a coin or coins and get answers fast and up to date. Of course there are always a few of us that will lie or exagerate, but as you get used to that, you'll learn a great deal. All to soon you'll be answering questions for others. |
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