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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Not to sound pessimistic but I suspect that idea has been already done. And it has a name. It's called the Grey Sheet.  Such checklists are OK for someone just starting out. However, for some it is just a waste of time since it would have to be modified continuously. About Every third I go to a coin show I almost have to make a new list. I change my mine as to what I'm looking for, then must delete coins I've now purchased, add new coins I forgot before, etc. My lists are what I need, another of what I'd like to have, one of possible ones but may not be afordable. Also, any prices listed on such a list are way to vague as to reality. Prices change from area to area, dealer to dealer, rareness of coins and many other things. If you go to a coin store or coin show and expect to find a certain coin for a certain price based on such a list, might as well just carry the Grey Sheet. |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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I don't take anything to a coin show except a 10X cloth magnifying glass. I have maybe 200 reference books on coins, but is impractical to take those!
It really depends on what you are collecting, as to what you should take with you. I collect ancients, medieval, milled and world coins of all cultures.
If you are collecting US quarters for instance, and you are trying to complete a set, a good small reference on the subject could be essential to you. Perhaps you may mark your 'want list' in your book.
In my case, I collect just about anything nice that may come my way, for an atractive price. I don't have or need a 'want list'
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I don't take anything to a coin show except a 10X cloth magnifying glass. I have maybe 200 reference books on coins, but is impractical to take those!
Of course taking 200 reference books to a coin show is impractical. However, you could take 75 to 100 or are you just lazy?  Just kidding. 50 would suffice.  I'm curious though. Where did you purchase a 10X magnifying glass made of cloth? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think an easy solution to the update problem people would have is to simply download the update and copy the value table the paste over the old values. Pretty much the same thing I suggested, I was just having the program do the copy/paste automatically. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
1915 Posts |
I tried what you suggested last night. It works great as long as the original has not been manipulated.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
581 Posts |
The obvious question which no one has asked is where are you getting your coin values? You could get in serious trouble from whoever the source is if you start publishing that on a website.
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Valued Member
United States
447 Posts |
I believe in modern technology.
I use my Blackberry to look up info, if needed at a coin show.
I also keep a "have list" and a "need list" in the Memo Pad app.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1915 Posts |
I have decided against this project. The analytical side has way to many variables. I think I will stick with the old fashion way I was doing it by making a list, check the recently completed section on ebay, and assign a FMV. That way I am not carrying more info than I need. |
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 United States
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I believe in modern technology.  I do the same thing with my Droid, as previously mentioned here and here. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
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The obvious question which no one has asked is where are you getting your coin values? You could get in serious trouble from whoever the source is if you start publishing that on a website.
AAHHHH, yes and probably by the coin police. Or would that be the publishing police? Then too there are those really mean internet police. Not relly trying to make fun but with people beinging up so many laws lately and no one is really doing anything about them, just doesn't make CENTS to worry about copy rights, reprinting someone's work or listings, etc. The biggsest problem with all this attempts to make or use a lists of coins and their prices for a coin show or coin store is when you get there, no one really cares what you have. They all have their prices which are boosted up from something they use. They all do this since they all know your going to produce your magic lists and then they will drop the prices down to about 10%, 15% or whatever they want regardless of anything you say or show them. To coin dealers anything you show them is irrilavent since every single coin they sell is done with a profit in mind and you are only a source of that profit. I've gone to so many coin shows and so many times I've heard people try to argue with a dealer about a price. Guess who wins. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I understand what you are saying, Carl, but some does care about the prices I put on my lists. ME. If a dealer has a coin I need, he is not obligated to sell it to me. Likewise, I am not obligated to buy it from him/her. If a dealer show or store has a coin that is on my list and is in a condition that suits my needs I will buy it. So long as it is close to what I have put as a value on my list. If it is way over the price I put down I will make an offer. The dealer can accept, decline, or counter offer. That is one of the fun aspects of this hobby. If a dealer has a high percentage invested in that coin they may not want to budge off the price, or as I have done, realize I made a mistake by putting to much in it, and sell for less just to move the coin. These lists I make are not etched in stone. They are merely a reference tool I use in order to keep myself from spending too much on a coin, or buying one I did not need. Now impulse buys are a whole different story.
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Posted 08/31/2010 03:52 am
