As to the
Red Book, don't bother getting a new one just yet. Every year a new edition comes out in early April meaning a 2014 edition will be out in about 4 Months anyway. I collect the Hard Covered
Red Book and have all from the first to present. I use the 2010 of prices since that is the closest to realistic values, not the newer ones.
Since he is new I'd suggest getting simple things first in case he looses interest. For example try
Walmart of
Kmart for a series of magnifying glasses of different powers. Look for one of those jewlers types of about 8 to 10 power if possible. There is a web site called Wizard coin supply that many say have the best prices. I would suggest you look them up and order a supply of 2x2 flips of different sizes. They are for placing one coin at a time in them and sealing. If you can find a hobby store or coin shop in your area, might be fun to check out what they carry in the way of supplies. Same with any used or new book stores. Any books on coins is worth the cost is he keeps up the intersst but if the iterest fades, just a lot of things on a book shelf. Still good for a tax right off if donated to the Salvation army.
Cleaning coins is basically a no, no. However, a gallon of Distilled water is a start for something that will not do any damage. Do not buy any coin cleaning products since in most instances they do more damage than good. Althoug rather on the dangerous side, a solution called Acetone is almost a necessity for coins to get most of the STUFF off from the ground. It should be easily purchased at
Walmart,
Kmart, Menards, Home Depot or any place that carries paint supplies. Usually about $4 to $5 a Quart. Also, buy some safety glasses. For the use of Acetone, you may want to check out the Search tab at the top for that item.
The main thing to remember is he may be like many people that start a hobby and then it gets shelved. Don't get carried away buying to much stuff that will not be used to much.
Posted 12/03/2012 4:27 pm
