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New Member
United States
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After reading the thread about the 2018 Red Book, it got me thinking if I should update my current copy. I currently have the 2013 version (love the spiral binding!) but since most of my interests are 19th and early 20th century, am I missing out on a lot of content/info by using an almost 5 year old version? How often do most collectors update their versions? |
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Moderator
 United States
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 to CCF. Depends on what you use RB for. The prices for the coins are out of date almost as soon as the book gets released. It does have a lot of good info but that doesn't change much from year to year. If you want info on a specific area of coin collecting you may want to get a book focused on your series of coin. John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1745 Posts |
I usually get a new one every 2-3 years. Put the old one(s) somewhere else (work, nightstand, etc.).
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1609 Posts |
I still use one from 2013
I feel bad that I ruined it when I was 8. ( put highlighter all over it)
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Valued Member
United States
424 Posts |
I collect modern coins so I get a new Red Book about every three to four years. The main reason I get a new edition is to update the Mintage figures in my collection record. I suppose I could use the US mint website to do this but I'm old and stuck in my ways. For someone that collects classics I think the book would stay valid for a very long time. Another added benefit is that after about ten years the market will catch up to the printed prices. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4211 Posts |
I get a new one every 4 or 5 years. I think my next Red Book will be the Large Print version.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
I get a new one every year, because my coin club gives them out for free as a reward for renewing your membership. I usually donate my old ones.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10038 Posts |
I don't anymore - everything is online that I need. I would trather spend the money on a coin.
I think the last one I have is about 10 years old. Prices have always been way wrong anyway. However, this is not a criticism. I understand their pricing was a function of only being able to publish once a year and there is no way to really predict the market.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I agree every 3 or 4 years or SOONER if your a modern coin collector . You would want to know up to date information on what the mint is producing . Just disregard most prices they print out. And yes ,save all old issues .They might have collector value in the future. I still have my first Red Book 1963 issue price was $1.75 , It's now worth $10 in it's present condition .  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
650 Posts |
I get one every 20 years whether I need another one or not. Back in the day when we might have actually used the prices, maybe more frequently. It's mainly a reference to look up things about coins. For example, is this 1970-S Lincoln Cent a small date or large date? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1839 Posts |
About every 5 years for me. It seems the add some extra goodies every few years.
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