Coin Values Magazine

[bobr]

I picked up a copy of this at the newsstand and wonder what all the experts think about it. It seems to have prices in it every time it is published, so is it a replacement for the red book? It has some good articles and other coin info.

 

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[Jeffro]

Coin values magazine tends to be overly inflated on their pricing, IMO. I use it as a guideline sometimes when buying. If I can pick up a coin thats not overgraded for 1/2 to 3/4 of the coin values price, then its a pretty good deal.

Likewise, when selling you'll probably get 1/2 the price from a dealer. Anything over that (say if you put it on ebay or something) is the frosting on the cake.

Any price guide is for reference only. Its up to you to decide if its worth it or not. Most dealers go by the coin dealer's newsletter and it tends to be the most accurate, so all the others are pretty much for reference.

 

[bobr]

Thanks for the info, Jeffro. I'm pretty new to this valuing coins business and appreciate the guidance.

 

[Rich]

never use those mags for prices,there a dealers bluesheet where the real prices are displayed,knowing about the bluesheet/prices will blow your mind with how low you can get coins for $$$$$

 

[diggummup]

You should buy a subscription to the greysheet.It the nesletter that dealers go by.You can get a one time free copy at http://www.greysheet.com