Coin Collecting For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies)) (Paperback)
May 19, 2009 by Coin Master
Filed under Collector Coin Guide Reviews
Can’t make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, the treasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world’s oldest hobby, helping you decide which type of coins you want to collect, keep your collection in mint condition, buy and sell coins on the Internet, find interesting coin shows to attend, and assemble and diversify a great collection. The purpose of this fun, easy-to-acc (more…)
“Coin Collecting For Dummies” is a book both for the beginning and advanced collector (and coin investor)…it belongs in every coin collector’s library! The adage “buy the book before you buy the coin(s)” applies to this excellent volume. The book is well written, easy to understand and covers everything the collector/investor should consider before, and while, collecting/investing. It is never to late to learn from the information in “Coin Collectring For Dummies”! Humor is sprinkled throughout the book which keeps information that is sometimes academic from being too dry. The beginning collector can easily feel that he is “on the wrong side of the table” (dealer versus collector) and the information in “Coin Collecting For Dummies” definitely “levels the playing field”. The cost of this book is far less than the price of many coins…not reading this book will definitely “cost” the collector/investor with money ill spent! A must read!
I’d bought a few mint sets, and ocasionally thought about saving particularly good-looking coins. Someone gave me some more coins for Christmas, and I’ve exploded into coin collecting.
There’s a ton of stuff to learn. This book covers alot of it in a very approchable way, and isn’t quite as condescending as most of the “For Dummies” books. The humour is a little too frequent for the level of the content, but the book is a great start for the new collector.
There’s a few sections the book could have done without, like the chapter on record-setting auctions. It would’ve been great to balance it with a section on the most underrated coins, or the best bargains.
If you’re interested in getting started, this book is for you. For anyone with experience, it’s probably not appropriate.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Coin Collecting for Dummies
This book answered questions I didn’t even know I needed to ask! Other books on the subject tend to leave you feeling like a “dummy” or that you shouldn’t be a coin collector if…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everyone Learning About Coin Collecting Read This Book
This is a perfect book for the coin collector. I have read it twice. It has great information in it and will help the collector before he buys coins.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Place to Start…
A great book for kids and adults that are just starting in coin collecting. The topics range from the simple to the advanced.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
I’m still consulting it, but it’s a great book. It say what your dealers don’t want, or takes you a lot of time to investigate.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book for getting started
I landed the job of cataloging my Father-in-law’s coin collection. I didn’t know a thing about coins. I got this book to help point me in the right direction.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hello ,Michael Here
Hello , Covers all the basics quite nicely , easy to read and understand. I would strongly suggest you read this book and at least one other on your specific interest before you…
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good General Info
Good information for someone like myself who is just getting started in coin collecting. Would be too general for someone who is a bit more experienced. No buyer’s remorse here!
2.0 out of 5 stars
Coin Collecting For Dummies
This is a great book if you want to learn the ins and outs of a big time coin dealer/collector…mostly buying and selling..
5.0 out of 5 stars
Coin Collecting For Dummies
This was purchased as a gift and appears to be a great reference book for the beginning coin collector.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Purchase
I purchased this book for my nephew who showed an interest in coin collecting. I started reading it before giving it to him and I learned a lot!