The Coin Collector’s Survival Manual, 6th Edition (Coin Collectors Survival Manual) (Paperback)
May 19, 2009 by Coin Master
Filed under Collector Coin Guide Reviews
Revised and UpdatedFrom one of the world’s most knowledgeable coin dealers–a former consultant to the Federal Trade Commission who is often quoted by the Wall Street Journal–comes a thorough update of the most-trusted consumer protection handbook to buying and selling rare and valuable coins. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and a full-color insert, The Coin Collector’s Survival Manual is indispensable for seasoned collectors and novices alike. This substantiall (more…)
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My #1 Recommended Coins Book
Hundreds of books about coin collecting are published every year, and most of them are just rehashes of the same old things.
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Comprehensive Coin Collectors Guide. Informative and up-to-date
No gimmicks, Highly recommended!
Barring Q. David Bowers The Expert’s Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins: Secrets Of Success, Scott A.
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A must read if you are going to buy and sell coins.
Collecting coins is a great hobby for both the young and the old. If you are going to get into selling coins as well, this is a MUST READ.
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Good Book—Where’s the Follow Through??
I have been a fan of Scott Travers books for a while now. When it came time to sell my collection after reading a few books, Mr.
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Perfect for the Beginner
I’ve decided to begin collecting and needed something to kick-start my hobby. This book appears to be a nice way to ease into it.
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An excellent book on coin collections
Recently I had inherited a coin collection. Honestly, I basically knew very little about coin collecting.
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Absolutely crucial info for anyone investing in U.S. coins!
OK, so I’m biased. I’ve known Scott Travers since he was a teenager, and I’ve worked professionally with him on a number of projects over the years, including this book.
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Don’t expect too much from this helpful, easy read!
I’ve decided to add my, ahem, two cents worth, on this book because I have just finished reading another book by the same author titled ‘How to make money in coins right now.
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A “Must Own” to Help Avoid Lost Money in Coins
This book is really designed to help the collector become a better more focused buyer and seller of coins.
Travers does a great job of bringing balance to this book. It includes everything from what kind of magnafying glass to buy, to buying rare gold and all things in between. I felt the most helpful sections were the detailed write-ups on grading (different services, methods, and evolution of) and how to spot artificial toning, counterfitting, and doctoring/cleaning. It also explains how not to get ripped off at coin shows and by con-artist dealers. I would recommend this for beginners, as well as intermediate coin collectors.
A very good book for all collectors, but especially less advanced collectors. An all around decent book on all aspects of collecting.
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Dry.
A functional enough guidebook to collecting; the trouble is the tone: coin-collecting can be an exuberant hobby, but absolutely no fun is in evidence here.