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Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Preface
Why did I write this book?
- Why Do We Buy Coins?
Coins Can Be a Treasure of the Heart
Forty Years of Looking for Treasure
- The Best Deal
Get to know whom you are buying from.
Don't be afraid to dicker
"Never Pay Retail"
Sales Tax?
US Coin Pricing
Numismatic pricing
Wholesale, Asking, Offer, & Retail
Face Value
Bullion Price
US Silver Coins (Chart)
US Gold
Bullion: Selling and Buying
Cash Speaks!
Foreign Coins Pricing
Paper Money Pricing
Tokens and Metals Pricing
- Be Particular and be Prepared
Make sure it is what you want and need
Do you really like the coin?
Guidelines for choosing a coin
- Types of Collecting
Type sets
Denominational by year and mint
Mint Sets
Key Date
- Things You Need to be a Good Shopper
Supplies
Collecting Supplies and Tools
Grading book (See Chapter 6)
Inventory
List of coins needed.
Loupe
Magnifying glass
Cotton gloves
Pricing guides
- What you need to know when choosing a coin?
Grading
If I only buy slabbed coins, do I really need to be able to grade coins?
Are the grades on unslabbed coins in a shop correct?
Grading Abbreviations (Chart)
Grading books
Take a course
What to look for besides grading?
Whizzing or Polishing
Carbon spots
PVC contamination
Artificial toning
Misc. damage
Rim damage
- Resources
Grading book
Red Book
Blue Book
Blackbook
Grey Sheet
Coin Magazines
Coin News Papers
Misc. Coin Books
ANA
Local Clubs
- Choosing Where to Buy Coins
Local Coin Shop
How to Decide on a Coin Shop to Do Business With:
Coin Shows
Auctions
US and other Mints
Online
Jewelry / Coin Combo shops
Pawn Shop
Magazine and News Paper Advertisements
- An Option to Buying:
Trading
- Selling Your Coins
Appraisals
Selling Tips
- Conclusion
A List of Helpful Web Sites
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