The Expert's Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins


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"You will learn how to get started, how to compare prices and values, important factors to focus on (such as grading and rarity), and more. Dave Bowers ... shares insight ... [on] how to be a smart auction bidder (including online); how to be a smart seller when the time comes; how to protect your investment"--Dust jacket.




The Insider's Guide to U.S. Coin Values, 21st Edition


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America’s #1 consumer advocate for coin hobbyists, collectors, and investors is Scott Travers. Now he has created a guide that provides comprehensive facts on all U.S. coins and a complete listing of the fair market value for your coins today. Plus, he teaches you how to play the lucrative global game of coin collecting and investing by including: • How to identify valuable coins that are hiding in pocket change • Secrets of how to grade, trade, and preserve coins like the experts • Current trends in the coin market and how to profit from trading coins • The most complete coin price guide on the market today!




Gold, Silver and Rare Coins: A Complete Guide to Finding Buying Selling Investing: Plus...Coin Collecting A-Z: Gold, Silver and Rare Coins Are Top


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If you could find gold, silver, jewelry, and rare coins from the comfort of your home, would you? And you thought there is no such thing as free money - think again! No more running around to yard sales or flea markets. A 50 year gold and coin expert will teach you his proven techniques. With this simple system valuable items come to you - no more chasing after them. This brand new book includes special information, revealed for the first time: Find out about a coin in pocket change that is worth twice its face value - you instantly double your money, and a coin that is easily obtained that has silver inside of it and the bank tellers don't even know about this. It shows you which is the better investment (gold or silver) and why - His advice can make you lots of money.You've seen the ads on TV for buying gold and silver - forget about it: Find out how to buy from trusted dealers at a fraction of these TV ad costs.In this book you will also learn: How to get your hands on gold and silver and rare coins using successful methods and then turning around and selling for a 100% profit To identify gold and silver by markings and by testing, using simple inexpensive techniques How to buy gold and silver and coins at the best price How to find the honest and best dealers Buying and selling on eBay and how to get the greatest deal To spot fake gold and silver and coins, so you never get cheated The best investment strategy with respect to precious metals How to decide whether to buy gold coins or buy silver coins, and when the best time is How to buy gold and silver bars and rounds and from whom About precious metal ETFs and Precious Metal Mutual Funds and how these investments compare to owning physical gold and silver How to determine the rate of return from precious metal investments in any form and from rare coins? As we take this journey together , we will explore all the forms gold, silver and platinum take - from coins to bars to rounds to numerous paper forms: ETFs, Mutual funds, ETNs, Futures, Options, Savings Accounts and so much more. We will travel back and look at the return these investment types have generated over the years. Learn about the safest way to buy gold and silver and coins, how to test your products for authenticity, and how to find gold, silver and coins without running around to yard sales, flea markets and estate sales! We will examine rare coins and explain how they relate to the topics mentioned. This book will end with an introduction to coin collecting: learn how to get started and why it is so important to know about coins and how they relate to precious metal investing.




The Insider's Guide to U.S. Coin Values, 20th Edition


Book Description

America’s #1 consumer advocate for coin hobbyists, collectors, and investors is Scott Travers. Now he has created a guide that provides comprehensive facts on all U.S. coins and a complete listing of the fair market value for your coins today. Plus, he teaches you how to play the lucrative global game of coin collecting by including: • A breakdown of valuable varieties of coins that are hiding in pocket change • Secrets of how to grade, trade and preserve coins like the experts • Current trends in the coin market and how to capitalize with your own collection • The most complete and current price guide on the market today! “If you’re buying just one price guide to see what your coins are worth, this is the obvious choice.” –COINage magazine




The Coin Collector's Survival Manual, Revised Seventh Edition


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Revised and Updated for the Gold Rush From 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, Seventh Edition is indispensable for seasoned collectors and novices alike. This substantially revised edition of the Coin Collector’s Survival Manual includes revised chapters that focus on legal and financial advice for buying and selling coins, and a new chapter on the most secure way to detect coins that have been "doctored." You will learn how to: • Avoid scams when buying and selling gold • Understand the new coin grading system • Detect altered, counterfeit, and doctored coins • Know how high gold and silver coins will climb in value • Buy coins through Internet auctions–and avoid the pitfalls • Safeguard and protect your coins from disaster ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Scott Travers, former vice president of the American Numismatic Association, was called the “preeminent consumer advocate in the numismatic field” by The New York Times. He is a contributor to all the leading coin publications and served as a coin valuation consultant to the Federal Trade Commission. He has been featured as a coin expert in Barron’s, Business Week, The WSJ, MSNBC and TODAY.




Coin Collecting For Dummies


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Discover a new hobby—or refine your existing techniques—with this practical coin collecting handbook In Coin Collecting For Dummies, professional rare coin dealer Neil Berman delivers a hands-on and fun guide to the intriguing hobby of numismatics—also known as coin collection! You'll learn how to buy, sell, grade, value, handle, and store your coins, as well as how to decide what kind of coins you should collect and how to assemble or diversify your collection. In this book, you'll also find out how to: Evaluate coins based on their age, condition, rarity, and more Navigate and make use of auction houses that deal in the buying and selling of rare coins Make the most of your new hobby by learning where to find rare coins and how to complete your collections There's no one "right" way to collect coins. But Coin Collecting For Dummies will show you how to avoid the most common pitfalls and take advantage of some handy tips, tricks, and best practices that make collecting coins even more fun and exciting. Perfect for the novice collector, or seasoned veterans looking for the latest news in coin grading and history, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the fascinating world of coin collection.




The Coin Collector's Survival Manual


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An authoritative manual for both novice and experienced collectors explores the latest trends in coin collecting, covering such areas as coin care, grading, investing, and identifying scams and fakes, and includes helpful advice on safeguarding ones collection, buying and selling coins on the Internet, and more than two hundred photographs.




United States Coins Handbook 2024


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"Discover the Ultimate Guide to United States Coins in 2024 and Elevate Your Coin Collecting Game!" Benefits: - Gain invaluable insights and expert strategies to enhance your numismatic journey. - Stay ahead of the latest trends and updates in the world of United States coins, from rare finds to investment opportunities. Bullet Points: - Build and maintain a remarkable coin collection with the knowledge and tools provided. - Uncover insider tips and expert strategies to maximize your collecting experience. - Identify key coins and evaluate their worth with confidence. - Learn how to make informed decisions that will enhance your passion for numismatics. - Stay ahead in the dynamic world of coin collecting with the latest updates and trends for 2024. - Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the fascinating world of coin collecting. What's Included: - Insider insights and expert strategies from Trombetta Randall S. - The latest trends and updates in the world of United States coins for 2024. - Tips on identifying key coins and evaluating their worth. - Advice on making informed decisions that will enhance your collecting experience. - A comprehensive guide to building and maintaining a remarkable coin collection. Don't wait any longer to elevate your coin collecting game! Buy "United States Coins Handbook 2024" now before the price changes. Unlock the secrets of United States coins with confidence and embark on an unforgettable journey with Trombetta Randall S. as your guide.




Collecting and Investing Strategies for United States Gold Coins


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Jeff Ambio is a well-known numismatic expert and auction cataloger. As one of the industry's most highly trained numismatic scholars, Ambio brings first-hand experience and expertise together to offer exclusive insider tips for the collector and investor - What do I look for? Which coin should I buy next? Is the coin available on the market? How much can I expect to pay? And how do I make the most of my investment? This book covers regular-issue gold series from 1795 through 1933 and informs the reader on a number of investing strategies, including collecting by type, variety, or rarer issues. The book includes over 150 high-resolution gold coin images, graphs, and vital pricing data. Each chapter begins with a brief history of a gold type, then goes on to describe various tactics or game plans to help the investor build his or her collection successfully and profitably.




Gold, Silver and Rare Coins a Complete Guider to Finding - Buying - Selling - Investing


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If you could find gold, silver, jewelry, and rare coins from the comfort of your home, would you? And you thought there is no such thing as free money - think again! No more running around to yard sales or flea markets. A 50 year gold and coin expert will teach you his proven techniques. With this simple system valuable items come to you - no more chasing after them. This brand new book includes special information, revealed for the first time: Find out about a coin in pocket change that is worth twice its face value - you instantly double your money, and a coin that is easily obtained that has silver inside of it and the bank tellers don't even know about this. It shows you which is the better investment (gold or silver) and why - His advice can make you lots of money. You've seen the ads on TV for buying gold and silver - forget about it: Find out how to buy from trusted dealers at a fraction of these TV ad costs. In this book you will also learn: How to get your hands on gold and silver and rare coins using successful methods and then turning around and selling for a 100% profit To identify gold and silver by markings and by testing, using simple inexpensive techniques How to buy gold and silver and coins at the best price How to find the honest and best dealers Buying and selling on eBay and how to get the greatest deal To spot fake gold and silver and coins, so you never get cheated The best investment strategy with respect to precious metals How to decide whether to buy gold coins or buy silver coins, and when the best time is How to buy gold and silver bars and rounds and from whom About precious metal ETFs and Precious Metal Mutual Funds and how these investments compare to owning physical gold and silver How to determine the rate of return from precious metal investments in any form and from rare coins? As we take this journey together, we will explore all the forms gold, silver and platinum take - from coins to bars to rounds to numerous paper forms: ETFs, Mutual funds, ETNs, Futures, Options, Savings Accounts and so much more. We will travel back and look at the return these investment types have generated over the years. Learn about the safest way to buy gold and silver and coins, how to test your products for authenticity, and how to find gold, silver and coins without running around to yard sales, flea markets and estate sales! We will examine rare coins and explain how they relate to the topics mentioned. This book will end with an introduction to coin collecting: learn how to get started and why it is so important to know about coins and how they relate to precious metal investing.