The Coin Collector's Survival Manual, 6th Edition
by Scott A. Travers
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Author: Scott A. TraversEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-10-14
ISBN: 0375723056
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: House of Collectibles
Book Reviews of The Coin Collector's Survival Manual, 6th Edition
Book Review: Comprehensive Coin Collectors Guide. Informative and up-to-date
Summary: 5 Stars
No gimmicks, Highly recommended!
Barring Q. David Bowers The Expert's Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins: Secrets Of Success, Scott A. Travers The Coin Collector's Survival Manual, is one of the best and most important numismatic books ever.
An extensive and detailed guide with relevant and up-to-date information, a great manual for novice, expert numismatists, and investors.
You will appreciate how Scott A. Travers skillfully leads the reader like a good conductor page by page in a symphony of numismatic enlightenment, the coin collector knowledge evolves
All pictures are in B&W (except 16 pages of glossy high quality color photos)
Though geared for the US Coin Collectors market most of the subjects discussed in it will be useful worldwide. This numismatic manual is masterfully written, simple to use, very well organized, easy to read and understand.
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The Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection Edition, Edition #2 (Official Guide to Coin Grading and Counterfeit Detection)
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Summary of The Coin Collector's Survival Manual, 6th Edition
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 substantially revised edition of the Coin Collector?s Survival Manual includes new chapters that focus on legal and financial advice for buying and selling coins, and a section on the newest coin grading service, the Certified Acceptance Corporation, and how it will change the landscape of coin grading for investors.
You will learn how to:
? Understand coin grading systems
? Detect altered, counterfeit, and doctored coins
? Know when to buy and sell?and when not to
? Buy coins through Internet auctions?and avoid the pitfalls
? Safeguard and protect your coins from disaster
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