Talking with an older gentleman in church this morning. We are kindred coin junkies. During our conversation he tells me the local overstock outlet has the “big” Redbook cheap... So I have been looking on line trying to figure out what he is talking about and I am guessing he is referring to the Mega-Redbook. I been reading Redbooks for fifty years. Is there more useful information to be gleaned from a Mega-Redbook? I have never looked at one.
I recommend getting a copy of it. Each year, they feature a new series/denomination (like half cents/large cents, nickels, dimes, etc.). Unless you have a strong desire to own the current edition, I would suggest getting an older edition since they tend to be a lot cheaper.
I don't own one, but there is one question that maybe you can answer for me. Can you hold it open on a particular page and type an entry on one of the forums at the same time? ~ Chris
I found a lot of them for $10 at Barnes & Noble a while back. Comparing them both it seems the mega red has more detailed info and pics.
There's some possibility he might mean the large print edition, but I would say Mega Red is most likely the right one.
I'll have to check that out. But, I would only be interested if it is also "Large Print". That's all I buy anymore.
Very true. I like the extra detailed info.... The print is a tad bit larger in my editions, but let's face it......if the Declaration of Independence was included in this volume, King George would still have to put on his 'cheaters' to read John Hancock's' signature.
Chris and Randy: Yes, it is glue bound but the pages are big enough (much larger than the standard Redbook), hence they lay down easier, not chubby at all. See below, it contains MUCH more information, I mean it is over 1,500 pages, with COLOR images. It shows more grades for the coins, and shows many of the auction sales. It is especially strong on quarters, the 5th edition. You will use it for years. Below is two shots, one the Mega next a standard Redbook, and another open to page 585, it lays open fairly well, but with most books the first few pages and the last few pages need a clip to hold open. (P.S. Whitman otta hire me!). On page 585, (click to zoom in), it shows 9 grades for the Barber Quarter! The Book starts with the History of coins in America. Then its text begins with Cob type 1/2 Real 1556-1773. The book ends with patterns, So-Called-Dollars, and then Errors. Followed by a great bibliography, and a short index. Gary in Washington
I never leave home without my Mega Red in tow........unless I'm heading to the pool for a dip........swimming dip, not coin dip.
I got the mega red book to and iam really glad i did. I got mine for 39.99 online but i didnt mind. I read it almost everyday about the history of certin coins and it also gives some of the us territorys like puerto rico, phillippins, and a lil info on misstricks and errorsand oddly enough a spot on collecting red and blue books with price guides lol
