Books on grading US coins

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  1. Rick B

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  3. Burton Strauss III

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  4. Randy Abercrombie

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    I can speak to Jason’s book. I gained an education reading his book that I never knew I needed. I refer to it all the time anymore. It will give you a sold framework for growing your personal grading skills.
     
  5. Rick B

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    Thanks!
     
  6. Randy Abercrombie

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    Did you know that Jason is an active CoinTalk member?
     
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  7. Rick B

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    Now that you mention it, I sort of remember that.
     
  8. Randy Abercrombie

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    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    Yes, I am an active member here and I am happy to answer any questions you have as you read through the book :)
     
  10. Rick B

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    Thanks! I'm about to order it.
     
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  12. Publius2

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    Ditto
     
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  13. GoldFinger1969

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    Given their relatively low price, the RED BOOKS are usually considered essential by us coin collectors.

    If you want more and expensive reference books (usually with more detail) after buying them, that's an option.
     
  14. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    The problem with the Mega Red book is that it focuses on a specific denomination. If you get the edition that focuses on the denomination you want, then its great - it's generally comparable with the detail in the individual books.

    However, I personally would prefer the Red Book regular (spiral bound) edition, with the basic information on each series - and then I'll buy the books focussed on the series I'm interested in. So, to answer your question - once the Mega Red series is finished, it will probably be a nice, comprehensive reference for most series. But, you're really better off just buying the book for the series you want.
     
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  15. Publius2

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    I agree in general with Jason's comment re the MegaRed vs the Whitman books for a dedicated series, but....I have found that there is often different information in the two books. Not wrong, just different. While the MegaRed will contain some information on the coin you're interested in, it may not contain some information that you will find in the dedicated book. That is not too unexpected but what is a surprise is when the MegaRed contains information that is not in the dedicated book.

    I have found this often enough that I always consult both. So, buy the MegaRed but also buy the dedicated series books that interest you.
     
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  16. GoldFinger1969

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    No subsitution for reading a grading book, but then you have to apply what you learn.

    Good to check out auctions on HA, GC, and even Ebay.
     
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