I was wondering if there are any good price guides out there. Red book doesn't grade higher than 65, nor do grey sheets. Are there any guides that give realistic values that grade higher than 65?
I've seen you state this before and I'm not understanding where you are getting these from. I looked on e-bay and wasn't able to find it. I would appreciate an explanation. Thanks
I've posted the link for ebay completed auctions on numerous occasions - but here it is again eBay Completed Auctions Also - when searching eBay for items, look at the links on the left side of the page. See where it says Search Options ? Place a check mark in the box where it says Completed listings and hit the enter key on your keyboard. You'll get a page of completed auctions for that particular item. But that is only one source, there are many. Heritage is another excellent source - Heritage Completed Auctions You can also use TeleTrade You can also use the auction archives for all of the major auction houses - they are all available on-line.
Keep in mind that "price" and "value" are not the same thing. Some people will tell you that something is only worth what you can sell it for right now, but this is generally not the case [and is generally the opinion of a seller, not a buyer]. Auction prices are probably the best guide to the current price. If you look at something like the Red Book over a period of 5-10 years or even longer, it might help you to start to formulate a concept of value for the coins you are interested in obtaining. Sometimes things are overpriced, sometimes underpriced. Something is good value when the current price is at or below what your analysis leads you to believe it is likely to sell for a few years from now. This is very difficult to do, but I believe it is the correct way to view things.
Thanks GDJMSP I appreciate you reposting them. I looked on ebay before and couldn't fiqure out how to find them. Thanks again
I like the completed auction approach too. but I also average prices from other sources for a "what is a good deal to buy range" from a couple of different sources like: Coin Values, COINage and PCGS price guide I think the red book is to slow for most coins now with the internet and everything...I compare the completed auction prices with these and what I am willing to pay.. Good luck
ebay (and heritage) are great. these show what people are really getting for their coins. with heritage take off 15% for fees.
I could'nt say but I have run across several mintage number errors between the Red and Blue book. It really gets me mad to have purchased coins according to erronious info. I paid good money to get correct info.. What gets me even more is their return emails, no offer of money back or replacement issues. I've been buying these damn books since the 60's and I wonder how many times i've bought coins based on misinformation. I no longer will buy anything from a company that does not have enough pride in there product to back it up. It's like to bad for you. They SCREWED me once or more but they wont get the chance again.
