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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;harrync, post: 2848805, member: 58588&quot;]Yes, I think it might depend on what you are bidding on.&nbsp; If you are bidding on &quot;hot&quot; coins, the price guides might not be keeping up with current values. My experiences might not be relevant today [I bought most of my coins 40 - 50 years ago, sold 20 -&nbsp;&nbsp; 30 years ago], but some of my biggest profits on resale were on coins that I was sure that I &quot;overpaid&quot; for, but just had to have, and didn&#039;t come up for sale very often.&nbsp; One example: some time in the late 60&#039;s, I paid $150 for a proof 20c piece; &quot;fair&quot; price would have been $100 - $125. In the early 80&#039;s I sold it for $2000. To check if my memory was right, I got out a couple of old red books.&nbsp; I couldn&#039;t find ones near my buy/sell years, but did find 1974 and 1976.&nbsp; 1974 red book value: $375. 1976: $750. Doubled in two years! Yes, it really was a &quot;hot&quot; coin in the 70&#039;s. On the other hand, if you are looking for things a bit more common than proof 20c pieces, take Aunduril&#039;s advice, and be patient until a bargain comes up.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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