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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Treashunt, post: 299497, member: 6763&quot;]ALF:</p><p>&nbsp; First it would depend upon the conis that you are interested in buying.</p><p><br /></p><p>For truly rare or scarce coins, the market will determine the price.</p><p>For example, at the last ANA, in Milwaukee, I saw a 1892 O micro O half dollar, PCGS G-4. I couldn&#039;t wait to examine it.</p><p>In fact it was an AG-3 (at best) with obverse scratches. It trends for $2,000 in G-4 and they were asking $5,000.</p><p><br /></p><p>With about 12 known all grades, trends is useless.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for other dates, keys will always go for closer to trends, unless you develope a good relationship with a dealer.</p><p>I try to pay bid, and no more than ask for most pieces.</p><p>This weekend I was VERY lucky to get a 1913 Barber half in VF for $225 vs a bid of $305. That kind of deal doesn&#039;t come along very often.</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp; But, I buy a lot from this guy.</p><p>So, to answer your question, any guide is good as long as you learn to use it properly, except don&#039;t use the Red Book, prices are too out of date for today&#039;s market.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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