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<p>[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 1512760, member: 36230"]Other than with changes in PM value, the problem with the redbook is not that it's outdated - which implies that at one time, the values were good. The real issue is where the values come from... they have little or no relation to completed sales, and are basically retail estimates. Also, it's worth remembering that for a rather large percentage of coins listed (minus PM values) so-called market changes are nearly non-existent from year to year. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>OP,</p><p><br /></p><p>In many cases, if a dealer thinks someone is willing to sell better coins based on bluebook, but instead tells you he uses the CDN, chances are he is probably a fair guy. That said, you should still take the time to get a few offers and don't constrain yourself to only B&Ms. You could also try to sell on your own... hit a show, advertise, or even search out non-public dealers. Since the coins are somewhat better, selling at a reasonable price should not be that difficult.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, and just for future reference, the bluebook is basically worthless on all levels.. at least for anyone other than some dreck/widgets/junk peddlers.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BooksB4Coins, post: 1512760, member: 36230"]Other than with changes in PM value, the problem with the redbook is not that it's outdated - which implies that at one time, the values were good. The real issue is where the values come from... they have little or no relation to completed sales, and are basically retail estimates. Also, it's worth remembering that for a rather large percentage of coins listed (minus PM values) so-called market changes are nearly non-existent from year to year. OP, In many cases, if a dealer thinks someone is willing to sell better coins based on bluebook, but instead tells you he uses the CDN, chances are he is probably a fair guy. That said, you should still take the time to get a few offers and don't constrain yourself to only B&Ms. You could also try to sell on your own... hit a show, advertise, or even search out non-public dealers. Since the coins are somewhat better, selling at a reasonable price should not be that difficult. Also, and just for future reference, the bluebook is basically worthless on all levels.. at least for anyone other than some dreck/widgets/junk peddlers.[/QUOTE]
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