Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Q. David Bowers
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="gronnh20, post: 3014279, member: 73224"]I have 6 of the books from your list. Some of the information is redundant in his books. Such as, grading, mint process, buying strategies...etc. He has good information on coins for the novice and beginner collector. You won't be getting a real technical book from him. The history for each coin series is presented well. He does highlight varieties and mint errors for each coin series. This information is almost the same as what one would find in the RedBook. Most of the wealth of information from him will come in the bibliographies. </p><p><br /></p><p>Some of the series you can tell he was an avid collector. Like Buffalo nickels. Other series he has merely compiled quite a bit of other's research. I liked his book on Morgan dollars. If you are not into VAM collecting but would still like to find some varieties his books is not bad. The book on Washington and State Quarters is not really that useful. There is not a lot to write about on State Quarters that isn't already known.</p><p><br /></p><p>Most of his books I have bought on the cheap. Sometimes when I buy Whitman products there is a mail in offer. Those occasionally will have his book for a reduced price. Hobby Lobby also carries his books. They always have a 40% off coupon on-line or in the local paper. If you have a Mega RedBook then you pretty much have one of his books.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="gronnh20, post: 3014279, member: 73224"]I have 6 of the books from your list. Some of the information is redundant in his books. Such as, grading, mint process, buying strategies...etc. He has good information on coins for the novice and beginner collector. You won't be getting a real technical book from him. The history for each coin series is presented well. He does highlight varieties and mint errors for each coin series. This information is almost the same as what one would find in the RedBook. Most of the wealth of information from him will come in the bibliographies. Some of the series you can tell he was an avid collector. Like Buffalo nickels. Other series he has merely compiled quite a bit of other's research. I liked his book on Morgan dollars. If you are not into VAM collecting but would still like to find some varieties his books is not bad. The book on Washington and State Quarters is not really that useful. There is not a lot to write about on State Quarters that isn't already known. Most of his books I have bought on the cheap. Sometimes when I buy Whitman products there is a mail in offer. Those occasionally will have his book for a reduced price. Hobby Lobby also carries his books. They always have a 40% off coupon on-line or in the local paper. If you have a Mega RedBook then you pretty much have one of his books.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Q. David Bowers
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...