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Should we have a BST forum for numismatic literature?

MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,240 ✭✭✭✭✭

I think so. Anyone else?

Andy Lustig

Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

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  • U1chicagoU1chicago Posts: 6,014 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Just list it on the normal BST. I see people post books/catalogues there and some sell.

  • ShamikaShamika Posts: 18,780 ✭✭✭✭

    I agree with Andy.

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  • SwampboySwampboy Posts: 12,984 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Not a bad idea

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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,085 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @U1chicago said:
    Just list it on the normal BST. I see people post books/catalogues there and some sell.

    A listing for a coin book would get more eyes in the US Coin BST Forum.

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  • jesbrokenjesbroken Posts: 9,967 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @PerryHall said:

    @U1chicago said:
    Just list it on the normal BST. I see people post books/catalogues there and some sell.

    A listing for a coin book would get more eyes in the US Coin BST Forum.

    It would now, but if there was a Literature section, I would bet it to be seen by those actually interested in Numismatic Literature quicker.
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  • tincuptincup Posts: 5,110 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I just don't see the need for it. I like tokens, medals and exonumia also..... but am perfectly fine with just having that included in with the coins.

    I seriously doubt I would look at the BST for numismatic literature if there was one. But listings under the coins heading might get my attention.

    ----- kj
  • MJPHELANMJPHELAN Posts: 780 ✭✭✭

    I think it is a great idea.

    Mark

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  • TypekatTypekat Posts: 369 ✭✭✭✭
    edited September 18, 2024 5:43AM

    I am so in favor of a numis lit BST!

    That would prod me into getting about 200 pounds of duplicate books out of my closet
    and into other people’s care.

    I don’t use the BST, but would definitely sell, and probably buy also, if a book Category existed.

    So, how could this actually come to be?

    30+ years coin shop experience (ret.) Coins, bullion, currency, scrap & interesting folks. Loved every minute!

  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,240 ✭✭✭✭✭

    For onesies twosies, it won't make a big difference. But when someone decides to clear out a lot of books, it may not be practical to list them all, and it would be good to have one place to go to see all of the want lists. I know I'm in exactly in that position now. I need to make room for some new additions, and have to clear out about 10 feet of shelf space. And I probably have three times that in stuff that I really don't need. No way I'm writing it all up and pricing them one by one. But if someone actually wants something, I just might sell it.

    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • Mr_SpudMr_Spud Posts: 5,280 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I’d visit it if there was one, especially if it could also include vintage coin albums

    Mr_Spud

  • lermishlermish Posts: 2,865 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MrEureka said:
    For onesies twosies, it won't make a big difference. But when someone decides to clear out a lot of books, it may not be practical to list them all, and it would be good to have one place to go to see all of the want lists. I know I'm in exactly in that position now. I need to make room for some new additions, and have to clear out about 10 feet of shelf space. And I probably have three times that in stuff that I really don't need. No way I'm writing it all up and pricing them one by one. But if someone actually wants something, I just might sell it.

    Maybe a high resolution photo so anyone interested can read the titles from the spines? Couple of pictures and a BST listing seems to check a lot of boxes.

  • MrEurekaMrEureka Posts: 24,240 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited September 18, 2024 12:12PM

    @lermish said:

    @MrEureka said:
    For onesies twosies, it won't make a big difference. But when someone decides to clear out a lot of books, it may not be practical to list them all, and it would be good to have one place to go to see all of the want lists. I know I'm in exactly in that position now. I need to make room for some new additions, and have to clear out about 10 feet of shelf space. And I probably have three times that in stuff that I really don't need. No way I'm writing it all up and pricing them one by one. But if someone actually wants something, I just might sell it.

    Maybe a high resolution photo so anyone interested can read the titles from the spines? Couple of pictures and a BST listing seems to check a lot of boxes.

    That could work for some people, especially for those who don't have large libraries and could quickly sort things out. Wouldn't work for me.

    Andy Lustig

    Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.

    Visit the Society of US Pattern Collectors at USPatterns.com.
  • lermishlermish Posts: 2,865 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @MrEureka said:

    @lermish said:

    @MrEureka said:
    For onesies twosies, it won't make a big difference. But when someone decides to clear out a lot of books, it may not be practical to list them all, and it would be good to have one place to go to see all of the want lists. I know I'm in exactly in that position now. I need to make room for some new additions, and have to clear out about 10 feet of shelf space. And I probably have three times that in stuff that I really don't need. No way I'm writing it all up and pricing them one by one. But if someone actually wants something, I just might sell it.

    Maybe a high resolution photo so anyone interested can read the titles from the spines? Couple of pictures and a BST listing seems to check a lot of boxes.

    That could work for some people, especially for those who don't have libraries and could quickly sort things out. Wouldn't work for me.

    Ahh...you don't have 10 continuous feet to clear out. A central wantlist for sellers to check would be useful. Not sure how often it would be used practically but in theory it makes sense.

  • shortnockshortnock Posts: 411 ✭✭✭

    Such a forum would be appreciated by this small-time buyer/seller/trader of numismatic literature. Don't have many duplicates at this time. Usually dispose of the less-interesting material at local coin club meetings.

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