How do you read Coin World "Trends"?

Longacre

Can someone tell me how to interpret Coin World's "Trends"? For example, suppose a 18XX coin "trends" $2000, what would its current price more likely be-- below $2000 or above $2000? Exactly how do they calculate the "trends"?

DaveG

I think that Trends (or "Coin Values") is just like any other price guide - its accuracy depends on what you're buying (common coin, rare coin, inexpensive coin, etc.) and who you're buying it from (storefront dealer, retailer dealer at a show or a wholesale dealer).

Tonekiller

I use trends to look at the high end retail prices on pre 65 coins.

dorkkarl

overall, i think trends is inflated. but on certain keys, it's too low.

the classic inflated numbers are for like common morgan dollars or wlh's. WAY inflated imo.

K S

Conder101

<< <i>For example, suppose a 18XX coin "trends" $2000, what would its current price more likely be-- below $2000 or above $2000? >>


Yes.