Spink 2005 ????

MacCrimmon · November 9, 2004 12:06AM

Anyone have their hands on the latest Spink yet?

cosmicdebris · November 9, 2004 12:10AM

I am afraid to look at the news higher prices.

MacCrimmon · November 9, 2004 1:32AM

Found plenty! They're all over eBay right now........20 quid retail.

Neptune · November 9, 2004 2:39AM

what the hey is a spink?

drjules · November 9, 2004 2:47AM

Spink - British coin catalogue, published by London based auction house.

Dr J

Hey - at last a question I can answer!

drjules · November 9, 2004 2:50AM

For the people that have a number of years collecting under their belt - is it really worth getting a copy of Spink every year? I have 2004 and I wasn't planning on getting 2005 as I use Spink more as a reference to coin type / variety rather than a price guide. Do the price increases follow the market or vice versa?

Dr J

MacCrimmon · November 9, 2004 2:59AM

Dr. J,

There will most likely be some decent increases but they will mostly affect Unc. pricing, and to some extent the EF pricing for pre-Geo III....at least that's my guess.

Also, keep in mind that is just a 'guide', somewhat akin to the Redbook. If someone wants to sell me true gem material for the listed Unc. prices in the 2005 Spink, please send me a PM. Even though I'm poor, I'll seek assistance from the monks, and Robin Hood, himself.

Edited: And, NO! It's not necessary to get a copy every year.

drjules · November 9, 2004 3:11AM

Thanks for the advice. I know this fourm will be the best place for those "is this a good price" questions!

Dr J

cosmicdebris · November 9, 2004 4:47AM

Where'd you find the 05s on eBay? I only found one 04.

drjules · November 9, 2004 5:00AM

<< <i>Where'd you find the 05s on eBay? I only found one 04. >>

Search on ebay.co.uk

spink 2005

Dr J

drjules · November 9, 2004 5:02AM

And I remember last year Spink themselves had an ebay membership to sell them, can't see it this year yet though

Dr J

cosmicdebris · November 9, 2004 5:12AM

I'll wait for a US source.

AuldFartte · November 9, 2004 6:19AM

<< <i>I'll wait for a US source. >>

and wait ... and wait ... and wait ...

MacCrimmon · November 9, 2004 6:39AM

Charlie should have them fairly soon. Also, Lloyd had a good price on the 2004s last year from across the pond.

rhound1977 · November 9, 2004 10:18AM

I have a '95 and '04, not sure if I will get the '05 or not......

agraded · November 9, 2004 11:21AM

I've had a 2005 Spink on order from the UK for a month but it hasn't showed up yet. Several UK sellers are offering them this year on Ebay. I know the older gold (early Vicky and older) is up nicely but don't know about the rest. I expect better date Edward VII silver is up too.

1960NYGiants · November 9, 2004 11:53AM

This weekend I was browsing in the World Coins - Publications and saw a bunch of listings. Some sellers were doing the "true" auction, some were BIN. Spink also had a few. I believe they were all UK sellers.

Gene