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Coin World or Numismatic News?

I was thinking of subscribing again, but don't want to get both. Why do you think one or the other is better?
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<< <i>Coin World because of the Trends addition once a month. >>
Yeah, but you do realize that the NN's version of this happens to be a bit more "accurate" and liked by more collectors. They also have a lot of "wrong" valuations, but it seems that Trends is too high on most material.
TorinoCobra71
Some of the stuff is the same, but I like some parts of NN more than CW (and vice-versa).
If I were to decide on only 1, it would likely be CW as it is larger and more reading.
With the NN, I can be done and through the coin-related articles in under 15-30 minutes most times.
I do like their weekly numbers for the current mint-related sales though.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
Just look at the advertisements in these and who some of the dealers are. Just how many new collectors have been shystered by these people and the magazines do nothing about the problem.
Ken
<< <i>Numismatic News for as little as $23.90 per year. >>
That's a great deal. The only problem is they only offer 1-year deals.
<< <i>Coin World because of the Trends addition once a month. >>
<< <i>I subscribe to both, along with about twenty to thirty other (some coin, most not) weekly and monthlies. My mail carrier hates me.
...My mail carrier hates me for a number of good reasons...
I do NN, but you guys are making me reconsider.
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I think NN allows free advertising for local shows, so I have better odds of finding those in NN. It is the 'underdog' of the two, yet provides great articles and possibly a cheaper rate.
Coin World has a bit more content, QDBowers column as previously mentioned, more ads, etc. It feels like the more polished publication.
It's nice getting both as a comparison...over time I hope to figure out why I occasionally get (2) NN's at a time...like today I got the June 14th and June 21 issue at the same time
Personally, Numismatic News covers the basics I need so I will opt for it due to its lower cost. My Coin World subscription is up in a few weeks and I am not renewing.
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