price of coins above MS65

Numismatics

In the Red Book(as well as many other price books), the coins are only priced up to MS65.
My question is:
There are many certificated coins in MS66, 67, 68 or even in 69, then why the books doesn't list the prices for coin above MS65?

Any comments will be appreciated.

Steve27

Because its too dificult to determine. Especially when there's no consistency on what a 66-69 is.

F117ASR

<< <i> Because its too dificult to determine. Especially when there's no consistency on what a 66-69 is. >>



It's fairly consistent. But the redbook people would have too much difficulty getting the price right. Besides, you should only use the redbook as a base. Not as a priceguide

flaminio

<< <i>why the books doesn't list the prices for coin above MS65? >>

I think prices above 65 are too volatile for a yearly compendium like the Red Book. For older coins, price is usually determined by whatever the latest auction brought. New moderns get made with sufficient frequency to degrade the pricing, or conversely, don't get made which can make the price soar. The Red Book has a tough enough time getting prices close for the rest of the grades; for 66+ it seems impossible.

GAT

The archives of the auction houses and eBay are a far better indicator of prices then a yearly publication could ever be.