Travers 44 coins to buy and sell now

09sVDB

I recently finished reading this book. While I agree with the 44 coins to sell part, I had a hard time with the 44 to buy part. Being an average collector there is no way I could afford most of the BUY coins. I would have like to have seen something along the lines of "44 coins for the collector of average means to buy now." Anybody else read this book? Thoughts?

Newcomp103

I have not read, but would like to know which coins they are. I can't help but think, when I hear the title of the book, the "88 lines about 44 women" song that came out in the 80's!

NH484000

<< <i>I have not read, but would like to know which coins they are. I can't help but think, when I hear the title of the book, the "88 lines about 44 women" song that came out in the 80's! >>




"Jackie was a rich punk rocker
silver spoon and a paper plate"

droopyd

<< <i>["Jackie was a rich punk rocker
silver spoon and a paper plate" >>



I actually knew several of the women mentioned in that song, they were all Wellesley punk grrrlz in the late '70s-early 80s.

DUIGUY

I have not read the book. But from life experience , where there is a will, there is a way. IMHO

Dad taught me that.

roadrunner

One of Scott's 44 buys is the MS65 $20 Saint. The other 43 at the moment escape me. He does like bread and butter type coins as well as coins at the lower grade a huge step to the next grade exists. He does not favor those coins where the next step up is an exponential increase in price. Some gem Morgans and many ultra-high grade modern issues are examples that fall into the 44.

But "the 4400" was one of my favorite shows last year.

roadrunner

tresgatos

I don't know how any Buffalo Nickel can be labeled a "loser."


"Brenda's strange obsession was for certain vegetables and fruits."

bidask

Seems like Travers thinks like an investor.

PrivateCoinCollector

Nice plug Scott.

Coxe

<< <i>I have not read the book. But from life experience , where there is a will, there is a way. IMHO

Dad taught me that. >>



It is funny how true that is. Who would have thunk completing a PL Morgan date/mm/variety set to be at all practical.

Halfsense

The Travers book lists recommended "buys" and "sells" in all kinds of price ranges, not just mega bucks. You may agree or disagree with his recommendations, but his reasoning seems quite sound. Scott's been successfully writing about the numismatic market for decades and is extremely pro-consumer/collector. The New York Times once described him as "the Ralph Nader of numismatics."

Here's a link to more info about this particular book:

Random House Publishing: Top 88 Coins to Buy and Sell

-donn-

RedStorm

<< <i>The Travers book lists recommended "buys" and "sells" in all kinds of price ranges, not just mega bucks. You may agree or disagree with his recommendations, but his reasoning seems quite sound. Scott's been successfully writing about the numismatic market for decades and is extremely pro-consumer/collector. The New York Times once described him as "the Ralph Nader of numismatics." >>


In some circles, being described as "The Ralph Nader of" anything would not be considered a compliment. For the New York Times, though, I suppose that is a sign of high praise!

500Bay

Does anyone know if this second edition has any differences from the first edition?

WTCG

<< <i>The Travers book lists recommended "buys" and "sells" in all kinds of price ranges, not just mega bucks. You may agree or disagree with his recommendations, but his reasoning seems quite sound. Scott's been successfully writing about the numismatic market for decades and is extremely pro-consumer/collector. The New York Times once described him as "the Ralph Nader of numismatics."

Here's a link to more info about this particular book:

Random House Publishing: Top 88 Coins to Buy and Sell

-donn- >>



Is being proclaimed "the Ralph Nader" of anything a compliment by default? Both Mr. Nader and the aforementioned have been known to talk out of their respective you know whats every so often.

Arizonadesertrat

I picked up a copy of Travers' new book a few weeks ago, and I'm not as impressed with this as with an earlier version.
Some of his winners are: 1900 Lafayette $1 MS65, PF63+ Trade $1s, PF 1856 Flying Eagle cent, 1955 DDO Lincoln cent, T.3 Liberty $20 MS65, 1936 PF65 Walker, 1893 MS65 Isabella quarter, Gobrecht $1, 1912S Liberty nickel,, 1937D 3-legged Buffalo nickel, MS65RD 2-cent pieces, AU50-55 Seated Liberty $1, early gold in VF+, MS64 CuNi IHCs, PF65 Mercs, PF64-65 Barber coins, 1885CC MS65 Morgan $1, MS/PF three-cent nickel coins, one-year type coins, better-date Morgans in general. Most of these picks are rather obvious.
His losers include First strike gold coins, generic Morgans, late-date Buffalo nickels, cheaper classic commemorative halves, etc. Again, pretty obvious.
He also pans 'double trouble coins,' like DMPL Morgans, FBL Franklins. Go figure.

No mention of matte proof Lincoln cents, proof half cents/large cents, colonial coins (like the Fugio cent). Aside from 1793 Chain cents, there is no mention of other early coppers.
With all of the yaking (from certain dealers) about proof gold being 'beachfront property,' he is notably silent.
And I don't understand why he wastes time discussing coins like the 1933 St. Gaudens double eagle, 1804 dollar, 1849 Liberty double eagle, Russian gold rubles, British gold sovereigns, or silver replicas of U.S. coins.

Save your money for books that are more thoughtfully written than this one.

Connecticoin

<< <i>Nice plug Scott. >>