How often do you do buy the Red Book?

Tootawl · July 23, 2004 6:43AM

Every year? Every other year? Never?

fcloud · July 23, 2004 6:49AM

I have 1979, 1991, 2004, so I guess about every 12 years or so. I also managed to pick up a used Fell's coin book from 1949 (second printing).

oldcameoproofsguy · July 23, 2004 6:51AM

I bought the Red Book this year. I get one about every 10 years or so.

LanLord · July 23, 2004 6:52AM

I like to get one every year

BAJJERFAN · July 23, 2004 6:53AM

Since they don't mint Morgans anymore what reason is there to buy one? That info hasn't changed in 50 years.

coinguy89 · July 23, 2004 6:56AM

I got the 1976 and 2001 editions, don't really need it, ive got better books to buy.

DominusDeus · July 23, 2004 6:58AM

I've got the 1966 and 2003 editions. Would like to get the 2004 edition.

mgoodm3 · July 23, 2004 6:59AM

about every other year

ksteelheader · July 23, 2004 7:06AM

I have a 2005 hardcover signed edition!!!!...

commemguy · July 23, 2004 7:07AM

Every year. I know its hard to believe, but, for Territorials and Colonials, it's still used as a pricing reference.

kranky · July 23, 2004 7:07AM

Every other year.

orie · July 23, 2004 7:12AM

Thinking I should get a new one, mine's a ninety model.

Tootawl · July 23, 2004 7:15AM

<< <i>Thinking I should get a new one, this is a ninety model. >>

Too bad the book company does not take trade-ins.

<< <i>I have a 2005 hardcover signed edition!!!!... >>

Me too! I think I got mine at last year's ANA show in Baltimore last year.

Barry · July 23, 2004 7:15AM

Mine's about 4-5 years old. Since I don't collect moderns, is there any reason to update it on a regular basis?

GAT · July 23, 2004 7:24AM

My sole copy is from 1996. It has all the information I will ever need.

relayer · July 23, 2004 7:29AM

My 1982 one lasted about 20 years, then I bought a 2002 and 2004

Coinerww · July 23, 2004 7:34AM

I have 2001.

mhammerman · July 23, 2004 7:35AM

I just got one...now those guys know how to post some photos, beautiful plates! Considerably improved. We sure have a rich history of domestic coinage.

Catch22 · July 23, 2004 7:40AM

I have a 1978, 84, 90 and 2002. That 78 looks like a pamphlet compared to the 2002.

nwcs · July 23, 2004 8:07AM

So far only once. Eventually I'll buy another.

LAWMAN · July 23, 2004 8:09AM

Every damn year. I almost have the whole set. It makes a great read when you can't sleep. There's lots of changes over the years. OK, call me compulsive.

callawayc7 · July 23, 2004 8:15AM

About every 5 years or so.

Baley · July 23, 2004 8:15AM

I've got a 1981 and a 1999.

I wish I could get a copy of the 2017 issue (with prices) today

ccr · July 23, 2004 8:16AM

I had the 1980 and 1981 but, lost them along time ago. I now have the 2003 & 2004. I will probably get the 2005 sometime.

cdwegner · July 23, 2004 8:39AM

I think I have 1976 and 2000. I did have one from the 1990s and gifted it to my Dad.

I see people Ebaying really old copies. It might be fun to pick up a really old one.

flaminio · July 23, 2004 8:44AM

Whenever I lose one.

wam98 · July 23, 2004 8:56AM

The 2005 Red Book has a lot of updated information. They added the MS-64 and MS-65 prices for Morgan Dollars. Of course the prices are already outdated, but I like it better. I saw a lot of other changes as well.

RYK · July 23, 2004 8:59AM

Once every decade or two.

XpipedreamR · July 23, 2004 9:02AM

I've only ever had one Redbook...the 1997 50th anniversary edition. I got it as a freebie from my dealer

SDCollector · July 23, 2004 9:09AM

Every year. I love it. Great pics and a good overview of U.S. coins. And it's only about $12.

stujoe · July 23, 2004 9:14AM

I just bought a 03 on clearance a week or so ago at a local bokstore because my 99 was getting pretty ratty.

alergar · July 23, 2004 4:35PM

I have an '01 hardcover and I am figuring to buy another copy every 5 years. I can't see much use in buying them more often than that !!

robertpr · July 23, 2004 4:41PM

I have the 2003 and that's it. I agree, they have some absolutely beautiful plate coins. The pricing is kind of pitiful though, for a so-called price guide. It's a decent reference though.

Dennis88 · July 23, 2004 7:43PM

I've got a 2003 version, but I would like to buy one from 2005.

Dennis

maddogale · July 23, 2004 9:06PM

The one I have is 2001, guess it's time to upgrade....

Cameonut · July 23, 2004 9:15PM

I buy them about every ten years. This year I bought a spiral bound 2003 model for $4. I really like the spiral bound over the hardcover.

GoYankees · July 23, 2004 9:31PM

About once every 4 years. I have the 2004. I like the spiral books too. I joined the ANA at $6 dollar discount by filling out the application in one of the back pages of the book.

BillJones · July 23, 2004 11:07PM

Every year.

I have a year complete set, without the varieties, from the very first one to the present. I usually buy a spiral bound one to carry with me to shows. The colonial part of the book still has a roll for pricing as well as the hard times token section.

If you have not seen the Red Book for several years, you should buy one this year because you will be pleasantly surprised. It is much improved over previous editions with some new more interesting text. Every beginning collector should buy one because it is best source for the money for general information.

wingedliberty · July 23, 2004 11:48PM

Every year, I collect them.

SDCollector · July 24, 2004 1:43AM

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Too funny!

jdimmick · July 24, 2004 1:48AM

I get one every year and give away the year before copy!

atarian · July 24, 2004 2:21AM

i got a 70,98,03 and 04 but i give young collectors the old ones i dont use so ill proably give away the 2003 one to a young new collector. so they can get interesed and all. maybe ill do something here to give it away. do you think that would be good?

Aethelred · July 24, 2004 2:55AM

I buy a new one every year and then almost never use it! Perhaps I should re-think this habit?

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