British coin catalog question

LouisCamp · February 5, 2005 11:57AM

I'm interested in starting to collect UK Coinage, 20th Century type coins. Is Krause the best catalog for this or is there something else?

Thanks....

Lou

spinaker2000 · February 5, 2005 11:59AM

Karuse should be fine. Spink is better if you can get one. Prices in both incorrect.

kuhli · February 5, 2005 12:01PM

http://www.predecimal.com/books/collectors_coins_2005.htm

lordmarcovan · February 5, 2005 12:03PM

Krause and Spink are what you need. I hear Coincraft is good, too. Krause give prices in dollars, Spink in pounds.

If it's just 20th century, I'd go with Krause, I guess.

wybrit · February 5, 2005 12:16PM

I agree with Kuhli on this one. If you are collecting 20th century, then you need "Collectors' Coins Great Britain 2005." The prices are realistic, the book is (almost) pocket size and the book price is reasonable (although shipping is a bit much). Spink and Krause give you too much extra information that you don't need.

lordmarcovan · February 5, 2005 12:31PM

Kuhli's link, linkified.

AndyBruce · February 5, 2005 8:13PM

Hi Lou - you've got a few to choose from.

Books Link

I've put some description against the books we have so you can gather an idea of what each one contains. (The only one I don't have stock of is Krause).

Personally I would recommend the CoinCraft book as it has good commentary and collecting tips rather than just being a price guide (however, please note that it is out-of-print) so you may have difficulty getting hold of a new one.

Although if you are after a price guide then Chris's CCGB2005 is pocket-size and gives current prices. However, Spink appears to be the one most widely used by dealers and collectors for prices.

Cheers

Andy

LouisCamp · February 6, 2005 2:50AM

Andy;

Do you know how much it would cost to ship the Spinks book to the US?

Lou

AndyBruce · February 6, 2005 2:56AM

<< <i>Andy;

Do you know how much it would cost to ship the Spinks book to the US?

Lou >>

Hi Lou - we have sent a few of these Spink 2005 Guides to our US-based customers.

Due to the weight of the book, standard Airmail (uninsured) shipping would be £10, making the total due £30.

Let me know if you are interested (we've only got a few left!)

Thanks

Andy

AndyBruce · February 6, 2005 5:42AM

Hi Lou

PM sent with payment details, as requested.

Thanks

Andy

AndyBruce · February 6, 2005 9:31AM

Thanks for your prompt PayPal payment, Lou.

Have packaged up your Spink 2005 Guide and will mail out to you first thing tomorrow.

Pleasure doing business with you and look forward to hearing of its safe arrival at your end.

Kind regards

Andy

LouisCamp · February 12, 2005 1:50AM

Andy;

Received the Spinks catalog today. I'd say it's equal to the Red Book for US coins. Super book thanks!

Lou

AndyBruce · February 12, 2005 8:20AM

<< <i>Andy;

Received the Spinks catalog today. I'd say it's equal to the Red Book for US coins. Super book thanks!

Lou >>

Thanks for letting me know, Lou. Got there pretty quickly!

If there are any other books you are after then feel free to let me know.

I have a thread running on the BST Forum which lists some titles that we have in stock, but if you would like to see the full list then please click on the 'Books' link in my signature.

Many thanks

Andy

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