Big color picture grading book. What would you pay?

lsica · December 12, 2005 9:31PM

Q.....

What would you pay for a grading book with all big color pictures(not teeny b&w ones), with all MS grades?

tjkillian · December 12, 2005 9:33PM

If it were good, I would pay $150.00.

Tom

MORGANHUNTER2 · December 12, 2005 9:42PM

That would be a costly undertaking- considering that each denomination and series is graded differently - the book would most likely be in such a large format that the cost could preclude you from making a decent profit.

It would be interesting to see one.

Actually would like to see a colorized book on all grades that the graders reference for slabbing . this would be beneficial to a few when decidng if their submission is really worth sending.

THEONLYTBONE · December 12, 2005 10:00PM

30-40 Bucks.....................

Preussen · December 12, 2005 10:05PM

<< <i>Q.....

What would you pay for a grading book with all big color pictures(not teeny b&w ones), with all MS grades? >>

maybe 37¢ - Preussen

291fifth · December 12, 2005 10:14PM

The best grading book would be in black & white with tri-tone printing. The use of color photos is actually a negative when it comes to grading photos.

MrEureka · December 12, 2005 10:35PM

I'd rather see it done online so it can be constantly improved, multiple pictures could be provided for some grades, specialist series could receive additional attention, etc. Ultimately, interactive features could allow for tutorials and tests. If free, the ad revenue could easily exceed anything that could be earned by selling books.

OffMetal · December 12, 2005 10:49PM

I actually refer to this book when I get stuck grading:

It's actually a great book to refer to... ...and 48 COLOR pages too

xbob · December 12, 2005 11:29PM

That PCGS book looks nice! I only have the newer edition which I think stinks. Most grades are in the form of text descriptions only. Lousy IMHO for such a visual hobby.

Amos has one called called "Making the Grade" that is compiled from Coin Values grading articles. It's pretty new. I don't have a copy yet but I like the articles in the magazines with big color pics. It's $20-$25.

Rhack · December 13, 2005 12:14AM

Instead of a big picture book, does anyone know of a really good CD based grading program? For someone with the know how it seems it would be pretty economical to put together one heck of a program. Most books stop short in showing one example of a coin/grade. A software based product would make it so easy to show multiple examples of a coin series with multiple pictures of each grade. To top it off, it would be great to have drill downs to a coin to show why a coin may be a MS64 vs. a MS65; show why the coin was graded as such as opposed to "here's an AU58".

kranky · December 13, 2005 12:17AM

I would first have to be convinced that it is actually possible to learn how to grade MS coins from a book or website due to the two-dimensional images.

Longacre · December 13, 2005 2:25AM

So long as it was authoritative and well written, the price would not be an issue for me. If you threw in a free set of Ginsu knives with each order, all the better.

TheRaven · December 13, 2005 2:43AM

I think that for a book like this, I would prefer it be of circulated and uncirculated grades, it basically has to be series specific, or there is just to much information.....

Don't know what I would pay, I would have to see what information was in it and weight it.....

CalGold · December 13, 2005 3:00AM

The PCGS grading set is supposed to become available on line one day. Link

CG

Edited to add: What do you think would be a fair subscription price for access?

ScarsdaleCoin · December 13, 2005 3:04AM

I have copies of the new Making The Grade Book....now in stock....its 25 most popular coins and contains nice pics, examples, etc... its list price is $24.95 but as I mentioned if anyone from the boards would like a copy I will sell it for $20 bucks and that includes the shipping charge....yes we take paypal!

Hoot · December 13, 2005 6:25AM

<< <i>I have copies of the new Making The Grade Book....now in stock....its 25 most popular coins and contains nice pics, examples, etc... its list price is $24.95 but as I mentioned if anyone from the boards would like a copy I will sell it for $20 bucks and that includes the shipping charge....yes we take paypal! >>

This is a fabulous book. Some of the Mint State grades are tough to discern - just like real life.

Hoot

BECOKA · December 13, 2005 6:30AM

I like the CD idea. There are some pretty good photographers on this forum and a bunch of real knolegable experts. I Bet that between them and all of the nice coin examples owned by forum members that a great CD could be made. Just split the profits between the volunteers. It may be peanuts but who cares at this point.

Big color picture grading book. What would you pay?

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