The Coin Collector's Survival Manual

The Coin Collector's Survival Manual

Author: Scott A. Travers

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 9781566250610

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The award-winning title has now been revised to offer the most up-to-date information and consumer protection advice available.


The Coin Collector's Survival Manual, Revised Seventh Edition

The Coin Collector's Survival Manual, Revised Seventh Edition

Author: Scott A. Travers

Publisher: House of Collectibles

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 0375426264

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Revised and Updated for the Gold Rush From one of the world’s most knowledgeable coin dealers–a former consultant to the Federal Trade Commission who is often quoted by the Wall Street Journal–comes a thorough update of the most-trusted consumer protection handbook to buying and selling rare and valuable coins. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and a full-color insert, The Coin Collector’s Survival Manual, Seventh Edition is indispensable for seasoned collectors and novices alike. This substantially revised edition of the Coin Collector’s Survival Manual includes revised chapters that focus on legal and financial advice for buying and selling coins, and a new chapter on the most secure way to detect coins that have been "doctored." You will learn how to: • Avoid scams when buying and selling gold • Understand the new coin grading system • Detect altered, counterfeit, and doctored coins • Know how high gold and silver coins will climb in value • Buy coins through Internet auctions–and avoid the pitfalls • Safeguard and protect your coins from disaster ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Scott Travers, former vice president of the American Numismatic Association, was called the “preeminent consumer advocate in the numismatic field” by The New York Times. He is a contributor to all the leading coin publications and served as a coin valuation consultant to the Federal Trade Commission. He has been featured as a coin expert in Barron’s, Business Week, The WSJ, MSNBC and TODAY.


The Insider's Guide to U.S. Coin Values, 21st Edition

The Insider's Guide to U.S. Coin Values, 21st Edition

Author: Scott A. Travers

Publisher: House of Collectibles

Published: 2015-02-03

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 0375723730

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America’s #1 consumer advocate for coin hobbyists, collectors, and investors is Scott Travers. Now he has created a guide that provides comprehensive facts on all U.S. coins and a complete listing of the fair market value for your coins today. Plus, he teaches you how to play the lucrative global game of coin collecting and investing by including: • How to identify valuable coins that are hiding in pocket change • Secrets of how to grade, trade, and preserve coins like the experts • Current trends in the coin market and how to profit from trading coins • The most complete coin price guide on the market today!


Lifecycle Investing

Lifecycle Investing

Author: Ian Ayres

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-05

Total Pages: 358

ISBN-13: 1458758427

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Diversification provides a well-known way of getting something close to a free lunch: by spreading money across different kinds of investments, investors can earn the same return with lower risk (or a much higher return for the same amount of risk). This strategy, introduced nearly fifty years ago, led to such strategies as index funds. What if we were all missing out on another free lunch that’s right under our noses? InLifecycle Investing, Barry Nalebuff and Ian Ayres-two of the most innovative thinkers in business, law, and economics-have developed tools that will allow nearly any investor to diversify their portfolios over time. By using leveraging when young-a controversial idea that sparked hate mail when the authors first floated it in the pages ofForbes-investors of all stripes, from those just starting to plan to those getting ready to retire, can substantially reduce overall risk while improving their returns. InLifecycle Investing, readers will learn How to figure out the level of exposure and leverage that’s right foryou How the Lifecycle Investing strategy would have performed in the historical market Why it will work even if everyone does it Whennotto adopt the Lifecycle Investing strategy Clearly written and backed by rigorous research,Lifecycle Investingpresents a simple but radical idea that will shake up how we think about retirement investing even as it provides a healthier nest egg in a nicely feathered nest.


Collecting and Investing Strategies for United States Gold Coins

Collecting and Investing Strategies for United States Gold Coins

Author: Jeff Ambio

Publisher: Zyrus Press

Published: 2008-02

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 9781933990101

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Jeff Ambio is a well-known numismatic expert and auction cataloger. As one of the industry's most highly trained numismatic scholars, Ambio brings first-hand experience and expertise together to offer exclusive insider tips for the collector and investor - What do I look for? Which coin should I buy next? Is the coin available on the market? How much can I expect to pay? And how do I make the most of my investment? This book covers regular-issue gold series from 1795 through 1933 and informs the reader on a number of investing strategies, including collecting by type, variety, or rarer issues. The book includes over 150 high-resolution gold coin images, graphs, and vital pricing data. Each chapter begins with a brief history of a gold type, then goes on to describe various tactics or game plans to help the investor build his or her collection successfully and profitably.


Collecting and Investing Strategies for Walking Liberty Half Dollars

Collecting and Investing Strategies for Walking Liberty Half Dollars

Author: Jeff Ambio

Publisher: Zyrus Press

Published: 2008-05-15

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781933990170

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Part of the Strategy Guide Series, this book is the perfect tool for the collector or investor of Walking Liberty Half Dollars. Jeff Ambio presents his seasoned knowledge and insightful tips for the most beneficial collecting and investing tactics. Ambio's work on Walking Liberty Half Dollars is one of a kind -- the only book available on the subject -- and offers a complete and up-to-date guide to smart collecting and investing Walking Liberty Halves. This book consists of detailed analyses of each Business Strike from 1916-1947 and Proof Issues from 1936-1942. Strike, luster, rarity analysis, pricing data, prices realized and significant examples are examined and each coin is imaged in a high-resolution format for sharp detailed photos.


The Insider's Guide to U. S. Coin Values 2002

The Insider's Guide to U. S. Coin Values 2002

Author: Scott A. Travers

Publisher: Dell

Published: 2001-12-04

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9780440237181

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From the only expert hobbyists and investors can trust ... The most up-to-date, comprehensive coin book in America • Current 2002 fair market value for all U.S. coins • Insider’s information for the best deals in buying and selling • Over 200 clear, authoritative photos Don’t be overcharged when you buy. Don’t be shortchanged when you sell. America’s #1 consumer advocate for coin hobbyists, collectors, and investors is Scott Travers. His mission is to make sure you never fall prey to unscrupulous buyers or sellers. Now he has created a guide that provides comprehensive facts on all U.S. coins, advice on collecting trends, and a complete listing of the fair market value for your coins today. Plus, he teaches you to be the expert with information on: • Understanding coin grades and what they mean in dollars and cents for collectors • The advantages of a “certified coin” from a grading service • Essential specifications — diameter, weight, composition, edge, and designers — for popular U.S. coins • Comprehensive listings of coin periodicals The most complete and current price guide on the market today!