Aug 5, 2018 · In this study I take a number of popular coins and compare the price in the Red Book, which is considered the value of the coin, vs the Blue Book,...

Nov 4, 2020 · The prices in the Red Book are definitely not really accurate, but they are moderately close. If I saw a coin listed for $100 in the Red Book, I wouldn't consider $70 a bad …

Sep 6, 2010 · If you are selling coins how should you use the Red Book guide. If other words, if the book lists a coin for $50 what is a fair price to sell it for?...

Feb 14, 2021 · Blue Book prices, like Red Book prices or any other reference, for that matter, are just a general rule of thumb. I doubt many dealers refer to Blue Book themselves. Most likely …

Dec 31, 2023 · I wouldn't and don't use the Red Book as a price guide. The prices listed in the most recent editions are usually much higher than what the coins actually sell for.

Mar 25, 2010 · I know the Red Book is the bible for coin collectors. I've got one, a 2010. I use it to compare prices on ebay. I used to buy the magazine price...

Jan 23, 2014 · The Red Book is great for historical information, original mintage information and mint specifications, but not so much for real world pricing. Still, it is a book I highly recommend.

Jul 9, 2011 · Red Book has good info, but the prices are waaaay off. The book is written every year, and gold prices in the last year rose $700 and silver is up almost $20, so you are best …

Mar 28, 2024 · For other price guides, like PCGS, NGC, and the Red Book, there could definitely be something going on here. Many people value their coins to sell on the online worldwide flea …

Mar 31, 2011 · The Blue Book is supposed to provide wholesale values, Red Book has retail. In my opinion, neither one is worth 2 cents when it comes to values. Maybe not 2 cents but about …