5 comments about State Series Quarters Collector Map (State Series).

1. Of all the quarter collector books, this one was clearly the best. The quarters are firmly in place but can be removed if necessary. Also, the map and fun facts are wonderful factual information. My son and I cannot wait for the last 3 quarters.



2. My girls 5 and 7 have enjoyed collecting quarters. We had so much fun doing one that we decided to do it again so they can each have their own to keep. It's been a treasure hunt that I have thoroughly enjoyed.



3. These books were very informative and useful. I gave these books to 2 young ladies and they have enjoyed the books. I would buy these again if I find someone else to give them too.



4. I think it is good quarter collector map with nice state details shown and firm hole to keep your quarters. I ordered one for myself and when my friends saw it, they immediately asked me to tell them where to find this product from amazon.



5. This folder (a tri-fold) was a lot bigger than I imagined it, which is a great thing. For a collecting-related item like this, bigger is better. The folder is made very sturdy, and the holes fit the quarters perfectly. Removal is also easy. The wide variety of colors and fun facts adds to this item's value.
   
   It may be too tall and long for some bookshelves, so check those measurements before buying.

4 comments about The Official Red Book: A Guide Book of United States Coins 2009 (Guide Book of United States Coins (Spiral)) (Guide Book of United States Coins (Spiral)) (Guide Book of United States Coins (Spiral)).

1. I purchased this book for my 11yr old son who has just started collecting coins. It is very easy for him to find what he is looking for and has so much information packed into it. I would highly recommend this book to anyone collecting coins.



2. This is the best book for rating your coins and finding the value, you cannot find better.



3. I buy the book every year. It's the corner stone to coin collecting. I couldn't do without it.



4. Old standby for getting a retailer's review of what you'd hope to sell your coin's for. A good benchmark and has been around for more than half a century. Blue book is more about whay the average person can hope to expect to get for a coin.

5 comments about Fifty State Commemorative Quarter Folder: Deluxe Edition 1999-2008.

1. 
   This book cost me 10 dollars including shipping and I must say it is absolutely worth it! As another review said, the coins do show up a dent on the back of the book but then hey.. what did you expect for 6 bucks???? and that's why I give it a 5 star instead of 4... great product... my husband absolutely loved it!!



2. Nice book. Worth the price. Unlike what others had complained about, inserting the coin wasn't that much of an effort. Makes the collection look professional.



3. I received this Quarter folder from Amazon.com about a week ago and I think its put together rather nicely. The cover and pages are not overwhelmed by the pictures or use of excessive colors. Its rather plain and serves its only purpose: to display quarters. This makes your quarters the focus of attention in the folder. I like how the quarters have two slots for each state one for the "P" Philadelphia mint and one for the "D" Denver mint edition. It folder contains some facts on each state as well as extra slots for additional coins. The folder is hard cover and sturdy, pressing the coins in takes a little work but they stay securely in place.



4. I bought this as a Christmas gift for my 6 yr. old son. When he started learning about money last year in school, he was fascinated with the difference in each quarter and I thought this would be a great way for him to start a collection. Unfortunately, for the price, you get what you paid for on this one. The book in itself is sturdy but the slots to insert the coins is rather flimsy and you can see the imprint pushing through the cover when the book is closed. I found a much nicer book with a map of the United States at a bookstore for a dollar more than this one. I'd suggest looking for alternatives if you're buying this for children.



5. I have bought less expensive, similar coin holders from Walgreens; I wanted to see if the Whitman book was better; it is not much better; especially comparing the price(s). The Walgreen books were much cheaper; but the quality was similar between the two. The Whitman book/holder is still functional, however.

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5 comments about Handbook of United States Coins: 2008 Blue Book (Handbook of United States Coins (Paper)) (Handbook of United States Coins (Paper)).

1. This handbook (The Blue Book)provides a good target price representing dealer's cost for all the US Coins listed in the corresponding retail value Red Book. Invaluable reference tool for quick evaluation of a seller's coin price markups for the casual collector who doesn't need up to the minute price changes. Use it with the Red Book to establish a range for buying and selling.



2. The Bluebook is an invaluable reference when you are selling coins (along with the Redbook when buying) since it tracks what coin dealers pay for coins. You need to keep in mind that in a "hot" market prices change rapidly which can make the Bluebook "dated" fairly quickly. In any case it does provide a baseline indicating what others have received for coins in specific grades over the past several months giving some indication of what you should receive from a coin dealer.
   
   If you are interested in what you can expect to pay for a coin you want to buy then use the Redbook which tracks the amount dealers charge for coins in specific grades.
   
   The difference between the Redbook and Bluebook indicates the monies retained by dealers for the value they add to collector's trades. So, if you are trading collector-to-collector with no dealer involved, the two references can serve as the high and low bar for the negotiation process.



3. This book is nice to use when you are wanting to sell one of your coins. It would be a better book if it would come in spiral bound so that it is easier to use.



4. While useful and informative and, indeed, a must if you buy coins, this book is quite outdated. Since the price of gold and silver have gone up considerably and change daily, the effect on coins is intense in many cases.
   
   There are several sites online where you can get more up-to-date information. Yet having this handy is a good idea. I like having something near my work area and in my hands so I can quickly look up the information I want. Then I can follow that up by going to one of the Web sites.
   
   -Susanna K. Hutcheson



5. Easy to use
   Contains all information you need to assess any coin
   A wise purchase

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5 comments about 2008 Guide Book of Us Coins Redbook (Guide Book of United States Coins) (Guide Book of United States Coins).

1. Amazon advertised the latest, 2008 version of A Guidebook of US Coins, copywrite 2007, which I purchased. Two weeks later Amazon advertises the 2009 version. I firmly believe Amazon owes me the 2009 version & I go on record for such.



2. I ordered three books to give to clients as gifts. After I had ordered them I wondered if they would make it on time. They were here early. The books were exactly as described, brand new. The price was the cheapest on the net. The shipping was free. This product and service really deserve a 10.



3. This book accomplished just what i purchased it for. I needed to value my coin collection that was not reviewed for many years. The spiral bound edition was particularly useful when looking up many different coins.



4. It's been many years since I've had this book. All of my expectations were satisfied. This book has been the "Bible" for US Coinage as long as I can remember. If you want to understand grading, pricing, or just want to learn about an important piece of American history, its worth the money.



5. I enjoy looking up the value of each coin before we buy so that I know whether the price we are willing to pay is within the range of the price in the book.

1 comments about The Official Blackbook Price Guide to US Postage Stamps 2008, 30th Edition (Official Blackbook Price Guide to United States Postage Stamps).

1. Exactly what my dad was looking for. Has been collecting stamps for ages - just what he could use to price his collection.

5 comments about Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000 (Standard Catalog of World Coins).

1. The paper quality is very low and papers are very thin so the print images are not clear like they should be... Cheap high-quantity production obviously. Telephone books are better...



2. The 2008 Standard Catalog of World Coins has everything that any coin dealer or collector could want. This edition covers the era from 1901 - 2000 and includes all legal tender regular and commemorative issues of almost all countries and territories.
   An invaluable resource for anyone interested in selling, buying or collecting coins from any country in the world. I utilize my copy almost each and every day.



3. Very good book for reference. Has all the coins in it with actual sizes of the coins for easy reference.



4. Probably the best on world coins, and rather comprehensive. However, it takes some getting used to the cataloging system, and not all coins are listed per country, especially some commemorative coins are missing.



5. GREAT REFERENCE BOOK!DOES NOT LIST WHICH COIN IS MINTED AT WHICH MINT!
   DOES LIST MINTS WHICH HAVE PRODUCED COINS OVER TIME.

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