4 comments about Stamp Collecting for Dummies.

1. I have always thought the Dummies series of books were some of the best-written "How To" books on the market. This one lives up to that reputation.

   Mr. Sine has produced a well-written, clear guidebook for both new and experienced collectors. He manages to cover the subject without getting bogged down in the jargon of the hobby. His style and wit are welcome in a hobby whose literature can at times be very dry.

   This is a good guide to a great hobby.




2. I have always thought the Dummies series of books were some of the best-written "How To" books on the market. This one lives up to that reputation.

   Mr. Sine has produced a well-written, clear guidebook for both new and experienced collectors. He manages to cover the subject without getting bogged down in the jargon of the hobby. His style and wit are welcome in a hobby whose literature can at times be very dry.

   This is a good guide to a great hobby.




3. This volume in the 'Dummies' series is written with a humorous light touch that makes it especially attractive to the Dummy who knows he is one and doesn't need to be reminded that he is one by being frog-marched through impenetrable jargon. In addition, Richard Sine or his editor have had the foresight to break the topics he treats up into very small sections and subsections.
   
   The result is a light-hearted but content-rich introduction to the topic, one that this reviewer is only beginning to explore.
   
   I cannot imagine a more effective starting point for the would-be stamp collector or - like me - the person who needs to know before he invests time and treasure whether this is something he's going to be able to manage.



4. When you are American and want to start a collection of American stamps, this is the book for you.
   The book contains some really nice tips e.g. how to set up a reference collection. However, I would have like to see some more technical stuff e.g. on how to identify watermarks (and especially when its not straightforward). It also is a pity that the author spends a lot of time on American stamps (and I am not American :) ), askPhil and the fact that you can also start a thematic collection. In so many pages the author could and should have covered a lot more ground.
   So definitely not a book for intermediate level collectors or people interested in the world outside the USA.

1 comments about The Official Blackbook Price Guide to World Coins 2008, Edition #11 (Official Price Guide to World Coins).

1. Offers a quick way to get a coin value in an easy to read format. IT does not provide instruction on grading coins for the novice, so get an additional book if you want further instruction on that.

2 comments about Scott 2007 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue: Countries of the World So-z (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue Vol 6 So-Z).

1. Any one who has ever thought of collecting stamps in the US, is familiar with the Scott stamp catalogs, the backbone of the collectors world. Yeah, they're a bit pricy, but then look at the work that has gone and continues to go into them! NEW for 2007.....COLOR!!!!! OMG!!!!! Most of the illustrations are now in COLOR!!!!!
   
   I am in the process of inventorying my Grandfather's massive stamp horde to try and sell it off. At ChicagoPex this year, I was drooling over the new catalogs, mumbling something about "color......". My sister wasn't overly impressed with the concept (she's since changed her mind!) and balked at spending that much money for a new set of catalogs. We've been working out of a 1999 set.
   
   Needless to say, I won! Hallelujah! Especially for the "not so informed" or anyone with not so good eyesight, the color makes a HUGE difference! It is SO much easier to find a stamp that you're looking for! I can not thank Scott enough for their huge effort in rescanning every single stamp in existence (that they could get their hands on).
   
   Bottom line......if you're thinking about it, but doing the "well, my catalogs aren't that old yet" or "boy, that's a lot of money to shell out", my advise is BUY THEM!



2. 
   I really like all of the color photographs of the stamps and how the series are grouped together. It makes it easy to find the stamps and country you are looking for.

2 comments about 2008 US / BNA Postage Stamp Catalog (Us Bna Postage Stamp Catalog) (Us Bna Postage Stamp Catalog) (Us Bna Postage Stamp Catalog).

1. This is an excellent catalog for North American stamps. This is the catalog with the binding that allows the pages to remain flat which helps immeasureably when trying to catalog and then place stamps in an album. I wish all catalogs came this way. I rrecommend this book to anyone, beginner to expert.
   Al



2. It's great to finally see color reps of the stamps. It's great to still have order pages and gradient pricing depending on the condition of the stamp.
   What I could have done without is the hardback format, soft paperback would have been fine and probably cheaper. Unnfotrunately this edition doesn't have one.

No comments about Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue 2009: Countries of the World G-I (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue Vol 3 Countries G-I).

No comments about Scott 2007 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue: Countries of the World: G-I (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue Vol 3 Countries G-I).

1 comments about 2007 Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue including Countries of the World J-o (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue Vol 4 Countries J-O).

1. It was very informative. I like the color photographs and the descriptions of the stamps. It make it easy to identify the country and stamps.

5 comments about 2006 US Specialized Catalogue (Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps) (Scott Specialized Catalogue of United States Stamps).

1. This is an excellent resource for collectors of U. S. Materials. The color illustrations are very helpful.



2. Purchase process was excellent, product new and received rapidly, so experience (seller + Amazon) for this purchase was overall a 5. [Note: Unfortunately, the printers had to give a corrective insert because they couldn't print the catalog correctly.]



3. Well presented and easy to use. Well done, highly recommend



4. Outstanding guide for US stamps- a must have. An Index would be helpful, though.
   
   Richard



5. Bought this for the love of my life
   She is checking out some stamps that I inherited
   She says it rates four stars, so I won't argue with her
   She says that it was worth the money that I spent but that it needed more pictures

2 comments about Scott 2007 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue: Countries of the World: P-SL (Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue Vol 5 Countries P-Sl).

1. It was very informative. I really like the color photographs of the stamps. it is much easier to identify the stamps.



2. I was delighted with this stamp catalogue.The layout is fabulous and stamps are in colour so much easier to catalogue.I would highly recommend this product.Price was terrific and delivery speedy what more could a person want.

No comments about Scott 2008 Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue: United States and Affiliated Territories United Nations Countries of The World A-B (Scott Standard Postage ... Stamp Catalogue Vol 1 Us and Countries a-B).