Revised and UpdatedFrom 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 is indispensable for seasoned collectors and novices alike. This substantially revised edition of the Coin Collector�s Survival Manual includes new chapters that focus on legal and financial advice for buying and selling coins, and a section on the newest coin grading service, the Certified Acceptance Corporation, and how it will change the landscape of coin grading for investors. You will learn how to: � Understand coin grading systems � Detect altered, counterfeit, and doctored coins � Know when to buy and sell�and when not to� Buy coins through Internet auctions�and avoid the pitfalls� Safeguard and protect your coins from disaster