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New edition of Standard Catalog of World Paper Money
I just received a mailer from Krause advertising the 14th edition of the
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues. The flyer claims it now includes a bonus DVD with key word search ability and image enlargements. If these features actually work as advertised, it would be a great improvement. According to Amazon, the new book was published on June 3, 2008. Has anyone seen the new catalog yet? I'm curious to see if they have addressed the many known problems with past editions. BTW, Amazon sells the catalog for $34.65, which means it qualifies for free Super Saver Shipping. Quite a bit better than Krause's $55 list price, plus S&H. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/IS...6323/oweninkA/ |
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New edition of Standard Catalog of World Paper Money
On 5 Jun, 14:18, "Owen W. Linzmayer" wrote:
I just received a mailer from Krause advertising the 14th edition of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues. The flyer claims it now includes a bonus DVD with key word search ability and image enlargements. If these features actually work as advertised, it would be a great improvement. Hmm, shouldn't it all be on numismaster.com in due course? An annual subscription should cost less than buying the dead tree books (though I'm not sure it will) Surely the way forward is continuously updated online content, rather than dead-dinosaur DVDs. |
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New edition of Standard Catalog of World Paper Money
I agree that an online version of the catalog would be desirable, but the
fact remains that print is far more convenience for a portable reference. Also, don't forget that a huge portion of the collecting community is old timers with limited or no computer skills. On 6/5/08 6:26 AM, in article , "Matthew Brealey" wrote: I just received a mailer from Krause advertising the 14th edition of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues. The flyer claims it now includes a bonus DVD with key word search ability and image enlargements. If these features actually work as advertised, it would be a great improvement. Hmm, shouldn't it all be on numismaster.com in due course? An annual subscription should cost less than buying the dead tree books (though I'm not sure it will) Surely the way forward is continuously updated online content, rather than dead-dinosaur DVDs. |
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New edition of Standard Catalog of World Paper Money
On 5 Jun, 14:52, "Owen W. Linzmayer" wrote:
I agree that an online version of the catalog would be desirable, but the fact remains that print is far more convenience for a portable reference. Also, don't forget that a huge portion of the collecting community is old timers with limited or no computer skills. well yes, but I don't think they'll be very impressed with the DVD either.... I'm just surprised they are pursuing such an obsolete technology angle, when they already have an online platform. It shouldn't form part of their strategy. They could make much more money out of their website by selling valuations as well I would think. |
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New edition of Standard Catalog of World Paper Money
Take a look at Numismaster and you'll see the emphasis is on coins, not
banknotes. What little note info is up there is US notes, not world notes. Clearly international paper money collectors don't rank very high on Krause's list of concerns. On 6/5/08 7:01 AM, in article , "Matthew Brealey" wrote: I agree that an online version of the catalog would be desirable, but the fact remains that print is far more convenience for a portable reference. Also, don't forget that a huge portion of the collecting community is old timers with limited or no computer skills. well yes, but I don't think they'll be very impressed with the DVD either.... I'm just surprised they are pursuing such an obsolete technology angle, when they already have an online platform. It shouldn't form part of their strategy. They could make much more money out of their website by selling valuations as well I would think. |
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New edition of Standard Catalog of World Paper Money
On 5 Jun, 15:17, "Owen W. Linzmayer" wrote:
Take a look at Numismaster and you'll see the emphasis is on coins, not banknotes. What little note info is up there is US notes, not world notes. Clearly international paper money collectors don't rank very high on Krause's list of concerns. I had a one-month all-access subscription there, and they had a thing saying "new for our all-access members", saying that they had just added another guide (on coins I think). They gave the impression that they will continue adding more publications until all of their stuff is up there. Also they say "Find my Currency, Search Our Online Database of Paper Money and Bank Notes", which would suggest that they plan to have more stuff up there eventually. I'm certainly not holding my breath though. |
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I don't trust the Krause web site
Matthew Brealey wrote:
Hmm, shouldn't it all be on numismaster.com in due course? An annual subscription should cost less than buying the dead tree books (though I'm not sure it will) Surely the way forward is continuously updated online content, rather than dead-dinosaur DVDs. Is strongly disagree with that way forward. If it's all online then: 1) I can't take it to shows. We don't have ubiquitous cheap broadband, and won't for a long time (if ever). 2) More importantly, we depend on them maintaining their site into the future. If they have a failure now I have the books (or can purchase a new one from a store or eBay). If it's only on the web site it could be gone tomorrow, or they could raise the prices tomorrow. Those reasons are some the reasons why I wouldn't consider putting my coin inventory on Numismaster -- there's no way to export the inventory. (Of course, another reason is they don't respond to feedback. I submitted several bug reports and suggestions when the site was first available and never got any response -- I had no idea if they even received them. I then spent a long time finding and making contact with someone who said he cared. I forwarded him the e-mail and he never responded.) B.J. -- B.J. Herbison / / http://www.herbison.com/herbison/bj.html The Next Asylum / 203 Long Hill Road / Bolton, MA 01740-1421 / +1 978 634-1061 |
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New edition of Standard Catalog of World Paper Money
FYI, the new catalog mentions that "soon, this product will be available
on-line, melded into the www.numismaster.com product." On 6/5/08 6:26 AM, in article , "Matthew Brealey" wrote: On 5 Jun, 14:18, "Owen W. Linzmayer" wrote: I just received a mailer from Krause advertising the 14th edition of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues. The flyer claims it now includes a bonus DVD with key word search ability and image enlargements. If these features actually work as advertised, it would be a great improvement. Hmm, shouldn't it all be on numismaster.com in due course? An annual subscription should cost less than buying the dead tree books (though I'm not sure it will) Surely the way forward is continuously updated online content, rather than dead-dinosaur DVDs. |
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New edition of Standard Catalog of World Paper Money
On Jun 5, 8:18*am, "Owen W. Linzmayer" wrote:
I just received a mailer from Krause advertising the 14th edition of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues. The flyer claims it now includes a bonus DVD with key word search ability and image enlargements. If these features actually work as advertised, it would be a great improvement. According to Amazon, the new book was published on June 3, 2008. Has anyone seen the new catalog yet? I'm curious to see if they have addressed the many known problems with past editions. BTW, Amazon sells the catalog for $34.65, which means it qualifies for free Super Saver Shipping. Quite a bit better than Krause's $55 list price, plus S&H. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/IS...6323/oweninkA/ I plan to get a copy with the DVD, as my most recent edition is a bit outdated. I go to Books-A-Million since I have membership in their Millionaire's Club (costs only $15/year). I can get books there practially as much as the wholesale supply guys. Now, I tried Numismaster - good site but, being a dealer who sets up at coin shows, a book or DVD works much better since most places do not have Wi-Fi. And Owen - sorry to hear that your Banknotenews.com website is having problems and I hope that it gets fixed soon. |
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