The Insider’s Top Picks
Here are my "TOP PICKS" for 2008 . . . and Beyond
Knowing WHAT to buy . . . WHEN to buy . . . and HOW to buy rare coins is the secret to building a world-class portfolio. But incredibly, only a handful of people even the so-called "Experts" know the real inside story.
Let's face it, today's rare coin market is blazing hot . . . and these days, rare coin collectors and investors can easily expect 15% to 25% appreciation from their rare coin investments (and sometimes much, much more than that) annually.
The really BIG gains in rare coins (like 100% to 200% or more) come from owning the finest examples of certain types of rare coins, and generally, the rarer the coins the better. The key to big appreciation in rare coins is knowing which coins to buy . . . and how much to pay for them.
The biggest mistake I watch people make is buying coins with the "pig in a poke" theory. This theory often works well when markets, be they stocks, real estate or coins, are in major market upswings. But a far better strategy, I think, is buying coins which carry all three of the fundamentals that should be applied when evaluating a potential coin acquisition: Rarity . . . popularity . . . and historical significance.
If you apply common sense to your acquisitions and measure your coins against rarity, popularity and historical significance standards, then you will most likely enjoy the greatest appreciation in your collection . . . AND . . . most likely have ready buyers, whatever the market climate is, at the time you choose to sell.
The following are my "TOP PICKS" for 2008 and beyond, rarities that I believe more than meet the standards for rarity, popularity and historical significance . . . AND . . . also have above-average potential for significant price appreciation in the months and years ahead. I encourage you to browse through these recommendations, and then contact a Monaco Rare Coin Account Representative to inquire about current availability and pricing of the items for which you have the greatest interest.
Adam Crum was born in Dallas, TX and was introduced to coin collecting by his father. His fascination with the business grew, and by the time he was 22 years old, it became a full-time enterprise. In addition to being an avid student of U.S. numismatics, he has spent his career helping others to understand how to successfully buy and sell U.S. coins. He has continually published newsletters, books and video programs on rare coins since 1991, has been published in most of the leading coin industry publications and has been a guest on many regional and national broadcast programs. Adam Crum is a member of most of the leading numismatic organizations and currently resides in Southern California with his wife and three children.
