The E-Sylum:  Volume 10, Number 38, September 23, 2007, Article 5

SCOTT SEMENS ALTERS NUMISMATIC LITERATURE STRATEGY

Scott Semens forwarded some background information on his numismatic
literature stock and selling strategy.  He writes: "I've always dealt
in coins and exonumia from under-researched areas, so I felt it prudent
to make available what literature exists, and encourage those engaged
in research, hence the blossoming of my numismatic literature business.
I'm now throwing in the towel somewhat, because so much is now
available directly from overseas sellers via the Internet and eBay.

"Also, surface mail from the U.S. was eliminated in the last round
of postal rate increases, which will impact my overseas business -
and that of all U.S.-based book dealers.  What used to cost $11 to
mail to Europe now costs $31.  I plan to keep stock of about 100 of
the most important and/or profitable titles in Eastern numismatics
and search out worthy out-of-print works, but will allow the rest
to sell down.

"My book site has always been more than a simple for-sale offering,
as I include mini-reviews, comparisons to similar works, shots of
sample pages, and price estimates for ALL useful books, whether I
carry them or not.  Going forward I will include even more links to
self-publishing authors, publishers, and other booksellers for
titles which I do not or can not stock competitively."

NEW ARRIVALS, ALL CATEGORIES:
coincoin.com/bkNew.htm

REGULAR STOCK BY REGIONS   (middle column on page):
coincoin.com/directory.htm

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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