Next Maccas Book

Bigfellani5 · October 04, 2012, 04:27:54 PM

The next Maccas book will not have Perth Mint issues in it. Apparently it will expand on pre federation issue to compensate.

Mister T · October 07, 2012, 12:21:12 PM

I hope that means more detail in the pre-decimal and decimal sections too.

Also, where was this announced? I've seen it posted a few times but without any source.

enworb · October 07, 2012, 01:15:07 PM

This is good news as far as im concerned. I dont care for the Perth Mint products in general and hopefully this gives rise to a much more detailed predecimal and decimal section. I would really to see a section that expands prices on well known varieties, such as the Wavy 66 20c and incuse 2000 50c.

Nevol · October 07, 2012, 04:32:27 PM

Quote from: 'Mister T' pid='1277' dateline='1349574672'I hope that means more detail in the pre-decimal and decimal sections too. Also, where was this announced? I've seen it posted a few times but without any source.

Greg McDonald posted the info on the now defunct ACBO Forum. (Australian Coins and Banknotes Online Forum).

Quite a lot of the members here were also members of ACBO, but it collapsed in late Aug, so we now have a wonderful new 'home' thanks to markn and purplepennyhunter.

There used to be a new thread started each year for people to advise Greg of any typos or errors in his guide, and I don't think there's anywhere else that Greg would now be able to get that type of feedback, so it's hoped that Greg will join us here soon, I know he's been sent at least 1 invitation, possibly more.

humpybong · October 07, 2012, 09:19:31 PM

Maybe we need to convince Greg to join us here.

What do you think?

Bigfellani5 · October 08, 2012, 10:52:55 AM

Quote from: 'humpybong' pid='1292' dateline='1349606971'Maybe we need to convince Greg to join us here.

What do you think?

No matter what people think I think it is a shame. Perth Mint is part of our coin history. Like it or not a lot of people buy Perth Mint products. How can you recommend a book that is not complete. Renniks will win out.

I just wish Greg luck in selling his next book!

Australian coin · October 08, 2012, 11:05:15 AM

Yeah but you cant blame him, have you tried to work with the Perth Mint, I have and let me tell you it is not easy, they make everything way more difficult then it has to be, unlike the Royal Australian Mint where they are more than happy to let you know mintages and product prices and release dates and everything.

enworb · October 08, 2012, 12:39:55 PM

I'll be buying his new book. I think most people who do already still will. I dont like Renniks books. Australian Coin, you arent the first person to tell me theyve had problems with the Perth Mint.

purplepennyhunter · October 08, 2012, 02:18:09 PM

December 2011
McDonald's Guide

Does anyone know if Greg is going through with a complete overhaul of the book. I got the impression he said some of those things as he was unhappy with the Perth Mint but in reality it may not eventuate.

Greg has been invited to join us here but hasn't yet. I'm sure he will as it comes closer to the publishing deadline.

Australian coin · October 08, 2012, 02:22:26 PM

O goodie, then he can give us special discounts for coin friends on pre orders of the bookie
:give_heart:

markn · October 08, 2012, 02:30:50 PM

QuoteI got the impression he said some of those things as he was unhappy with the Perth Mint but in reality it may not eventuate.

I got the impression he was upset with them because they'd cancelled a pretty big order and left him with quite a few catalogues that he didn't know what to do with. Perhaps things have simmered down since then. Given that the deadline for his material has always been November I'd imagine he'll be sniffing about fairly soon looking for corrections or new material.

planchetflaw · October 09, 2012, 01:45:08 PM

I think Perth Mint just decided to longer stock the catalogue (current and future).

Bigfellani5 · October 10, 2012, 02:07:28 PM

Quote from: 'Australian coin' pid='1300' dateline='1349656515'Yeah but you cant blame him, have you tried to work with the Perth Mint, I have and let me tell you it is not easy, they make everything way more difficult then it has to be, unlike the Royal Australian Mint where they are more than happy to let you know mintages and product prices and release dates and everything.

The Perth Mint are difficult to deal with...I can tell you that first hand. However Greg gets paid the big buck from everyone that buys his book....now an incomplete book. It might be a difficulty but I am sure it can be overcome.

Quote from: 'planchetflaw' pid='1344' dateline='1349752508'I think Perth Mint just decided to longer stock the catalogue (current and future).

Still no reason not to put a large portion of Australia's numismatic history into a book. Did not think it should be about tit for tat.

enworb · October 29, 2012, 05:55:36 PM

Has anyone heard anything more about this recently?

Goldseeker · November 12, 2012, 08:17:59 PM

I received a circular today re the latest edition from a coin dealer at Albury. So one will have to keep ones eyes open for the release of the latest edition.