Looking for : 'Heads i win' book.

NManns · June 18, 2014, 09:14:47 AM

G'day!
Any one have a copy of 'Heads I Win'?? the book about David Gee(?) the coin forger. it was printed in 1986 I think . I cant seem to find a copy anywhere.
Thanks!

robbiegal · June 18, 2014, 11:52:52 AM

our local library has copies
we loaned it from there

NManns · June 18, 2014, 12:04:44 PM

I have tried my local library to no avail.
Was hoping someone will have a copy the would like to sell. From what I hear its a good read!

robbiegal · June 18, 2014, 12:26:42 PM

quite a scarce book to obtain

NManns · June 18, 2014, 01:03:24 PM

Yeah very hard to find!
Been looking in every used bookstore to no avail.
one day!

Unicorn · June 18, 2014, 01:18:25 PM

I don't know if any of these are near you, but the following trove lists 29 libraries that have it.

Trove list

Splock · June 18, 2014, 03:11:48 PM

I got my copy through eBay funnily enough. Or you could try Abe Books. There are none on there at the moment but if you save the search you should be notified if one pops on to the market.

purplepennyhunter · June 18, 2014, 05:15:44 PM

You could give MEF books a ring. I think they advertise in CAB and maybe Macca's you might find their ad.

edit. (02) 9913 3036 from their CAB ad. I have rung them before and they've been helpful. Got their answering machine and they rang me back. I don't think they have a website.

Australian coin · June 18, 2014, 05:32:32 PM

Google'd pic

Heads I Win: The True Story of David Gee, Australia's Most Audacious Coin Forger

Product Details

Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd (December 31, 1986)
ISBN-10: 0207152462
ISBN-13: 978-0207152467

tired myself out for the day... night, night

Sapyx · June 18, 2014, 10:27:42 PM

A copy recently sold at a local coin club auction here in Brisbane. You could always try getting in touch with your local coin club and see if they have it in their library, though they probably only loan out books to members.

I have a copy, but it's not for sale.

And yes, it is a good read.

Splock · June 19, 2014, 08:47:01 AM

Quote from: 'Sapyx' pid='52936' dateline='1403096262'A copy recently sold at a local coin club auction here in Brisbane. You could always try getting in touch with your local coin club and see if they have it in their library, though they probably only loan out books to members.

Good point Sapyx! I think we've got one in the NAV library, will have a check.

Greg McDonald · June 19, 2014, 09:03:31 AM

Hi NMans,

I have a copy I!m happy to loan you if you cannot get a copy for yourself. Usual requests like down use it as a coffee cup coaster, swat flies etc.
Sent me a private message with your address and I'll get it organised.

Welcome to the wonderful world of numismatics. It. Will keep you fascinated and broke for the rest of your life.

Regards

Greg

markn · June 19, 2014, 09:26:02 AM

Quote from: 'Greg McDonald' pid='52962' dateline='1403134411'Welcome to the wonderful world of numismatics. It. Will keep you fascinated and broke for the rest of your life.

So very true

stevo1962 · June 19, 2014, 09:33:27 AM

Quote from: 'markn' pid='52963' dateline='1403135762'
Quote from: 'Greg McDonald' pid='52962' dateline='1403134411'Welcome to the wonderful world of numismatics. It. Will keep you fascinated and broke for the rest of your life.

So very true

Feeling the joy and the pain

robbiegal · June 19, 2014, 07:34:32 PM

welcome back Greg