Scott Classic catalogue

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I am thinking of buying a Scott Classic catalogue. Partly because Stanley Gibbons cover much of the world only in their simplified Stamps of the World catalogue which is now 6 hefty quite expensive volumes which include loads of modern stamps in which I have little interest, and do not cover watermark varieties which matter for a lot of older stamps. Editions of the Scott Classic a few years old are a lot cheaper. Have there been any significant changes in layout or coverage over the last 8 or 10 years?

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It's really an above average catalog. Well worth getting one some time in your collecting experience.

They make additions each year. Whether they would be considered important, will depend on what area you may specialize or have an interest in.

I can't help you much there, because I don't get the Classic ever year due to the expense. I'm still using my 2007 edition! I'm a WW collector, so I simply set my budget and get whatever updated Classic is available at that price. I haven't budgeted for a Classic this decade. But I can tell you a benchmark -- when the new Classic becomes available, Amos clears out the previous year Classic (new) at $90 or less. It's actually not a bad price for a 1 year old catalog -- but I didn't budget for it and it wasn't a must have item.

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khj Thanks.