Legend sells The Sunnywood Morgan Collection

Justacommeman · December 8, 2009 2:46AM

And a fabulous collection it is

Congrat's to Doug.............I'm sure you have mixed emotions, but a fatter bank account to ease the pain

I'm guessing this is the announcement Laura was eluding to on PCGS............MJ

tradedollarnut · December 8, 2009 2:47AM

Correction - Legend has already sold the Sunnywood Collection. And yes, it's fantastic!

RYK · December 8, 2009 2:49AM

"Financial details were not released, but Legend spokesperson Laura Sperber acknowledged that it was a “multi-million dollar transaction” and that the collection was sold intact."

I had no idea that Laura Sperber was the Legend spokesperson.

Congrats to Sunnywood, Legend, and the unnamed buyer.

mrearlygold · December 8, 2009 2:51AM

Wow! Congratulations!

mkman123 · December 8, 2009 2:51AM

anyone want to guess how much it sold for?

tradedollarnut · December 8, 2009 2:51AM

I would like to echo some of Doug's comments as I have experienced the same thing when selling some of my sets: If you buy extremely nice coins for the grade, the price paid may seem high however your set will always be desired and someone will usually step up and pay you a profit.

In my experience, this is NOT always the case with coins that are extremely high grade, but not all there for the grade.

Lakesammman · December 8, 2009 2:52AM

Congrats to Sunnywood AND the new owner!

Broadstruck · December 8, 2009 2:53AM

fc · December 8, 2009 2:54AM

congrats to sunny for such a great set and coming out ahead!

your marketing skills are also superb!

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CoinJunkie · December 8, 2009 2:57AM

I'm glad the set was sold intact, and hope that it remains so for a long time. Seeing it in person at Long
Beach was an experience I will always remember fondly. Thanks to Sunnywood for putting it together, and
for his generosity in sharing it through exhibits and images with the collecting community at large. Also, a
big congratulations to the new owner. If I had won the lottery, it might have been me!

EagleEye · December 8, 2009 2:57AM

Congratulations to all involved!

relicsncoins · December 8, 2009 2:58AM

So I wonder what Sunnywood's next adventure in collecting will be.

Justacommeman · December 8, 2009 3:02AM

<< So I wonder what Sunnywood's next adventure in collecting will be. >>

There seems to be a lot of good deals on the B-S-T and BING dollars can go along way

MJ

airplanenut · December 8, 2009 3:05AM

That's one heck of a set--congrats to all involved. Among the highlights of the FUN show last year were seeing Doug's set on display, and then having him compliment some of my meager possessions

STONE · December 8, 2009 3:09AM

I can only dream of the price paid for such a collection, but clearly Doug was not in the set for the money, just the satisfaction of completion
and including only the finest toners around.

Congrats SunnyWood, it was fantastic meeting you at FUN last year, seeing your collection, and I can't wait what your next adventure will be

saintguru · December 8, 2009 3:10AM

This set will always be remembered. I always admired Doug's collecting skill but this set placed him among the upper echelon, in my book.

I wish Doug good luck.

Justacommeman · December 8, 2009 3:26AM

<< This set will always be remembered. I always admired Doug's collecting skill but this set placed him among the upper echelon, in my book.

I wish Doug good luck.

>>

Maybe his next adventure will be syrupy Saints. Better hope that check he's getting clears fast

I also hear that there is a Double Denomination, Cent struck on Dime planchet that's being offered for only 10 million if he really wants to step up to the plate .

MJ

kryptonitecomics · December 8, 2009 3:29AM

I have to admit to being a bit sad at reading the news.....I really am a coin geek

IGWT · December 8, 2009 3:30AM

I knew that he'd come back to Shields sooner or later.

CoinJunkie · December 8, 2009 3:32AM

<< Maybe his next adventure will be syrupy Saints. Better hope that check he's getting clears fast

>>

I think most collectors who avidly pursue colorfully toned silver don't have much of a fascination with gold,
for obvious reasons...

Barry · December 8, 2009 3:33AM

Congrats Sunnywood. What's next?

On another note, except for investment purposes, why would someone buy a complete collection? Isn't building the set what it's all about?

Broadstruck · December 8, 2009 3:36AM

<< I have to admit to being a bit sad at reading the news.....I really am a coin geek

>>

speety · December 8, 2009 3:41AM

<< I am sure we will here from Speety soon, boy doesn he and his father get around

>>

I will stay quiet on this issue... Just saying, Thanks Sunnywood!

Haha but only for letting me see the fascinating images, i'm shocked he decided to sell though!

Sunnywood · December 8, 2009 3:45AM

Thanks to all for the kind words

I have no specific plans to start a new collecting endeavor just yet, and will probably take a break from the hobby before making any decision or embarking on any new project.

For me the thrill is in building the sets. But imagine having such resources that instead of buying individual top-quality coins to build a set, you could buy individual top-quality sets to build a monumental collection ... the private collector who purchased the collection is a privileged individual who does just that. (Sorry I cannot comment any further about the buyer or the transaction.)

Every now and then I like to remind myself that people and experiences are more important than material things. As much as I love the coins, I have also enjoyed the collecting community and all the great people I have met along the way. The coins may be gone, but the experiences and friendships always remain.

Thanks again everyone,
Sunnywood

speety · December 8, 2009 3:47AM

Sunnywood, did you sell all of your morgans or just the primary set? Also, congrats again!

DrPete · December 8, 2009 3:48AM

Congrats Doug. Barber halves next? You'd have to work hard until Steve sells his set.

kryptonitecomics · December 8, 2009 3:48AM

<< Thanks to all for the kind words

I have no specific plans to start a new collecting endeavor just yet, and will probably take a break from the hobby before making any decision or embarking on any new project.

For me the thrill is in building the sets. But imagine having such resources that instead of buying individual top-quality coins to build a set, you could buy individual top-quality sets to build a monumental collection ... the private collector who purchased the collection is a privileged individual who does just that. (Sorry I cannot comment any further about the buyer or the transaction.)

Every now and then I like to remind myself that people and experiences are more important than material things. As much as I love the coins, I have also enjoyed the collecting community and all the great people I have met along the way. The coins may be gone, but the experiences and friendships always remain.

Thanks again everyone,
Sunnywood >>

I love you buddy.....[crying]

coinlieutenant · December 8, 2009 3:53AM

Does this include your dups and trips SW?

richardshipp · December 8, 2009 3:56AM

Sunnywood · December 8, 2009 4:01AM

Everything was sold intact including duplicates and triplicates, except for a group of coins that I had already separately consigned to Legend before the deal was even under consideration. That is why they have a handful of Sunnywood coins in their retail inventory. It got too complicated to put those coins back into the collection for the deal, so I let Legend keep those coins on consignment. Those are the only remaining Sunnywood coins that will ever be available individually.

Incredible to say, aside from those remaining consignment coins at Legend, I no longer own any Morgan dollars

Marauderrt10 · December 8, 2009 4:03AM

hey dough im sure it must of been tough letting that 81-S go

RYK · December 8, 2009 4:04AM

Incredible to say, aside from those remaining consignment coins at Legend, I no longer own any Morgan dollars

Finally wised up, eh?

etexmike · December 8, 2009 4:04AM

That was and is a great set of Morgan dollars. I viewed the images many times and never tired of admiring them.

I can only imagine that it must have been a very tough decision to let that set go, but congrats to Sunnywood on the sale.

Mike

coinlieutenant · December 8, 2009 4:07AM

All I can say is 'wow'! Sure is hard to believe that they are all gone, but I am happy if you are happy.

kryptonitecomics · December 8, 2009 4:08AM

I just spoke with Doug a few minutes ago and he just confirmed his entrance into the vintage Lego's area of collecting. Now if he can just get someone to grade his masterpieces and sticker them all will be one with the world again

FinallyHere · December 8, 2009 4:30AM

Those are the only remaining Sunnywood coins that will ever be available individually.

Doug...congrats again!! If I'd known I might have kept this one personally....as you know, I recently had this Ex Sunnywood in hand.....not so much now

19Lyds · December 8, 2009 4:34AM

<< 

<< Maybe his next adventure will be syrupy Saints. Better hope that check he's getting clears fast

>>

I think most collectors who avidly pursue colorfully toned silver don't have much of a fascination with gold,
for obvious reasons...

>>

I wouldn't be to sure about that!

Lakesammman · December 8, 2009 4:39AM

The coins may be gone, but the experiences and friendships always remain.

Well said......

saintguru · December 8, 2009 4:54AM

Said as a true caretaker would say....after all.....

coinguy1 · December 8, 2009 4:55AM

<< Everything was sold intact including duplicates and triplicates, except for a group of coins that I had already separately consigned to Legend before the deal was even under consideration. That is why they have a handful of Sunnywood coins in their retail inventory. It got too complicated to put those coins back into the collection for the deal, so I let Legend keep those coins on consignment. Those are the only remaining Sunnywood coins that will ever be available individually.

Incredible to say, aside from those remaining consignment coins at Legend, I no longer own any Morgan dollars

>>

Congratulations Doug, both for patiently, lovingly and painstakingly assembling the set, and for selling it. But I must correct one thing you said

"Those are the only remaining Sunnywood coins that will ever be available individually.".....unless or until the set is broken up and sold on an individual basis. Collectors can still hope for that.

jhdfla · December 8, 2009 5:29AM

I had the great pleasure of viewing the set and meeting Sunnywood last year, set is amazing as we all know and the guy is certainly a class act. Congratulations and I wish you well in whatever you pursue next!

John

coinlieutenant · December 8, 2009 5:41AM

I am happy to have one Sunnywood coin in my collection...

seanq · December 8, 2009 5:58AM

<< 
Incredible to say, aside from those remaining consignment coins at Legend, I no longer own any Morgan dollars

>>

This just doesn't seem right. Give me your address and I'll send you one.

Sean Reynolds

Bochiman · December 8, 2009 6:01AM

1) Congratulations!
2) An end of an era

3) I take it the buyer doesn't post here and the pictures of his coins won't be happening (ie...only current pics will be available and no new pics coming?)

I've enjoyed your breakdown of toning and mrogans and the pics you have brought to the table.

CoinJunkie · December 8, 2009 6:01AM

<< 

<< 

<< Maybe his next adventure will be syrupy Saints. Better hope that check he's getting clears fast

>>

I think most collectors who avidly pursue colorfully toned silver don't have much of a fascination with gold,
for obvious reasons...

>>

I wouldn't be to sure about that! >>

That thread is from 2002! Clearly, a light came on at some point thereafter...

MFH · December 8, 2009 6:07AM

Congratulations, Doug.

That is a great set of Morgans you assembled and I had wished to
have viewed them in person, but I am thankful that you have the
link to the collection in your signiture line. The same goes for your
Barber Quarter collection [ I was hoping to make a planned detour
to visit your Quarter collection on my way up to Cape Cod].

What ever collection is your next target, I'm sure you'll assemble
another envious set.

Again, it was my pleasure to have had lunch with you at the PCGS
luncheon last January at FUN. Hope to see you again this year.

Sunnywood · December 8, 2009 6:08AM

In accordance with PCGS Set Registry rules, I have retired my Morgan dollar sets. However, the primary set, which was 100% complete, can still be found on the all-time finest list, at the following link:

Sunnywood's Toned Morgans (Primary Set, Retired)

Thanks again to all for the supportive comments !!

rld14 · December 8, 2009 6:08AM

Wow.

Congrats on the sale Sunnywood, I never got to see your Morgans in person, only from the images on the set registry but kudos to you. Your set of Morgans was really amazing and one heck of an accomplishment. I hope you stick around the forum, your posts on toning have taught me an awful lot.

Congrats on not only building an amazing set but also on the sale.

Classof67 · December 8, 2009 6:42AM

Wonderful! Quality, in any endeavor, will never let you down!

coinpictures · December 8, 2009 6:51AM

Two words: Beanie Babies.

Legend sells The Sunnywood Morgan Collection

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