Attempt to build the Buffalo herd🐬
Paradisefound
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I am desperately long for a Buffalo bug bite!
I do value your take though …… on what and how best to start.
🥰 In my best judgement ….. decided to first start with the odd pieces (semi and Variety)…. follow by common dates.
I will acquire pieces good enough in my eyes and within my mean then upgrade them over time.
🤔 Do you think this is a wise approach?
Only 2 so far and the one with TV is the prettiest one IMHO
*updated to correct my grammar as usual 😆
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First & last..... that's a great start for your herd.
Curious, instead of buying and then upgrading why not buy “right” the first time around. Upgrading for the most part only benefits dealers and auction houses.
😣 Discipline & Patience ….. qualities I am yet to master 😟
In other words …. U R 100% correct!
…..at least in the Coin World 😌
If you wish to have a beautiful collection, be in contact with the dealer's that have them. Look at Angel Dee's inventory and if you have time check out his world famous complete toned collection viewable on his web site. Joe (crazyhounddog) can offer advice as can others on the forum. Get ready for one of the most beautiful coins to collect in all of American coinage. My opinion. Now you go girl.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
You already have both types, and the 1938-D is affordable in high grade.
Could already be done!
But of course you may find others you like.
Are you going to chase the 3 legged and other varieties/errors in the series?
Buy what you find special. Good luck with that.
Stay away from the wooden ones. (Hey,someone had to say it)
Great decision. I find a lot to study and appreciate about the buffalo nickel. Thanks for letting us tag along. Peace Roy
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I hear you loud and clear! A buffalo herd is a great goal. I have often thought about them, and hope to change my worn icon here someday although I've become attached to it's character. One question, raw or slabbed? Having them all the same or a hodgepodge of different labels? Ooops, that's two questions.
Waiting to see @crazyhounddog 's amazing buffalo's, I've seen one of Joe's before somewhere here and remember thinking, "Wow, what an incredible buffalo!!!" And @BuffaloIronTail too....in fact, I bet we'll see some standout nickels here!!!!! I like the first one you posted at the top, the last of it's kind, the 38 D.
I started my collection with the short set (34-38), then I worked on the date set, which I recently completed. Now I am working on the whole thing and am down to those tougher/expensive branch mint nickels in the middle of the set from '17-27. I have picked up some nice pieces along the way when they came available. I have not made up my mind if I am going to include the 16/16, the 18/17D or the 3-legger yet but the rest of the smaller varieties I am skipping. I posted my set below.
https://ngccoin.com/registry/competitive-sets/147521/
@Paradisefound .... Buffalo nickels are great coins and make a nice set. You have a really nice start and I am sure you will have fun acquiring more. Good luck and show us as you get them. Cheers, RickO
Nice coins! This will be the beginning of an addiction
I really enjoyed building my date set. There's a few that I would upgrade but I always keep an eye out for other ones too.
Here is my set: https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/alltimeset/193978
Collector, occasional seller
@erwindoc …… I really like the idea of doing it in segments! Easier to remember and of course if I come across opportunities I would jump on it. Thank you for your advice! 🥰
When you complete your MS set you can top it off with a Proof Buffalo....
@erwindoc !!!!! You are ranked 13th on your collection over there!!!!!
1918 is so so pretty then I kept finding prettier ones ❤️
Your starters are lovely!
It’s really a great series in many respects.
I now have built up a complete Dansco set-minus the double and overdate. I built up the set first by digging through some rolls I had going back Many years. Over time, I upgraded the more worn ones with better examples. My goal is for at least XF on all and I think I’ve gotten there. It’s not a matched set but it’s been fun building it up over the years with upgrades. Maybe not the most cost effective approach but it was within my budget at the time and workable. So, I have the Dansco and a group of the higher graded issues outside the album in slabs. It works for me.
Collect what you like, even if it’s not shooting for a complete set. Even just a handful of really nice examples from the series might work for you? Only you can answer that question.
Good luck!
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@nwcoast I see @ChrisH821 completed date set and I may stick with the date hunt first and try to only acquire at least MS65
I learned so much this last few days being back 🤗
I have all apps installed
PCGS Coin Fact
PCGS Coin Cert
PCGS Registry
I feel FOCUSED and somehow more settle as not to always wants it all 🤔😉😆
It’s a trap. Beautiful coins, but that rabbit hole is deep and expensive.
The next coin you should get is the 1913-P Type 1
There are oodles and oodles to pick from, and high grade pieces too.
I'd get the Type 1 in a PCGS slab graded no less than MS-65.
OK?
Pete
If you don't need all of your Buffalo Nickels to be choice BU I've got a nice '31-S that i will send you just because I like you.
Coin would come with an 8x10 glossy of yours truly....
ah, just kidding...
5x7
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-Albert Einstein
You know I quite agree with 1874. I only have a couple of Buffs which include some earlier "S" mints in 63 and 64, but my favorite is a 1915 D with character and only about EF (unslabbed) but with lovely tone. IMHO, "top pop" or near coins are not at all necessary to enjoy the series and even completion is not necessary - just enjoy these wonderful coins with great subjects and artistry that seem to be lacking in more modern series....
BTW, Paradiso (pardon the corruption), you seem to have such great Spirit!
Well, just Love coins, period.
Good luck with your herd building. I have found some surprisingly gorgeous toners for 1913 and they seem to be quite affordable at times. Here are three of mine, two are MS63, one is MS65, all acquired Below pcgs list prices even!
http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/publishedset.aspx?s=142753
https://www.autismforums.com/media/albums/acrylic-colors-by-rocco.291/
Awwww ….. it’s the old soul in me 🥰❤️😘
@7Jaguars said:
BTW, Paradiso (pardon the corruption), you seem to have such great Spirit!
😘 @Aspie_Rocco
Thank you for sharing the lineup of your Beautiful Rainbows!
For that very reason I find it so easy for me to loose my MO …… seeing beautiful pieces like yours suddenly I forgot the one I was suppose to get.
@Aspie_Rocco please PM me….I have a brilliant gadget to enhance your passion in coin photography ❤️
*see @Dave99B Thread on iPhone lense
Jimmy boy …… what did you do to me??????
I visited Angel Dee’s for the 1st time yesterday and boy oh boy …..
2 of their newly listed buffs are on the way to Hawaii 🤗
Oh my goodness gracious! I could easily quarter complete the set by their offerings.
Thank you for the suggestion!
I will post them their pix upon arrival ☺️
I am so happy for you. I have bought several Buffs from him and have always been more than pleased. Can't wait to see them.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
1915 D with character and only about EF (unslabbed) but with lovely tone. IMHO, "top pop" or near coins are not at all necessary to enjoy the series and even completion is not necessary - just enjoy these wonderful coins with great subjects and artistry that seem to be lacking in more modern series....
Those early Buffs are tough to find with full dates and even half a horn. And the guide prices reflect that fact. Full date, half a horn is the starting point for me. Nothing to sneer at with early Buffalo Nickels that meet this criteria. Who doesn't like an EF or better early Buffalo nickel? But they do get expensive.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-Albert Einstein
Angel Dee's inventory of high grade Buffalo nickels is expensive for sure.
Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.-Albert Einstein
From Angeldee 🤗
Just arrived today …… the blushing hue is very pretty 🥰
I got a good feeling …… buffaloes would get me all warm up to spectrum of tones
and …….
and this ……
❤️ @jesbroken i thank you for your recommendation!
Interesting… Did PCGS call a variety a mint error?
Coin Photographer.
🤔 I really don’t know ….. calling @ErrorsOnCoins to shed some lights.
Does it mean the label values more than the coin now? 😆
I agree. Have you thought of getting a few proofs? As with most matte proofs, in my opinion, the early buffalo matte proofs are absolutely beautiful. Here's a nice picture from another part of the internet:
If not, mint state buffalos are often just as good. I've only got one, but it's one of my favorite coins! I'll try to take a picture of it. Buffalo nickels are a series I really like. I still haven't decided on my true favorite, though ...
Young Numismatist
I scanned your 20+year old PCGS slab and found a killer thread,,,I guess maybe these had PVC in them?,, or shoot IDK great thread.
Thought I'd share
https://www.caccoin.com/forums/discussion/110/need-help-deciding-wether-to-resubmit-this-cac-coin-to-pcgs
@SlickCoins is your post intended for other thread aka PVC thread?
Sorry it was for this
@SlickCoins the link you attached leads to 1926 MS65 Buffalo
I have difficulties understanding your point.
Please kindly leave my thread kosher
Oh sorry,, thanks for sharing
PS I was only mentioning the same slab similarities
I wasn't trying to steer anything away from your awesome herd 🦬
Thank you & Good nite. @SlickCoins
Yes! @Paradisefound this is a great idea, it would also add some history to your set. The matte proofs are a great piece of how the mint had to adjust with the dies being produced with the new (and improved?) designs if 1909-1913. If you decide to pick up a proof, I'd highly recommend doing some research into this topic!
Coin Photographer.
I am wrestling with the same question for wheat cents right now. It can be difficult to decide. What I have found is there are as many opinions as people for how to do it. However, each is valuable in its own right and a combination of several can help formulate your goals.
I think about how difficult would it be to sell or trade up on specific coins. Key dates shouldn't be too hard, but more common dates it might be better to go big as the resell/trade could be more challenging later.