A Rare Accomplishment....(For me).
TommyType
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Long time member here, who has been inactive for awhile. Forgive me for stepping back in just to toot a horn. But....
I actually finished a set!
I start many sets, even knowing I probably won't finish them. I have an issue spending the required funds for those damn key dates. 
I started the Walking Liberties in March 2000, with a Teletrade(!) purchase of a 1944 in MS-64. My intent at the time was just having a nice type set example....in my limited budget. While it would have been easy and cheap to upgrade, I still have it for sentimental reasons. (And, it does actually look pretty nice for a 64).
That coin led me to start a "short set" of late date Walkers, mostly in 64 as well. Not sure I ever finished that by the time I decided to complete the WHOLE set. It was a long slog through the 65 coin set, as well as upgrading a fair number of those MS-64 coins along the way. At one point, i did have a 1938-D in XF-45, but I didn't like it. To my eye, that 45 grade was a gift given to a barely XF-40 coin. So I sold it, just SURE it would be easy to replace.
It took me forever to find a 38-D I actually liked. Anyone working a Walker set knows that you can find an MS-65 (expensive!) easier that you can find a nice AU! Time went by, and I finished every single other coin in the set, with an acceptable coin to my eye....except for the 1938-D. But a week ago, I finally found this on Great Collections:
So, I'm now the proud owner of the #38 ranked set of walkers. Okay...that's not all that impressive given that there is a 60% complete set that far outranks me.... But for my budget and goals, I'm going to be proud anyway.
I actually completed it!
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Sweet!
Quite the accomplishment.
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Toot away, @TommyType! Completion of a set is reason to celebrate. I was thrilled when I completed by State Quarters from circulation - thats' nothing compared to what you've accomplished. Every set takes work and effort. Enjoy it, and be proud - you deserve it!
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That’s a tough set to complete. Big congrats!!
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Nice work and congrats on completing the set!
That's gotta be a great feeling. Congrats!! 👍🏻
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Nice!
Mr_Spud
Congratulations!
Your coin has a great look to it.
Very happy for you, great job!
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What a way to finish it out!! That 1938-D is superb!
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Strong work!
Congrats
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Very nice, Congrats!
Congratulations, what a nice set. You should be proud.
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Thanks for the kind words.
And I wanted to follow up on my claim that it's easier to find an MS-65 than a good looking AU. (I shouldn't assume MY experience is reality).
Turns out....I'm probably right!
Using the PCGS pop report, I see that there are 974 1938-D certified MS-65. Call it somewhat less, considering re-submissions, and assume 850-900??
In the grades AU-50 to AU-58, in total there are 478 certified coins....not taking into account which are actually "good looking".
Tough little coin, I would say....
Congratulations on your accomplishment, well done!
Ironically, the ‘38D is one of two coins that I need to finish my set.
For many years, I considered that date over rated and over priced in mint state, and I still do. I was more than happy to occupy the spot with my AU53.
But a few years ago I decided that I should upgrade it to get it more in line with the rest of the middle and late dates in my set, plus it is easy registry points.
So when a forum member friend contacted me looking for one in AU this past year, it was an easy decision to sell him mine.
congratulations on your accomplishment and the 38D is very attractive !!
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Well, I’m impressed! Congratulations!
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More than a feeling...on to the next challenge! Congrats!
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@TommyType.... Congratulations on a significant achievement. Cheers, RickO
Congratulations @TommyType , and that 1938-D walker looks original and beautiful.
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Congrats. Working on a Walker short set myself. 1 coin left. 43D. Just haven't found the right one yet!!
Derek
congrats!
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Toot toot away, you deserve it!
bob
Wow-completing a Walker set, in almost any grade, is a major accomplishment. Congratulations!!
I love the look of that 1938-D!!
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Waiting out for the right coin may seem like forever but it's always worth it. Congrats to you!
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Great job on finishing your Walker set. I myself have not completed a set that has more than 6 or 7 coins in it. One day I hope to finish my Basic U.S. Type set (54 coins) and I'm sure I will be just as proud as you are today.
Congratulations, and be proud of your accomplishment!!!
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congrats and a job well done
Congrats on completing a set. The walking liberty half is one of my favorite designs. If you open the set up under the everyman title it looks like your set would take the #4 seat.
Bet that feels good to complete. As far as your ranking, who cares right? I've never seen having a registry set being a competition with fellow collectors who often seek points over condition/eye appeal. Besides, who needs the associated stress in a relaxing hobby? Maybe if I had the big bucks I'd see it differently. Well done!
Congrats on a great set and accomplishment!! You get enjoy that feeling of satisfaction upon completing a full date/mm set that many collectors will never know.
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Bingo, I think we have a winner. Congratulations
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