Now that this inaugural round of Awards is over . . .
BowAxe
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. . . do you feel like it was worth all the hype and the endless discussions? I'd be interested in hearing the opinions both of those who won awards and those who didn't.
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Go BIG or GO HOME. ©Bill
There really should be some form of treatment available. But, OH, isn't it fun. Mark
We'll use our hands and hearts and if we must we'll use our heads.
The only newer sets of coins that "won" were;
Modern Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes (1982 to Present)
American Eagles Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1986 to Present)
and even with those, they are "circulation strike" big money sets.... There is a good number of people that are really interested in modern stuff, especially proofs. Like 'em or not a lot of people collect them. They wouldnt be selling for crazy prices if people didnt like 'em.
just a thought.
congrats to everyone though!
michelle
Rich
Pura Vida!
As far as predictability- I don't think picking the Number One sets was meant to be an excercise in suspense. It's kind of easy to log on, check the sets and see what the top set is. Walla- THAT set won.
Can you imagine if set #4 won on a Registry?
-That would give us something to flame and talk about for ages.
peacockcoins
Reading several threads prior to the awards I got the impression that the judges were having difficulty in picking their choices. I agree that the awards should probably go to the #1 sets. I just don't see why it was so difficult and lengthy.
Pura Vida!
I think the "difficult and lengthy" part is actually understandable, when you consider that the judges had to choose only five "best" sets out of the #1 sets in all of the categories. In the Type Sets alone there are nine different Classic categories. I have no idea what the total number of Classic categories is--a hundred or more, I would guess, each having its own #1 set--and the judges had to pick only five of those. Then all over again for the Modern Sets and the New Sets. Obviously it is a very subjective process, having to compare apples and oranges, grapefruits and kumquats. With each judge having his own biases I'm rather surprised they could reach a consensus at all.
As the owner of the "Pittsburgh Collector" Modern Commemorative Circulation Strike Set that garnered one of the awards for the five best Modern sets, I want to express my thanks to PCGS--whatever their agenda may be, and however flawed the process--for creating this means by which we can share our collections with countless other people in a format not otherwise possible. I was astonished (and ecstatic!) at this nod toward my set, but I feel very humbled to be in the company of collectors of far greater stature and expertise than mine. All the other winning sets are phenomenal. I add my congratulations to the other awardees, as well as to everyone who received recognition for having the top set in each and every category. Isn't this grand fun?
A response to Michelle [psxchelly], and then I'll shut up: I suppose, with the apparently burgeoning popularity of modern coins, my modern commem set does appear to be a "big money" set as it contains a lot of MS70's. But I am not a deep-pockets person, and if I had to reacquire my MS70's now at current prices I would not be able to do it. I started with my goal of forming a complete PCGS MS70 Modern Commemorative collection way back in 1993, and for some years it seemed that I had relatively little competition. I acquired the great majority via Teletrade auctions (thank you, unnamed sellers!) for fractions of the prices those same coins may command now. Even so, I had to sell off a lot of other coins to concentrate on this. I've also been lucky enough to "make" a few MS70's from my own direct submissions, coins I purchased at their issue prices. So I feel very, very fortunate. I'm glad to see so many other folks enjoying the moderns that have given me such great pleasure. And I am honored to be on these Boards with all you other delightful characters who educate and entertain me. Sometimes it feels like being in Toon Town, a la "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?". [If you've never seen that fantastic movie, rent it!]
Thank you, one and all.
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Modern Commemoratives, Circulation Strikes (1982 to Present)
American Eagles Complete Set, Circulation Strikes (1986 to Present)
So in two categories where they are eligible, ultra-modern sets won 20% of the slots, or 2 of 10. How many of those slots should go to those coins? Granted, there was a Complete Eagle set of Proofs that could have been given that award, but it was specifically mentioned in the Judge's comments section as being a quality set.
But then, the Complete Eagle Proof set is a "money" set, since the 1995-W Silver Eagle costs more than a complete set of MS-69 Silver Eagles.
Good points to consider. Congratulations on your award!
Pura Vida!
Thanks! I also have no idea where prices will go but it will be interesting to watch. I'm in it for the long haul, though--I'll just keep adding to my sets as long as they keep issuing new commems, and continue trying to inch my way toward that impossible "perfect" set.
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