A beautiful looking set! You have reason to feel a real sense of accomplishment. Have you considered trying to fill it out with a few branch mints, or all of them even?
@jedm said:
A beautiful looking set! You have reason to feel a real sense of accomplishment. Have you considered trying to fill it out with a few branch mints, or all of them even?
Thank you. Yes, I thought about it but decided against it, at least for now. The 10-coin date set is perfect for me, and the branch mint coins are much more costly in gem. I’m still keeping an eye out for upgrades, though.
Update: I sent all six of the CAC-approved coins to PCGS for Reconsideration. The coins arrived back to me this week.
The 1925 MS66 (pop 2273/559) successfully upgraded to an MS66+ (pop 322/237)! There’s a significant value jump to 67, so a 66+ CAC is a nice coin and gave me a little bump in my set ranking.
New TrueView:
Old TrueView:
I will send her back to CAC for sticker reapplication in my next submission. The non-CAC coins are still at PCGS under the Regrade service—I’ll post those results when they’re back.
cc @winesteven as I know you were interested in the results
Sorry about the new style yellow tinted true view but congrats on a nice upgrade! 66+ and above is tough for the series. Fingers crossed for the regrades!
@lermish said:
Sorry about the new style yellow tinted true view but congrats on a nice upgrade! 66+ and above is tough for the series. Fingers crossed for the regrades!
Haha I know the slight tint is killing the set vibe a little but I’ll take it for a 66+
@lermish said:
Sorry about the new style yellow tinted true view but congrats on a nice upgrade! 66+ and above is tough for the series. Fingers crossed for the regrades!
Haha I know the slight tint is killing the set vibe a little but I’ll take it for a 66+
If you email them they can change it back. Recently had to have it done for one of mine.
@lermish said:
Sorry about the new style yellow tinted true view but congrats on a nice upgrade! 66+ and above is tough for the series. Fingers crossed for the regrades!
Haha I know the slight tint is killing the set vibe a little but I’ll take it for a 66+
If you email them they can change it back. Recently had to have it done for one of mine.
So which one is the "Not So" True view?
Steve
A day without fine wine and working on your coin collection is like a day without sunshine!!!
@lermish said:
Sorry about the new style yellow tinted true view but congrats on a nice upgrade! 66+ and above is tough for the series. Fingers crossed for the regrades!
Haha I know the slight tint is killing the set vibe a little but I’ll take it for a 66+
If you email them they can change it back. Recently had to have it done for one of mine.
So which one is the "Not So" True view?
Steve
The top one (original) is probably my most accurate true view to how one of my coins looks in hand with no special lighting. And it was an early TV.
The bottom one is also accurate....if viewed through a lens of cat p***. Imaged roughly 6 weeks ago.
@P0CKETCHANGE said:
Update: I sent all six of the CAC-approved coins to PCGS for Reconsideration. The coins arrived back to me this week.
I will send her back to CAC for sticker reapplication in my next submission. The non-CAC coins are still at PCGS under the >Regrade service—I’ll post those results when they’re back.
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I did the same thing when I sent in my Morgan set (those with cac - Recon and those without cac - Regrade). In the end I thought to myself I should have sent them all for regrade. First when I sold they all went to cac and second I did twice as good on the upgrades per coin on the non-cac regrades as I did with the cac reconsiderations but this was several years ago.
I kind of like the TV with the little bit of tint. However, if the coin does not look like that, then agree kind of an ugh. As noted above if you contact pcgs photography (email) they can often replace the default TV with the older/previous one. I have done it twice over the years.
@P0CKETCHANGE said:
Update: I sent all six of the CAC-approved coins to PCGS for Reconsideration. The coins arrived back to me this week.
I will send her back to CAC for sticker reapplication in my next submission. The non-CAC coins are still at PCGS under the >Regrade service—I’ll post those results when they’re back.
.
I did the same thing when I sent in my Morgan set (those with cac - Recon and those without cac - Regrade). In the end I thought to myself I should have sent them all for regrade. First when I sold they all went to cac and second I did twice as good on the upgrades per coin on the non-cac regrades as I did with the cac reconsiderations but this was several years ago.
That’s a high risk strategy that I probably wouldn’t take unless I was pretty sure of getting a few big upgrades. It would be painful for them all to come back at the same grade, and then one or more fails to sticker at CAC under the new cert #. If several of my Regrades come back higher, perhaps I’ll be more open to it.
@marcmoish said:
I still like the '22 you had in 65+ better, but then I am being biased.
Great set, good job, I like these a lot. Congrats!
Thanks! Yeah, if the higher graded '22 didn't bean, I probably would have kept the 65+. I think that one is just as nice, and maybe nicer. Whoever owns it now is very lucky
@P0CKETCHANGE said:
Update: I sent all six of the CAC-approved coins to PCGS for Reconsideration. The coins arrived back to me this week.
I will send her back to CAC for sticker reapplication in my next submission. The non-CAC coins are still at PCGS under the >Regrade service—I’ll post those results when they’re back.
.
I did the same thing when I sent in my Morgan set (those with cac - Recon and those without cac - Regrade). In the end I thought to myself I should have sent them all for regrade. First when I sold they all went to cac and second I did twice as good on the upgrades per coin on the non-cac regrades as I did with the cac reconsiderations but this was several years ago.
That’s a high risk strategy that I probably wouldn’t take unless I was pretty sure of getting a few big upgrades. It would be painful for them all to come back at the same grade, and then one or more fails to sticker at CAC under the new cert #. If several of my Regrades come back higher, perhaps I’ll be more open to it.
I understand your view and was not trying to suggest to do it but just remembering. Do what you are comfortable with. As I noted I did what you are doing and split them up. But when I saw your post it reminded me of my submission and with hind site thinking I should have done them all regrade (might have had a half dozen or so more upgrades loosely based on the numbers).
Initially I was going to do them all reconsideration because I wanted to keep the set together as this had had good results for others. I discussed with a dealer friend who was submitting them for me at the pcgs LV show since they had a contracted discount rate. Also at that time the regrade did not have the grade guarantee premium on upgrades. Asked the pcgs rep if they could keep the two submission back to back (can't go together if two invoices). They said yes. I guess they kept them until the end of the show because I did get them back together but didn't get them back until about noon Saturday (I was one of a few non-pcgs employees there) and I had a late afternoon flight. Didn't want them mailing the Morgan set. But the results were far beyond anything I was thinking. And hence the hind site and I should have done all regrade.
If you do ever have a previous cac in a different slab (crossover) or new cert number, when sending to cac I have included the previous cac information. I think it helps and have not had one not get the cac back if it was a plus upgrade. But this is a very small sampling. Also a cac grader at a show told me that they do look at all of them including the re-stickers because on a rare occasion there can be some damage (scratch...) when removing, handling and slabbing. Then of course there are reports of this cac first time but not the next (or vice versa). So yes it can go bad (or good).
I completed this set over a year ago, but have been casually looking for CAC-approved upgrades that still meet the set's high eye appeal standards. Recently I upgraded the 1923 MS66 to this 1923 MS66+ CAC. Interestingly, the blast white surfaces have quite a bit of texture, which @FlyingAl captured nicely in his photographs.
I missed this before. Really nice set, and sticking to the Philly issues is a nice way to get coins with good eye appeal. Nicely matched too. The branch mints are fun, but also a pain in the butt if you want coins with great eye appeal. The strike issues are just a problem. The 22-D, 34-D, and 35-S can be found really nice. The others can too, but it’s a real challenge. I never had a 23-S I truly loved. Maybe not a 25-S either…… and I had a top-10 registry set.
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A HUGE congratulations my coin brother 👍👌
Top notch!! I can see the time, effort and quality you put into that set. That's got to be a great feeling! 👍🏻 👍🏻
Disclaimer: I'm not a dealer, trader, grader, investor or professional numismatist. I'm just a hobbyist. (To protect me but mostly you! 🤣 )
A beautiful looking set! You have reason to feel a real sense of accomplishment. Have you considered trying to fill it out with a few branch mints, or all of them even?
Very nice, Congratulations! I completed my Peace set, but went raw in an album...
Thank you. Yes, I thought about it but decided against it, at least for now. The 10-coin date set is perfect for me, and the branch mint coins are much more costly in gem. I’m still keeping an eye out for upgrades, though.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
That is one awesome looking set. I would be very proud to own that set. My favorite is the 1928 as she looks hammered.
Congratulations on putting together such an amazing set and adding a few CAC's to it.
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
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That's a good feeling - congrats!
I am a newer collector (started April 2020), and I primarily focus on U.S. Half Cents and Type Coins. Early copper is my favorite.
Nicely done!! Congrats.
Update: I sent all six of the CAC-approved coins to PCGS for Reconsideration. The coins arrived back to me this week.
The 1925 MS66 (pop 2273/559) successfully upgraded to an MS66+ (pop 322/237)! There’s a significant value jump to 67, so a 66+ CAC is a nice coin and gave me a little bump in my set ranking.
New TrueView:
Old TrueView:
I will send her back to CAC for sticker reapplication in my next submission. The non-CAC coins are still at PCGS under the Regrade service—I’ll post those results when they’re back.
cc @winesteven as I know you were interested in the results
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Excellent!
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Sorry about the new style yellow tinted true view but congrats on a nice upgrade! 66+ and above is tough for the series. Fingers crossed for the regrades!
Haha I know the slight tint is killing the set vibe a little but I’ll take it for a 66+
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
If you email them they can change it back. Recently had to have it done for one of mine.
So which one is the "Not So" True view?
Steve
My collecting “Pride & Joy” is my PCGS Registry Dansco 7070 Set:
https://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/design-type-sets/complete-dansco-7070-modified-type-set-1796-date/publishedset/213996
The top one (original) is probably my most accurate true view to how one of my coins looks in hand with no special lighting. And it was an early TV.
The bottom one is also accurate....if viewed through a lens of cat p***. Imaged roughly 6 weeks ago.
.
I did the same thing when I sent in my Morgan set (those with cac - Recon and those without cac - Regrade). In the end I thought to myself I should have sent them all for regrade. First when I sold they all went to cac and second I did twice as good on the upgrades per coin on the non-cac regrades as I did with the cac reconsiderations but this was several years ago.
I kind of like the TV with the little bit of tint. However, if the coin does not look like that, then agree kind of an ugh. As noted above if you contact pcgs photography (email) they can often replace the default TV with the older/previous one. I have done it twice over the years.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=wwmUMvhy-lY - Pink Me And Bobby McGee
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=D0FPxuQv2ns - Ruby Starr (from 'Go Jim Dandy') Maybe I'm Amazed
RLJ 1958 - 2023
That’s a high risk strategy that I probably wouldn’t take unless I was pretty sure of getting a few big upgrades. It would be painful for them all to come back at the same grade, and then one or more fails to sticker at CAC under the new cert #. If several of my Regrades come back higher, perhaps I’ll be more open to it.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
I still like the '22 you had in 65+ better, but then I am being biased.
Great set, good job, I like these a lot. Congrats!
Thanks! Yeah, if the higher graded '22 didn't bean, I probably would have kept the 65+. I think that one is just as nice, and maybe nicer. Whoever owns it now is very lucky
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Beautiful! Congratulations!
I understand your view and was not trying to suggest to do it but just remembering. Do what you are comfortable with. As I noted I did what you are doing and split them up. But when I saw your post it reminded me of my submission and with hind site thinking I should have done them all regrade (might have had a half dozen or so more upgrades loosely based on the numbers).
Initially I was going to do them all reconsideration because I wanted to keep the set together as this had had good results for others. I discussed with a dealer friend who was submitting them for me at the pcgs LV show since they had a contracted discount rate. Also at that time the regrade did not have the grade guarantee premium on upgrades. Asked the pcgs rep if they could keep the two submission back to back (can't go together if two invoices). They said yes. I guess they kept them until the end of the show because I did get them back together but didn't get them back until about noon Saturday (I was one of a few non-pcgs employees there) and I had a late afternoon flight. Didn't want them mailing the Morgan set. But the results were far beyond anything I was thinking. And hence the hind site and I should have done all regrade.
If you do ever have a previous cac in a different slab (crossover) or new cert number, when sending to cac I have included the previous cac information. I think it helps and have not had one not get the cac back if it was a plus upgrade. But this is a very small sampling. Also a cac grader at a show told me that they do look at all of them including the re-stickers because on a rare occasion there can be some damage (scratch...) when removing, handling and slabbing. Then of course there are reports of this cac first time but not the next (or vice versa). So yes it can go bad (or good).
Good luck with the regrades.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=wwmUMvhy-lY - Pink Me And Bobby McGee
.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=D0FPxuQv2ns - Ruby Starr (from 'Go Jim Dandy') Maybe I'm Amazed
RLJ 1958 - 2023
I completed this set over a year ago, but have been casually looking for CAC-approved upgrades that still meet the set's high eye appeal standards. Recently I upgraded the 1923 MS66 to this 1923 MS66+ CAC. Interestingly, the blast white surfaces have quite a bit of texture, which @FlyingAl captured nicely in his photographs.
Nothing is as expensive as free money.
Eric - I’m late to your Peace party, but the set looks AWESOME! CONGRATS on a job well done - I hope our paths cross at FUN.
Ken
“The thrill of the hunt never gets old”
PCGS Registry: Screaming Eagles
Copperindian
Retired sets: Soaring Eagles
Copperindian
Nickelodeon
I am so old that I completed a Peace Dollar date set from circulation back in the day.
Beautiful set, thanks for posting!
Looks like some nice luster bombs.
Well done.
I missed this before. Really nice set, and sticking to the Philly issues is a nice way to get coins with good eye appeal. Nicely matched too. The branch mints are fun, but also a pain in the butt if you want coins with great eye appeal. The strike issues are just a problem. The 22-D, 34-D, and 35-S can be found really nice. The others can too, but it’s a real challenge. I never had a 23-S I truly loved. Maybe not a 25-S either…… and I had a top-10 registry set.