Started a Walking Liberty half short set

Goob

I recently decided to pursue the set since I had four coins (and recently acquired a fifth). What do yall think?

The new coin is the 1941-P; while it probably isn’t worth it financially I’ll probably send it to our hosts, I’m thinking it’ll go MS64 (with a shot at 65?).

johnny9434

Thats a good start 👌

coinbuf

Fun set enjoy the chase. As to your newp you are correct that you could likely find an example already graded for less than the total of what it cost and what it will cost you to send that new coin to PCGS, but your choice.

291fifth

Don't waste money slabbing the coin in the Capital Plastics holder. It is a common date and the holder actually adds to its appeal as is.

cptbilly

Really nice examples, Goob. Good luck with the pursuit.

Goob

@coinbuf said:
Fun set enjoy the chase. As to your newp you are correct that you could likely find an example already graded for less than the total of what it cost and what it will cost you to send that new coin to PCGS, but your choice.

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@291fifth said:
Don't waste money slabbing the coin in the Capital Plastics holder. It is a common date and the holder actually adds to its appeal as is.

To be fair I’ll probably break even since I got the coin for a decent price ($60) and I do want to keep the set together, which I can’t do with a Capital Plastics holder.
(By the way the 1945 used to be in the holder, it didn’t come with the 1941)

MFeld

I think you’re going to get bored. And that you’ll be sorry that you spent money on coins of the same type and wont have it for other coins.

Goob

@MFeld said:
I think you’re going to get bored. And that you’ll be sorry that you spent money on coins of the same type and wont have it for other coins.

I mean I buy plenty variety not just set coins

epc

As a side pursuit, I started a set of Walkers a few years ago. I need one more to complete the short set. I'm hoping to get that one in a week. It's been fun, but will get costly to fill in the rest of the 'long' set. I hope you enjoy building your set.

TallahasseeCoinClub

The short-set is an absolutely ideal way to pursue non-certified coins if your are at or below the MS-64 range.

Goob

@TallahasseeCoinClub said:
The short-set is an absolutely ideal way to pursue non-certified coins if your are at or below the MS-64 range.

I'll probably chase coins for the set with 64 as a base grade (with 65s or 66s whenever possible), but entirely certified so storage is easiest. I do agree though

Morgan13

I have a short set in a dansco album. You'll really appreciate it when its done.
I dont have any pictures handy but if you want to see it I will take it out of the safe and take a few pictures.