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Another new guy on the Mercury list

jbstevenjbsteven Posts: 6,178 ✭
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just wanted to say hello. I have added a few mercs to my collection and should be adding quite a few more soon. My goal is to get into the top 12-15 before then end of the year. if you see any coins I am missing and have some to sell please let me know. white blazers only please.

thanks

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  • izzy452izzy452 Posts: 929 ✭
    Welcome to the boards, have fun and enjoy the company.


    Waltimage
  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,424 ✭✭✭✭✭
    < White Blazers Only> Well that leaves me out from selling to you ! image

    Anyway JB, Welcome to the By Far Best bunch of Folks in the Registries. image Enjoy and have some Fun with Us. Remember for the most part I am never Very Serious so just disreguard most things I say except the comments about the Merc Collectors Being the BEST !!

    Ken
  • CarlWohlforthCarlWohlforth Posts: 11,074 ✭
    Welcome to another Merc collector! It sounds like you will be buying lots of coins to get into the top 15 within one year. You said by the end of the year. If that is this year you really have to buy quickly to achieve that goal. My advice is to always take your time.

    Are you the J. Stevens set? If so you have a decent start...

    I do have one "blast white blazer." It is a 1929 in PCGS MS 65 FB.

    I also have a tougher one but it has a little white toning. It is a 1928-S in PCGS MS 64 FB.

    Carl's Coins website w/ links to Carl's auctions
  • CarlWohlforthCarlWohlforth Posts: 11,074 ✭
    I forgot to suggest turning on your PMs (Private Messages). You can do so buy clicking on the "Profile" tab just under the Navigation bar near the top of the threads and selecting "Allow Private Messages" in that page.
    Carl's Coins website w/ links to Carl's auctions
  • jbstevenjbsteven Posts: 6,178 ✭
    thanks for the kind words. I like to set goals for myself so I will work a little harder at achieving things so that is why I want top 15 by years end.
  • jbstevenjbsteven Posts: 6,178 ✭
    quick question how do i make the link to my set in my signature instead of a long address?

    thanks
  • python1python1 Posts: 789
    Welcome to the best group on the boards (image)...I will keep an eye out for you, on the favorites of mine.. Blast White! (sorry Ken)image
    Dennis

    My Dimes

    << If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right the first time! >>
  • CocoinutCocoinut Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭✭✭
    JB,

    Welcome to the group. You've set an ambitious goal for yourself. Good luck with it.

    I see that you're going for high grades, but not necessarily FB's. I like FB's, but will settle for a non-FB coin if the difference in price seems too much. Buy the highest grade you think you'll ever be able to afford the first time, and you won't be faced with upgrading a lot of coins later on.

    Jim
    Countdown to completion of my Mercury Set: 1 coin. My growing Lincoln Set: Finally completed!
  • supercoinsupercoin Posts: 2,323 ✭
    I'd sell you the 1941-D MS67FBL from my personal type set if you're willing to pay a bit of a premium for a blazer (I did)...

    image

    The small mark in the reverse field by E in AMERICA is all I can see keeping it from an even higher grade. Send me a PM or e-mail if you're interested.

    Good luck in your quest! image
    imageLibertarian Party
  • mercury1mercury1 Posts: 82
    Welcome and good luck. Depending on your coin budget, finding all blast white might be a little more challenging. That is the way I started my collection, Now I've changed it to blast white is a preference but will also buy lightly toned because sometimes that white can be a little elusive. And another problem that I and most others run into is the "Common Dates" sometimes aren't that common like the 39-S in FB and there are a few other dates. It's taken a lot longer than I thought it would. I've got most of mine online, finding them at coin shows is next to impossible and through the local dealers is just as bad. If you buy from Teletrade beware that they don't always accurately discribe toning on the coin, if they even mention toning at all, but it's usually light toning. My personal favorite is Heritage. 90-95% of my set came from them. Well enough said from me.image
  • jbstevenjbsteven Posts: 6,178 ✭
    coco, i agree with you on the fb coins and am leaning towards those when i can. i really don't mind upgrading coins down the road for nicer fb ones (i enjoy the hunt).

    thanks
  • goyankeezgoyankeez Posts: 357
    Welcome jbsteven image

    There are A LOT of Mercury collectors on this forum, and the number is growing! image

    I happen to like the design, but prefer the Proof issues.

    Good Luck on your goal.

    "Buy the coin, not the holder"

    Proof Dime Registry Set
  • goyankeezgoyankeez Posts: 357
    To make your link work, copy this:

    Name of Link

    All you need is the [L]...[/L]. And you can put a label on the link where it says "Name of Link". Delete it, and put what you want. It will show up on your signature line, like "Proof Dime Registry Set" in mine.

    "Buy the coin, not the holder"

    Proof Dime Registry Set
  • jbstevenjbsteven Posts: 6,178 ✭
    goyankeez thanks for the tip
  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 5,977 ✭✭✭✭✭
    You can't believe how happy I am to hear that you want to be somewhere between 12 and 17 at the end of the year. I'm number 11. Just remember the rules, use singles when passing someone.image
    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • remumcremumc Posts: 1,273 ✭✭✭
    Hello JB,

    Welcome! Nice to have another newby in the fold. You have a nice collection going. I can see you will be passing me up very soon, just keep me in mind when you upgrade!

    Wayne
    Regards,

    Wayne

    www.waynedriskillminiatures.com
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