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A complete set of Franklins MIGHT get you into the TOP 40...

FC57CoinsFC57Coins Posts: 9,140 ✭
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Are there any other registry series (series - not proof sets or mint sets or 3 coin series) that have this high level of completion? Seems like the Franklins are one of the most competitive series in the registry! COOL! image

Frank

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  • RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    There are now 25 complete sets and 87 total in proof Kennedy halves. It's been growing by about two sets a week (net, after attrition). One set debuted this week at #10.

    Russ, NCNE
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  • FC57CoinsFC57Coins Posts: 9,140 ✭
    I see you're getting into "bald guy coins"! Maybe Lucy and I will make you a card carrying convert image
  • dpooledpoole Posts: 5,940 ✭✭✭✭✭
    FC,

    What are the rational among us to do about the 1953-S in our FBL sets??

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  • FC57CoinsFC57Coins Posts: 9,140 ✭


    << <i>What are the rational among us to do about the 1953-S in our FBL sets?? >>



    Hi David - Merry Christmas!

    What are the rational ones to do?

    A. Keep looking at the odd 53 mint sets that we come across and hope
    B. Keep drooling and cursing everytime a REAL 53S MS65FBL comes up for sale
    C. Get one of these real cheap!

    image

    Actually - I just saw where Rick Tomaska (or someone from R&I) purchased one of these (MS66) from ebay for $300. I paid $160 for mine about 2 years ago so I think someone may be getting wise to the fact that there are only 180something of these in the PCGS registry and the number isn't going up!

    Frank

    PS - I thought YOU were the psychologist??? image
  • dpooledpoole Posts: 5,940 ✭✭✭✭✭
    If you can't do it, teach it. That's what I always say! image

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  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭
    More 53s FBL talk................ I'm getting dizzy!
    imageBe Bop A Lula!!
    "Senorita HepKitty"
    "I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
  • FC57CoinsFC57Coins Posts: 9,140 ✭
    Amazing how that silly coin keeps coming up in conversation isn't it Lucille? image

    Frank

    PS - just got of the phone with R&I - should get the new Franklin book next week! yeeeeeeeah!
  • dpooledpoole Posts: 5,940 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I didn't get my Frank book for Christmas image

    Guess I'll have to buy it myself. image

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  • kobrakoinskobrakoins Posts: 150
    Doh... posted on my son's account
    kobrakoins
  • itsnotjustmeitsnotjustme Posts: 8,779 ✭✭✭
    Back on my account...

    Because they are easy?image
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  • FC57CoinsFC57Coins Posts: 9,140 ✭


    << <i>Because they are easy? image >>



    Ah - blood drop man speak with forked tongue! - You are hereby banished to only collect SBA Dollars! image
  • StoogeStooge Posts: 4,668 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Did I see this right? Wasn't there 2 1953-S MS66 FBL'S? I recall seeing only one listed now in the pop reports, is that right? What happened to the other coin. Didn't that coin sell for something like $63,000? Just wondering.image

    Paul.

    Later, Paul.
  • FC57CoinsFC57Coins Posts: 9,140 ✭
    Paul:

    There's only one listed in the pop reports and that one resides in the #1 JFS Set. I don't know if perhaps there's a set out there with an estimated grade, but neither NGC or PCGS have another.

    Frank
  • TypetoneTypetone Posts: 1,621 ✭✭
    Why worry about the 53S in FBL? The way I read the registry weights, the 53S only gets a weight of 2. Even though you get 5 bonus points for the FBL, it is minimized by the low weight. As far as I can tell buying a 66 instead of a 65 FBL will only lower your grade by about a .07. Surely you can make that up with other pieces. Of course, if you are shooting for a top 3 set, then you might want the FBL. But let those folks play the game. If you are one of those folks, then you already have a plan, I'm sure.

    What if you don't care about the registry, and just want a great set. Then look around and find a great high end 66 for a couple hundred bucks. It should be a better coin then the 65FBL that costs what these days, $10,000 or so? Why is the 66 a better coin? Well assuming the grades are correct, a 66 is viewed as better because it is graded higher. Assuming you bought a real 66, it is better than a real 65FBL, when the coin is viewed as a whole. The 66 might even have a better strike in all areas except the lower bell lines. So, in conclusion, if you select the right 66, you get a better coin with a better strike, save $10,000, and only give up .07 points if you even care about the registry. Sounds like a winner to me. Time to start thinking, and stop worrying about what someone else tells you to do.

    Cheers

    Greg
  • CJKCJK Posts: 58
    Greg, my logic exactly...why pay $9,800+ for the "FBL" on the slab, when you can get as nice (or hopefully better) coin...
    Regards,
    Chris
  • LucyBopLucyBop Posts: 14,001 ✭✭✭


    << <i>...why pay $9,800+ for the "FBL" on the slab, >>



    Yeah! How riduculous!



    errr....... Anyone know who is selling one?????????
    imageBe Bop A Lula!!
    "Senorita HepKitty"
    "I want a real cool Kitty from Hepcat City, to stay in step with me" - Bill Carter
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