How many sets do you work on at a time?

Mark

I am wondering how many different sets we "work on" at a time? Personally, I am always on the lookout for commemoratives (especially BTW's), Mercs (thanks to the group here, I probably look a lot harder for Mercs than would otherwise be the case), and clad dimes. That's not to say that if I saw something else I liked, I'd skip it, but I am diligently searching for coins for the sets I just mentioned.

So, currently I am working on 3 sets.

How about you--how many and what sets are you working on?

Thanks in advance.

Mark

Fairlaneman

1. Mercury Dimes.

2. Toned Mercury Dimes.

3. Mercury Dimes I just want to see.

4. Winged Liberty Dimes.

5. Adolphs Pretty Little Ladies.

6. Hmmm.... Guess it must be Mercury Dimes as Nothing else can really hold My attention for a Long Spell.

Ken

fcloud

Depending on budget and where I am on a set, mostly one or two, but will dabble in more.

The main focus right now is Mercury Dimes, the next set is almost complete--Modern set 1950 to date, and the current third set is trying to complete some proof sets.

Robgetty

Complete Type, Copper Nickel Silver Type, and Modern Proof

PBRat

Canadian 5c - guess that means 16 total, though I'm only registered in five. The sixth will start as soon as I have my hands on my Belzberg coins.

mdwoods

About 6, which is way more than enough to keep me broke.

MastaHanky

I'm working on early Lincolns, Buffalos, and early commems. I tend to focus on one set for a few months, then pay attention to another. Right now, my Buffs have been getting all the attention, the commems have sat neglected for a while, and the Lincolns are just starting to get lonely.

coinrookie

1943 MS set
Ike proof set
Sac proof set
Sba proof set

My favorite is an odds and ends set. So far it contains Indian themed coins,toned Jeffs and a coupke of state proof quarters. No rhyme or reason this set will never be finished. I just buy what really catches my eye. This set usually breaks my coin budget for other sets due to my lack of self control.

python1

Good Question Mark,
Now just working a few (5 or 6) circualted sets, upgrades mostly, and just the PCGS sets, just mercury dimes, unless I pickup a nice addition to the buffaloe's, but would rather sell that set (but wont give it away either) to better enhance the mercuries. I would like to start on a set of V-nickels (64's) one of these days, I kinda like those too.

To sum it up...just ONE set...Mercury Dimes.

quattrocoins

A few too many!

But I never expected to complete sets.

Don

Walking Liberties and...
Winged Liberties and...
Gorgeous Georges and...
Neat Commems(yes, even moderns) and...
and...
and...

Flash

Complete U.S. Type, Copper-Silver-Nickel U.S. Type, 20th-century Type - business strike (complete), and Classic Commemorative Type... so far.

Lakesammman

5 - all the FE/IHC variations.

Typetone

Actively Working On

20th Century Proof C/N/S type - 2 to finish
Purple Toned Proof IHC - Will never finish, in fact just starting, with 4 acquired to date
Walkers - This will be the world's finest set, and will take at least 10 years if ever.
19th Century Basic Type. Still need 5 pieces.

Complete

Liberty 5c. Set Complete. Occassional upgrade will be acquired.
Proof Franklins. Set Complete. Occassional upgrade will be considered.

Selling

Proof Mercury Dimes
Proof Lincolns

Greg

itsnotjustme

Primarily Working On
1792-1964 Copper/Nickel/Silver Type Set
20th Century Circualtion Strike Set (One coin left!)

Secondary Sets
Proof Silver Washington Quarters

Complete (but might snag an upgrade if I saw it cheap)
Ikes (proof)
Ikes (mint state)
SBA proof
Modern Proof
Modern Circ Strike
1965/66/67 SMS
1959 Proof Set

Thinking about
20th Centruy Proof Set

a2labmom

Actively working on:
MS Mercury Dimes
MS Statehood Quarters
PR 3 Cent Nickels
Birth Year sets
Canadian Cents
Canadian Nickels
Canadian Dimes
Canadian Quarters
Canadian Halves
Canadian Dollars
One or more per country World Currency
One or more per country World Coins

Guess that's enough for now.

DAM

Way too many! I believe I currently have 8 sets listed, of which 2 are complete. I'm also working on another 4 sets that aren't listed. Two of the unlisted sets are the Circulated Type Set, with and without varieties. Both sets are around 70% complete. When they hit 80% I'll probably list them. A listed set, the Three Cent Silver, and an unlisted set Liberty Nickels in proof, are difficult to find (nice ones). They're taking a back seat right now.

Diversity is what keeps me interested. I've been a (type) collector all of my collecting life. When I do focus on a series, or set, I tend to pace myself. I guess it allows me to pass on coins I would otherwise buy just to fill a hole. (Which by-the-way I've done more times than I'd like to admit.)

Interesting answers to a good question.

Stooge

I am currently working on every coin that I can get my mitts on!

Actually my main set is the Modern Roosevelts (65-date), with the mint state Statehood Quarters a close second, and then with the mint state Franklins at third.

I also dabble in about a dozen other sets, some not registered.

Anyone wear shorts when its 52 degrees out...I do! right Mark

Paul.

MoneyLA

I dont have the time or cash to "work on" more than one set at a time. After I sold my proof silver Washingtons, I went into a hibernation period with a "real work in progress"though I dabbled in MS silver Roosevelts, but lost interest as I could not find enough on the market at reasonable prices.

Recently I returned to the silver proof Washingtons but this time seeking rainbow and color toned coins. It's a "slower pace" work in progress as there isn't that much around at any one time to buy. But it is certainly intriguing when one good coin comes to market.

And by concentrating on "one set" at a time, I have all of my resources (cash) to target the one set.

cheers and best, alan mendelson