Buffalo Nickel Collectors, Post your Best

jonesy · April 13, 2003 9:45AM

Buffalo Collectors. Please identify yourselves.

Post your Buffs Today. Don't forget to post on the U. S coins Forum also!
Glenn

caitlin · April 13, 2003 10:13AM

Hi Glenn

I'm a collector of high grade toned Buffalo Nickels. I've been collecting for yrs and will list my coins into the registry once I'm 90% complete. I will make the #2 or 3 position and I see this happening within the next yr or two.

python1 · April 13, 2003 10:51AM

Hey Glenn,
as you know I am a collector. I am not sure how long it will be before I give up the set, but time will tell.

jonesy · April 13, 2003 10:58AM

Caitlin, Happy to meet one of the Big Guys in Buffalo nickels. I have always saved coins but, it's just recent that I can afford to buy great coins. My buffalo registry is 60% complete. I'm in the fun phase of the registry.I welcome any advise you may give me. I have been reading to try to figure who the buff collectors were, but I was having a tough time. I do know Irv Reichel somewhat. I purchased some of his buffalos as he upgraded. Thanks for responding. I hope to meet many more buffalo nickel collectors.

Glenn

jonesy · April 13, 2003 11:02AM

Of course I have had the pleasure of knowing the great "Merc" collector Dennis Menn. Shout out to Dennis. How fast can you run Dennis??

Glenn

izzy452 · April 13, 2003 8:51PM

Hi Glenn,
Well Im not really a buffalo collector in terms of a registry set, but I do have a few. I collect 3 legs and 1926-S oh and I have a 1938 D/D.

Walt

jonesy · April 13, 2003 9:42PM

Walt, It's good to meet you. I have seen you responding in some of the buffalo post. If you do want MS67 only, you will have a tough time in the buffalo nickels. $$$$

Glenn

BNE · April 14, 2003 2:13AM

Hi, Jonesy! I am a Buffalo nickel collector, but not registry. I have put together a set that is about 2/3 done, consisting of toned Buffs, slider to MS65. I amtrying to show all the different things that can happen to a Buffalo over time. It's a terrific coin!

scher · April 14, 2003 3:22AM

Love the buffalo's..have a few better dates in high grade mint state..and a nice registry set in proof..these are really cool looking coins..
Bruce Scher

jonesy · April 14, 2003 4:10AM

It's really nice to meet BNE and Bruce. I really appreciate knowing you guys. As this post get longer, We shall all know who is in our specialty field. I'm hoping that we can all help each other if we know who we are. I do have a registry set. I have a long way to go. If any of you guys have any coins I don't have, please PM.

Glenn

docday2003 · April 14, 2003 12:45PM

I have a type piece, 1913 type 1 buffalo, PCGS MS 67 with gorgeous rainbow toning around the edges. It is an amazing coin, and is one of the centerpieces of my collection. I know it isn't a rare date, by any stretch of the imagination, but it is the most gorgeous buffalo I have ever seen. After I bought it, I showed it to a number of other collectors and dealers, all of whom offered me big $$$ on the spot for it - but to no avail. I think that buffalos are the prettiest coins out there.

tristarz · April 14, 2003 1:31PM

Interestingly, I just bought a 1913 Type 1 in MS65 for my type set. It is in the oldest PCGS holder I have ever seen - the coin actually rattles. Nice coin, light gold on the indian and bare trace of lavender on the buffalo.

jonesy · April 14, 2003 11:47PM

Welcome to the post DocDay2003 and TriStarz. This post is to identify who collects Buffalo nickels. Looking at the post daily, it seems we Buff owners are quite shy on showing what we got. WWW posted a beautiful toned buffalo on the US Coin Forum. I try not to collect toned coins myself. I like the coins that look pristeen.

Glenn

RGL · April 15, 2003 11:30AM

Love the Buffs ... I have a nice F-BU complete set, but the slabbed MS coins are a bit out of my price reach. Also enjoy collecting the die varieties, doubled dies and RPMs ... Have many, many rolls and 2 x 2s of extras, as well ...

jonesy · April 16, 2003 7:10AM

Greetings RGL, Welcome to the Buffalo Nickel post. It's good to know you. If you have some varities, I among who knows else in the post would like a PM on them. Good Luck!

Glenn

cladmaker · April 19, 2003 1:43PM

Hi Glenn,
I guess i will come out of hiding

I also have a passion for the Buff's. I am the # 3 current finest
pcgs set registered

It has been fun to collect these things and upgrade as I go. It is tough and expensive going from
here on out though! I thought this thread was getting a little buried so this will bring it to the top again
with this post. There should be another couple of buffalo nickel collectors showing up for this thread!!

Where is Carl W?

I have been correponding with caitlin for over a year now, really good person

Thanks, cladmaker

jonesy · April 19, 2003 11:57PM

WOW! Another of the Masters! Welcome Cladmaker. I really admire your set. I'm still stuck at 12th. How did it feel when you completed it. By the way, you'd better watch behind you. Caitlin is predicting on passing you. Good to meet you and all the other Buffalo Hunters.

Glenn

ireichel · April 20, 2003 6:56AM

I have collected the series for 20 years. I presently have a pretty good registry set. Please take a look. I have also been dabbling in DDO and DDR Buffalos. I am finding it very difficult to purchase these. Any of you guys have some, please let me know. Regards to all the Buffalo collectors.My Buffalo Collection

jonesy · April 20, 2003 8:53AM

And Here is another of the MASTERS!! Hi Irv, Love your set. I'll love mine even better when you go total MS. (hint,hint). Everyone, keep an eye out for a 1926S MS62 Buffalo for Irv. It's all he's missing to complete his set.

Glenn

ireichel · April 20, 2003 9:36AM

Thank you Glenn for that superb introduction. I am still hunting for that elusive MS 1926-S. With the MS63's going $8000+, I'll be happy to add that MS62, wherever it is. And then, someone will be able to add my beautiful AU55 to their set!!

STOCKFORD · April 20, 2003 12:24PM

I collect all the nickels shield,liberty,buffalo, jefferson
I have the whole set of nickels in unc. ms-60 to ms-67
each set has its own appeal

jeffersons are easy to get in unc grades but with full steps now thats a challenge!

buffalos are hard to find in unc grades! I have my set all in ms-64. Not a top registry set but still a nice set.

liberty nickels are the easiest set in unc my set avg is 63.5

now the shield are the hardest. the 1880 in business strike is the rarest nickel to find in any grade let alone ms grade
you can find them in proofs but a full set of ms-grades is quite a challenge.

Bob

buffalonickeljr · April 20, 2003 1:50PM

Hi, I too will come out of the closet and admit I got hooked on collecting buffalo nickels several years ago.I have enjoyed putting together my set which I hope to put in the registry this year. I agree with Rick that it is getting very difficult and expensive to upgrade at this point. By the way Rick, congrats on your two recent upgrades. Do you think you can get to 65.90 or 66.00? How about the Illinois collector showing up on this board.

Cocoinut · April 21, 2003 5:51AM

I have some Buffaloes registered, the Colorado Buffs. It's hardly a world class set, but I do enjoy them. I have another 10 or 12 coins that are either raw or in different grading service's holders, but even if I got them all in PCGS slabs, I'd only be at 50% completion. When I complete the Mercury dime set, I may turn my attention to the Buffaloes, but there are some real challenging coins, and I don't expect to ever finish that set in Mint State.

Jim

caitlin · April 21, 2003 9:16AM

buffalonickeljr
Nice to hear from you again and hope to see your set in the registry. Don't forget to include the images. What position do you think you'll reach? I recently lost 2 buffs to you at the B+M Rarities sale in Jan. I think it was you an 1914d ms67 pop 4 coin along with the 1924 ms 67 pop 3 coin. 2 very nice coins I needed for my set.

Oh well I did pick up 2 other nice Buffs.

Rick H has a very nice set and I"m sure he'll make the #2 position by the end of the yr. It would be nice to hear from the Illinois collector.

BigD5 · April 21, 2003 9:38AM

I've always collected buffalo nickels. Had a complete unc. set before all the registry set hoopla. Sold that off a little at a time. Still dabble with different pieces, and love the toned buffalo's. Buff's are hot, so I've backed off of them a bit as of late. I'll wait for them to cool off sometime to jump back in. No registry stuff for me though.

Fairlaneman · April 21, 2003 9:39AM

Did Rick H respond to this ? A appearance by him is rare I believe. Nice Guy though.

jonesy · April 21, 2003 9:52AM

Welcome Stockton (jim), Buffalonickeljr, and cocoinut! Glad to meet you guys. This post is to meet Buffalo Nickel collectors. Many have come forward, and I am very happy to know you. We seem to have a mix between new and veteran collectors. I just started my current MS set June 2001. And you can tell, I'm just getting into the toughest part of it.

Glenn

jonesy · April 21, 2003 9:57AM

A shout out to BigD5 and Fairlaneman!! BigD5, you got to get back into the Buffs. Fairlaneman, Do you collect Buffalos?? Welcome to you both

Glenn

python1 · April 21, 2003 10:05AM

Glenn,
the 3 legged I was talking about the other day...well it made xf45 as of today...!

jonesy · April 21, 2003 10:07AM

Hey Dennis, Great addition to your Herd. Great Grade!!!

Glenn

Fairlaneman · April 21, 2003 10:36AM

jonesy.

No I do not collect Buffaloes but do know one of the guys that has one of the top rated sets. And of course I know Dennis.

Buffs are darn pretty but Adolph's Pretty Little Lady (Merc Dimes) gets my attention and always has.

Good luck with your collection.

Ken

cladmaker · April 21, 2003 10:58AM

caitlin,
In response to "Rick H has a very nice set and I"m sure he'll make the #2 position by the end of the yr. "
It is almost imposible to do that unless #1 or #2 sell there sets.

there are not enough coins to go around to get that high a rating and as you know those pop 1 coins (among other low pop coins) are tied up in Illionois and McCarrolls sets
for who knows how long. Hey, why don't you and Buffalonickel jr donate (sell me some that i need) and i would be close

Howdy fairlaneman glad to here from you on a diffrent thread than fishing lures.

gotta love them Mercs Oh thats right mercury is a ford product

cladmaker

Fairlaneman · April 21, 2003 12:41PM

Hey Cladmaker.... Got you nailed now, took me awhile but finally figured things out. May see you Saturday if a cold can be shook.

Ken

ireichel · April 21, 2003 8:12PM

Perhaps my fellow Buffalo lovers can help me out here. Along with my registry set, I have been collecting various double die varieties. I have gone beyond "Cherrypicking", and use "Treasure Hunting Buffalo Nickels" by Wexler, Pope, and Flynn. I have been lucky enough to locate and own the rare 1917 DDR, of which only 10 are known to exist(all ANACS). My present collection consits of about 15 different double dies.The problem is that I have found it nearly impossible to add to my collection, as the DD varieties are very rarely offered for auction. Do any of you know where I can find a collector or dealer who could help with the building of this collection? Do any of you guys collect DDO's and DDR's in the Buffalo series?

cladmaker · April 22, 2003 2:17AM

Hey Ken (fairlaneman),
Are you actually thinking of going to the P.N.N.A.
coin show in tukwila, Washington? great show! the biggest in the N.W.
with 100+ tables sold. Sad to say that i will probably not find any upgrades for my Buff set, But will have some nice slabbed indians and slq's to sell!

Wanted!!! 1926-s pcgs ms 64 Buffalo Also, 1927-s pcgs ms 65!!

cladmaker

cladmaker · April 23, 2003 12:29AM

Fairlaneman · April 23, 2003 1:40AM

Clad.

I try to never miss the PNNA show. Might not make it this year because of this Flu thing thats going around our area. Been Dead for a week now.

Hey you still have the Indians and SLQ's ? Can't believe someone has not relieved you of them. Beautiful coins.

Anyway I hope to see you there and if not have a Great Show.

BTW the little Mercs are hard also. Found Zippo last year at the PNNA.

Ken

jonesy · April 24, 2003 10:11AM

Anyone else trying to get a full herd. Don't be shy. Introduce yourself.

Glenn

jonesy · May 1, 2003 6:45PM

Hey Buff fans, I got a MS62 1936S/S to cross from NGC to PCGS. Anyone else have news out there? I have an extra 1935 DDR in VF20 I'm going to sell. PM me on this one.

Glenn

jonesy · May 2, 2003 9:57AM

Hey Buffalo Hunters, Let's try to keep this thread alive. We seem to be boring collectors compared to the Frankie, Kennedy, and Merc collectors. Anyone got anything out there. I got my 1936S/S MS62 back today. And yes I am a proud Papa!!

Glenn

ConstellatioCollector · May 2, 2003 2:03PM

Just a little note... I have always liked the Buffalo Nickel. I would love to see it replace the Jeff!

jonesy · May 2, 2003 11:34PM

Constellatio Collector, Welcome to the Buffalo Post. I'm sure many other Buff fans would like the return of the Buffalo Nickel to circulation.

Glenn

cameoproofcoins · May 8, 2003 9:46AM

This is my first post, as I just received my password. I am putting together a proof buffalo set. I would love to put together a ms set, but can't afford it with the other sets I am working on. With an indian and a buffalo (bison) what more can you want.

LucyBop · May 8, 2003 9:47AM

Be Bop A Lula!!!

jonesy · May 11, 2003 3:24AM

Hey Lucy, You can't respond to this post unless you collect Buffalo Nickels or are thinking of collecting them. Like I told you before, I'll give you the first one.

Glenn

caitlin · May 11, 2003 7:52AM

I wanted to let everyone know that I just picked up an 1917d ms66 pcgs Buff for my registry set. Love to post an image but to large.

Maybe I can email an image to someone to post.

Bill
Welcome to the forum and yes I love those proofs too. Did you see that 1915 pr-69 buff that just sold at heritage auction? What a killer toned coin.

cameoproofcoins · May 11, 2003 8:03AM

Yes, there were several neat Buffs in the auction. The 1915 was great. The 1913 ngc type 1 in 68 was really nice. It did have a pvc spot in the lettering. I was able to buy the 1913 proof 68 type 1 pcgs buff after the auction. I have two toned 1913 type ones in 67. Actually their toning is nicer than the 68, but I wanted the 68 for the registry set. I have a 1916 in 68 with neat color. My 1914, 1936 type 2, and 37 all have color and are all 68's. Definitely hanging onto this set.

jonesy · May 11, 2003 9:22AM

Welcome to the Forums cameoproofcoins. Are you a Buffalo Nickel collector? And for Caitlin, I love you but I can't afford your coins!

Glenn

cameoproofcoins · May 11, 2003 9:52AM

I only collect the proof buffalos at this point. I had multiple examples, but am selling them to work on just a pcgs registry set. I do have a 1927 specimen in NGC. I haven't posted anything to the registry sets yet. I also collect cameoproof coins and ultra cameo proof type.

grip · May 12, 2003 1:59AM

Hi Buff collectors

..I have a few Buffs in 65,I do have the 26-D ,if that would help someone..Al

FinallyHere · May 12, 2003 5:10AM

Cameoproofcoins,

Bill!!! Nice to see you on the boards. If this is the same Bill I'm thinking of...and since you mentioned the 1927 Specimen it was a give a way for me.....is that the 1927 Specimen you bought from Larry and I a few years back? If so, glad you still have it.....neat coin for sure!!

Mike Printz
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