I did it !!!!!!!!!!!!!

melikecoins · October 17, 2003 1:53AM

I did it!

I broke into the top 20 (Roosevelt 1965 to date) set .(Full Bands Only #19)

Made everyone of them all by myself, so it can be done by anyone.

I plan on buying the 99- date coins since there are so many high grade coins made by others.

Now can I stay here? Competition is tough here………….

Glen

DAM · October 17, 2003 1:59AM

<< I don't buy slabs I make them >>

I like that! A true collector.

wondercoin · October 17, 2003 2:23AM

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I like that! A true collector. "

The whole concept is silly IMHO. A "true collector" doesn't have to make slabs. In fact, my respect goes out to those few collectors who take the time and effort to attend nearly every major auction in the country in pursuit of the super quality slabbed coins. I have a very nice collection of slabbed silver MS Wash quarters. The vast majority of the pieces in the collection are slabs I purchased from one place or another, or one retired collection or another. Many of these "pedigreed" slabs (even though most are just pedigreed in my mind, not actually on the holders) are my most prized pieces in the collection. They mean every bit as much as the slab I personally made. Making slabs = true collector = hogwash

Wondercoin

coolkarma · October 17, 2003 4:24AM

Glen,
Congratulations!

Making them all is quite an accomplishment. Here's a
link to your set so others can easily take a look

Richard

Waldo · October 17, 2003 5:30AM

Congrats! I'm 18th which means I gotta get back to updating this set!

I buy slabs. I've never made one!

cladking · October 17, 2003 5:34AM

Congratulations.

Ultimately it's the coins that count, not how or where they are acquired.

cladking · October 17, 2003 5:42AM

Some of us would be fascinated to here how many though. How many mint sets and how
many rolls did you look at to make most of these? How about the '82's and '83's? Were
they from souvenir sets or rolls? Were you even able to find rolls of everything? Did any mint
sets prove tough?

onlyroosies · October 17, 2003 5:47AM

Wow!! Glen I am impressed. Look at all those pop tops....The beginning of the making of a world class set.
Don't let anyone talk you out of it.... Including me. Keep up the good work Glen......

Onlyroosies

DAM · October 17, 2003 7:25AM

<< Making slabs = true collector = hogwash >>

Hmm... looks like the score is 1 against and 6 for the efforts made by Glen.

Real class response Wondercoin. Way to shoot down the efforts of a collector who may enjoy building his set this way. Not everyone gets to attend coin shows/auctions you and others do. Because he doesn't is reason enough to knock him?

<< The whole concept is silly IMHO. A "true collector" doesn't have to make slabs. In fact, my respect goes out to those few collectors who take the time and effort to attend nearly every major auction in the country in pursuit of the super quality slabbed coins. >>

How snobbish! If it weren't for the collectors who slabbed these coins in the first place, you wouldn't be needed. If and when you pull your nose out of the clouds you might want to reconsider your position. Even though I wouldn't be classified in your book as a "real customer" I have removed you from my list of dealers to do business with.

Dan

Mistercoinman · October 17, 2003 7:25AM

Hey Glen, You must have a very good eye. I have tried but failed, it's easier to buy. Nice job #7 and climbing.

wondercoin · October 17, 2003 7:29AM

Dan: You made the silly comment and I responded TO YOU. Had nothing to do with Glen or his accomplishment - silly to go there. I have never made comments here intended to win a popularity contest - if you don't want to buy a coin from me as a result of my opinions or comments, so be it.

Again, my respect goes out AS MUCH TO THE "TRUE COLLECTORS "who compete at auction for the great coins.

Nice job Glen

Wondercoin

Nic · October 17, 2003 8:06AM

I agree with Wondercoin. I've made alot of coins. Many of those in my collection, however, were made by others. K
Edit to add... Great job Glen

Typetone · October 17, 2003 11:36AM

Great job Glen. Where did not get all your raw coins?

Wondercoin - BAD DOG

Greg

roadrunner · October 17, 2003 10:49PM

Maybe Wondercoin could have been more tactful but his words ring true. Frankly, I wish all my coins were slabbed when I was buying them. The risk is far less. I have my share of raw mistakes as does EVERY major dealer/collector who submits coins for grading. A true collector can also be one who is mindfull of additional downside risks in buying raw coins. Why incur those if you don't have to? It still takes much skill to separate the great coins from the average / good / ok ones. Anyone who can do that is a true collector. But they just might happen to be a dealer too. And the "great" coins are the ones that are going to score for you.

roadrunner

mintluster · October 19, 2003 7:18AM

I'm in the top 10 Morgan set. Guess who I am?

mintluster · October 19, 2003 7:27AM

A dreamer!! Just kidding. I am going to do the registry thing tonight and I'll probably be last place.
I am about 40% done with my set.

MrLee · October 19, 2003 10:14AM

I know from personel experience that Glen works hard to get those. I've seen him in action at the local shows going thru hundreds of coins to get the ones he wants.

Congratulations Glen.

DAM · October 19, 2003 11:32AM

<< I'm in the top 10 Morgan set. Guess who I am? >>

<< A dreamer!! Just kidding. I am going to do the registry thing tonight and I'll probably be last place. >>

Cool, another numistmatic comedian.

Welcome aboard.