Look out Proof Linkers: I'm in the passing lane . . .

DMWJR

I'm going for the 1909-present Proof Complete Set. I just added my 1950-present Proof Set HERE and I am working on the varieties. Once completed, my 09-03 set should be second only to Stewart Blays, which is the best a human can hope for.

Anybody got a 90 no S for sale???

redcents

That's alot of coins! BTW, you linky thingy isn't working (God Help You ) Seriously, though, maybe the link isn't working 'cause the set is not visible to the public - but even if so, it would usually take you the the main page for that set???

p.s. what was that about the 90 No S?

p.p.s. Unless you have at least 20 or so upgrades in hiding, I don't think you'll get to the top of the 50-Date set anytime soon

DMWJR

Roger, I didn't want to make it public just yet. Also -- there are no PR70DC's in this set, and I'm going to see just how well I can do without them.

Want to sell your 90 no S?????

redcents

Don't know how far you'll get without them (PR70DCAM's) but you'll have a lot more money left over when you get there.

Steve

Doug, glad to see you going for the complete Lincoln Proof Set (1909-2003+). I have no doubt you can get right up there. Is there a reason you chose the 1950-2003 sets instead of the 1959-2003 sets (I always thought we should have a Wheat set and a Memorial set and a combined set). I realize PCGS is into creating all sorts of sets to meet the needs of individual collectors some of whom don't want to go into the difficult pre-1950 proofs. Anyway, since you did, are you planning to compete in the 1959 to date set too? I hope so.

By the way Doug, if you want to go to #1 in the all Lincoln proof set without (1) competition from Stewart and (2) no 1990 no S to worry about, just for fun, sign-up for the NGC registry. You and Roger can battle it out there along with Mike Lumpkin. (Everyone is all PCGS) What a mess that one is. JMHO. Steve

redcents

Of course you know that my NGC registry updating usually lags about a month behind reality

mozeppa

all in fun guy's....all in fun !

wondercoin

Doug: No 90 NO S, but how about another 37 in PCGS-PR66CAM for a neat price? Just PM me. Or, how about an incredible 1940 cent in PCGS-PR67CAM (soon to be pop 1/0)? Accepting a pre-order

Wondercoin

DMWJR

Hey, I cracked the top 5 without any PR70DC's. I don't think I can catch you Roger without picking some up, so your safe in the 50-present range.

Steve, I didn't do the 59-present set because I don't have any 70's, and my 50-58 set is fairly strong. I don't think I would fair as well in the 59-present group. I may put it up sometime just for kicks.

Mitch, I'm putting all my money toward high-grade Washingtons this coming month!

merz2

Doug
You are the man !!!!! I am very proud of you !!!!

redcents

Hey Don,

Where you've been. Hope you're doing GREAT

merz2

Roger
I've been busy.I do have a submission into PCGS(3107683).It will be a while before the grades but hoping for some good results.You can check it if you wish.Did you see the posts about the 1974 Aluminum cent ?

STEWARTBLAYNUMIS

Can someone please tell me the value of a 1990 no s proof set in a prestige album is in todays market? I would guarantee the cent would grade at least 68 D Cameo.

stewart

merz2

Stewart
I'd guess at least $2,000.

redcents

Didn't the last 68DCAM sell for over 6k at the Superior sale?

DMWJR

I would certainly be interested in purchasing a 90 no S.

Edit: I would think $4,500 could buy a 1990 No. S set.

Steve

My opinion on the 1990 no S Lincoln cent.

The value for this coin will be in the slabbed coin (PCGS or NGC) over time. There is risk, in my opinion, keeping the coin in either the regular proof set or the prestige set. That risk is (1) it is relatively easy to remove coins from proof sets and reseal them which can lead to fakes being made. (2) Overtime, the condition of the coins in US proof sets are more subject to enviornmental damage than those is PCGS or NGC slabs IMHO.

Another advantage to slabbing this coin is that the value is going to be based on what grade it is assigned (67,68,69 or maybe a 70) We all know that there is probably less than 200 out there. Stewart says less than 100. We all know 38 have been slabbed by PCGS and NGC in 13 years. It will be interesting to see what grades emerge as more of the remaining proof sets are broken up and submitted. Will these coins that have sat in proof sets for 13+ years still continue to grade 68 and 69? My guess is that if someone is going to shell out $4,000 to $7000 or more for this coin, as they have recently, they are going to want to have it graded for future value. Again, JMHO. Steve

Steve

Just another follow-up to Stewart, Roger, Don and Doug. I don't think ANYBODY can buy a 1990 no S for less than $2,500 today. This coin, along with the 1909VDB Matte Proof is the most difficult proof lincoln to find. You need to go the auction route. I haven't seen one advertised in many months. Also, to try to answer Stewart's question, I doubt there are more than a handful of presige sets with the no S. They may carry a premium over the standard set, but as I said in the last post, it is easy to open and reseal these sets (1990) and if a market developed at a higher price for presige sets, then people would do the switch. IMHO. Steve

DMWJR

Steve, you are right -- This coin must be holdered to bring the big money. It's just too much of a risk, unless you are buying from a very very credible person who will take it back if it didn't slab. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one from Stewart. Also, The preservation factor on government holders would force me to slab it the minute I owned it. I mean why risk it on a coin like that? Why not buy a little insurance?