Merc People, do we want a short set ?

izzy452 · December 9, 2003 8:38PM

Link to Q&A Forum last night

Let we know your opinions on this.

Walt

Fairlaneman · December 9, 2003 9:07PM

You betcha Walt, but the dates need to be 1916 thru 1931.

Then I could get back into the Ball Game.

Actually I like the 1940 thru 1945 idea. it just makes sense to me instead of 1941 thru 1945. From the stand point of collector participation PCGS does need to recognize some sort of a Mercury Dime short set.

Ken

DeepCoin · December 9, 2003 9:09PM

I have argued for a Mercury short set 1934-1945 for quite a while. I think this is similar to the Walker short set. I know some would like the 40s only, but I really feel 1934 is the line of demarkation.

fcloud · December 9, 2003 9:14PM

I prefer the 1934 through 1945, but I like Ken's suggestion, too. Maybe we should have two sets.

1916 through 1931
and
1934 through 1945

Set the two year gap to split the sets.

remumc · December 9, 2003 10:03PM

I vote for the 34-45 set.

Regards,

Wayne

grip · December 10, 2003 2:31AM

Either way

TAP444 · December 10, 2003 3:03AM

any short set would be fine
tim

rainbowroosie · December 10, 2003 7:20AM

If you look at the short set holders that have been made for years, they are 41-45?????? Seems like those are the accepted years...I've never seen a holder for the other dates being discussed.

Cocoinut · December 10, 2003 12:41PM

I always thought the 1941-45 short set was a joke. Until you get to the higher grades, they're as common as dirt. Let's keep it somewhat challenging, and go with 1934-1945 for a Registry short set. That should be enough to get more collectors interested in the series, and eventually they may want to go after the 1916-1931 dates.

Jim

marcmoish · December 10, 2003 1:17PM

ditto

Marc

grip · December 10, 2003 1:31PM

There will be 50 collectors tied for #1.HMMM how about FB only,and MS 67 and above? That would be some sort of challenge.

skate4357 · December 10, 2003 2:08PM

Short set is ok by me. 34 to 45. I believe that only Registering 1 slab number per registry set. I feel each Registry should have one coin graded per set/ series. This allows more Poor folks to get there name in lights.

izzy452 · December 10, 2003 8:40PM

I'll TTT this to the top to get more opinions. Also do we want varieties in the set (42/1- 42/1D and the 45 micro s.)
After we get a few more opinions I'll put up a poll for the years we want and I'll send it to David Hall and see what happens. Actually Im leaning toward the 34-45 set and the varieties really dont matter to me.
So Merc Folks stand up and be heard.

Walt

jbsteven · December 10, 2003 9:46PM

34-45 is my vote.................with no bands getting a bonus

mercurynut · December 10, 2003 10:37PM

I would like to see the 34-45 set.

rainbowroosie · December 11, 2003 8:34AM

41-45 is tough if you want to average 68......

python1 · December 11, 2003 8:42AM

34 thru 45, no overdates, or micro. Just make it a fun set....instead of an all out I WILL BE ON TOP SET!~

izzy452 · December 11, 2003 8:53AM

Nice to hear from you Dennis.

Walt

Fairlaneman · December 11, 2003 9:03AM

Get the 34 thru 45 Set in the registry and my money says Dennis is back in with us.

Ken

Colorfulcoins · December 11, 2003 9:20AM

You Merc guys enjoy your short set - there isn't one and probably will NEVER be one for the Rosy Dime series. When PCGS combines the silver + clad sets together, we're talking about a 125 coin series today.....and that's a pretty good sized set....then again, perhaps the 1946-1964 silver set IS a short set!

PTVETTER · December 11, 2003 11:40AM

I like the 1934 to 1945 My self. I think that is a challenge and high grade with full bands are rare.

Any short set is better than none

marcmoish · December 11, 2003 12:42PM

I say Walt gets extra credit for opening a Merc thread that hit 20 posts in 24 hours

Marc

Cocoinut · December 11, 2003 1:05PM

Dennis,

It's good to see you back. I hope you're here to stay.

Jim

quattrocoins · December 11, 2003 1:06PM

'34 - '45.

Good to hear from you, Dennis. Hope all's well.

Don

Winged Liberty and

izzy452 · December 11, 2003 10:09PM

Thanks Marc, you know what they say " the squeaky wheel gets the grease". It looks like the 34-45 dates is what we want so far. We need to address the varieties question .In or out ? I will let this thread go for the weekend so everyone can have some input. I dont think a poll is necessary. I will email this thread to David Hall monday morning. Does anyone have his email address ?

Thanks
Walt

izzy452 · December 12, 2003 11:58PM

TTT and I have his Email address now, he sent it to me.

Walt

LucyBop · December 13, 2003 2:47AM

HepDaddyHall....... Give us a short set.............OR ELSE!

The HepKitty has spoken!

izzy452 · December 14, 2003 8:18PM

Well folks, this thread has been sent to David Hall. We did our part ,now its up to him. Thanks to all that participiated.

Walt

tgilliams · December 15, 2003 8:04AM

ttt

izzy452 · December 15, 2003 10:12PM

Well I received a reply from David Hall, They will look at the short sets after the 1st of the year.

Walt

Dimetime · December 16, 2003 12:17PM

I vote NO

JrGMan2004 · December 17, 2003 4:52AM

I would like a short set, would give me a better chance of actually making a good registry set... if they make a short set, I will definately try to participate, especially since the later dates are a bit cheaper and a bit more suited to my wallet

izzy452 · December 17, 2003 6:35AM

Welcome to the boards George, have fun and enjoy.

Walt

Dennis88 · January 19, 2004 1:46AM

Any news on this??

LucyBop · January 19, 2004 2:07AM

I say we start sending ol HepDaddyHall pictures of MadMarty till he caves in and gives us our short set!!!!!

I have posted something to him in the Q&A, hopefully it will show up this Tues. night......

JrGMan2004 · January 19, 2004 4:29AM

Yeah, I want a '34-'45 short set... that's the dates I've choosen for myself for my short set...

izzy452 · January 19, 2004 7:06AM

No, sorry to say I havent heard a word on it . Its ok with me if you want to email BJ or David and ask them. I think things will start moving now after the fun show and all. The Ol Mad Marty picture trick again huh Now thats Brutal

Walt

edsondl · January 22, 2004 8:07AM

'34 to '45 are the mercs that I am currently working on for my short set, with or without a special registry short set, all in MS66 FB.

TAP444 · January 26, 2004 5:31AM

ttt

Merc People, do we want a short set ?

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