I need some advice from you registry nerds...

JohnZ

It's my first step into this strange and wonderful land.

Andy Lustig (MrEureka) challenged me to try the Edward VII Sovereigns (gold Sovereigns minted by the UK from 1902 to 1910 for you litesiders). They are very difficult to find in grades higher than EF. Do a google search - I dare you. I've contacted a few major dealers that offer raw coins, and I bought one today on approval. I'm fairly good at grading the reverse of these coins (George slaying the dragon), as I have several Australian sovereigns slabbed by PCGS and NGC that have the identical devices. However, I'm not so good at grading George the Seventh's portrait.

I imagine most of the coins I acquire in this series will be raw, and will have to be submitted.

So far, only one collector has registered his coins in this category, and he only has one coin.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

tradedollarnut

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

For starters...change your thread title. "I need some advice from you registry nerds" isn't gonna get too much info for you.

LucyBop

THERES NO NERDS HERE!!!

Only the Cool Cats make this scene......



SLAP!

itsnotjustme

You Registry Nerds--Can you be more specific so the right one will answer?

MrEureka

John - Don't set your sights too low. You won't have too much trouble finding the coins in unc. The problem is finding choice and gem uncs.

JohnZ

If you say so, Andy.

I've let loose the dogs, and the hunt is on.

sinin1

Is this something you are going to keep until you die? or do you envision having a big sale of the #1 all-tine PCGS set in (whatever that was) at FUN or Long Beach 5-10 years from now?

JohnZ

Is this something you are going to keep until you die? or do you envision having a big sale of the #1 all-tine PCGS set in (whatever that was) at FUN or Long Beach 5-10 years from now?

Hell, I don't even know what I'm going to have for breakfast tomorrow. I'm just having some fun.

CarlWohlforth

My advice is to list 2 coins, you will be in first place

As there are few participants in that set you should be in no rush. So it makes sense to buy the best you can now rather than just filling holes and waiting to upgrade later. After all you will be in first place shortly so you can be 1'st and patient at the same time.