Registry Sets....Do they earn a monetary premium? Trying Again

Crazy4Coins

There is a reason why I ask...I will know if my idea is worth pursuing after reading your responses to this post...

I have noticed that coins from long time collections,such as the Eliasberg,earn a premium when they are sold.Premiums continue to be paid for the coin over and over again.So I started thinking about something...

I know registry sets represent the best sets of a particular type of coin....correct?

But what about these questions...

Are registry sets ever sold?
If they are sold, are they sold as a set?
Are they broken up and sold individually?
What venue is used to sell them?
Do registry sets have to contain coins owned by a single person?

And finally,well maybe not finally but.....

Does the seller earn/deserve a premium for his coins?

Would you pay a little more for a coin that came from the top registry set of its type?

Based on your replies, I'll know if my "bright idea" has a chance.....

Thanks,
Randy

ConstellatioCollector

Registry sets are often sold off separately. Look on ebay or some aution sights. They seem to happen all over the place. As for a premium... I think that a pedigigree coin goes for a premium not a registry set coin being sold separatley!

sinin1

occasionally Registry sets are sold as a group from one top collector to another


the 'pedigree' coins you mention are valuable because they were part of a 'great' collection


ask in the registry forum -

Sequitur

such as the Eliasberg

Eliasberg is the stuff of legend. Eliasberg pedigree is simply not comparable to a registry set, no matter the rank.

Would you pay a little more for a coin that came from the top registry set of its type?

No.

Robgetty

The seller of a top ranked registry set deserves respect for the accomplishment.
He/she does NOT deserve a premium for the coins just because the coin was in
the set. If the coin is outstanding, then the coin can deserve it, but that would be
the same if it was sold by itself.

Most top ranked sets would be broken up to sell just because few people could
make a reasonable offer for the entire set.

relayer

The only person who wants a label that says "Joe's Collection" on it is Joe.

cladking

Most collections whether registered or not will gain at least a small premium
if they are complete. Often this can be solely because they will appeal to al-
most all collectors for the series.

Otherwise any premium would simply have to be based on the coins themselves,
or the condition of the market.

merz2

Eandy
Registry Sets have been sold.To my knowledge there hasn't been a premium paid for any of the coins.The old time collection coins receive a premium because of the owners.All of us hope to be held in their league but I doubt seriously if it will happen.JMHO