Benifits?

coinguy89

What are the benifits of using the PCGS set registery? Do I get free stuff? People like me more? Make more money? Im not sure if I wanna get into it, just wondering what the benifits are before, I try something stupid.

Russ

The benefits are wondrous and manifold, but certain coin types are excluded from partaking in the cornucopia of goodies. Roosevelt dimes, for example.

Russ, NCNE

airplanenut

You get nothing but to show off what you have.... in PCGS plastic

LucyBop

<< <i>The benefits are wondrous and manifold, but certain coin types are excluded from partaking in the cornucopia of goodies. Roosevelt dimes, for example.

Russ, NCNE >>



SLAP!

dpoole

Coinguy89,

To my way of thinking, it's a way to showcase your coins. You know how much you'd like showing your hard-won collection off to people who come over to the house, but it's so hard to find anybody who cares? Well, the Registry is loaded with people who really get off to such things. It's great fun, PMing people who've put up a great set or who've added a specimen or two, to congratulate them, and to get messages like that in return. If you put pictures up, people will comment about the quality, die state, pedigree, all sorts of things. In many of the series, a real comeraderie develops. People see what you need, give you hints about where to find it, offer some of theirs to you. etc.

So I guess in response to your questions:

1. Not much free stuff of consequence, though PCGS will throw a lunch at some of the big shows for free, where you can meet in person a lot of the friends you've made on line. Hall or somebody will usually give a free talk, and you can get a free award if your name is Stewart Blay or something

2. Yeah, sure. Maybe some people will like you more. Who knows?

3. If your set rises to the heady heights of the first five sets or so in the more popular series, fame may bump the prices a tad, but not necessarily so. When it's time to sell, people still buy the coin, and not the holder.

The Registry is just another way to collect, another way to make friends, another way to enjoy the hobby.

longtimecollector

Madam Tousad make a fortune in wax museums....... The registry concept is PCGS's "Plastic Museum" !

RGL

Scott:

It's a chance, numerically at least and by PCGS standards, to evaluate how your collection stacks up vs. other collectors. As long as your remember to buy the coin, and not the holder, and avoid buying ugly coins simply because they can boost your Registry ranking, it is a fun and healthy pursuit. Do not be discouraged if you cannot rank among the best. Any complete Registry set is an admirable accomplishment. As for benefits, 90-percent plus complete sets earn free gradings, with the number based on the coins in the set, and a top notch set can earn you free pedigree service with your name on the insert. There is also the fun and camradeire and catcalls of your fellow collectors on these boards ...

coinguy89

<< <i>The benefits are wondrous and manifold, but certain coin types are excluded from partaking in the cornucopia of goodies. Roosevelt dimes, for example.

Russ, NCNE >>



Are you serious about that?

coinguy89

If I completed the collection I get free grading right? How many?

Placid

BENEFITS OF PCGS SET REGISTRATION
Building collections of United States coins can be rewarding and very pleasurable. Participating in the PCGS Set RegistrySM program can also be a lot of fun. In addition to the enjoyment of comparing your coins to the greatest sets of all time, you also receive the following benefits:

Recognition for your coins. If your coins are the top five best sets, your collection will be listed on the first page of the PCGS Set RegistrySM. And, if you desire, your name will be listed in the PCGS Set RegistrySM for all to see. You have three options in listing the name of your collection: you can use your full name, you can use your initials, or you can simply be an anonymous collector. Also note that while we will list the average grade of your set, we will not list the grades of the individual coins unless you give us your permission to do so.
All Time Finest Sets: Should you sell your collection, you can choose to remain in the All Time Finest category if your set is at least 90% complete. (There are exceptions to the 90% rule if the set is extremely rare.)


A valuable pedigree. In the rare coin market a pedigree is a contributing factor in the pride of ownership and value of the coin. Coins from famous collections such as Eliasberg, Norweb, Garrett, etc., usually command a premium in the marketplace. If you participate in the PCGS Set RegistrySM program your set may qualify for the free pedigree service. The free pedigree service policy is as follows:

The set must be 100% complete.
The set must be in the top 5 in the Registry.
Sets with less than 10 coins may be pedigreed if warranted. The decision will be that of PCGS experts.
The Registry member is responsible for shipping and handling costs.
The fee for pedigrees for coins submitted after the initial pedigree is $5 a coin.

To confirm that your set qualifies for the free Pedigree Service, contact customer service at setregistry@collectors.com. Then mail with your coins a PCGS submission form and a printed page from the set registry that lists your set in the top five.
Please note: Pedigrees can be up to 22 characters in length. If the coin has a variety designation (i.e. Type 1, Type 2, etc.), this is included as part of the total character count. Please note on your submission form if you would like your coins sequentially numbered. PCGS no longer certifies coins with green inserts.


Free Grading. We recognize that not every coin in every important collection has been graded by PCGS. In order to encourage participation in the PCGS Set RegistrySM program we are offering the following free grading benefits for sets that reach 90% completion:

If the set composition is 1-9 coins you are entitled to 1 free grading.
If the set composition is 10-24 coins you are entitled to 2 free gradings.
If the set composition is 25-49 coins you are entitled to 3 free gradings.
If the set composition is 50-99 coins you are entitled to 4 free gradings.
If the set composition is 100+ coins you are entitled to 5 free gradings.
Free gradings are for coins within the set that has reached 90% completion. You should request your free gradings with the intent to either add or upgrade your set with the coins that are being graded for free. You cannot submit the same coin twice for free grades. All coins must be submitted at one time. If your set has reached 90% complete and you have not previously received free grading for this set, please contact setregistry@collectors.com for an authorization code. No free gradings will be permitted without this authorization code, so be sure to write the number down on the top of your submission form. It is your responsibility to pay for postage and insurance. These free submissions are for coins within your set that are either "raw" or graded by another grading service that you would like to "crossover."