I've sold my set of Walkers

puff

This is something I've been considering for about the last 6 months, and when a business opportunity arose where I needed more cash than I had readily available to take advantage of of this opportunity, I decided to go ahead and sell my set of Walkers.

Like I said above, this is something I was considering doing anyway, because I wanted to start collecting either a different series, or type set. I just haven't decided on what coin or series I'm going to start collecting since I like so many of the early type coins in gold, and silver, I might settle on type collecting...... But before I get started I'm going to take a short hiatus altogether from actually purchasing any coins until I have made my decision on what I will collect.

The reason I posted this here is so those of you that have an interest in any of my Walkers you can contact Pinnacle Rarities, since they are the dealer that bought my set outright, and they are also the dealer where I purchased the majority of my Walkers from. They have my entire set posted on their website now if anyone wants to view the coins, or enquire on purchasing something from the set..... If nothing else it is just worth looking at the collection because it is the first time the entire set has been photographed in its entirety..... You can also view the coins individually right here in the registry under The Wheat Collection late date #3 all time finest set, where each individual coin is pictured......

If you go to the Pinnacle website to view the set and click here then go to the bottom of the page and click on the "Browse Collection" you can see the entire set at one time....

I have no idea what the individual Walkers are priced at, so if you have an interest in any of the Walkers you will have to contact Pinnacle.

One other thing I would like to thank Scott Schechter, and Mark Feld (Coinguy1), for helping me with assembling some of the finest and most colorful originally toned Walkers that exist, and also Brandon Kelley (Poorboy) for his assistance in the book, and photography, that Pinnacle is having made up for me as a keepsake of my Walkers collection.

FrattLaw

Wow!!!! What a truly beautiful set! I give you a lot of credit for selling it. I know it would have to be a once in a lifetime business opportunity for me to part with my toned Peace $. And Walkers that nice are as hard to find as nicely toned Peace $.

Congrats to Pinnacle. They will do very well on those coins.

Hopefully they will all find good homes and out of the hands of any dip happy crack out artists.

Michael

Cladiator

I've been in love with that 1939 for a while now

DCAMFranklin

Puff - That is a truly awesome set of Walkers!! Fabulous coins. I hope your new business venture does very well. It has to be very attractive to make someone give up those beautiful coins.

hamiltonjh

beautiful set Puff
Thanks for sharin that with us and good luck with whatever this venture of yours is.

khayse

All I can say is "wow". Just a beautiful collection of Walkers.

I wish they had prices listed. I'm afraid to ask.

-KHayse

cosmicdebris

Those are some great coins Puff. I wish I could have imaged them for you.

XpipedreamR

I can't imagine what your next set's going to look like

FC57Coins

Wow Puff-o-matic - congratulations and best of luck!!! What kinda business are you going to get into?

kieferscoins

But I am glad you are happy and were taken care of in a professional manner!

Cameron Kiefer

Longacre

Puff-- just curious over what period of time you put toghether the set (i.e., how long did it take to complete it)? I took a look, and although I don't collect Walkers, I can definitely appreciate the beauty of the set. Congratulations. Also, you mention that you used some people from Pinnacle and Coinguy1 to help build the set. Seeing that there has been a lot of bashing on the forum lately of dealers, maybe you can give specific examples of where they went "above and beyond" your expectations during the building of the collection. Congrats again.

eyoung429

Simply Stunning.......Thank you for collecting them and with any luck, hope that they remain together.

There is no way they could have paid enough for those coins!

puff

Thanks for all the nice comments guys.

ziggy29

What a sweet set that is. It's always a bittersweet thing to see collections like this come up for sale -- on one hand, it's nice to see new collectors have a chance to own these jewels. On the other hand, it's a little sad to see the possible breakup of one of the most fabulous medium-sets of Walkers out there, and it must be hard to let go -- almost like I'd imagine it feels like to send your kid off to college or something, or to put your dog up for adoption because you can no longer keep it for one reason or another.

I suppose someday I'll probably sell off my XF/AU Indian cent set to fund other collecting interests -- but after all this time spent putting it together (started with a few of my dad's old G/VG Indians about 30 years ago) it'll be hard to let go, and I know I'm not ready yet. And that's not even a magnificent set of top-pops.

coinguy1

Puff/Ed,

I learned only early this morning of your decision to part with your extraordinary and truly beautiful Walker set. Congratulations to you and Pinnacle.

When I heard the news, I was quite surprised, since you had only recently been looking to add coins to your set. But, I think I understand your reasons for deciding to part with it. I was also happy for other collectors, who will now have the opportunity to own some of those awesome coins you've been hogging to yourself.

I'd like to recognize Puff publicly for being a man of his word and for his loyalty to Pinnacle. I have seen many instances where collectors have worked primarily with one dealer for years in assembling their sets or collections. But, upon deciding to sell, those collectors sold or consigned their coins to other dealers or auction companies, without even giving their main dealer an opportunity to buy the collection they played such an integral role in forming. That is of course, the right of the owner, but something which I have never quite understood. Puff/Ed had said that when it came time to sell, he would give Pinnacle the first opportunity to handle his coins, and he was true to his word.



<< <i>But before I get started I'm going to take a short hiatus altogether from actually purchasing any coins until I have made my decision on what I will collect. >>

I think that is very wise.


Finally, Puff/Ed, I'd like to thank you for your kind words and am sincerely honored that you allowed me to play even a small part in the formation of such a set.

Best of luck and enjoyment in whatever you decide to do.

LucyBop

When I sold my fabulous Frankie set......... I was saddened....

as some very old and dear friends left home.......

I was however thrilled to place them in several collectors homes whom would really appreciate them...

I see us a temporary stewards of the coins we posses, enjoying them for a given amount of time, then passing them along to future generations of collectors......

Let it be so......

GOLDGUY

Puff/Ed had said that when it came time to sell, he would give Pinnacle the first opportunity to handle his coins, and he was true to his word.

Hey Mark -- So much for that "confidentiality clause" you had with Pinnacle!

Kidding aside, Mr. Wheat built one of those really fabulous collections where you can easily tell that the collector's heart (along with his cash) went into it. We're honored to have had the opportunity to acquire it. Thanks for the kind words.

puff

<< <i>Puff/Ed,

I learned only early this morning of your decision to part with your extraordinary and truly beautiful Walker set. Congratulations to you and Pinnacle.

When I heard the news, I was quite surprised, since you had only recently been looking to add coins to your set. But, I think I understand your reasons for deciding to part with it. I was also happy for other collectors, who will now have the opportunity to own some of those awesome coins you've been hogging to yourself.

I'd like to recognize Puff publicly for being a man of his word and for his loyalty to Pinnacle. I have seen many instances where collectors have worked primarily with one dealer for years in assembling their sets or collections. But, upon deciding to sell, those collectors sold or consigned their coins to other dealers or auction companies, without even giving their main dealer an opportunity to buy the collection they played such an integral role in forming. That is of course, the right of the owner, but something which I have never quite understood. Puff/Ed had said that when it came time to sell, he would give Pinnacle the first opportunity to handle his coins, and he was true to his word.



<< <i>But before I get started I'm going to take a short hiatus altogether from actually purchasing any coins until I have made my decision on what I will collect. >>

I think that is very wise.


Finally, Puff/Ed, I'd like to thank you for your kind words and am sincerely honored that you allowed me to play even a small part in the formation of such a set.

Best of luck and enjoyment in whatever you decide to do. >>




Mark,

It's been my pleasure working with you over the years, and thank you for all the kind words here, you are truly a gentleman and a scholar......

Other collectors would be hard pressed to find a more honest dealer/numismatist, than you are Pinnacle Rarities to do business with, and I will definately be trying to work with the both of you in the not to distant future just as soon as I decide on which coin series or type(s) that I want to collect next.

idocoins

Puff.....Ed.
Good luck in your enterprise what ever you are going to do. Maybe just maybe I will be able to finish my Walker set now
Scott, are you listening
Mike

oreville

So puff!

You really did it man!

Hope we can continue our chats as before!

Now you will understand when I said about how much I cried all the way when I sold my walker set back in 1983!

Bear

Scott is working late tonight. I just ordered the 1936 and 1936D from him at 6:40 PST. Yahooooooooo.

Puffy, best of luck with you new endeaver. Do you want visitation rights with your former coin children?

JrGMan2004

The 35-D and the 47 are my favorites... Beautfiul set to be proud of ffuP

puff

<< <i>Scott is working late tonight. I just ordered the 1936 and 1936D from him at 6:40 PST. Yahooooooooo.

Puffy, best of luck with you new endeaver. Do you want visitation rights with your former coin children? >>



Thanks Bear.....Those are a couple of fine Walkers Bear.

>>Now you will understand when I said about how much I cried all the way when I sold my walker set back in 1983!<<

Yes I do Oreville....... You can tell that by the addition to my sig line.

>>Scott, are you listening<<

You'd better hurry Idocoins I don't think there is much left to choose from.

>>You'd better hurry idocoins, cause from all the PM's I've received I don't think there's much left.<<

>>Kidding aside, Mr. Wheat built one of those really fabulous collections where you can easily tell that the collector's heart (along with his cash) went into it. We're honored to have had the opportunity to acquire it. Thanks for the kind words.<<

Thank you Todd.

puff

<< <i>The 35-D and the 47 are my favorites... Beautfiul set to be proud of ffuP >>



Thanks George........At least I'll have my hardbound book that Pinnacle is putting together for me with all of the coins pictured just like the photos in their website.

puff

>>I see us a temporary stewards of the coins we posses, enjoying them for a given amount of time, then passing them along to future generations of collectors....<<

That just about sums it up Hepkitty.

JrGMan2004

I see that my two favorites have already sold... I'm really not surprised though, because they are BOTH quite gorgeous... obvious the owner had a good eye, even though they may be old eyes...

FatMan

Wow! What a great set puff. Must be hard to let it go.

How long did it take to put it together?

puff

<< <i>Wow! What a great set puff. Must be hard to let it go.

How long did it take to put it together? >>



About 3 or 4 years.

oreville

I happened to like the 1934-S, 1935-S, and 1945-D the best notwithstanding those Lee coins!

Bustman

Puff,
Sorry to hear you had to part with your set. It must be very difficult! Good luck with your new business opportunity.
I thought you might like to know your 34-s found a nice home today. The coin just arrived this morning....... I think it may be a keeper.
Thanks to Todd at Pinnacle for placing this terrific coin in my MS Half dollar type set.

stman

Ahh, the 34s my favorite. Congratulations Bustman!!! Hope you don't mind me showing it for you.

puff

<< <i>Puff,
Sorry to hear you had to part with your set. It must be very difficult! Good luck with your new business opportunity.
I thought you might like to know your 34-s found a nice home today. The coin just arrived this morning....... I think it may be a keeper.
Thanks to Todd at Pinnacle for placing this terrific coin in my MS Half dollar type set. >>



Congratulations Bustman, that was one of my top 3 favorites, and I can assure you it is the prettier than "any" of the ms67's that exist! If you'll notice I still have it in my sig line.

Bustman

stman,
Don't mind at all. Thanks for posting the pics.

Bustman

Puff,
Thanks. I liked the combination of eye appeal, quality, and it being a better date walker. The MS 68 coins in the set looked pretty darn nice as well.

anablep

Thanks for sharing the set with us one last time. Beautiful coin, just fantastic.
Good luck to you.

IrishMike

Puff, wait till the withdrawal hits. Walkers have always been one of my favorites and your set in particular was/is amazing.

mrpaseo

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful set.

coinlieutenant

The 46 and 46-D are on the way to California on approval! Very happy that I get the chance to own a couple of these beautiful coins!!
Thanks to Pinnacle,Ed and Scott...

puff

I think I'm already feelin them withdrawl symptoms IM.

Boom

Man, Puff, my heart goes out to you. Making a decision like that really hurts. Take care, Buddy!

mgoodm3

At least they're going to good homes. Beautiful coins.

puff

<< <i>Man, Puff, my heart goes out to you. Making a decision like that really hurts. Take care, Buddy! >>



Thanks Boom.