Another PCGS vs NGC Question

TheRock

Iv'e been collecting both Proof and Mint State Lincoln 1959-2004 cents for the past year and have both sets almost complete. All of the coins are PCGS coins and of course have paid soome pretty high prices for some of them because they are PCGS. My intent is NOT to sell the coins but pass them on to my kids some time for them to get started collecting. I'm looking at starting putting together another set of some sort. Maybe SACS or SBA 1$'s. They for some reason just seem like something different to start up.

Question #1: I know that PCGS coins cost almost 1.5 to 2 times that of NGC, but if the intent is NOT to resell them but keep them, would you persue purchasing NGC coins over PCGS?

Question #2: Is starting a set of SAC's or SBA evan worth it or is there another key set of something that is fun to collect, but obtainable?

DNADave

Collect what you like. Don't worry too much about what others consider "worth it".

michael

myself i would collect value opportunity coins in both pcgs and ngc holders that you like

i would temper it with coins that are eye appealling and with history and not all of the same types

for example

pre 1917 proof coins

a nice set of proof obsolete coins in choice to gem proof/business strike grades and copper coinage in brown and red brown designations that are colorful and eye appealling

you could work your way back

a nice example of a proof barber quarter half and dime then a proof lib nick and three cent nick and copper nickel indian head cent and again you could go business strike too but the proofs have a great look to them

then you might get some silver coinage say a proof silver fish scale and a proof quartette of half dime dime and quarter

you might get daring and get yourself a proof trade and seated dollar

maybe even an example of a monster deep/ultra cameo 19th century type coin

also maybe if the budget permits a nice single example of a proof gold coin pre 1900

make sure you get a really nice cameoed coin but they are all strongly cameo one that was not cameo pre 1900 would be rare indeed



and also maybe some nice proof indian cent and a matte proof lincoln cent preferably a 1909 the ultimate lincoln cent and the first year and a cool matte proof but buy this one in full red pcgs only

allthe other coins doesnot matter if it is pcgs or ngc as long as the coin is all there and has eye appeal

and i personally feel based on my opinion and experience that the above coins would be an added bonus of value opportunity coins too

and of course you will need a proof half cent and or a proof large cent really cool coins

and then see what strikes your fancy and go from there

and lots of history and a neat set of all differnet coins with great history and i bet a set that would be in demand by many if you had to sell and you might get some family members interested too with this beautiful pieces of numismatics

TheRock

Thanks everyone. Great Feedback

GoYankees

I've gotten some nice MS moderns in ANACS holders.


ANACS is tough on PR/MS moderns.


Welcome!

michael

here is an interesting varient die variety from a reverse of a proof seated coin

really uncommon as such

stman

<< <i> I know that PCGS coins cost almost 1.5 to 2 times that of NGC, but if the intent is NOT to resell them but keep them, would you persue purchasing NGC coins over PCGS? >>



No offense intended here but I always scratch my head on these comments.
OK, let's assume the above quoted statement is true that "PCGS" coins cost more than "NGC" coins.

First I didn't know either service MADE coins. Second, If the NGC coin costs less and sells for less than PCGS than what is the difference?
I think people make these statements because they want to buy the NGC coin for cheaper and be able to sell for
the more inflated PCGS price. It all ends up the same IMO, and is really pretty simple.

oreville

Agreed with Michael!!!

greymars

I agree

orie

I’m a $1 type collector, gold, silver including the commems gold and silver all in PCGS holders.

Something I’ve really enjoyed, but never hear of anyone doing it on here. Grading sets. I’m putting together grading sets of Buffaloes, Lincolns and Walkers G4 thru MS66 in ANACS, ANACS because there more attainable in lower grades and they net grade problem coins which can be an education. Another thing that is neat, you can make it as inexpensive or expensive as you want depending on the dates.

Just an idea that’s been a ton of fun.

fivecents

<< <i>here is an interesting varient die variety from a reverse of a proof seated coin >>

Too Funny

astrorat

Rocky-

Answer #1: Buy the coin, not the holder.

Answer #2: Collect what YOU like, nothing else matters.

Lane