1980 Mint Set...Finally complete and #1

NumisMe

Sorry Cecil...I just have to do it.

I have been working on this for too long not to.

haletj

Did you just bid on the 67rd 80-d Lincoln on ebay? There were the big three Lincoln collectors I know, Scott, Ron, and Rick, and then some other bidder. I might get a 67rd 80-d back from pcgs in a few weeks, but it is fairly big might.

NumisMe

Hey Jaime,

No...I wanted it, but I never expected it to go over $350.00, much less over $600.00.
I saw one sell for around $280.00 a few months ago.

Anyway, i just got the 80-D half that I have been looking for for so long.

haletj

<< <i>I saw one sell for around $280.00 a few months ago. >>


Where? That is a steal. I sold mine last fall for $525, and that was before the big three had started their sets!

cladking

<< <i>Hey Jaime,

No...I wanted it, but I never expected it to go over $350.00, much less over $600.00.
I saw one sell for around $280.00 a few months ago.

Anyway, i just got the 80-D half that I have been looking for for so long. >>



That '80-D half is a bear. Roll coins are around but many are from pretty worn dies and
the mint set coins usually have the shallow scrapes.

There are some neat dime and quarter varieties from this year too.

ccrdragon

rat fink!!!

NumisMe

Sorry about that...

I had forgotten to open it up.

It is open now!

Take a look...

RR

Congrats on the '80 mint set, Ernie!

Hey, you got any "sleepers" you're sitting on to upgrade that '55 mint set? (g)

RR

NumisMe

What would you like to hear, Rick?

cladking

Nice set.

I should think the Philly dime and Denver quarter will be your easiest upgrades.

Some of those will prove almost impossible to improve.

RR

Ha! I figured you had a sleeper or two, Ernie.

I'll put one in if you will. (g)

Seriously, I have one in hand to add but have just not entered it yet.
Nice being up there with you at the top, my Friend.

Rick

NumisMe

OK Rick...Like they say in Poker;

Put up, or shut up.

Show me that Frankie

RR

Ernie, that was an easy pick! (g)

Rick

NumisMe

Check out my contest!

ccrdragon

nice set, Ernie! for the time being, I can't afford the upgrades to keep up with you

NumisMe

I know what you mean Cecil,

All of my sets have been tied, or beaten, in the last couple of months.
This is the only one I might have a chance of holding for a while.
Then again, I know Zach wants it pretty bad!

zkcoins

<< <i>I know what you mean Cecil,

All of my sets have been tied, or beaten, in the last couple of months.
This is the only one I might have a chance of holding for a while.
Then again, I know Zach wants it pretty bad! >>




Hehe, yup. I am working on some additions but I might not beat the buzzer. You might have won this set for 2005. But I will give you a run (I hope if PCGS is kind).

This is the only set I am hoping to be #1 in since XXX took the wind out of my sails with that breathtaking 2004 Mint Set. Congratualtions on that 1980 kennedy find. That will be the coin that beats me. It is such a bear.

Anyways, nice set and always a pleasure building sets with you, (or against you I mean )

Zach

NumisMe

Thanks again, Zach.
Good Luck to ya!

zkcoins

<< <i>Thanks again, Zach.
Good Luck to ya! >>



Thanks for the luck Ernie. It has been a fun couple of months collecting the same sets with you and I hope I get to collect more with you. I wish you the best with your sets. If I find anything that you might need I will let you know (or if I get lucky with PCGS).

Zach

PS Are you going to do a 2005 Mint set? I'm not sure if i will sit this year out or not. If I build one I certainly won't be going for a top 5 set.

NumisMe

PM sent, Zach.

XXX

2005 Mint Set ???? Hummmm That might be fun.

zkcoins

<< <i>2005 Mint Set ???? Hummmm That might be fun.

>>




LOL, you going to do one XXX? I haven't decided yet. I will probably do one but only shoot for a top ten set. I am going to keep pushing on my 2004 and 1980 sets. So most of my resources will be in those.


Thx for the PM Ernie!

NumisMe

I got the Half in today.

Check it out...

XXX

Great Job Ernie..........................

I bet Zac is going to be biting at your heels???????

Good luck to both of you......................

ccrdragon

congrats, Ernie!!!!

NumisMe

Thanks Guys.

Walt, I know Zach is bitting his nails waiting for his submission results.
I have a feeling he will do OK with it, and I wish him luck.
But, I'm not done, yet!

Damn, ain't this fun?

zkcoins

<< <i>Thanks Guys.

Walt, I know Zach is bitting his nails waiting for his submission results.
I have a feeling he will do OK with it, and I wish him luck.
But, I'm not done, yet!

Damn, ain't this fun? >>



Yes this is fun!! No matter what happens at least we can say that we had fun!! As far as submissions go, we have to wait and see!!! Until then you are the undisputed #1 set. Congrats!!!

NumisMe

Hey Zach, I wondered where you got off to.
Thanks for the comments.