When are people updating thier registry sets.

segoja

There seems to be very little movement in the registry sets that I follow and compete in.

Is everyone waiting until June 30th????

Just checking to see where everyone stands!!!

Numismatics

Maybe people are going to snipe the registry at the last few seconds.

cointime

I put my upgrades for my 1964 mint set in 2 months ago. Just so I did not get hammered for waiting till the last. I think it leaves a sour taste in the mouth of some that get knocked down at the last minute.

jcping

James, don't worry. I won't update any Ike set before July 1

Cameonut

I update my sets as I acquire new pieces - no last minute surprises.

It's not like you can just go out and buy a bunch of top pops today to secure your position by Thursday!

I suppose there is some excitement in it for some - for me it is ho-hum.

badger

I have been waiting to get some certs cleared from previous sets. Will complete the sets before June 30 with a few upgrades.

segoja

Badger - Awesome!

I have one upgrade for my set as well! Just haven't put the coin in yet!

numonebuyer

Updated my five registry sets. I upgraded 22 of my Morgans and it hardly made a dent. It is really getting difficult to move up in Morgans.

I upgraded by acquiring 1 - MS66; 15 - MS65; 4 - MS64; 1 - AU58 and 1 - AU53.

edited to add one more MS-65.

WaterSport

What you see now is what will be there until after July 17th when I get back from vacation.

WS

cho10

cho10

Hi to all.
This is my first posting on this forum.

I update as soon as I have a new coin that is eligible.

I am just a coin enthusiast and a coin collector. I really couldn't conceive of "holding back" until I see what "the other guys are doing".
I completed my Morgan Dollars with Varieties, Circulation Strikes set on Sunday, June 26, and I was happy to finally see that much sought after 100% at long last. That was simply because of the elation I felt not having any more coins missing from that set. I know that I'll be upgrading here and there and probably selling some of the coins that wll be replaced but there is no hurry for now.

As far as I am concerned the Registry Set is just a means of having a sort of guide or map showing which coins and varieties are needed to complete a specific set.

I don't think that it's a good idea to start competing with the other Registry Sets though becuase that becomes just a comparison between the discretional income of one collector as opposed to that of another.

In my dreams maybe I would have liked to have been a Norweb or Eliasberg or Commodore Perry. After a thorough reality check I can safely say that I am not. :-)

I like my coins just as I enjoy those other collectors have. It doesn't matter whether it's an MS68PL or an AU58 or an MS62 or MS63. Looking at an appealing coin is nice even if it is not worth a fortune.

Numismatics

cho10

segoja

CHO10,

what an accomplishment!!!!!

cho10

Hey Numismatics and segoja
Thanks to both of you

ellewood

Personally, I see no reason in sniping the registry set on June 30th. If I were in the running for most improved set or something, then it might be fun to do. But, I'm not up for any awards...so what difference does it make if I'm 25th or 8th?????

What I set out to do is to have fun obtaining/collecting lincoln cents and I am having a blast doing just that! This afternoon I finally got around to adding my 62-D in 66 and my 63-D in 65 and have completed my set. Some other coins have yet to be added but I will add them when the cert #'s become available. If not available by June 30th, so be it.

I am quite content with the fact that I went from just 35% complete a couple of months ago (when I purchased a starter set from Mustangman) to 100% complete now. I am looking forward to beginning the upgrading process as well as concentrating on photographing my MS memorials. I have also recently started on MS wheats....so now I am working on two registry sets. I have also found a great website (thanks to TonedPeaceNut) that will allow me to document my entire collection online...FOR DIRT CHEAP.

I love this hobby and I have made some good friends along the way!!!!

sonofagunk

ellewood,
Do you realize that you are only 99% done and do not have a 1969 listed?

segoja

Updated my #1 Ike set today!!!!

#1 just become tougher.

It would take 3 upgrades with less than 13 coins available (10 of one of the three dates) to do that.

RegistryCoin

Congratulations to all participants !

Gandyjai

<<There seems to be very little movement in the registry sets that I follow and compete in.>>

Last time I looked, some new set bumped me down another notch.... It's getting tough
to stay in the top-20 in MS Ikes.

A new #3.....whoever you are.......CONGRATS!...That's one he11-of-a-set you put together!

Happy Hunting!
Brian


I LOVE IKES!

numonebuyer

Just to continue on with how hard it is getting with the Morgans...

In the basic registry set, I have 77 of 97 in MS-60 or better (6 - 66, 23 - 65, 21 - 64, 13 - 63, 10 - 62, 3 - 61, and 1 - 60). I also have 8 in AU (1 - 58, 3 - 53, and 4 - 50). The rest are XF (3), VF (6), F (2) and one G (1893-S). The set is 100% complete.

My set is not even in the top 40.

And to make things worse, the number one set - California I has updated and is almost a complete point higher than the number two set. Almost a complete point higher than the number two set is unbelievable. On average every coin in the number one set is a 66.

BAJJERFAN

Rob
Just did a little breakdown on my own.
ms66-24
ms65-14
ms64-34
ms63-7
ms62-4
au58-7
au55-1
au53-4
au50-1
vf35-1

Every new move gets tougher and more spensive.

XXX

When are people updating thier registry sets.

I did alittle Monday, Tuesday and a even alittle earlier today. I had one submission post fron 4-21-05 just last night while chatting with the King of Canada "MadMarty". We were both shocked. (You know I just had to add them, right then and there.

BAJJERFAN

I would guess at today's prices and depending on how you apportion your dollars [no pun intended] among the keys and better dates probly $70K on up. If I could get the 79-CC 93-CC and 95-S in 63/64 and the 86-O, 93-O, 94-O, 96-O and 97-O in 62/63 I could move up some for sure but those 8 coins would probly do smoe serious damage to a $50,000 bill. A 1901 in 62 and the 89-CC in ms wouldn't hurt any either.

dbldie55

I could upgrade one at any time, but what is the purpose. If it is not on top, there is really no rush.

BAJJERFAN

<< <i>I could upgrade one at any time, but what is the purpose. If it is not on top, there is really no rush. >>



There is a lot of truth in that. Rather than be actively looking for upgrades its more a matter of being ready if/when opportunity presents itself.