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MJPHELAN
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I plan to sell my registry set of Jefferson nickels. Who would you recommend using to sell the set? It is not a top set, but it has some very nice coins. I would like good exposure of the set. I have only used Heritage in the past to sell a few coins (very good experience). Thanks in advance for your opinions.
Mark
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SAJ Jeffersons
<< <i>I plan to sell my registry set of Jefferson nickels. Who would you recommend using to sell the set? It is not a top set, but it has some very nice coins. I would like good exposure of the set. I have only used Heritage in the past to sell a few coins (very good experience). Thanks in advance for your opinions. >>
Mark
It's been fun watching your set grow. It's certainly a much better collection than mine!
Bowers and Merena would be an option. Keep me posted on it's sale.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
After all, it took you years to put together the 4th ranked all-time finest set of all times in this series. That was an outstanding accomplishment. Is there no pleasure in these coins after the hunt is over?
I am not criticizing, I'm just looking at it from a collector's standpoint. I no longer actively collect, but I still have a rather extensive collection of US coins in high grades, mostly certified by PCGS with a few NGC examples thrown in, and I would never THINK of selling it. I'll have it until I die, then it will go to my children and grandchildren. At least, that's my plan.
I have helped put together some enviable sets for folks on and off the Registry, and I've only had 4 or 5 ever sell their sets when they were complete. The vast majority of my customers just collect for the pleasure of it (so they tell me) and if they Register their sets, they just want to see how their sets compare to others.
Is it the fact that the Registry competition is all about the hunt and not about the pleasure of collecting? I'm just trying to understand, not beating anyone up on this forum.
Ira
I'm considering selling for personal reasons. I may have to help out some in-laws some more in the near future. If another solution arises, I will keep the set.
Hey Leo
"It's certainly a much better collection than mine!"
I have seen enough of your collection through your photos to know that is not true.
<< <i>Hi Ira,
I'm considering selling for personal reasons. I may have to help out some in-laws some more in the near future. If another solution arises, I will keep the set.
Hey Leo
"It's certainly a much better collection than mine!"
I have seen enough of your collection through your photos to know that is not true. >>
But your collection is more complete in the eyes of the PCGS enthusiastics!
I hope things work out for you.
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
2. eBay
3. Heritage
I financed my daughter's wedding with the sale of coins in auction. I paid for part of an addition to the homestead with coins.
When the time is right, I'll be selling! I'm sure I'll keep a few, but what a blast when I put them on the market.
The hunt is the thing!
Yellowjacket
I think the first choice to sell the set is on the BST, then Heritages or Ebay.
Good luck!
why you want to sell is none of my business but as a collector I can only say:
a) congratulations on a great accomplishmnet and
b) I hope that you reconsider selling.
Putting together a Top Level Registry Set takes a lot of time, money, patience and dedication. Getting monetary compensation may serve an immediate need but the financial return will never compensate the patience, time and dedication you put into building such a fine set.
Claude
Collecting since the 1980's
Morgan Dollars Circ. Strikes
- Basic Set - Varieties - Prooflike Basic Set - Date Set
- Carson City - Early S Mint Short Set - Mintmark Type Set
Morgan Dollars Proof
- Basic Set - Varieties
Peace Circ.
Hope things work out for you. All that work and inevitably we collectors get attatched to our collections. It's hard to let go.
Just something to think about... Superior tends to make the most sense to me as someone who watches and bids on many auctions. They tend to make quite a bit more money than some of the others, I still haven't figured out why.
I hope this helps!
Steve
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I certainly would not sell a set like this on the BST board. Heritage, B&M or Superior all seem like good choices. If you decide to sell some coins individually let me know.
Congratulations on a great set!
Frank
My Jefferson Full Step Variety Set (1938 - Current)
My Jefferson Proof Variety Set (1938 - Current)
The FUN show in January would be a good bet! I can think of a few Jefferson collectors making that show.
I also want to add that a complete set, such as yours, would fair better in an auction!
Leo
The more qualities observed in a coin, the more desirable that coin becomes!
My Jefferson Nickel Collection
You have quite a nice set there, congratulations, and I'm sorry to see you selling it, especially out of need.
I've had good experience with American Numismatic Rarities (John Pack), and also (to my surprise) with Heritage. Both did very well by me and I was extremely pleased with the treatments each gave my coins in their catalogs and with the prices realized.
Best wishes,
Just Having Fun
I have had a good experience with both Bowers and Heritage. Given my time schedule, the Bowers Baltimore sale in December works well for me. David Mayfield at Heritage has been great to work with in the past.