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New merc Set Addition

tggrtggr Posts: 748 ✭
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I was just on the Merc sets and another set was there.
Jims Mercury Set. He is in at # 14.
Does anyone know him?

Rayimage

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  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 5,959 ✭✭✭✭✭
    WOW that was Very close. I'm #13 and praying to stay there! I don't know this person and welcome him with open arms, wish him the best of luck with him set.
    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • python1python1 Posts: 789
    Ray,
    I dont know him, but looks like he was ready for all to see his collection....maybe he will visit the board and let us know who he is....I sure welcome ALL participants of the registry, especially, the MERC's...nice choice....IMO the mercury set holders are #1.
    image
    Dennis

    My Dimes

    << If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right the first time! >>
  • tggrtggr Posts: 748 ✭
    Hey Pat,
    That was close for you.
    I also welcome Jim to the Mercury Sets.
    Hope we get to know him.

    Ray image
  • MarkMark Posts: 3,542 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ray:

    In my view the Mercury set holders are all snakes, all causing me to spend money to add to my set! Of course, my characterization probably won't have a serious effect on Dennis (Python1)...

    Now, more seriously, I agree wholeheartedly that the more participants the better. I hope Jim joins us. In fact, I wish Stephen Stokely would participate as he adds yet another(!) coin to his set on his way to challenge the Apollo Collection.


    Mark
    Mark


  • python1python1 Posts: 789
    Mark,
    LMAO...
    I agree, I wish Stokley would join us! In fact I am thinking about emailing him, to see if he would join us in the room, he might tell me to get lost......lol.
    (ssssssssssssssssss~~~~~~)
    Dennis

    My Dimes

    << If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right the first time! >>
  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 5,959 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have emailed Stokley a number of times, he has always responded, a very nice person. He would be a very nice addition to the board. Set #14 is a nice set and could rise through the ranks very easily.

    Pat Vetter
    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • DeepCoinDeepCoin Posts: 2,781 ✭✭✭
    I just took another dive and am now down to number 22. Its no big deal, but I have been adding fairly regularly in the past couple of months from ground zero and am still bailing. The three additions I have due in this week MIGHT get me back to number 19. This is a great set to collect!

    I may be in 22nd place, but I am still first in the No Bands category. LOL, you have to have a sense of humor here.
    Retired United States Mint guy, now working on an Everyman Type Set.
  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,423 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Holy Smoke. Go to the Registry and Look at the #1 Set. Was wondering where the Kritzman 20S went,Now I know. Big...Big Day for Merc Additions. Will get thoughts together but right at the moment totally envious.imageimage
  • python1python1 Posts: 789
    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
    That is a great set!!!!!!
    Now Ken, its all up to you now to catch them, I am down for the count now, with all those crosses you have coming, you might catch them, well at least to #3...
    There are some real nice coins up there....wish I could see them, I know, I need to get off my butt and takes pictures too. (gotta stick my neck out for the camera..$$$...one coin down..lol)
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    Dennis

    My Dimes

    << If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right the first time! >>
  • CocoinutCocoinut Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hi guys,

    The new Mercury set is mine. I've had some of them for 10-15 years, and hadn't been actively pursuing a complete set.....until now. image It started as a year set, and I've picked up a few others over the years, which explains why some of the really common dates are missing. There are also a few dates that I have in NGC holders. I figure I can add about another 15 coins to the set before they start getting expensive, not to mention just plain hard to find. I bought my first BU Merc's in 1967 for 90 cents apiece (1941-45), and still have them; I'll need to check to see exactly which dates I have raw next time I get to the safe deposit box. I was never a fanatic about FSB's, but I guess I'll have to be more selective if I'm going to be competitive with this group.

    I have a lot of other collecting interests, and will be working on a type set at the same time as the Merc's, plus anything else in other series that catches my eye. I recently completed the Washington set, just before they added the varieties; I still need the 34 DDO and 50-S/D.

    I checked out many of the other sets before adding mine. There are some really nice ones out there, and I'm looking forward to getting to know the other Merc collectors.

    Jim

    Countdown to completion of my Mercury Set: 1 coin. My growing Lincoln Set: Finally completed!
  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,423 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hi Jim: My last post pertained to the "New All Time Finest Set" but actually went to the Registry to look at your Set. Just lost it for awhile.image Welcome and please have some Fun with the Rest of us.image Dont forget,you must check with Mark befor adding any coins. He is the Rule Guy and Levies Stiff Fines if the Rules are Broken.image Mercs Rule Here for Sure: Ken
  • MarkMark Posts: 3,542 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Yeah, right--I might levy stiff fines for adding coins, but I've yet to see one thin dime(!) of any fine money!!

    Mark
    Mark


  • CocoinutCocoinut Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ken and Mark,

    If Mark will PM me with the rules, I'll try to abide by them.image You'll have to excuse me, though, if I forget. Do you levy the fines in Merc dimes?

    I doubt that I'll be a serious contender for the top spots, as even MS64FB of many dates are out of my reach unless I win the lottery. Getting the mintmarked coins from 1916-1928 in MS64 without split bands is more likely, and that will take years. The registry is a good way to remain focused on a set, and I'm hoping to make good progress on it this year.

    Thanks again for the welcome.

    Jim
    Countdown to completion of my Mercury Set: 1 coin. My growing Lincoln Set: Finally completed!
  • QuickMiataQuickMiata Posts: 54
    Talk about holding back. Then jump to the front with #1 set! Must be nice to have so much money you dont know what to do with it image
    -Troy
    My Merc Dimes
  • quattrocoinsquattrocoins Posts: 1,881
    Welcome to the fray, Jim.
    Your interests sound alot like mine - "anything else in other series that catches my eye".
    Still working on my Washingtons and Standing Libs., though I doubt they'll ever be complete. image

    Don't worry 'bout Mark's rules. They're like PCGS's,...always changin'! image

    Regards,

    Don

    Winged Liberty Heads,

    Anything else in other series that catches my eye, and

    FULL Heads RULE!
  • tggrtggr Posts: 748 ✭
    Hey Jim,
    Thanks for stepping up and letting us know who you are.
    you have joined a fine group of people in the merc sets.
    We have fun here. Tease a little but our main goals are to build the best sets that
    we can. I for one am proud to be a member of this Merc group.

    Ray
    image
  • python1python1 Posts: 789
    Welcome JIM....
    Thanks for the quick trip in, we were all wondering who those nice dimes belonged to...
    Hope to see you here with us for a long time. As mentioned before, we (MERC group) have a real good time here.
    Mark, is the player here though, Rule Guru! He takes mercs for fines...imageimage
    Just kidding....
    Again, welcome and have a good time!
    Dennis

    My Dimes

    << If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right the first time! >>
  • gripgrip Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Jim,
    Welcome,and super set.Your intrest's are also close to mine.I was always collecting condition rarity or pop rarity.Putting a set together never entered my mind,and now im having more fun than i had in years.Super bunch of guys.Al
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