First Strike Bonus?

drei3ree

I'm not a big fan of 1st Strikes. However, since we have them, I believe that they should be worth bonus points in the registry. Agreed?

drei3ree

...it would add a little separation for bullion coins.

Silverstate

Most sets now have First Strike only sets AND other sets include both.

19Lyds

<< <i>I'm not a big fan of 1st Strikes. However, since we have them, I believe that they should be worth bonus points in the registry. Agreed? >>



Agree.

I also think that PCGS First Strike™ slabs which occur before 2005 should equally have bonus points however, I have confirmed with PCGS that those coins, even though slabbed as First Strike™ coins, will not be "required" or get any additional bonus for being in a First Strike™ registry set.

Steve27

<< <i>I'm not a big fan of 1st Strikes. However, since we have them, I believe that they should be worth bonus points in the registry. Agreed? >>




Nope, there is no difference between "First Strike" coins and non-"First Strike" coins; thus, no reason for a distinction in the Registry.

LindeDad

<< <i>Nope, there is no difference between "First Strike" coins and non-"First Strike" coins; thus, no reason for a distinction in the Registry. >>

Dan50

I see PCGS reversed the decision to no longer let collectors submit first strike submissions.

19Lyds

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<< <i>I'm not a big fan of 1st Strikes. However, since we have them, I believe that they should be worth bonus points in the registry. Agreed? >>




Nope, there is no difference between "First Strike" coins and non-"First Strike" coins; thus, no reason for a distinction in the Registry. >>



Not even in the Registry Sets which include First Strike™ coins?

For example, "Silver Eagles Complete Set with First StrikesTM, Circulation Strikes and Proof (1986-Present)".
This set has the following Business Strike slots:

1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005 First Strike
2005
2006 First Strike
2006
2006-W First Strike
2006-W
2007 First Strike
2007
2007-W First Strike
2007-W
2008 First Strike
2008
2008-W First Strike
2008-W
2008-W Reverse of 2007 First Strike
2008-W Reverse of 2007

First Strike Silver Eagles are available in the open market for 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004. Since they are available and are graded as First Strike™ coins, AND there is a distinction between 2005 and 2005 First Strike™ SAE's in the set, why not have them as options for the set? That way, a fellow could have a 1999 SAE and a First Strike™ SAE in his registry.

Currently, 2 coins are REQUIRED for 2005, 4 coins for 2006 and 2007 with 6 coins for 2008!

As it is right now, from a registry perspective, those that are collecting First Strike™ SAE's or GAE's or PAE's have the choice of putting either their First Strike™ coin in the registry or their non-First Strike™ coin but not both.

I would like to see both.