50 piece versus 144 piece set
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In assembling a registry quality commemorative set, which would Board members view as more impressive -- a 50 piece set with average grade of close to 66, or a 144 piece set in the 64 - 65 range.
Assume that either set is well chosen and not focusing solely on the numbers.
Assume that either set is well chosen and not focusing solely on the numbers.
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I'd have to go with the 144pc set. Since it would cost about the same, I'd have fun getting all of them.
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Finally, the advice I give all is the same I use myself...collect what makes you happy forget about the rest of the community.
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On the other hand, dropping back to the 50 pc. set allows flexibility to "stretch" on that really neat coin or two (e.g. 1934/35 Boone in MS67 or super low mintage coins I really like the future of such as a BTW in MS67).
As of today, I have decided to collect the 50 pc. set, along with complete sets of BTW and W/C on the side. So, my hybrid set would be roughly 80 pieces. And, this could change tomorrow, which is kind of the beauty of collecting these commems. You can make it as personal in nature as you want (e.g. collect ship coins, Oregons, 50 pc., 144 pc., coins with Presidents on them, monster color coins, etc.)
I have purchased some or (in 3/4 cases nearly) all of the coins from 4/5 ALL-TIME FINEST Mint State Silver Wash Quarter sets in the past 12 months. Only set I haven't bought is Bill Walser's #4 current all-time set, which he hasn't consigned to David Lawrence YET
Believe me, 80 commems is plenty to go along with those Washington Quarters !!
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