I think this took longer then some of you think and I believe Mr Simpson is probably very familar with his coins. I also believe he has some fine, fine sets ATS as well. MJ
A SUPER COLLECTOR COMES OUT
For many years we have written about a mega collection we have been building. Well, our customer has finally decided to make his collections known. At the show PCGS regraded and reholdered what should be the largest grouping EVER of #1 registry set collections. Under the name Simpson, you will now find the ALL TIME FINEST EVER set of $10 Indians. His other #1 Sets include (some are not up on the registry yet) , a complete collection of MS Saint Gaudens (the 21 is a 65, the 27D 66), Proof 2C, 3CS MS, Bust Half Dimes, MS Seated Half Dimes (including the 70S), MS Seated Dimes, MS +PR Barber Dimes to name a few. He also has that famous little Pattern Collection and sets like a complete FINEST KNOWN PR Trade Dollar set (all NGC). We are still building many of his sets and those won't be posted any where until we are completed. Our goal is to build the absolute FINEST, not just technical grade, but eye appeal wise. Both David Hall and Mark Salzberg will confirm that the coins in this massive collection for the most part are amazing and that Mr. Simspon ranks with great collectors like Eliasberg and Garrett. We are proud to be Mr. Simpson's exclusive dealer and are excited to be moving forward with these major projects. As time goes on, we'll be displaying many coins (the Quintuple Stella ANA display at the show was his as were the $10 Indians PCGS displayed) and discussing certain sets.
Mr. Simpson also owns the incredible Sunnywood Collection. And he was gracious to release many duplicates to us. So besides the amazing Sonnier coins in ROUND II, we'll have Sunnywood dupes for sale.
Walker Proof Digital Album Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
<< <i>Everyone makes such great assumptions but there are no pics so for now everyone assumes they all look great. >>
Many of these coins are fairly well known. The collection is comprised of coins from Sunnywood and the Law collections (iirc), as well as some of the nicest coins to cross the auction block which have made headlines (especially the $10 indians and the 1920-S).
Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!
<< <i>Everyone makes such great assumptions but there are no pics so for now everyone assumes they all look great. >>
Many of these coins are fairly well known. The collection is comprised of coins from Sunnywood and the Law collections (iirc), as well as some of the nicest coins to cross the auction block which have made headlines (especially the $10 indians and the 1920-S). >>
I viewed the Law Capped Bust Half Dimes when Legend displayed them at the ANA a couple years ago. They were amazing, phenomenal, outstanding (save for a couple). The MS67 and MS68 coins in that set were the finest capped bust half dimes I had ever seen. I'm proud of the few MS66 half dimes I own, but the MS67-68 coins in the Law Collection blew my favorites out of the water.
It really is a loss to the hobby for there to be no photographs posted of those superior coins.
Laura emailed me today in regard to this collection:
"Yes, Mr Simpson can grade better than most people. His only problem is time. He does not have the time to go to all the shows or auctions. He runs a multibillion dollar company. So it is my job to help him ferret out the BEST coins. He does approve each coin-even when I bring him collections. His mandate to me is simple: each coin MUST have great EYE APPEAL. He expects me to deliver the BEST quality.
He bought the Law Collections because he knew I couldn't stand to see my hard work dispursed. Ditto the JEU PR 2C set. He will buy any major collection I build-and will improve it if I think it could use it. He bought the Sunnywood Collection because colored dollars are the his second passion behind $10 Indians. We only upgraded the set with 3 coins from Sonnier-he has no plans to make it any better as we feel that is near impossible. What Doug did was amazing. As far as his 93S, its the second finest known! The finest is the MS67 placed in major set we are building for someone else.
His Pattern collection is worth well in excess of $50 million now (we have added about 400 coins to it since our purchase of the major set). He has numerous other #1 sets that are not fully complete. He also will have many #1 sets on the NGC registry soon and those will include classic rarities like an 84+85 TD, the finest 94S 10C, and the 1866 No Motto Dollar (Proof).
His love and passion for coins is as great as I have ever seen. Last week at the ANA Show (his offices were a block away) we played coins just about every day with him until midnight! So yes, he DOES indeed look at his coins. I am honored to be able to work with him."
Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!
I do not fault the owner for working through a top dealer and not chasing down those coins personally. No matter how much money you might have, it would take more time than almost anyone could spare. It's not like you could go to an ANA and come home with all those coins even with an unlimited checkbook. I also don't think it implies that the owner doesn't know coins.
If I had unlimited funds and unlimited time, I still wouldn't have the connections to build a collection like that. As has been noted in this thread, many of the coins were acquired because of the dealer relationship.
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
Googling Mr Simpson, he seems like an impressive man. His company appears to be ranked and run well. He is well respected in the industry. His photo is pleasant and it is good to hear that he is an accomplished numismatist, not just a buyer. I have always admired and respected TDN for his expertise, not just his collection.
I hope Mr Simpson might join us here someday but given some of the comments in this thread I can see why he might be reluctant. Sometimes the sour grapes get rancid.
<< <i>Many if not most of his coins I am sure have True View Photos, why did they not automatically populate in the registry? >>
PCGS probably leaves that up to the set owner for individual preference and possible privacy concerns. Although, I wonder why anyone who posts his/her collection to an online registry would be concerned about a photo of the coin...as long as he/she actually owns the coin.
Has this collector consented to making his identity public? Or is this just more invasion of privacy like we did to that other collector a couple years ago?
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
<< <i>Googling Mr Simpson, he seems like an impressive man. His company appears to be ranked and run well. He is well respected in the industry. His photo is pleasant and it is good to hear that he is an accomplished numismatist, not just a buyer. I have always admired and respected TDN for his expertise, not just his collection.
I hope Mr Simpson might join us here someday but given some of the comments in this thread I can see why he might be reluctant. Sometimes the sour grapes get rancid.
--Jerry >>
I agree with you completely Jerry.
I'm glad that someone with the wherewithall to assemble such an awesome grouping of coins has become their caretaker. It's fairly obvious that even if he is new at this, he understands the concept of quality and for that he is to be applauded. I doubt if he reads any of our drivel but if he does, I would certainly like to congratulate him on his coins.
that's funny, the sale of any one of his current coins could probably buy the top state quarter set. Not sure he would ever go that direction but who knows maybe he alread has a few nice modern sets that are not published.
<< <i>Having someone buy coins for you and calling youself a collector is not very impressive >>
Having somebody bring you coins, often rejecting many of them and only keeping the finest available does make you a collector though. Laura puts a lot of work into "making" collections, but don't think that dealers alone will make a great collection. The guy knows his stuff as well and is as passonate as you or me about his coins. Just because someone has money doesn't mean they can't be a great collector. If he has the ability to hire somebody to search for coins for him and then pick from those, more power to him. I agree that great collections can be made at all ends of the price scale, but to bash one simply because it's near the top is comical.
Tradedollarnut is undoubtedly one of the greatest collectors alive, and he also believes in buying sets and upgrading them. Many of the coins are brought to his attention by Laura, he should watch that he doesn't call himself a collector either...
And for all those "another monster set with no pics" comments, wrong. Trueviews of EVERY coin should be up next week.
Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!
Bob Simpson is a passionate collector - I've sat with him while he's shown off some of his sets. Shame on some for making such judgemental statements.
It's a great collection and it's still in progress. The only mistake he's made is not buying my seated dollar set when it was available. Sometimes, opportunity is more important than price.
Look at the 1920-s (iirc) - then look at the price it brought at Heritage. lol I don't know which will impress you more The $10 Indians are Simpsons favorite set and pride and joy. (For good reason!)
Want to buy an auction catalog for the William Hesslein Sale (December 2, 1926). Thanks to all those who have helped us obtain the others!!!
They're my favorites too. The 20-s is my second favorite of his $10s. 1.725M is about 100X the amount I'd be able/willing to pay for a 20-s--very impressive.
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A SUPER COLLECTOR COMES OUT
For many years we have written about a mega collection we have been building. Well, our customer has finally decided to make his collections known. At the show PCGS regraded and reholdered what should be the largest grouping EVER of #1 registry set collections. Under the name Simpson, you will now find the ALL TIME FINEST EVER set of $10 Indians. His other #1 Sets include (some are not up on the registry yet) , a complete collection of MS Saint Gaudens (the 21 is a 65, the 27D 66), Proof 2C, 3CS MS, Bust Half Dimes, MS Seated Half Dimes (including the 70S), MS Seated Dimes, MS +PR Barber Dimes to name a few. He also has that famous little Pattern Collection and sets like a complete FINEST KNOWN PR Trade Dollar set (all NGC). We are still building many of his sets and those won't be posted any where until we are completed. Our goal is to build the absolute FINEST, not just technical grade, but eye appeal wise. Both David Hall and Mark Salzberg will confirm that the coins in this massive collection for the most part are amazing and that Mr. Simspon ranks with great collectors like Eliasberg and Garrett. We are proud to be Mr. Simpson's exclusive dealer and are excited to be moving forward with these major projects. As time goes on, we'll be displaying many coins (the Quintuple Stella ANA display at the show was his as were the $10 Indians PCGS displayed) and discussing certain sets.
Mr. Simpson also owns the incredible Sunnywood Collection. And he was gracious to release many duplicates to us. So besides the amazing Sonnier coins in ROUND II, we'll have Sunnywood dupes for sale.
Fellas, leave the tight pants to the ladies. If I can count the coins in your pockets you better use them to call a tailor. Stay thirsty my friends......
Simpson
Pogue
Gardner
<< <i>Everyone makes such great assumptions but there are no pics so for now everyone assumes they all look great.
Many of these coins are fairly well known. The collection is comprised of coins from Sunnywood and the Law collections (iirc), as well as some of the nicest coins to cross the auction block which have made headlines (especially the $10 indians and the 1920-S).
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<< <i>Everyone makes such great assumptions but there are no pics so for now everyone assumes they all look great.
Many of these coins are fairly well known. The collection is comprised of coins from Sunnywood and the Law collections (iirc), as well as some of the nicest coins to cross the auction block which have made headlines (especially the $10 indians and the 1920-S). >>
I viewed the Law Capped Bust Half Dimes when Legend displayed them at the ANA a couple years ago. They were amazing, phenomenal, outstanding (save for a couple). The MS67 and MS68 coins in that set were the finest capped bust half dimes I had ever seen. I'm proud of the few MS66 half dimes I own, but the MS67-68 coins in the Law Collection blew my favorites out of the water.
It really is a loss to the hobby for there to be no photographs posted of those superior coins.
"Yes, Mr Simpson can grade better than most people. His only problem is time. He does not have the time to go to all the shows or auctions. He runs a multibillion dollar company. So it is my job to help him ferret out the BEST coins. He does approve each coin-even when I bring him collections. His mandate to me is simple: each coin MUST have great EYE APPEAL. He expects me to deliver the BEST quality.
He bought the Law Collections because he knew I couldn't stand to see my hard work dispursed. Ditto the JEU PR 2C set. He will buy any major collection I build-and will improve it if I think it could use it. He bought the Sunnywood Collection because colored dollars are the his second passion behind $10 Indians. We only upgraded the set with 3 coins from Sonnier-he has no plans to make it any better as we feel that is near impossible. What Doug did was amazing. As far as his 93S, its the second finest known! The finest is the MS67 placed in major set we are building for someone else.
His Pattern collection is worth well in excess of $50 million now (we have added about 400 coins to it since our purchase of the major set). He has numerous other #1 sets that are not fully complete. He also will have many #1 sets on the NGC registry soon and those will include classic rarities like an 84+85 TD, the finest 94S 10C, and the 1866 No Motto Dollar (Proof).
His love and passion for coins is as great as I have ever seen. Last week at the ANA Show (his offices were a block away) we played coins just about every day with him until midnight! So yes, he DOES indeed look at his coins. I am honored to be able to work with him."
<< <i>I'm sure everything Laura wrote is true, but do you think she would admit it if it was quite the opposite? I wouldn't!
I PROMISE you she would have if that's how she really felt, she just would tell me not to share that email
If you don't believe me you should see the things she says about Tradedollarn....errr....nevermind
haha just kidding...
If I had unlimited funds and unlimited time, I still wouldn't have the connections to build a collection like that. As has been noted in this thread, many of the coins were acquired because of the dealer relationship.
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
I hope Mr Simpson might join us here someday but given some of the comments in this thread I can see why he might be reluctant. Sometimes the sour grapes get rancid.
--Jerry
<< <i>Many if not most of his coins I am sure have True View Photos, why did they not automatically populate in the registry? >>
PCGS probably leaves that up to the set owner for individual preference and possible privacy concerns. Although, I wonder why anyone who posts his/her collection to an online registry would be concerned about a photo of the coin...as long as he/she actually owns the coin.
Dwayne F. Sessom
Ebay ID: V-Nickel-Coins
I'd love to see his 2C set!
New collectors, please educate yourself before spending money on coins; there are people who believe that using numismatic knowledge to rip the naïve is what this hobby is all about.
<< <i>Googling Mr Simpson, he seems like an impressive man. His company appears to be ranked and run well. He is well respected in the industry. His photo is pleasant and it is good to hear that he is an accomplished numismatist, not just a buyer. I have always admired and respected TDN for his expertise, not just his collection.
I hope Mr Simpson might join us here someday but given some of the comments in this thread I can see why he might be reluctant. Sometimes the sour grapes get rancid.
--Jerry >>
I agree with you completely Jerry.
I'm glad that someone with the wherewithall to assemble such an awesome grouping of coins has become their caretaker. It's fairly obvious that even if he is new at this, he understands the concept of quality and for that he is to be applauded. I doubt if he reads any of our drivel but if he does, I would certainly like to congratulate him on his coins.
John
<< <i>Where are the statehood quarters?? >>
that's funny, the sale of any one of his current coins could probably buy the top state quarter set. Not sure he would ever go that direction but who knows maybe he alread has a few nice modern sets that are not published.
RR
<< <i>Having someone buy coins for you and calling youself a collector is not very impressive >>
Having somebody bring you coins, often rejecting many of them and only keeping the finest available does make you a collector though. Laura puts a lot of work into "making" collections, but don't think that dealers alone will make a great collection. The guy knows his stuff as well and is as passonate as you or me about his coins. Just because someone has money doesn't mean they can't be a great collector. If he has the ability to hire somebody to search for coins for him and then pick from those, more power to him. I agree that great collections can be made at all ends of the price scale, but to bash one simply because it's near the top is comical.
Tradedollarnut is undoubtedly one of the greatest collectors alive, and he also believes in buying sets and upgrading them. Many of the coins are brought to his attention by Laura, he should watch that he doesn't call himself a collector either...
And for all those "another monster set with no pics" comments, wrong. Trueviews of EVERY coin should be up next week.
It's a great collection and it's still in progress. The only mistake he's made is not buying my seated dollar set when it was available. Sometimes, opportunity is more important than price.
<< <i>Having someone buy coins for you and calling youself a collector is not very impressive >>
And unfairly mischaracterizing what a collector does isn't very impressive either.
Beautiful coins for sure....
siliconvalleycoins.com
<< <i>beautiful pics are up! >>
OMG! That 1908-s $10 Indian in 68+ is
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<< <i>beautiful pics are up! >>
OMG! That 1908-s $10 Indian in 68+ is
Look at the 1920-s (iirc) - then look at the price it brought at Heritage. lol I don't know which will impress you more
Mind blowing collection!
COMPLETE KENNEDY VARIETY SET, CIRCULATION STRIKES AND PROOFS
1964 MINT SET
CONGRATS!!
NGC registry V-Nickel proof #6!!!!
working on proof shield nickels # 8 with a bullet!!!!
RIP "BEAR"