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Has anyone ever wondered why the Sheldon Series Registry is not divided up by Type in the PCGS Regis
renomedphys
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A couple of weeks ago it occurred to me that it might be fun (and expensive!) to build a complete set of Classic Head cents for the PCGS registry. So I went looking to see how the set was comprised, and lo and behold, any set pre-1814 copper is comprised of all dates and designs from 1793 - 1814! So, out of curiosity, I sent Cosetta an email asking about the rationale. Apparantly the Set Registry feels that all 1793 to 1814 cents ARE the same series, and that's just that. My response went something like this:
<< <i>Flowing Hair Series designs include the Chain Cent (1793), the Wreath Cent (also 1793), and the Liberty Cap (1793 - 1796). Then you have the Draped Bust Series (1796 - 1807), and finally the Classic Head Series (1808 - 1814). These are all robust and distinct series in their own right, with greatly differing designs. In fact, they are much more distinctive than the subtle differences between the 1816-1839 (Coronet Head) and the 1839 - 1857 (Braided Hair) designs, yet they get their own separate registry? I thought the point of the set registry was to give collectors the chance to compete within a series with each other.
Frankly, the constraints set up by the current design would force anyone wanting to compete by variety (Flowing Hair, Draped Bust, Classic Head) into a direction that might not mesh well with their own tastes and desires.
Perhaps my view is not that of the collecting public. I am rather new to this game of collecting early copper. I would be curious to find out how other collectors feel about this. >>
Well, anyone? Am I all alone here?
<< <i>Flowing Hair Series designs include the Chain Cent (1793), the Wreath Cent (also 1793), and the Liberty Cap (1793 - 1796). Then you have the Draped Bust Series (1796 - 1807), and finally the Classic Head Series (1808 - 1814). These are all robust and distinct series in their own right, with greatly differing designs. In fact, they are much more distinctive than the subtle differences between the 1816-1839 (Coronet Head) and the 1839 - 1857 (Braided Hair) designs, yet they get their own separate registry? I thought the point of the set registry was to give collectors the chance to compete within a series with each other.
Frankly, the constraints set up by the current design would force anyone wanting to compete by variety (Flowing Hair, Draped Bust, Classic Head) into a direction that might not mesh well with their own tastes and desires.
Perhaps my view is not that of the collecting public. I am rather new to this game of collecting early copper. I would be curious to find out how other collectors feel about this. >>
Well, anyone? Am I all alone here?
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We have spoken to the experts. We will be adding three specialty sets. They are as follows;
1793-1796
1796-1807
1808-1814
Please refer to the PCGS Set Registry News page for newly added set composites. http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/news.html
As always, we thank you for your participation in the Registry program.
Thank you,
Cosetta Robbins
Assistant Set Registry Manager
Collectors Universe Inc.
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I think this type of willingness to work with collectors is one of the best aspects of what PCGS has to offer!
Empty Nest Collection
Matt’s Mattes
<< <i>Just got an email from Cosetta:
We have spoken to the experts. We will be adding three specialty sets. They are as follows;
1793-1796
1796-1807
1808-1814
Please refer to the PCGS Set Registry News page for newly added set composites. http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/news.html
As always, we thank you for your participation in the Registry program.
Thank you,
Cosetta Robbins
Assistant Set Registry Manager
Collectors Universe Inc.
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I think this type of willingness to work with collectors is one of the best aspects of what PCGS has to offer! >>
see, customer service like this might make me pursue the Classic Head Large Cent set in PCGS holders...darn!
thanks
Couldn't resist--fans of the TV show "The Big Bang Theory" will recognize the reference to a character named Sheldon.
Congrats on getting a positive response so quickly. With most agencies and organizations it's either a form letter or months of dialogue. With PCGS it was a quick "OK." Did you click a Staples "Easy" button?