Ever been totally blown away....
tjkillian
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I've been working on my 1792-1964 type set with gold now and was at #5 with no hope of going to #4. When, out of nowhere, a new set is registered that is soooo much better than mine that you just want to give up? Check out my set and then check out this person whose initials are "pcm". His set is easily $350,000 over mine. So much for being on the first page...
"pcm" newly registered set
My pathetic set
"pcm" newly registered set
My pathetic set
Tom
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I saw this guy too. I am finding the Type coins to be a real pain to find, even the cheap ones I can afford. I picked up 4 coins, 3 Seated and 1 Gold dollar at a show last weekend, all in to PCGS for crossover, but most dealers had Morgans or 20th Century stuff. The only dealer who had any real early Type has stuff I couldn't afford, although it was cool to hold a $3 Gold in PR-66.
New guy has some interesting choices in coins. Looks like the set was started at one point, and then started in earnest. Buffalo nickel T1 in MS-63 and a population 2/0 $2.50 Classic Head in MS-65 in the same set. Would be intersting to see what the goals for this set are. Mine are AU-58 or better until it becomes prohibitive, then work my way down until I can find a grade I can afford and not mortgage anything.
Keith
If Money and Set Ranking is all you get out of Collecting,as your Post Implies,you might as well Hang It Up before you get in any Deeper.
Cameron Kiefer
Next time he guys on a buying spree, that will end my chances of ever being on the front.
Keith
No I'm not only interested in the registry set, although it does give me some incentive. My point is is that his set is so great! His set is what I'd like to strive for. Yes, I'm very happy with my set and it will slowly come along. I even have a 1900-2001 set as well as I want to get an example of every type, not just those ending in 1964. I've been collecting coins now for 31 years (I'm 40 now), and I enjoy collecting more than ever, and hope to continue. I just know that, unless the Lord is willing, I will never own any pre-1880 proof gold, any MS-65 early copper. The whole point of having money and working is to work on my type set
Tom
He does like proof though. I always wanted a proof Flyer.
Keith, this is truly an epic set. Nobody could fill it in a weekend, not even a proverbial Bill Gates. That is why I like the various subsets. TypeTone's idea of a basic set was a good one.
I found that 12 coin circulating gold type set. That helps. I need to get it to recognize my $10 lib, then one more to go. So that focuses me on a T3 $1 gold piece. I sure would like to fill out a basic set next.
tjkillian - I was enjoying that #5 spot for a while too you know
I Hope to be in the same league forty years from now!!!
Rich (Now number #11)
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Again I don't want to be a rainmaker but give credit to the many collectors who have spent 30-40 years and $50,000 or more on thier collections. There are a lot of them out there who don't know or care about the registry.
But can one really expect to see the finest sets layed out at a convention? If the sets were local maybe. How many would travel with their complete type sets? Gee if everybody would that would sure be some fun jamboree, please invite me!!
Sure PCGS is really stretching it to say these are the finest sets in the world. However they are pretty durn nice in my opinion. And I can see many images of great coins without leaving my office !!
I have seen a number of collections in that past have been inherited or put together by the wealthy that are simply amazing. Remember there are over 1 million people in this country with a net worth in excess of 5 million dollars. If 1% of them put 5% of their wealth into coins that would be 10,000 collection worth a quarter million or more.
They are out there, many raw.
Also look at some of the dealer sites and see if you can make a registry set from them. NGEgold.com for a gold type set. or "the mint" for copper.
I do agree the sets are nice and I do admire those who are working on them. Let's also give some credit to those who have been working on them for a lot of years without a registry.
Welcome to the boards. You have a great set and we will definitely enjoy your insights. Although we may appear "competitive," it is really all in fun for the most part. If you have a scanner of camera, please share some photos with us. I got a chance to see some proof gold at a recent show and was amazed with it.
Keith
I'm puzzled by your comment about Numismatics not being a worthwhile investment. While I see that statement on these boards a lot I firmly believe that coins can and should be considered an investment for anyone putting serious money into them. And thousands of dollars per year is a serious amount. The right coins to buy are out there but it takes a good eye, good contacts, good knowledge and lots of persistence to snag them. You can have your cake and eat it too.
roadrunner
Welcome to the registry/message boards. While I do like competition, you are just a little out of my league. I do hope you post your pictures of your coins, as I should do. If you want to get rid of any of your "lesser" coins, please let me know as I do love the type set, as well.
Best of luck,
Tom