Do you think those with the top sets have multiples in the top grades?

DMWJR

I believe it.

Walkerfan

I don't....not for the rarer classic issues.

DMWJR

I've met some very obsessed collectors.

Walkerfan

I'm sure that there are a few but I believe it to be the exception rather than the rule.

OldIndianNutKase

When putting together a set, a collector will always find better examples. And many times the dupes have greater eye appeal than the higher graded coins.

OINK

CuKevin

Originally posted by: Walkerfan
I'm sure that there are a few but I believe it to be the exception rather than the rule.

This has been my experience.

291fifth

Only those with a "hoarder" mentality plus lots of money.

tradedollarnut

Ha - what a coincidence! I just yesterday decided that if I saw a great seated dollar that I'd buy it even if I already had an example. This was brought on by finally seeing the MS64 1855 and thinking that it's just as nice or nicer than the 64+ in my set.

roadrunner

Eliasberg owned the 2 finest 1859-s halves....both MS68's. Far better than the next best.



He also owned the 2 finest 1872-s halves....both MS66/67.



Eugene Gardner had numerous instances where he owned 2-3 examples of tougher date seated quarters...all in or near the condition census. 3 - 1857-0, 3 - 1858-0, 2- 1862-s, 3 gem 1858 Philly, 2 - gem 1868, 2 gem 1871-s, etc.

Cougar1978

yes if wealthy

WaterSport

Doug, I know a few folks who have many dupes, but lack the time and will power to simply off load them.

WS

jcping

Absolutely, many times, it is easy to trade your top dup coins with other collectors

TwoSides2aCoin

I don't typically think this way and imagine I would, if I did.

Justacommeman

Yes.



mark

LindeDad

A lot of one under's hoping for the special one maybe.

DMWJR

Originally posted by: tradedollarnut

Ha - what a coincidence! I just yesterday decided that if I saw a great seated dollar that I'd buy it even if I already had an example. This was brought on by finally seeing the MS64 1855 and thinking that it's just as nice or nicer than the 64+ in my set.

I did that recently too. Have both, and very happy about them

DMWJR

Originally posted by: WaterSport

Doug, I know a few folks who have many dupes, but lack the time and will power to simply off load them.



WS

I'm with you there friend. For what you and I like, Great Collections is a very easy way to offload dupes. Ian has treated me right for years. I like to "reinvest" in coins I don't have in the Lincoln varieties area. Funny how I feel about other series. I can't get into all the other esoteric varieties of the Indians. I have only collected the major varieties. Then on FE's I went bonkers and have pretty much every collectible variety. I will say I am having a lot of fun though.

ricko

Almost assuredly, with the exceptions of rarities (in both type and grade). Cheers, RickO