I'm thinking of collecting 20th Century gold coins.

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saintguru
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Any tips? B)

Peace, JB/SG

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  • Sonorandesertrat
    Sonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Big ones, dated 1933?

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  • saintguru
    saintguru Posts: 7,728 ✭✭✭
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    Is that a good date to start with??

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  • Sonorandesertrat
    Sonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    It would be a return to old hunting grounds, if I remember correctly.

    Member: EAC, NBS, C4, CWTS, ANA

    RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'

    CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
  • AUandAG
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    Start with 1999 and work backward??? Might take a while but should prove interesting ;)

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  • Southcounty
    Southcounty Posts: 709 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Buy a book first. ;);)

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  • cameonut2011
    cameonut2011 Posts: 10,897 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Generics and even slight better dates can be a tough sell unless in very high grades.

  • JazzmanJAB
    JazzmanJAB Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭✭
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    It's deja vu, all over again !

  • Coinstartled
    Coinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Knew him way back in Levittown where we would buy kichel for a nickel.

  • lkeigwin
    lkeigwin Posts: 16,895 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Dumb idea. It's been done. Try something else?
    Lance.

    (welcome back...where you been?)

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  • saintguru
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    Sitting on a rock in Tibet pondering my navel.

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  • roadrunner
    roadrunner Posts: 28,374 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 22, 2017 6:36PM
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    The word is that the smart money from Japan has been buying stickered gem classic proof gold. :'(

    Better get some before it's all gone.

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  • georgiacop50
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    Do you like gradeflation?

  • Wabbit2313
    Wabbit2313 Posts: 7,268 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @georgiacop50 said:
    Do you like gradeflation?

    As long as they are my coins, YES!

  • cameonut2011
    cameonut2011 Posts: 10,897 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @georgiacop50 said:
    Do you like gradeflation?

    Only when it works to my favor. Otherwise, it is very bad. :)

  • BillJones
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    You had better have deep pockets unless you are going to concentrate on the generic dates.

    I've tried series collecting, but I get bored if there are too many coins. I have completed the Type I and Type II gold dollars but there are too many Type IIIs for my taste, especially when you have to pony up for dates like 1861-D which have prices that have gone to the moon. The Classic Head $2.50 and $5.00 coins have been an interesting challenge, but I've learned there are some landmines there too. Coins that are supposed to be "common" aren't.

    Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
  • Cougar1978
    Cougar1978 Posts: 10,067 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Hope u have deep pockets.

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  • PerryHall
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    Welcome back. I hope all is well with you. :)

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
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  • ShadyDave
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    @shorecoll said:
    For those who don't actually know...the Saint man had one of the finest Saint collections in history...he is just stopping back by to tease those of us who couldn't afford the slab fees on his set. Lol

    Is there a place or thread where I may see the collection of saints?

  • Coinstartled
    Coinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 22, 2017 3:52PM
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    @Cougar1978 said:
    Hope u have deep pockets.

    Don't worry about Jay.

  • cladking
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    Ya' outta try chuck-e-cheese tokens or amusement tokens. ;)

    How about Shell Mr President Game pieces? If anyone could find the toughies...

    Hell, try a set of Indian Republic... ...in Gem. No messy gold or silver to fool with, only good aluminum and nickel.

    tempus fugit extra philosophiam.
  • cladking
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    @saintguru said:
    Sitting on a rock in Tibet pondering my navel.

    If you were clad you might even forget you had a navel. ;)

    tempus fugit extra philosophiam.
  • jdimmick
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    With all these oldbee's starting to show up again, especially ones with deep pockets like the OP, I think its a good sign market is going to begin to heat up again??

  • shorecoll
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    You could do a complete set of CWTs. That's like trying to sit in the corner of a round room.

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  • CharlotteDude
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    You should try modern commemoratives, just to see how you like the whole "collecting" concept.

    'dude

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  • cnncoins
    cnncoins Posts: 414 ✭✭✭✭
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    Jay long time no see...hope all is well. Hope to see you at CSNS Show. Stop by and say "Hi"

  • Justacommeman
    Justacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Another National Treasure Just showed up and a homeboy to boot. Jay you should be able to buy back some of your coins on the cheap ; )

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  • SoCalBigMark
    SoCalBigMark Posts: 2,851 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @Coinstartled said:
    This gentleman asks a serious question and gets irreverent answers. We need a bit more information first.

    1. Do you have any collecting experience?
    2. Do you have the dedication and resources to complete a set?
    3. Any advisors or mentors that can keep you from buying problem coins?
    4. Do your prefer ortolan sandwiches on challah or pumpernickel?

    Hows that view of the mountains?

  • Coinstartled
    Coinstartled Posts: 10,135 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Lousy at night.

    :/

  • 3keepSECRETif2rDEAD
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  • ricko
    ricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Welcome back Jay.... are you once again looking for 'syrup'? Cheers, RickO

  • saintguru
    saintguru Posts: 7,728 ✭✭✭
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    Just dropping in to the old forum for a visit. Thanks for the kind words. JB

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  • MacCrimmon
    MacCrimmon Posts: 7,058 ✭✭✭
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    @saintguru said:
    Sitting on a rock in Tibet pondering my navel.

    I'd rather ponder the results of extreme heat on a 2" thick slab of medium rare prime bone-in ribeye!

  • saintguru
    saintguru Posts: 7,728 ✭✭✭
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    HERE HERE, DOUG!! I'm witcha.

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  • asheland
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    Good to see you posting. :)

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  • northcoin
    northcoin Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 23, 2017 1:41PM
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    @saintguru said:
    Just dropping in to the old forum for a visit. Thanks for the kind words. JB

    Thanks for dropping by and glad you are doing well after all this time.

    Is it just a coincidence that the collector of the all time Moose Saint collection showed up concurrent with these creatures on my street last night?

  • DeepCoin
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    We all miss you Sainty

    Retired United States Mint guy, now working on an Everyman Type Set.
  • JJSingleton
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    20th Century Gold?...yes, I think American Gold Eagles would be perfect for you. :D

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  • KellenCoin
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    Buy the book before the coin.

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  • WinLoseWin
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    Nah, don't bother. That was already done by a guy here several years ago who collected a few premium rare date Saints that set records when auctioned, some or maybe all of which still stand. You couldn't hold a candle to him.

    Go for Red copper instead. Although it could turn brown which could leave you with the blues or even the dead rooster blues.

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  • caddyshack
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    you had a great saint set. just build a type set. you know how hard it is to find nice coins

  • Sonorandesertrat
    Sonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    @saintguru said:
    Is that a good date to start with??

    On second thought, 1933 Saints are so yesterday. Start by having Carr make one dated 1934---just for you---and then destroy his dies.

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  • coindeuce
    coindeuce Posts: 13,527 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited March 23, 2017 8:28PM
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    Don't you get enough syrup on your flapjacks ?
    I hear tell there's a hot market for Howlin' Wolf harmonicas.
    What you really want to collect is hamstrung in the National Archives.
    You need to restore your photo sigline.

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  • originalisbest
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    I thought you were going to investigate circ Indian Head cents, Jay. Well, anyway, hope all's well with you.

  • kaz
    kaz Posts: 9,378 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Good to hear from one of the most original voices on the forum again.

  • SkyMan
    SkyMan Posts: 9,605 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Nice to "see" an old face again.

    Happy Hunting with your newest collecting passion, whatever it may be.

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  • Lakesammman
    Lakesammman Posts: 17,698 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    Hey - Sainty - nice to see you on the boards again! :+1:

    Gone but not forgotten: IGWT, Speedy, Bear, BigE, HokieFore, John Burns, Russ, TahoeDale, Dahlonega, Astrorat, Stewart Blay, Oldhoopster, Ricko, Big Moose, Cardinal, CoinsAreFun.

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