Poll re: Registry Sets

prooflike · February 13, 2004 4:31AM

How many PCGS Registry sets do you have registered?

relayer · February 13, 2004 4:39AM

I have 30 total when you click on View Other Sets, but 21 of them have been retired so only 9 are active now (but I voted more than 12)

lclugza · February 13, 2004 4:50AM

Absolutely none! Zero!

Shamika · February 13, 2004 6:50AM

Nada!

Dog97 · February 13, 2004 8:33AM

5 @ PCGS
6 @ NGC

Barry · February 13, 2004 9:01AM

Proud to have none!

MSD61 · February 13, 2004 9:08AM

I have one. PCGS proof Ikes. It will most likely be the only one I'll ever have

Robgetty · February 13, 2004 12:41PM

100% on modern proof
Working on completing 2 cent mint
Having fun with various type sets

USMC_6115 · February 13, 2004 1:19PM

I have 3, all Eisenhower circulation strikes - one in the varieties, and two in the Basic Eisenhower Sets.

khayse · February 13, 2004 1:27PM

4 registered. 5 not.

-KHayse

Dennis88 · February 13, 2004 3:31PM

I have one, Lincoln cent circulation strikes 1909-1959...

I love that set!!

Dennis

dollardude · February 13, 2004 4:52PM

Here are my registered sets thus far:

1. Morgan Dollars, Basic Set Circulation Strikes, 91.75% Complete, 40.18 Set Rating (NOTE: Several not graded yet.)
2. Peace Dollars, Circulation Strikes, 33.33% Complete, 12.84 Set Rating
3. Eisenhower Dollars Basic Set, Circulation Strikes, 100% Complete, 64.87 Set Rating
4. Eisenhower Dollars with Varieties, Circulation Strikes, 95.65% Complete, 59.41 Set Rating
5. Eisenhower Dollars, Proof, 100% Complete, 68.20 Set Rating
6. Susan B. Anthony Dollars, Proof, 33.33% Complete, 13.80 Set Rating
7. Sacagawea Dollars, Circulation Strikes, 90.00% Complete, 54.06 Set Rating (NOTE: My Goodacre is not counted.)
8. Sacagawea Dollars, Proof, 100% Complete, 69.00 Set Rating
9. Carson City Morgan Dollars, Circulation Strikes, 76.92% Complete, 21.62 Set Rating
10. Early S Mint Dollars Short Set, Circulation Strikes, 100% Complete, 64.00 Set Rating
11. Morgan Dollar Mintmark Type Set, Circulation Strikes, 100% Complete, 63.75 Set Rating
12. Silver Eagles, Circulation Strikes, 55.56% Complete, 36.75 Set Rating

Here is what I plan to add:

1. Susan B. Anthony Dollars, Circulation Strikes
2. Silver Eagles, Proof

cladking · February 13, 2004 8:17PM

I'm working on all of the circulating modern sets except the sacs but none are registered yet. Will probably start the sacs in a couple years. ...and I might do a proof set or two.

trozau · February 13, 2004 10:00PM

Only one. And will be almost impossible to complete.

prooflike · February 14, 2004 1:48AM

Wow, look at the number of people without any registry sets, and there I thought they were a popular concept!

cladking · February 14, 2004 2:42AM

At least 408 registry sets among the 115 who responded. Of course this would be
higher than the general population.

MrEureka · February 14, 2004 5:27AM

Wow, look at the number of people without any registry sets, and there I thought they were a popular concept!

I wouldn't post one of my sets until it was very well along its way. None of my collections are at that point yet. But it makes me wonder how many people are out there in the same boat: They like the Registry concept but their collections are not yet ready to post. If that's a common situation, the future for this form of collecting may be bright indeed. (That doesn't necessarily make "registry collecting" a good investment, by the way.)

Baley · February 14, 2004 5:44AM

I said none, and that is true, yet.

I may someday register a complete type set with gold, and it would go top 20, maybe top 10 right away.

.... that is, after I paid the thirty bucks per coin, ouch!

GottaGetCoins · February 14, 2004 5:50AM

Sorry, I voted 3-4 sets but I didnt realize you meant registered.

I have none regitered but Im working on three.

BillJones · February 14, 2004 6:33AM

I have three registry sets, but they are all "across the street." The reason is that I have both NGC and PCGS coins and since only PCGS can be entered here, it's not worth my time.

dollardude · February 14, 2004 7:09AM

<< I wouldn't post one of my sets until it was very well along its way. None of my collections are at that point yet. But it makes me wonder how many people are out there in the same boat: They like the Registry concept but their collections are not yet ready to post. If that's a common situation, the future for this form of collecting may be bright indeed. (That doesn't necessarily make "registry collecting" a good investment, by the way.) >>

I'd like to make a few points here from a pure collector's perspective. Registry sets are a fantastic way of collecting because you can track your progress and see how your sets compare against other people. Registry sets that are only a single coin large should be logged because they encourage collecting and completion with specific goals. Also, as a pure collector, I personally don't care about the investment aspect, so "registry collecting" is a pure hobby to me.

dbldie55 · February 14, 2004 7:18AM

You can list one war nickel in 13 sets. I have 9 sets listed, but can increase it by 12 by listing my War nickels in the other sets they can be in as well as multiple Morgan sets (with my 2 Morgans) and the Modern Commem sets with my 1 commem.

Should be able to have 24+ sets without buying another coin.

MrEureka · February 14, 2004 7:26AM

Registry sets are a fantastic way of collecting because you can track your progress and see how your sets compare against other people.

You can do the same without registering your set. But don't get me wrong. I'm not trying to discourage anyone from registering their set early. I'm only pointing out that there may be many more people like me that will post their sets only after achieving more notable progress. The potential size of the Registry community may be larger than you think.

boz · February 14, 2004 7:39AM

<< <i>there may be many more people like me that will post their sets only after achieving more notable progress. >>

What is your/their reasoning behind this? What difference does it make when the set is registered?

MrEureka · February 14, 2004 8:20AM

What is your/their reasoning behind this? What difference does it make when the set is registered?

I'd have two reasons for posting a set:

The first is ego. In my case, I don't have enough coins in my sets to justify boasting.

The second is to advertise that I'm in the market for the missing coins. In my case, there's no need to advertise because there are so many holes in the sets that I'm having no trouble spending enough money to keep myself broke. That will change when I get closer to completion.

wallstreetman · February 14, 2004 9:03AM

34

lordmarcovan · February 14, 2004 1:45PM

Just deleted my last one, a few minutes ago.

If they ever do a basic type set for 19th and 20th century nongold coins, I might play.

puff · February 14, 2004 2:19PM

What really blows my mind is someone that has a set at or near the top of the heap of a particular set, but has sold the set to someone else over a year ago only if they promise not to register it so he can keep his current status at the top!

Talk about an ego!!!

Coppernicus · February 14, 2004 4:54PM

My daughter and I have five sets, but only the '09-58 circ Lincolns are a true set. The other four I registered to keep track of odds and ends!

Mike

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