This is an interesting idea, and I have heard some dealers advocating this approach. I have never considered collecting this way. However, it strikes me that I might try Morgans that way if such a set were to take off. I would still focus on better dates and mintmarks, I just would not have to do as many. It would make for a good themed set, like rainbows, PL/DMPL, or white only. It could work for Walkers as well. Why not try it one or two places and see how it works.
<< BTW, David, have you considered going in (sort of) the exact opposite direction? The focus would be on the mintmarks, not the dates. You could have Registry Sets for Mintmark Type Sets. For example, a set of one $20 Lib of each type from each mint. >>
Andy: Excellent idea for the $20 Libs, since I've already put such a set together except for the New Orleans mint... PCGS already has adpoted this "mintmark" Specialty Registry Set for Morgan Dollars (listed at bottom of the Dollar Registry Set List)...
They have also implemented a very cool "Early S-Mint" and "Carson City" Morgan Dollar Speciality Short Registry Sets for collectors who prefer to specialize in certain sub-sets.
Very Cool!!
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
I think that is a terrific idea, too. I feel it would help generate more interest in registry sets by collectors like me who see the "complete" date/mint sets as being extremely difficult to assemble in many series, especially ones where "key" dates are financially out of reach for many of us.
The coronet gold series could be split into No Motto and With Motto and year sets should be offered. For example, I collect primarily No Motto New Orleans $10's and Dahlonega $5's. There is really no appropriate registry opportunity for me and the others who I know have the same and similar collecting themes.
The long seated series (especially dimes, quarters, and halves) would similarly lend themselves well to such an endeavor.
What I really do not understand is why it is so difficult to get a registry started. I do not (obviously) understand the technology considerations and the manpower issues involved. Why is it that one cannot email BJ and request a registry for "San Francisco seated quarters" and voila, it is available the next day (or week). I think that if there were more such registries, there would be more interest in the classic series, which would seem to benefit both the hobby and the industry.
I have a year/MM set for the smaller series I/my son are doing (I am doing it for myself and for him until he gets older). This is for moderns where it is relatively cheaper. For Morgans, I cannot do the ALL of them by year/MM right now. So, I have 1/2 raw & 1/2 slabbed and am complete in the year set minus '93 and '95 (can't find affordable that I like).
For me, and for others as well I would imagine, the Morgan series is too numerous with more than a couple that are gutbusting in the price. So, this suggestion would be cool.
It kind of moves a few series out of the "rich man's game" for the registry and allows more people to play.
<< <i>Interesting. I hated the idea because I didn't think many people would want to collect that way. Then, everyone that responded said they loved the idea. Before I try to extract some sort of philosophical lesson from this, let me ask all of the respondents: Would you really collect a date set? Or do you just like the idea of OTHER people collecting date sets? >>
i have a few date sets of various issues. morgans are a very good example where i can put together a high-grade set w/ a chance of actually being able to accomplish it. other good examples are various gold series.
you may well be underestimating how many folks collect this way.
I don't like the idea. A complete set is what it is now and not what it was in the 60's. It might increase the submission rate on "common" coins though--------------BigE
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This is an interesting idea, and I have heard some dealers advocating this approach. I have never considered collecting this way. However, it strikes me that I might try Morgans that way if such a set were to take off. I would still focus on better dates and mintmarks, I just would not have to do as many. It would make for a good themed set, like rainbows, PL/DMPL, or white only. It could work for Walkers as well. Why not try it one or two places and see how it works.
Greg
Andy: Excellent idea for the $20 Libs, since I've already put such a set together except for the New Orleans mint... PCGS already has adpoted this "mintmark" Specialty Registry Set for Morgan Dollars (listed at bottom of the Dollar Registry Set List)...
They have also implemented a very cool "Early S-Mint" and "Carson City" Morgan Dollar Speciality Short Registry Sets for collectors who prefer to specialize in certain sub-sets.
Very Cool!!
Stuart
Collect 18th & 19th Century US Type Coins, Silver Dollars, $20 Gold Double Eagles and World Crowns & Talers with High Eye Appeal
"Luck is what happens when Preparation meets Opportunity"
I think that is a terrific idea, too. I feel it would help generate more interest in registry sets by collectors like me who see the "complete" date/mint sets as being extremely difficult to assemble in many series, especially ones where "key" dates are financially out of reach for many of us.
Tom
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The coronet gold series could be split into No Motto and With Motto and year sets should be offered. For example, I collect primarily No Motto New Orleans $10's and Dahlonega $5's. There is really no appropriate registry opportunity for me and the others who I know have the same and similar collecting themes.
The long seated series (especially dimes, quarters, and halves) would similarly lend themselves well to such an endeavor.
What I really do not understand is why it is so difficult to get a registry started. I do not (obviously) understand the technology considerations and the manpower issues involved. Why is it that one cannot email BJ and request a registry for "San Francisco seated quarters" and voila, it is available the next day (or week). I think that if there were more such registries, there would be more interest in the classic series, which would seem to benefit both the hobby and the industry.
Maybe I will pose this in the Q&A...
Robert
gets a bit of the old nostalgia juices to flow.
K S
I love the idea. My son will love it more!
You da Bomb!
I owe you a nice Lasagne!
For Morgans, I cannot do the ALL of them by year/MM right now. So, I have 1/2 raw & 1/2 slabbed and am complete in the year set minus '93 and '95 (can't find affordable that I like).
For me, and for others as well I would imagine, the Morgan series is too numerous with more than a couple that are gutbusting in the price. So, this suggestion would be cool.
It kind of moves a few series out of the "rich man's game" for the registry and allows more people to play.
I've been told I tolerate fools poorly...that may explain things if I have a problem with you. Current ebay items - Nothing at the moment
<< <i>Interesting. I hated the idea because I didn't think many people would want to collect that way. Then, everyone that responded said they loved the idea. Before I try to extract some sort of philosophical lesson from this, let me ask all of the respondents: Would you really collect a date set? Or do you just like the idea of OTHER people collecting date sets? >>
i have a few date sets of various issues. morgans are a very good example where i can put together a high-grade set w/ a chance of actually being able to accomplish it. other good examples are various gold series.
you may well be underestimating how many folks collect this way.
K S
Greg
P.S. The 92 - 95 would still rpovide the challenges.
and i GURANTEE I'd participate in it.
I JUST THE OTHER DAY decided to do a Peace Dollar Date set. Sure would be nice to avoid having to get that 34S
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