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Coin collectors: 2007 year in review.....
Newcomp103
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Did you establish a "goal" last January for your collection? How did you do? I have less coins now than anytime since I have called myself a collector. I think becoming more "picky" is the main reason. I gave up on my Buffalo set I was working on for a couple of years because I was going cross-eyed looking at so many with problems!!!(But it is in VERY good hands with another forum member! 
)...and now I am trying to find Morgan Dollars that fit with my "own expectations...it has not been an easy task so far! I set the goal to learn more and buy coins using the knowledge that I gain from this board and many good sources. I think I did ok...the coins I have I love...I just hope that I can find the "better stuff" next year.
I am also going to try to re-open my mind to different series....yes Wes...maybe even Capped Bust Halves!
)...and now I am trying to find Morgan Dollars that fit with my "own expectations...it has not been an easy task so far! I set the goal to learn more and buy coins using the knowledge that I gain from this board and many good sources. I think I did ok...the coins I have I love...I just hope that I can find the "better stuff" next year. I am also going to try to re-open my mind to different series....yes Wes...maybe even Capped Bust Halves!
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I guess my goals for 2008 would have to be learning more details of each series that I am serious about (and try to get Shawn to buy some Capped Bust Halves)
wes
Too many positive BST transactions with too many members to list.
Get rid of all the non-performing common certified stuff : Accomplished
Complete a certified gold type set of Indians and Liberties: Accomplished
My other goal this year was to expand on my Bust "anything" collection and focus on quality over quantity coins. I've added 2 Draped Bust Large Cents, 1 Capped bust Half Dime, 5 Capped Bust Dimes, 0 Bust Quarters, and 4 Capped Bust Halves. I would say that it was a very successful year for my collection. I also picked up some more additions besides Bust stuff that are awesome; one particular 1865 2-Cent piece in MS-65RD w/ X-Mas colored toning...SO COOL!!!
Ok, enough of me, I'll pass on the torch to other members.
By cherrypicking Marty.
Russ, NCNE
Brothers, my goal was to get as far as possible into an MPL set. While I did get the set completed, I'm still looking for some upgrades.
Next year, I'm going to work on a set of Flying Eagles.
I'm working more on my other raw circulated collections and may slowly resume one (mostly slabbed) endeavor, an 1877 type set which may take a while given several of them are key dates well into four figures. Still I think that would be a fun "box of 14."
also acquired all of the 2007 Mint products that I wanted along the way.
As it turned out, I attended 4 smaller ones (1 in Florida - 3 in the NW).
I met several dealers that I would feel comfortable visiting again to view their inventory, ask questions, and purchase coins for my collection.
That's a pretty huge thing for me.
I had many very pleasurable transactions and communications with forum members. What a place!
"Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working" Pablo Picasso
When the year began I was focused on collecting key dates in popular federal series' such as Lincoln Cents. I decided I enjoyed more the colonial era coins that I had picked up along the way. I think these are generally more rare, more interesting and under-appreciated.
Now, at year's end, I'm really happy that I made this change and I'm looking forward to a focused, educational, and enjoyable 2008!
Dan
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I finally took up Roman coins as a serious collection. And I have come far in nine months. But still have LOTS to learn.
After returning from the Charlotte show in March, I lay down for a nap one day, had a dream about collecting Roman coins, and literally woke up a collector of them, just like that. I started adding pieces right away, though I had not looked at many during the show, or bought any.
Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
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Collector since 1976. On the CU forums here since 2001.
" " " " introduce some young enthusiasts to our world......worked hard.....think I accomplished
" " " " Not get carried away with too much hype....Accomplished
1. Get some of my better modern stuff slabbed. Or, could be stated as make some coins since I haven't done that before. DONE
2. Complete my $10 '08 Indian MM/motto-no motto collection. Not done...one to go.
3. Continue to work on my box of 20 (sort of redundant w/ #2). Added three nice (one was very nice) dated gold pieces and purged 2 buying errors I had made. DONE
4. Attend and bid in a live auction from the floor. FAILED
5. Get a numismatic review of my collection from a dealer. DONE
Almost every product from the US mint has been issued behind schedule
Other than Mint products I have only added a handful of coins to my collection!
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and both A and B, both mints. Accomplished that goal
The second goal was to complete my 2nd morgan set '78-'04 + 21's. Came up 9 short of completion. Any grade that
had eye appeal was fine with me. Did get a lot in MS grades but many are CirculatedCameos selected for their looks.
Did not have a gold goal even though I did sell off some between $700 and $800. This was gold I bought at $300-$400
so doubled my money and provided funds for the other stuff!
Did not purchase as many collections as I wanted and most that I did get were smaller than normal for me. I did get
one large collection and that helped make up for a bit. Small to me is under $1000 and large is over $5000. I like to
get at least one collection of some kind every month so as to keep my mind occupied with new coins!
Good year overall but 2008 ought to be better!
Merry Christmas and Happy 2008 to all,
bob
I had two goals.
One was to make serious headway collecting proof 1/2-oz plats in OGP. I've done pretty well with that, including getting the top 4 dates. Still have 3 to go--and the reverse proof, of course (OUCH!).
My second goal, which has actually been much more fun, was to see how much of a Jefferson collection I could complete from rolls in one year. The results for that have surprised even me. I've managed to complete the entire series except for 17 coins. My set includes some pretty rare dates, too, such as the 1952-S, 1938, and four wartime nickels. That's with about $1,000 of searching. I also found so many Canadian nickels that I started a set of those, too. Only one buffalo, but that was a thrill, too. For collecting from circulation, nickels are DA BOMB! I'm gonna keep looking...
<< <i>I'd love to see Russ's completed Kennedy set... >>
http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=27651
Russ, NCNE
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<< <i>I'd love to see Russ's completed Kennedy set... >>
http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=27651
Russ, NCNE >>
YOWZA!!! Thanks for the link!
2. Get much pickier in my buying. Did that, bought only one significant coin this year.
3. Expand my photo business: Did that. I have photographed about 800 coins so far this year vs about 150 last year.