Darkside Numismatic Goals for 2009!?

Doogy · January 1, 2009 3:19AM

Happy New Year!

Continuing on what Cathy started in another thread, I thought we'd get a thread going where you get to put forth some numismatic goals for 2009.

C'mon, let's here them!

Doug

theboz11 · January 1, 2009 3:23AM

My goal is to NOT spend it ALL on coins. It is so hard to do, eating PBJ sandwiches everyday to afford more coins was not my original goal.

WorldTypeSet · January 1, 2009 3:32AM

My goal is to get my World Coin Type Set up to 125 coins. An additional 42 coins in 52 weeks shouldn't be too hard, right?

JCMhouston · January 1, 2009 3:34AM

1. Find a 1775 British Halfpenny in 63 or better to finish the set.
2. Finish the Geo. V penny set in 65 or better.
3. Work on developing some theme to the German crap I've been buying.
4. Find affordable but attractive Charles II and James II shillings.
5. Stop buying random stuff just because it's pretty.

Stork · January 1, 2009 3:52AM

I cut out my 'list' from the other thread...it's more appropriate here

"""Anyone with any numismatic ambitions or resolutions this year? I would like to:

1. Sit back and enjoy what I already have.
2. Add at least one nice mommy medal, greyhound medal/coin and find at least one worthy upgrade or addition for my Japanese Dansco.
3. Get more organized (I did a little better in 2008, at least most everything is in it's proper cabinet, album or at least in some sort of Intercept storage.
4. Actually SELL or giveaway all the extras lying around!!
5. Figure out what to do with everything in case (getting likely) we get stationed overseas again this year...""""

Let's hear some more

Cathy

ajaan · January 1, 2009 4:22AM

1. Sell off a lot of coins that don't meet my collecting interests.

2. Don't buy coins that I really don't want.

3. Finish my date (1897-1937) set of GB 1/2d in Unc.

I know #2 will probably be broken by next week.

coinkat · January 1, 2009 4:26AM

If I have no goals, I therefore can not be a numismatic failure and nor can I look back at 2009 as a year of disappointment

Seriously, I just hope to add afew solid coins in my core collecting areas

BBQnBLUES · January 1, 2009 4:39AM

only 2 "Darkside" goals (so far)

1) Add an _early date - MS63 - Mexico 50 Peso to complete my Gold type set

2) Add a - AU - 1866 Hong Kong half $ to complete my Hong Kong Dansco type set

Then I want to start on a - 63'ish - 12 pc. US Gold type set.

Hussulo · January 1, 2009 4:42AM

My goals for 2009:

1- Complete my 1/3 farthing set in MS grades. Look for upgrades and perhaps a proof.
2- Start the 1/4 farthing set.
3- Buy more world gold coins.
4- Same as what JCM said "Stop buying random stuff just because it's pretty. "

No 4 is going to be hard though.

WorldTypeSet · January 1, 2009 4:49AM

Stop buying random stuff just because it's pretty.

That's funny, because that's exactly what I'm collecting now.

FilthyBroke · January 1, 2009 5:09AM

Goals? I guess if I had structure to my collecting, it could be reviewed at this time, maybe streamline my tactics and thought processes a little bit.

Let's see....

1. I'd like to build mainly on my current sets, which include hammered coins, a set of World's Fair elongates, and a U.S. coin box of twenty.

2. Focus, there are lots of cool things out there, but I guess that I don't need to own them all.

3. Remember what I have lost money on. I often sell extras or impulse buys, and need to consider resale BEFORE I purchase an impulse item.

Ok, I have it written down now, and have a reference point if I seem to stray from this or feel I'm losing focus. I guess it could be a maturity issue. As I progress as a collector, I find more focus and direction. 2009 will be my third year of collecting, and with the continued great advice and help I've received here from many, I'm sure it'll be another good year.

farthing · January 1, 2009 6:05AM

1. Focus more on quality and/or rarity instead of quantity (easier to do now that I'm approaching 300 tokens)
2. I may need to sell some stuff to finance #1. Have already started by selling some of my medals to a well-known exonumia dealer (we both made money on that deal

)
3. Work on my coin photography ability. Either that or see what my daughter-in-law can do with her camera and coins. This will hopefully fill much the time currently spent on eBay so that I can keep true to goal #1.

JoesMaName · January 1, 2009 9:23AM

<< Stop buying random stuff just because it's pretty.

That's funny, because that's exactly what I'm collecting now. >>

Too funny, I sure can relate.
I'm going to make this my goal as well - then promote it to a new-years resolution!

cacheman · January 1, 2009 9:33AM

Do exonumia goals count too?

If so, I'd like to finally get my full-fledged web site up and open for the public this year after two years of development.

I really need to carve out some time to do some writing. I have a boat-load of new info about Goetz and his works that needs to be brought out and attributed to him.

The web site remains the priority though as the availability of it and it's associated information could be important to researchers.

Bailathacl · January 1, 2009 11:06AM

My goals are similar to last year's too. I feel the need to:

- Continue to organize and creatively store my collection
- Complete a detailed inventory process (within each flip and a in combined database)
- Reholder poorly holdered pieces (after an acetone cleansing, if appropriate)
- To tilt the acquisition quality vs. quantity debate somewhat more toward the former

Other useful things (getting more and better references, becoming adept at photography and photo management, becoming a more active seller, getting my feet wet at major auctions) are lower priority but still on the radar.

Of course, the number one goal is to continue to enjoy the hobby! This board is a most useful tool in doing that.

RedTiger · January 1, 2009 11:21AM

In 2008 I overpaid on quite a few of my darkside purchases. Almost all are of modest value, however, some that I bought might wholesale for 20% of what I paid, retail, and might often retail for half of what I paid. Being a tightwad at heart, this is distressing. In 2009 I resolve to research more before buying and if in doubt, don't buy.

sbeverly · January 1, 2009 1:45PM

Finish my Panda Silver collection which includes all the date varieties and all the commems.

All the Panda Silver coins.

Approx 75 coins. I have about 10 to go.

Edited to add: There are more than I thought. A little more than a 100

BillyKingsley · January 1, 2009 4:29PM

Buy at least 25 pounds of assorted world coins. I bought one pound back in the summer, and I'm still looking through them. (I know what's there, I just enjoy looking at them!)

I may do this in drips-and-drabs or all at once. Maybe I will instead buy a pound a month. Who knows??

Add some ancient/medieval. I have 1 ancient Rome coin that I got from LordM, and then my collection skips to 1797, also a BST purchase.

I will enjoy whatever I get, though!!

Ricke · January 1, 2009 4:58PM

Like others mentioned - not buy random stuff.

I'd like to plan each purchase, and make sure those I do add to my collection are key to my focus.

MrEureka · January 2, 2009 9:49AM

My goal is to pay for everything I bought in 2008.

onejinx · January 2, 2009 10:52AM

1. organize
2. organize some more
3. organize even more

I was lazy last year.

Rickc300 · January 2, 2009 12:16PM

1. Like others, sell off or trade some duplicates and stuff not really in my core interests and stop doing those impulse buys just because they are such good deals~!

2. Doing the above will allow additional purchases to fill some holes in my collection.

3. Add 44 coins in VF or better to my date/mint German Empire coin collection to get it over 80% complete. Currently at .7639% complete (906 coins). I still need a lot of the less expensive stuff, I just haven't come across them (yet). See number 1 above if you can help me out. I may have some deals for you!

Rick

DCH · January 2, 2009 1:04PM

1. Add 10 new coin books to the library.

2. Add 150 new KM#s.

3. Add a coin for each of the books in my library that I don't currently have a coin from.

skingspan · January 2, 2009 1:35PM

Add some Canadian dollars to my crown collection.
Get a nice Mexican Caballito peso

Rickc300 · January 2, 2009 6:38PM

Not everyone can be sensible at once! A few more mad purchases and some $$$ losses on coins that I think I can sell at a profit anytime I want because of the great deals I keep finding, that is pretty much what the year holds in store for me I fear...

Rick

Walkerguy21D · January 2, 2009 11:34PM

My wife's goal for me is to sell off as much Canadian, British, and other misc world coins as possible.....she thinks I don't need to collect everything and that I have too much already!

SYRACUSIAN · January 3, 2009 8:38PM

Continue to trim my essential collection, with the intention to keep only the truly rare and attractive coins, without concerns about completion.
Crossgrade some older graded coins to today's standards ,and give them a uniform storage look.

<< Stop buying random stuff just because it's pretty.

That's funny, because that's exactly what I'm collecting now. >>

That is a difficult one for Darksiders. Most of my purchases at shows are just pretty coins without any connection to my specific collecting areas. I usually keep them for a while, then I eventually send them in for grading and imaging, directly or via Don,after which they are resold on ebay, at a slight profit or loss, it really doesn't matter. The professional images are a nice reminder of several such coins that I owned for a while.

1. Sit back and enjoy what I already have.

That's the best resolution I've heard so far.

Doogy · January 23, 2009 11:38AM

strangely, I started this thread, but never listed my own goals. so.............

Doug's goals for 2009

Finish my Double Florin set, with only primo uncirculated examples with exceptional eye appeal

Finish my George IV Farthing set, with all GEM uncirculated pieces

Finish my Edward 1902-1910 pennies, having all of them match with neat woodgrain type toning

Finish my 1897 British type set: need Crown and Florin, all in GEM uncirculated condition

Find a few more French 5 Francs, Hercules type, from the 1870s in UNC

Find a superb and original MS63-65 1821 Crown

above all, to have fun!

JCMhouston · January 23, 2009 12:11PM

Thanks to Doogy for pointing it out. I am having to modify number 5 in my original post , quit buying random coins just because they are pretty.

It has now changed to:

5. Continue to develop my "Oh, isn't that a pretty coin" set.

WorldTypeSet · February 24, 2009 12:31PM

Everyone keeping to their 2009 goals?

mnemtsas2 · February 24, 2009 12:43PM

I didnt set any so I am doing just fine

Preussen · February 24, 2009 9:31PM

Goals? I don't need no stinkin' goals

-Preussen

IstilllikeZARcoins · February 24, 2009 9:34PM

I plan to have most of my collection sold by years end.

newbiecollector · February 24, 2009 9:45PM

Try and not spend more money on coins than I earn.

theboz11 · February 25, 2009 2:57AM

Buy everything in sight till I'm broke, why should this year be any different than any other

JCMhouston · February 25, 2009 3:14AM

I'm doing much better, I didn't buy a random pretty coin I saw this week.

bosox · February 25, 2009 4:09AM

1. Finish my book on the Victorian large cents of Canada (almost done

).

2. Sell the remainder of my liteside stuff.

3. For the many ICCS Canadian coins that I crossed at PCGS, re-cross them back to ICCS (in other words have ICCS re-issue with certs tied to the PCGS holders).

4. Write some articles for the Canadian Numismatic Journal on my WWII collection.

IloiloKano · February 25, 2009 4:29AM

1. Sell off my seconds and thirds, as well as such items that do not fit into my chosen collection category, (to raise money for the rest of my goals).
2. Submit another 8 coins for PCGS certification upon renewal of platinum membership.
3. Submit at least 5 additional coins for PCGS certification.
4. Complete my AU/UNC Raw set of US-PI Centavos (and Half Centavos), except for the varieties and the difficult 1915-S, which I will be happy to acquire raw in VF to XF, and the 1918-S (Large S), which I will be happy to obtain in VG to Fine.
5. Cross most, if not all, of my ANACS (and possibly some NGC) certifed coins.
6. Acquire (by hook or by crook) a 1918-S Mule Five Centavos in VG to Fine condition. (If it is by crook, then MS60 or better.)

7. Continue to upgrade my raw US-PI Silver Coinage collection.
8. Avoid another bankruptcy.

9. Always bear in mind that God and Family always take priority.

satootoko · February 25, 2009 4:41AM

What else?

Find that elusive Meiji 6 (1874) 2 sen to complete the date set!

The rest of the set is XF or better, but I'd even take a G at this point.

weresteve · February 25, 2009 6:40AM

Same as always ...

Continue to periodaclly spend undisclosed amounts of money on random darkside coins that look pretty and would fit into the general scheme of things ... with the most painful part still ahead ... smoe German Empire and Weimar Republic commems

Wrap up the last of my QE II decimal showcase sets and post it if/when I get the urge to restart it to begin with.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy summer ... when it arrives ...

GritsMan · February 28, 2009 10:25AM

Git me one 'a those proof-thangy New ZEE-land Hamilton froggies!

ASUtodd · February 28, 2009 10:30AM

I have a New Zealand Froggie....

Well let me rephrase... I bought my WIFE one for her animal collection... Those things are HARD to come by..

GritsMan · February 28, 2009 12:18PM

<< I have a New Zealand Froggie....

Well let me rephrase... I bought my WIFE one for her animal collection... Those things are HARD to come by.. >>

Are you talking about the '08 $5 silver proof Hamilton frogs? The NZ Mint website still shows them. Nice gift, by the way! I'm lobbying for a Father's Day present!

ASUtodd · February 28, 2009 12:22PM

Yeah... but I got mine for 25 bucks on ebay still in the Mint packaging!!!

Todd

MrEureka · December 24, 2009 6:28AM

So how did we do?

Hussulo · December 24, 2009 7:33AM

My goals for 2009:
1- Complete my 1/3 farthing set in MS grades.
Look for upgrades and perhaps a proof.
2- Start the 1/4 farthing set.
3- Buy more world gold coins.
4- Same as what JCM said "Stop buying random stuff just because it's pretty. "
No 4 is going to be hard though.

1- Check (manage to find a 66RD and submit a nice raw upgrade)
2- Check also made a start on a 1/2 farthing set.
3- Check
4-

Oh well 3 0ut of 4 wasn't bad and to be honest I knew no4 was going to be impossible.

coinkat · December 24, 2009 7:55AM

Has anyone heard from Doogy?

Unfortunately, I can not recall when he posted here last.

I hope he and his family are doing fine

ajaan · December 24, 2009 9:02AM

<< Last Visited On: September 24th, 2009 4:46 PM >>

JCMhouston · December 24, 2009 10:27AM

1. Find a 1775 British Halfpenny in 63 or better to finish the set.
2. Finish the Geo. V penny set in 65 or better.
3. Work on developing some theme to the German crap I've been buying.
4. Find affordable but attractive Charles II and James II shillings.
5. Stop buying random stuff just because it's pretty.

1. Check
2. Still need a couple
3. I'm getting there, added a few new 19th C. proofs and got rid of all the 20th C. stuff
4, Half a check, got a Charles II, bidding on a James II in the new year
5. I'm giving myself a partial check here, I only bought one coin that doesn't fit in my Swiss, German or British collections (in the last couple of months)

My understanding is Doogy got banned for some reason, he posts ATS sometimes.

WorldTypeSet · December 24, 2009 1:26PM

<< My goal is to get my World Coin Type Set up to 125 coins. An additional 42 coins in 52 weeks shouldn't be too hard, right? >>

Haha. Ended up with 358 ... a bit more than the goal of 125.

docday2003 · December 25, 2009 2:31AM

<< 

<< My goal is to get my World Coin Type Set up to 125 coins. An additional 42 coins in 52 weeks shouldn't be too hard, right? >>

Haha. Ended up with 358 ... a bit more than the goal of 125. >>

I happen to know what you can do with those extra 233 coins...

Darkside Numismatic Goals for 2009!?

Comments