Polling what most of you all love to collect

BNBAnalytics · November 14, 2009 9:51AM

Hey guys, BNB here and I'm curious to know, what is the consensus here on what most of you all love to collect?

Higher end certified coins? Raw coins? 3 Legged buffalo nickels? I'm curious to hear what each and every one of you here has to say!

I personally go for the mid-high range coins like 3 leggers, morgans, gold coins & bullion..

Ed1840 · November 14, 2009 9:55AM

Large Cents -- Raw. I sometimes pick up something else if it catches my eye.

BNBAnalytics · November 14, 2009 9:56AM

<< Large Cents -- Raw. I sometimes pick up something else if it catches my eye. >>

I'm curious to know which raw large cents in particular and what grade generally?

InternetJunky · November 14, 2009 9:56AM

It all depends on how much disposable income I have at the time. Sure I'd buy a 3-Legged Buff but will I ever have that kind of money to spend? Probably not. Common date Buffs and mint wrapping is the only stuff I can afford right now

DennisH · November 14, 2009 9:59AM

My favorite is cherrypicking unattributed Morgan VAMs in PCGS holders.

tahoe98 · November 14, 2009 10:04AM

<< My favorite is cherrypicking unattributed Morgan VAMs in PCGS holders. >>

........NOW YOU'RE TALKIN'!!!!!

CarlWohlforth · November 14, 2009 10:08AM

High grade certified type coins. And when my budget is low (like it is now) low grade, holed, type coins.

pakasmom · November 14, 2009 10:13AM

What I would love to collect and what I do collect, aren't the same things...

BNBAnalytics · November 14, 2009 10:15AM

<< What I would love to collect and what I do collect, aren't the same things...

>>

That's fine. We all have our ideals.. What is it now that you are currently collecting though?

pakasmom · November 14, 2009 10:18AM

Trying to finish a set of Morgans in EF 45 to AU 58. Got about 12 to go...

But I really love FECs and $5 gold indian heads.

nickel · November 14, 2009 10:19AM

Mid grade buffalo ,liberty and shield nickels , and bust dimes 1809-1837 in good , vg and fine

mike92694 · November 14, 2009 10:19AM

And why would you like to know?

BNBAnalytics · November 14, 2009 10:21AM

<< And why would you like to know? >>

Because I'm curious to learn about what people here are collecting so I myself know for my own personal inventory.

dsessom · November 14, 2009 10:23AM

My collecting interests have changed over time. I started out collecting a hodge-podge of raw US type coins. Anything that I came across that caught my eye. Then after joining this forum, I realized that I was kind of wandering aimlessly and that if I really wanted to build a nice collection, I needed focus on one or two series and buy PCGS or NGC graded coins. One reason is that 80% of the raw coins I submitted came back graded WAY under what I expected, which meant I was losing money. Not good.
So, I decided to concentrate on two series - MS Liberty nickels, and IKE's. The IKE's because if I couldn't afford to get an MS Liberty nickel, I could get a new IKE since they are mostly inexpensive.
I got about 50% complete on the Liberty nickel collection - including lower graded keys, and seperated temporarily from my wife and needed some quick cash so I sold them all to Glenn H.
Then, after I recovered from that (all the while still buying IKE's here and there) I decided to start a PCGS registry US type collection, which is what I am currently working on. And I still have my IKE's.
I decided on the US type set because I think it's a good way to gain general knowledge of US coinage, and they are more interesting for the non-numismatist to look at as well.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Click the link below, and you can see my current PCGS registry type set. I'm 57.5% complete, and it only took me 3 months to assemble what I have so far.

Moldnut · November 14, 2009 10:24AM

I like Seated quarters and Capped Bust coins

Billet7 · November 14, 2009 10:39AM

<< I like Seated quarters and Capped Bust coins >>

HERE HERE!!!

JCMhouston · November 14, 2009 10:55AM

High grade German States and British. Here's two I got in this week.

1870 A Prussia 1 SG in MS68

1806 Halfpenny 3 Berries Reverse in MS66RB

I do also collect early US Commems, but mostly mid grades of 64-66.

MidLifeCrisis · November 14, 2009 10:59AM

Barndog · November 14, 2009 11:00AM

ponderit · November 14, 2009 11:13AM

<< My favorite is cherrypicking unattributed Morgan VAMs in PCGS holders. >>

I picked one up last week from a dealer. An 1878 Rev of 1879 MS63 in an old ANACS holder (small one with green print). I finally got to it today and it's VAM221A... I love finding these things! Now, do I send it in for a crossover, IMO it has a good shot at 64. I'm taking it to a show tomorrow to ask an ex ANACS grader that I deal with for his opinion

ponderit · November 14, 2009 11:13AM

coinnut · November 14, 2009 11:26AM

I collect everything. My favorites would be Large Cents and Early Type. Raw or slabbed I don't care.

blu62vette · November 14, 2009 11:31AM

mike92694 · November 14, 2009 2:27PM

<< Hey guys, BNB here and I'm curious to know, what is the consensus here on what most of you all love to collect?

Higher end certified coins? Raw coins? 3 Legged buffalo nickels? I'm curious to hear what each and every one of you here has to say!

I personally go for the mid-high range coins like 3 leggers, morgans, gold coins & bullion.. >>

I'm going to be very critical.

(1) We all know you're BNB. Your introduction of "BNB here" sounds like a commercial.
(2) From your original introduction thread, it appears that you are running an analytical company, and that includes the coin market. I'm wondering if you're trying to learn, or to gain research for your company.

lkeigwin · November 14, 2009 2:53PM

I have collected Lincoln wheaties and Peace dollars for a long time. Maybe 40 years. I've always loved them. But I dabble in CBH's and IHC's. I also collect keys. Okay, so I wander a little. Sue me.
Lance.

Type2 · November 14, 2009 3:01PM

I can go buy a 3 lager but it's a lot funner when you can find a coin in a roll or bag. You wont find a roll with a 3 lager in it but you can find a lot of other coin in rolls. Like the 1960-D Sm Date, I once found 14- D/D DDO Sm over Lg in one roll. I found a lot of DDO and Rev on Jeffersons and Lincoln in rolls it's just something I like to do I'll go through 4,000 nickels in one weekend, Pulling out all the full steps or DDO/DDR, RPM's and so on It just gets me going like my little treasure hunt. But that is just me. I do go out and buy a coin I know I cant find but I do like cherry picking and roll/ bag hunting.

Konahead · November 14, 2009 3:02PM

Higher end CC morgans, Peace and ancient Lydia/Greek coins.

ponderit · November 14, 2009 8:52PM

Link to BNB

Check all of his You Tube segments... They have a lot of information

Link

ricko · November 14, 2009 10:59PM

I no longer collect gold... well, actually stopped a while ago.....no more room to store it...

Cheers, RickO

ldhair · November 14, 2009 11:30PM

I do stuff that very few care much about. I'll grab something for a few bucks and have a blast looking for it's history.
One of my quest that I still work on is what I call "The many faces of Lincoln". Stuff like this.

I have the most fun with items like I'm posting below.
They cost almost nothing but it keeps me off the streets and out of the bars.

MidLifeCrisis · November 14, 2009 11:37PM

<< One of my quest that I still work on is what I call "The many faces of Lincoln". >>

Very cool!

mikeyg · November 15, 2009 12:04AM

I would tell you but it seems that when I talk about my area of interest all of the major dealers are swiftly out of stock.It really makes me wonder.Had my eye on a few particular coins saved the cash for them and now they are gone and they were NOT extremely popular series.

tahoe98 · November 15, 2009 2:57AM

<< I do stuff that very few care much about. I'll grab something for a few bucks and have a blast looking for it's history.
One of my quest that I still work on is what I call "The many faces of Lincoln". Stuff like this.

.....i love your lincolns! any of which would've made a great new obverse for the 2010 cent!

50cents · November 15, 2009 3:53AM

Mid-grade state quarters

cladking · November 15, 2009 4:51AM

BU circulating moderns.
circulated world.
modern US tokens and medals.
...and just about everything else.

PawPaul · November 15, 2009 4:56AM

MS65 and MS66 Mint Set toned PCGS Franklin Half Dollars ;

to love , collect , or invest in any other coins would be futile

anablep · November 15, 2009 5:19AM

Rim toned Morgan dollars...

barbershopper · November 15, 2009 5:31AM

<< 

<< Hey guys, BNB here and I'm curious to know, what is the consensus here on what most of you all love to collect?

Higher end certified coins? Raw coins? 3 Legged buffalo nickels? I'm curious to hear what each and every one of you here has to say!

I personally go for the mid-high range coins like 3 leggers, morgans, gold coins & bullion.. >>

I'm going to be very critical.

(1) We all know you're BNB. Your introduction of "BNB here" sounds like a commercial.
(2) From your original introduction thread, it appears that you are running an analytical company, and that includes the coin market. I'm wondering if you're trying to learn, or to gain research for your company. >>

I too have my suspicions. I took a look at his web site and didn't see anything about coin collecting.
I'll pass and let my sig line speak for me.

JT

ponderit · November 15, 2009 8:24AM

<< 

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<< Hey guys, BNB here and I'm curious to know, what is the consensus here on what most of you all love to collect?

Higher end certified coins? Raw coins? 3 Legged buffalo nickels? I'm curious to hear what each and every one of you here has to say!

I personally go for the mid-high range coins like 3 leggers, morgans, gold coins & bullion.. >>

I'm going to be very critical.

(1) We all know you're BNB. Your introduction of "BNB here" sounds like a commercial.
(2) From your original introduction thread, it appears that you are running an analytical company, and that includes the coin market. I'm wondering if you're trying to learn, or to gain research for your company. >>

I too have my suspicions. I took a look at his web site and didn't see anything about coin collecting.
I'll pass and let my sig line speak for me.

JT >>

Yeah but what about his very instructional You Tube video on "Trying to Pick up Girls from a Car"...

Polling what most of you all love to collect

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