Registry Blues

MidLifeCrisis · February 8, 2011 8:19AM

Of the 32 coins I still have to get in order to complete my primary PCGS Registry colonial type set (43 coins total), I think approximately 18 of them are routinely available and relatively inexpensive. I could literally buy one or two coins a month if I just wanted to complete the set. But since I require each coin to have a traceable provenance, it's MUCH more difficult and progress comes very slowly. I average about one coin every four months.

Am I just a nut for trying to build such a specialized collection?

Oh well...patience is a virtue and, hey, I'm relatively young!

questor54 · February 8, 2011 8:22AM

Most of us are eccentric. You are not a nut. You are fortunate to have a project in life you care deeply about. Personally, I think your collecting goal is pretty darn cool.

QuarterCollector · February 8, 2011 8:24AM

I don't think your a nut I feel your being smart. Having a collection of pq coins with excellent provenances will make it much easier to sell when the time comes.

BigE · February 8, 2011 8:26AM

Personally, completing a set is a great feeling, but when you do you start thinking "what now", and you feel a little lost. The most fun is getting there, just like when you are on a voyage, so have a great time right where you are at----------BigE

TomB · February 8, 2011 9:07AM

Seems like your collecting goals and the PCGS registry as it is currently constituted do not mesh as well as you might have hoped.

SkyMan · February 8, 2011 9:11AM

Your goals are eminently reasonable. So it's gonna' take some time... BFD. Getting each item will be much more fulfilling if it takes some time. Have fun on the ride.

ColonialCoinUnion · February 8, 2011 9:14AM

<< Your goals are eminently reasonable. So it's gonna' take some time... BFD. Getting each item will be much more fulfilling if it takes some time. Have fun on the ride. >>

While I might not have chosen exactly those words, I agree completely with the sentiment.

Where is it written that a collection needs to be completed in 12 months (or any other short period of time)?

anablep · February 8, 2011 9:21AM

Patience can be rewarded.

Immediate gratification smoetimes leads to regrets later on.

Your method of collecting probably will pay off in terms of personal satisfaction and money well "invested" in your pastime.

Good luck and keep on keepin' on.

LindeDad · February 8, 2011 9:44AM

Sounds like the Registry is not causing your Blues. Your personal goal of the provenance on the coins is the hurdle.

My self I would go ahead and get nice coins without it and replace when I could get one with. A lot like filling the hole and upgrading when possible.

But I can understand the use of patience and building the war chest up to get just that only one that fits to.

DRUNNER · February 8, 2011 10:02AM

A superb goal and one worthy of the title 'Numismatist'.

Bravo . .and good luck in your quest!

Drunner

keyman64 · February 8, 2011 10:23AM

If finances allow and you choose to entertain yourself you could pick up examples to complete the set and replace examples whenever you find a provenance example...just a thought. This way you could get some immediate gratification while working towards the ultimate goal.

Good Luck to You!

Greg

shorecoll · February 8, 2011 10:31AM

Of course you're a nut!!! You collect little round disks over 200 years old. You have to be nuts!!! And asking other nuts if you are one of them might even be worse than just being one...so enjoy!

AUandAG · February 8, 2011 11:16AM

How old are you? Do you have the time? Go for it if you do!

bob

MidLifeCrisis · February 8, 2011 11:21AM

<< Sounds like the Registry is not causing your Blues. Your personal goal of the provenance on the coins is the hurdle.

My self I would go ahead and get nice coins without it and replace when I could get one with. A lot like filling the hole and upgrading when possible.

But I can understand the use of patience and building the war chest up to get just that only one that fits to. >>

I've never been a big fan of just filling a hole in a collection and then upgrading later. Normally, I would say there are just too many other coins out there to buy to spend my money filling a hole. In this case, I just grit my teeth and bide my time waiting for the next "right" coin to come along. This message board really helps me stay patient and focused.

MidLifeCrisis · February 8, 2011 11:23AM

<< How old are you? Do you have the time? Go for it if you do!

bob >>

I'm 43 years young! It's all about the journey...

melvin289 · February 8, 2011 12:49PM

Mr. MidLife Sir,

To set a goal and try to reach it is what life is all about. A wise man once said, "This too shall pass." One of these days when your goal is accomplished you will look back and wonder where the time went. The main thing to do is enjoy the ride.

Have fun,

Ron

MidLifeCrisis · February 9, 2011 3:28AM

Thanks for the positive responses all. I'm very happy with my collection so far and I plan to keep at it for many years.

But I get the itch to buy just like you guys...and it's easy to question my sanity sometimes!

LindeDad · February 9, 2011 3:43AM

<< 

<< How old are you? Do you have the time? Go for it if you do!

bob >>

I'm 43 years young! It's all about the journey...

>>

That's why I fill the holes I'm a lot closer to the stop sign.

Registry Blues

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