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Pillar of the Community
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Those classic commemoratives are fantastic and maybe really a better collecting set than most other coins.
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Appears that you are well on your way to a 50 coin type set of these historic and lovely coins.
David
Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Should you continue to pursue these ... I suggest you consider a concept I'll call 'optimal collecting grade' based on pricing. Simply put ... there is an MS grade whereby an additional jump of 1 grade is very expensive ... but the incremental cost to get to that grade is not.
I'll use your most recent MS63 Bay Bridge as an example to illustrate this concept.
While your Bay Bridge is indeed a nice looking coin ... for not a lot more money you could have acquired a full gem MS65 example.
I'll use Gray Sheet 'bid' prices for the Bay Bridge half dollar in MS ...
MS60 - $125
MS63 - $140
MS64 - $155
MS65 - $170
MS66 - $285
MS67 - $1,000
One could argue that for collectors on a limited budget, the 'optimal collecting grade' for the Bay Bridge half is MS65. For collectors with a more generous budget then MS66. For sure there is a significant premium to go from MS66 to MS67.
All of the classic silver commemorative can be characterized this way as a starting point to figure out what grade range to pursue. Of course, technical grade is only part of the story along with strike quality, eye appeal, etc.
The concept however bears noting to improve your overall collection within the constraints of your budget.
David
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Thanks for the insight, I do appreciate that.
My goal for my collection isn't to have all gem coins or what not, but rather have coins that I like that I feel comfortable buying currently. I agree, it may make more financial sense in the long term to buy a grade higher for $15-20 more but for me that doesn't exactly work right now. And often, it's hard to find prices that exactly match up with that. But your point is well taken
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My suggestion was in no way intended to diminish your current approach ... all of us as collectors need to feel comfortable with what we pursue and the prices willing to be paid. Truth is I'm thrilled to have you posting as another fan of these lovely coins ... and your set is indeed growing well.  I simply wanted you to be aware of the concept ... might help when you approach those more expensive coins you mentioned prior. David |
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No no, I appreciate that!
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Very nice! |
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Very nice additions to you type set of classic commeratives. My desire for these coins was sparked 40 years ago and now I'm down to one example. Time an patents will reward you.
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Which one is left?!?! That so exciting
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The 1928 Hawaiian sesquicentennial.
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