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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That's pretty good advice. You've been spending money and not getting much credit for it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Wait a minute.... I just checked your profile! You know what you are doing with the registry set! So what was this a ploy to have a 0 point registry set? If yes the question is why? And honestly why ask us why you have 0 points if you know the answer? Is this some kind of troll post?  Edited by hfjacinto
07/14/2022 10:36 am
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Pillar of the Community
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Wait a minute.... I've been having a little fun with this set. At one point, I tried adding a coin to a different registry set that NGC had only given a generic grade of "Brilliant Uncirculated." I was a little taken aback when I discovered that NGC would not even award the coin one registry point. At the time I thought Brilliant Uncirculated at least was comparable to an MS-63 grade. The thought then occurred to me that it might be possible to create an entire registry set and not earn a single point in the rankings. The obvious choice to try this registry challenge was the 21st Century Type Set. Thus, I began seeking out these coins NGC graded as "Brilliant Uncirulated," and I titled the new set "Zero Points." Although the task has thus far been enjoyable, which is the whole point of collecting, it has also been frustrating, because these "Brilliant Uncirculated" coins are elusive (except for the Presidential dollars and the 2009 Life of Lincoln cents) and are usually priced well above market price. In fact, some of coins I still need may not even exist in this generic grade. Another oddity that I've encountered is that a coin graded " Gem Uncirculated" is awarded registry points, just not very many. I like to have fun building unusual registry sets and I usually never get very high in the rankings, but my goal has never been to win Best in Category awards... although NGC also gives awards for Achievement...  I also have a Sacagawea dollar set titled "Get yer kicks with Sacs 66," containing MS-66 coins, and a Jefferson War Nickel set with Omaha Bank Hoard coins. So I apologize if I misled or confused anyone who was sincerely giving me advice based on the my original post. I didn't really mean for that to happen. I've just been having fun with this set and wanted to share.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ok. You are forgiven  I thought it was a real post asking why it was 0. When I looked at the prices of these coins, I was like MAN YOU OVERPAID.... But I get it! Good luck in finishing the 0 point set!   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
982 Posts |
BTW, hfjacinto, I completed my 7070 set, but still couldn't catch up to you in the rankings! Kudos on your awesome set, my friend!"   Edited by captainrich
07/14/2022 11:41 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7292 Posts |
Thanks!! The last 3 are doozies!! I've been working on IHC as I don't want to spend as much as the last 3 cost. The above is how I knew you were joking! I was looking at my set and see captainrich .... WAIT A MINUTE  This is the guy with the 0 point set?  I link to your profile and huh Now that I know  its a great way to go. I like the idea of a 0 point set. I wish there was a way to make it negative |
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This is taking "lowball" to a different dimension. It is like getting a 0.0 GPA. Very difficult to do when at least one professor will give you a passing grade for credit so you never set foot in their classroom again.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well done, captainrich, I like these challenges you've taken upon yourself! A little different, but hey, we all need a little fun sometimes! Member of SPMC, FCCB, ANA and ANS. My U.S. Classic Commemorative Complete Set: https://www.NGCcoin.com/registry/co...sets/278741/My U.S. Fractional Note Set: https://notes.www.collectors-societ...eSetID=34188 |
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United States
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In this case, low ball wins, right?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
982 Posts |
Thank you all for the kind comments! PCGS or NGC Registry Sets can seem intimidating to new or average-income collectors, but there are ways to assemble interesting and creative registry sets without having a big budget. I probably will never receive Best of Category accolades for any of my sets, but that's never stopped me from putting them together. |
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United States
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I get it now - thought I was supporting a straight up inquiry with my initial response, see now the OP did this on purpose.
All is well and good.
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Valued Member
United States
357 Posts |
I never knew you could send coins in and have them slabbed but not graded. Just another way for these companies to make money I guess.
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Pillar of the Community
Russian Federation
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As far as I know, an assessment without a digital designation is given when a company needs to evaluate a very very large number of coins at a time. Dealers just save so much money about getting coins in slab.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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On July 14, 2022, I wrote: Quote:
I probably will never receive Best of Category accolades for any of my sets, but that's never stopped me from putting them together. But I stand corrected... At the beginning of 2023, NGC gave me a "Best in Category" award for my set of gold quarter eagles in the category of "Indian Head Quarter Eagles, 1908-1929, Circulated Coins Only." Thank you NGC!  My set is titled "7 Month Collection" and can be found at: https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/co...sets/374725/ |
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But I stand corrected... At the beginning of 2023, NGC gave me a "Best in Category" award for my set of gold quarter eagles in the category of "Indian Head Quarter Eagles, 1908-1929, Circulated Coins Only." Thank you NGC! Congratulations! Quote:
My set is titled "7 Month Collection" and can be found at... Looking good! |
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