When Collecting A Set, What Sort Of Grades Do You Shoot For? - Page 2

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jbuck Moderator United States 188283 Posts	Posted 09/30/2025 12:47 pm Quote: I believe that someone on this forum once described a key-first process. They had restarted the whole series, and started with the most difficult coins. Then filled in the easier coins over time. That has been mentioned a few times, yes. I always felt like it was an anti-climactic approach. But to each their own. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
seamonkey5150 Pillar of the Community United States 899 Posts	Posted 09/30/2025 12:52 pm I think the theory behind getting the key dates first is that they are normally the ones that increase in value over time possibly due to low mintage and availability. Graded Susan B Anthony Set ~ Liberty V/Buffalo Nickels/Mercury Dimes ~ Lincoln Cent 8100/8104 ~ Indian Head Cents 7101 ~ Jefferson Nickels ~ Eisenhower Dollars 8176 ~ Roosevelt Dimes Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188283 Posts	Posted 09/30/2025 12:53 pm I believe that was the reason always given. At least for value. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Alpha2814 Pillar of the Community United States 2023 Posts	Posted 09/30/2025 1:42 pm I'm (still) doing Barber halves. I picked a max amount I'm willing to spend for each piece, and willing to bend that slightly for the early keys. Report this Post to the Staff
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