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Pillar of the Community
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Ok, perhaps a change of plan. I crunched the prices for the eleven Ike PR69DCAM proofs certified by PCGS. Sticker shock hit me like a sledge hammer! So, reality set in and I checked prices for regular proofs. This appears to be a better fit for my budget and overall collection. I don't mind cracking non certified proofs out and putting them into an album. Now I'm leaning towards a 8176 Dansco album. Just to confirm, the Dansco album with proofs has 32 labeled holes with 4 vacant holes?
Edited by batboy 12/29/2015 09:33 am
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That is correct!  I feel you will really like the 8176. I love mine a lot. 
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I would get the Dansco album for the unslabbed and keep the slabbed in a nice PCGS box. I just couldn't handle breaking open slabbed coins.
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Pillar of the Community
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I ended up getting a Dansco 8176 (with proofs) and only need to fill 4 more holes. I bought all 11 proofs in one fell swoop. I should have my Ikes completed by the end of the month, I hope.
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Excellent news.  Keep us updated.
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Bedrock of the Community
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And don't forget ...we like seeing pictures
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Yes... 
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Pillar of the Community
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By all means  I need to start a set as well, soon.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Oh pictures... lovely, lovely pictures... And like jbuck, I love my 8176 too. VERY happy with it. Finished it up last year with a lot of help from many CCF neighbors.  What's that, you say? You'd like to see photos of mine while we wait for batboy's? Well certainly. You can check them out here! 
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Wait, but what about the 1972 type 2 (King of the Ikes) and 1972 type 3?   Wait, didn't you have more peg legs in slabs?   No more Ikes?  Just a small stash of extras which includes a raw AU 1972 type 3 and an uncirculated 1977.
Edited by batboy 01/15/2016 08:36 am
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Bedrock of the Community
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Awesome Ikes, batboy! Well done.  I like what you did with the 4 extra holes. Is the 73S Proof toned or is that just the lighting?
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Pillar of the Community
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Wow. Some very nice ikes you have there.
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Pillar of the Community
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Quote: Is the 73S Proof toned or is that just the lighting? It's just the lighting. Been keeping my eye open for a toned Ike though. Was thinking that would be icing on the cake if I find a nice one.
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Quote: I was going to post photos after I upgraded the 1971 (Philly Mint), but since y'all begged, I'll put them up now. Absolutely beautiful! 
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