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Valued Member
United States
206 Posts |
Hi everyone!
I have finished a few coin sets and I'm just wondering what you would recommend for me to do next.
Do most people move onto a new coin set, or do most upgrade their coins?
Thank you!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1031 Posts |
I'm all over the board so my answer is whatever you feel like at the moment. If I have a chance to upgrade, I do. If I have a chance at coins I don't have, I go for that. I think it's totally up to the individual. This is a fun hobby so my advise is to do whatever your heart desires. Most importantly, Just Have Fun!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2269 Posts |
For me, upgrading would have to depend on my budget.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1984 Posts |
I make sure all my coins are SGS MS-70. There's no need to upgrade from there.  |
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Valued Member
United States
101 Posts |
I am prolly not like most, I actually sell my sets once they are completed then dive into a different set. Oddly enough its the fun of building them that I enjoy more then simply "having a set". Makes enough money off of it to help me thru college to so not to bad on the wallet either!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1031 Posts |
Wow, 4 totally different responses and ALL are correct.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
986 Posts |
I'll let you know when I get all 453 die varieties of bust halves. I have finished a few sets, like roosevelts and jeffersons. Right now, they're just sitting there since I'm focused on busties.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1952 Posts |
I always give my finished set to the # 7 poster on the thread. oh wait that would be me woo hoo. or I would start upgrading the set the get the best I could afford. and if your set is complete with keys you will find it a lot easier to sell the one coin add a few bucks and get the upgrade or buy then sale what ever you feel most comfortable with Good Luck on it anyway you go. That's funny HABIB lol  Gary Edited by garylcsr
08/25/2007 10:57 pm
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New Member
United States
33 Posts |
I agree with the poster above regarding the 'chase' often being more interesting than having the complete set! Also - planning out & researching potential collecting areas is very interesting for me (and less expensive ;) Having said that, some of my sets can always use improvement. Both my Mercury dime & Washington quarter sets are currently being upgraded as funds permit. |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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With few exceptions I sell the set and move in another direction. In my lifetime of collecting I have changed gears many times. I have even re-collected some sets that I completed and sold. Mike  |
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Valued Member
United States
459 Posts |
"I actually sell my sets once they are completed then dive into a different set."
I have kept a few of the "special" pieces or tough dates from my finished sets, sell the rest then try to incorporate the saved pieces to start a new project.
So, theoretically, when I die I will have amassed a kick @$$ set full of choice, original, eye-appealing key dates. Right?
Edit: Uncle Mike answered the next thought that entered my frontal lobe...How many board members have disassembled/sold of a collection/set only to be pulled back for round two.
I would imagine, with inflated prices of most series, it would be quite frustrating/feeling of regret?
Edited by Benji
08/25/2007 11:30 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Quote" Uncle Mike answered the next thought that entered my frontal lobe...How many board members have disassembled/sold of a collection/set only to be pulled back for round two. I would imagine, with inflated prices of most series, it would be quite frustrating/feeling of regret?" Amen to that Benji. I had well over 100 Bust Halves and even more Large Cents. I miss these the most and have started a new quest to collect them again. I will never be able to afford them all, specially in the grades I had  |
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Valued Member
United States
455 Posts |
I don't think I've EVER completed a set. My collecting takes many directions at once, and I love it.
Jump around a bit Gold Cert. A little of this, a little of that.
Enjoy the journey!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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What to do when you completed a set?
 Seriously, the only set I completed was Roosevelt dimes 1964-2007 (not including Proofs). I need one coin to complete Jefferson nickels 1938-2003 including Proofs. I need 2 coins to complete Washington quarters 1938-1998 - the Keys - 1932-D & 1932-S, which I don't expect anytime soon, unless I find them in circulation. I need 3 coins to complete Mercury dimes - the Keys - 1916-D, 1921 & 1921-D, which again I don't expect anytime soon, unless I find them in circulation. I'm missing 7 coins to complete Lincoln Cents 1909-2007 including Proofs. I hope to soon buy 3 missing Semi-Keys, then I "just" need 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, 1922 Plain & 1931-S. Also missing 1955 Double Die, 1970-S Small Date & 1979-S Type II, but I'm not counting those. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I had the same delima when I bought the last Lincoln for my album, as I started reading more on the Lincoln I realized there were more to get. There were the proofs that are not in the book, there were thousands of varieties, and even more errors. I also started a roll collection to "complete" the set. I also have started to upgrade the ones for the earlier years, that will take a little while.
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Valued Member
United States
397 Posts |
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garylcsr:
I always give my finished set to the # 7 poster on the thread. oh wait that would be me woo hoo.
So when does Fengk get his set? I bet you just counted avatars......  MM Edited by morganman
08/26/2007 07:43 am
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