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Pillar of the Community
United States
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So I have sort of gotten back into collecting coins again. Over the last 3 years, I have sort of taken it in spurts haha. Now that my interest has been peaked again, I was thinking of starting back with Walking halves. What are your guys opinions on how to start it, and how much will the set cost me etc. I want a decent looking set. I do not want a bunch of crappy dull coins in the set. The one thing that has me on this set, is that I love the design and I love the luster of silver. I will take any and all suggestions. Please post pictures of your sets etc! I want motivation and want to get excited to build this set. All help is appreciated! |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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A set of Walkers in MS 60 or better, with mint luster, would look fabulous, even if it was a short set of common coins only. One way of building a classy looking collection for not too much money.You would always be able to find a buyer for them individually, or as a set.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
520 Posts |
Ya, thanks sel..I am really wanting to start one. Just going to try and go 1 coin at a time. Build it slowly and effectively!
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Bedrock of the Community
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A date set would be your best bet. Some of them can get into the thousands in price even in the AU level. Then again I have no idea what your budget is. But you could always decide to get them all after doing a date set if you wanted
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Valued Member
United States
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One of my favorite series! Not sure what grades you will be after, but if they are MS, try to get well struck examples. Some are way harder to find than others (like the 40's S mints), but persistence can pay off. You shouldn't get an MS anything with a flat hand or no feathers on the eagle's leg on the reverse.
If you're going for the whole set, then probably nice circulated (VF and up) and uncleaned eamples are your best bet. The 1916 through 1929 dates can get very challenging, espeically dates like the 1919-D and S, 20-D, all the 21's, 23-S , 27-S and 28-S. Good luck in your hunt!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Maybe you can start with the short set which runs from 1941-1947. Coins in MS are not too expensive and if you want to eventually you can expand it to a full date or date and mintmark set. According to numismedia, the short set run you about $1254 in MS-63.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ya that's what I'm thinking. I want this to be a set that A) holds its value or even goes up in value eventually, and B) is an appealing set. So say I want to do the entire set. Should I start from 40-47 and do those in MS? From there just work on a F-Vf set for the rest? Or should I just stick to one grade for the whole set? What is a more valuable and appealing set in your guys opinions?
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Bedrock of the Community
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It depends on your budget. The 40-47 most of them you can get MS 64s for under 100 but if you wanted the same grade for everything the 1921s will cost more than 70k for that year alone.
If your looking for value the key dates are the ones that have the best chance to go up in value, its not assured but they have the best chance. With that in mind I would say get the nicest key dates you can and be flexible on the other coins. For example the 40-47 in MS 62 is about half the price it is in a 64 which would give you more money for the keys.
Personally I wouldnt do the whole set in the same grade. I would get nicer ones in the less expensive examples, and get what I can afford for the pricey ones. But if you want to feel like your accomplishing work on the set the fastest way would be to do the 40-47 set first
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10/26/2012 01:02 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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This was one of the first sets I actually finished and for an obvious reason, it's a perennial favorite. Which is why you can't loose with this set, there will always be demand. (not that I would ever sell mine).
My goal was not as lofty as your your's, grade wise, so it was not all that difficult to accomplish.I wanted some BU examples, a bunch of XF-AU, and no AG's for the tougher dates.I like at least full dates and readable devices. I'm more a mixed circulated collector than someone who thinks everything should match. Many would disagree with my collecting method. I still do upgrades once in a while so really it's a never ending process.
What ever you decide keep us posted and enjoy the ride.A must have set in my opinion.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
520 Posts |
Very nice examples muddler! Man I cannot wait to start this set. I do not know really where to start. I might go for the cheaper examples first (until I get a real job). I am currently a college student, and have limited funds. Maybe 75-100 a month is reasonable for me to spend. I do landscaping on the weekends, so I make a decent amount id say. Anyhow, I am going to check out the local flea market today, and am hoping to find some good deals! Note: I am a very good haggler haha!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You may find some well circulated examples at a flea market but for quality one you may need to be looking on line or at a coin shop. Be patient, research sale prices such as ebay sales and start with a MS coin in the 40's. after a few of them you will be hooked for sure. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Ya, there are tons of coin vendors at the flea market in nashville. It is one of the largest that I have ever been to. Lots of pawn shops there selling their coins, most of which have no idea the value of anything lol..
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CCF Sponsor
United States
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Excellent! GO FOR IT!
If your budget is somewhat limited but you're still after appreciation, define yourself a average monetary limit for each for the whole set (say $100 or $200) coin and then get the best keys you can at that limit first. You'll then have the opportunity to upgrade them as they become available to you over the years. You can then trade your olds for coins you don't have or would like to upgrade.
Good luck and keep us updated!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thanks Scropper, I definitely will! I am going to the flea market today with $100 cash, whatever I can get with that amount, I will let you guys know for sure..
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Valued Member
United States
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Its such a great coin, in my opinion the most beautiful US coin struck in the past century. It will take a long time to put together a AU/MS set, but its a worthy long term goal. One look at a MS coin from the series always gives me renewed appreciation for the series. Here's one of mine:   |
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