Would You Rather A Set Of Same Grade Or Best Grade Possible?

Yes. I want it now though!

No seriously, I hope that this hobby and this set will be something that will keep my interest for decades, and will be continuosly upgraded.

Can't argue with that.

I have done the same and over time upgraded the less common dates to match the more common ones. I like the idea of having a balanced set but I also like the idea of completing a set. Filling that last hole is always fun.

Over time I have gone back and upgraded as my budget permits. The coins that get bumped can either be sold off to help finance other purchases or can be the start of a second, lower grade set.

It's all good.

Don't we all.

There's no reason why you can't settle for examples you like and can afford right now, while planning to upgrade later. You will want to purchase with potential future resale in mind, but the best coins for that - the nice ones in the grade - are also the ones you will like best for your collection.

And you won't have to set your ultimate goal in stone, today, to do it that way.