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With inspiration from Ralph, Paralyse, and Wizardnyc, I'm thinking about starting a circulated Liberty nickel set. When I say set, my goal would be to complete it. The 2 or 3 keys will not be easy. Budget is always a concern. We're not talking high grades here. I'm thinking F-VF all LIBERTY showing, no obvious cleaning, damage or details. (Not easy/probably not doable for the keys) Basically, a consistent looking set if possible. Has anyone else had the same type goal for these nickels? Looking for your opinions. |
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It can be done with the keys in Fine for $1,500 with a bit of patience.
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I was thinking it may cost a bit to build such a collection, if they are reasonably matched for condition.
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I would buy the keys first. Then go from there.
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I can't even think about V nickels right now!  I do plan on starting the Buffalo set after I'm more satisfied with my Jeffs. That may take a bit, though. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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I have that set and decided to do it a little differently: every thing except the keys in VF-XF with the exception of the 1883 No Cents as MS64ish. I put them in a vintage Whitman Felt board. It was a really fun one to do. I would like to build another higher grade set one day.
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Good luck whatever you decide!
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I do plan on starting the Buffalo set after I'm more satisfied with my Jeffs. You might want to rethink that . The Buffaloes will , as a set cost you more than a set of V-Nickels .  |
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It can be done with the keys in Fine for $1,500 with a bit of patience.  I may have to re-evaluate this! Quote:
I was thinking it may cost a bit to build such a collection, if they are reasonably matched for condition. I may need to do some creative financing. Quote:
I would buy the keys first. Then go from there. Yes, get the painful one out of the way first. Quote:
I do plan on starting the Buffalo set after I'm more satisfied with my Jeffs. That may take a bit, though. Your Jefferson set would be a full-time job for me.  Quote:
I put them in a vintage Whitman Felt board. One like this?  Quote:
The Buffaloes will , as a set cost you more than a set of V-Nickels. I always thought (and I haven't done all the research) that Buffalo's would be more difficult to complete in decent (fine) condition. |
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Or you could set yourself a $30 goal. Buy them all from dealer's junk boxes in NICE G6 ish... cost you somewhere from 25c to $1 each - depending on the junk boxes.
You can do the entire set at a big coin show except for the 1885, 1886, and the D and S 1912s...
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Or you could set yourself a $30 goal. Buy them all from dealer's junk boxes in NICE G6 ish... cost you somewhere from 25c to $1 each - depending on the junk boxes. No, appreciate that though. My above goal is F to VF condition. It's just to easy to put a cull, AG or G set together that would look like heck! I need something more challenging that would look halfway decent when it's done. |
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Yes, that is the Whitman board I used. I have started a Buffalo nickel board but have a ways to go. |
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It's just to easy to put a cull, AG or G set together that would look like heck! I need something more challenging that would look halfway decent when it's done. Yes I Agree , I have a friend who loves his Cull ,Fr, AG V-Nickel set . Sometimes I just don't understand that guy .  |
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Quote:Yes I Agree , I have a friend who loves his Cull ,Fr, AG V-Nickel set . Sometimes I just don't understand that guy. Don't feel bad. I know this "Crazy" guy that likes holes in his coins!!  |
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I do plan on starting the Buffalo set after I'm more satisfied with my Jeffs. You might want to rethink that . The Buffaloes will , as a set cost you more than a set of V-Nickels . True, but I like the Buffs way more. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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