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Valued Member
United States
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I've been slowly working on a graded U.S. type set and wanted to see if anybody had any advice. Or, if it's as simple as purchasing the coins you need. I'm unsure if there's a good or bad way to create it. I have a pretty low budget (under $250). If there is help to give, thanks!
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
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Exactly what kind of type set are you assembling, Snobro110? $250 won't get you far with slabbed coins, unless you mean $250 each.
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Valued Member
United States
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For a type set (which is how I collect) everyone advises to get the best coins you can so that the theme is coherent, each coin adds to the story, each one calls to you in some way that others do not. My big mistake was gobbling up stuff too quickly trying to fill the slots like it was a race, and then later being disappointed and needing to upgrade. Get a 'keeper' right up front.
I am guessing you mean $250 per coin, which means you can put together a very nice set, but won't get the very earliest stuff like 1793 copper or 1795 silver (or the golds, or the crazy-rare stuff). I started off intending to keep costs low, but then you can always stretch just a bit more and get one more cool type .. and down the rabbit hole you go.
Finally, define for yourself what is a type and what is not. Arrows/no arrows? Motto/no motto? Copper vs bronze? Keep posted!
Edited by TimNH
02/25/2024 11:06 am
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United States
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I would suggest doing careful research before any major purchases. It's easy to get burned when you're starting off and that can be discouraging.
Edited by chirrrs
02/25/2024 12:53 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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$250 Type Set is impossible. $250 each coin is doable. You should clarify what kind of type set you are doing. 20th Century, Dansco 7070 style, complete type set, etc.
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Well, my plan is to start small. I would probably get a couple coins for this type set this year. I still need to think about exactly what kind of type set I'm aiming for. My budget will increase in the years. I don't wanna rush this, either.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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What sort of type set are you hoping to put together for $250?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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$250 graded type set?
Not happening unfortunately.
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Valued Member
United States
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The budget is $250 per coin. I don't see myself putting an insane amount of effort into this. Just a fun side project for now
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Pillar of the Community
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Regardless of what kind of Type Set you want to assemble, I would go for a uniform "look". That is, that the coins are all circulated, all AU, or all Mint State.
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Pillar of the Community
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You can check out mine in the below links. My budget was $300 per coin and I went over 6 times so far. The last 3 coins I am missing are ugly in prices around $600 so I kind of stopped.
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United States
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If you decide on a basic type set (see registry examples), I suggest that you try to break down the challenge into small milestones. For example, perhaps start with a denomination you like best or the design you like best in all its denominations.
I too felt type collecting was the way to go, but discovered that there were certain coin designs and denominations that did not make me excited to own. It was then a burden to fill a type hole vs a joy of owning something that excited me.
My advice is to not let the "set" drive your enjoyment (unless all the variety does provide the thrill). Collect what you like and don't be surprised if your tastes change over time and you decide to go in a different direction with the hobby.
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02/29/2024 5:56 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Given your current budget, I'd humbly suggest starting with 20th century type coins and up. You could assemble a very respectable, high grade type set for starters. As your budget is expected to increase in the years ahead, you might then start adding the major 19th century type coins.
Regarding storage and display, many type collectors get locked into filling the popular Dansco 7070 albums or Capital Plastic holders. That said, since you are planning a long journey and aren't in a rush, consider housing your collection in cheap folder for starters and later perhaps purchasing a "hole-free" chest with slide-out trays. This allows for easy modification should you later choose to add, insert, minor type coins.
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Seems impossible at $250 a coin. You can get a nice variety of types but for example to get a Flowing Hair Silver Dollar the minimum price is going to be around $3,000 and that's for the ugliest example. The gold coins are also almost all higher due to the melt value.
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