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Myst Valued Member United States 155 Posts	Posted 08/13/2009 9:44 pm I realize this is a question that doesn't really have an answer, it's more of a preference thing, but I was curious how others thought about it... when picking coins for your type sets do you normally just go for the best example you can find regardless of date/mintage etc? Say for example the Walking Liberty halves, the later dates with higher mintages you could get a much cheaper high MS coin like a 1943, would you take that over a lower MS or even circulated coin that was more rare or be happiest with the highest grade you could get your hands on. Report this Post to the Staff

rjbjjwsl Valued Member United States 53 Posts	Posted 08/13/2009 9:58 pm As you say about preference, I believe there are many answers for this question. In my opinion, the neat part of type sets is what you like. I have gone for significant dates to me. (family members birth year, anniversaries, etc.) Another strategy must be that of budget. I like the best that I can afford at that time. r Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 08/14/2009 10:56 am I have been going for upper grade, common coins for my 7070. The 7070 can be expensive to complete as it is, so I try to be economical while maintaining eye appeal. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
KenKat Pillar of the Community United States 4085 Posts	Posted 08/14/2009 2:56 pm I usually go for the highest grade available regardless of date/mint mark also. Ken My 7070 US Type Set My 7100 Lincoln Cent Set (now with updates!) Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 08/14/2009 5:29 pm I usually go for the highest grade available that I can afford no matter what date or mint mark. If I can find a rare coin that I can afford for a price I can afford that is just an extra plus but I always have a minimum grade I will accept and always has to be problem free or atleast looks like its problem free to me and if I am unsure I try to get a second opinion Report this Post to the Staff
atlashealth Pillar of the Community United States 1691 Posts	Posted 08/14/2009 7:55 pm I am looking for sharp detail(VF-AU) to appreciate the designs but without breaking the bank! Report this Post to the Staff
hippiebrian Valued Member United States 436 Posts	Posted 08/15/2009 08:35 am For the album, I like the better looking coins, however I'd purchase the rarer coin if I had the money and it came up first, and give it a slab to live out the rest of it's days in. Report this Post to the Staff
cownas22 Pillar of the Community United States 1055 Posts	Posted 08/15/2009 10:10 am I would buy the best coin I could afford. If you just start out with a G-VG or up to fine 7070 you may complete it and feel like you would like it much better in VF-XF then you will want to upgrade nearly every coin. I buy the highest grade I can afford in a series. I have set a minimum grade of VF but so far my collection has not dipped below VF-30. I understand some issues such as the Draped Bust & Classic Head Large Cents are expensive in VF-XF so I may sacrifice with grade and go as low as fine if I have to. If you buy the best you can afford it will cost you less in the future in upgrades. Report this Post to the Staff
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