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NGC Journals

2007 Collector's Journal

What coin zone am I in?

Time flies when time flies... It have been 18 months since my grand disposal of my modern and common classical collection. I can say that I misses the Gold Buffalo and Silver Pandas. Now it will cost more money to "build" back the collections (prices of gold and silver gone sky high). But it is okay that I made the move to refine my holding. Yes, I had a lot of stuff (almost 500 items). Now I enjoy the finer coins and currency (yes, now there is currency in my life). I still feel like a kid
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moondoggy's Journal

Did everyone receive this

Could this be the harbinger we have all expected Received this in my e-mail tonight. (Title of E-Mail was: NGC CrossOver special for US and world coins) I know we discussed at length when certain PCGS coins were removed from various sets oh, about what, 6 months ago or so. It was brought up at that time that it was in the stars that NGC would become exclusive in only allowing "their" coins into the register sets. So I ask, is this the harbinger we have all been reluctantly expecting and h
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JAA's Journal

Introducing my 1903 Proof Set

My 1903 USA/Philippines Proof Set is one of the highlights of my collection. I am delighted that NGC has finally created a competitive category for this set. Please visit and enjoy the photos and descriptions. 1903 was the first year of issue for United States coinage for the Philippine Islands. Coins were issued in seven denominations; Half Centavo, One Centavo, Five Centavos, Ten Centavos, Twenty Centavos, Fifty Centavos, and Peso. Proof Sets consisting of one coin of each denomination were
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Mr. Thompson's Journal

Clawing Back Into the Game

Still trying...HARD Hey folks, long time no talk. I have added a whopping three coins to my sets in the past week. That's three more than I have in a year. Economy still sucks for me but I am adding a few here and there. To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
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coinsandmedals's Journal

A few new additions to the collection!

Odd looking PCGS holders. Over the past week and a half I have had the opportunity to add a few nice certified coins to my collection without my budget taking too big of a hit. I have gathered a total of 8 more certified Coins, and a total of 4 raw coins. I would add more pictures but I think it might to a bit overkill. I have added a picture of a 1938 D Buffalo nickel graded MS-65 in an old PCGS rattler. My question for this coin is if you guys think it is worth the time and effort to send it
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The Beaw's Den's Journal

Heart Versus Collecting Bug

Or, how I have to eventually collect a coin I have no desire to own. Folks, I think most of us have pondered, or even written about, the addictive nature of this hobby. Sometimes the hobby just takes over our lives, strains our relationships, and even causes us to make unwise financial decisions. This post is about none of that!! I just want to rant about the fact that I must eventually purchase the 1943/2 Jefferson Nickel to complete my wartime silver nickel set. So you're probably t
Mokiechan

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JAA's Journal

NGC Creates New Categories of Competitive Registry Sets

Attention USA/Philippine collectors. NGC has created five new categories of competitive registry sets specifically for us. The additional categories are 1903 Proof Set, 1904 Proof Set, 1905 Proof Set, 1906 Proof Set, and 1908 Proof Set. One of the things that I really love about NGC is how responsive they are to consumer input. Last week I phoned NGC and suggested that the Registry add additional categories for each of the five years that USA/Philippines Proof Sets were issued. Within twe
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TD Henson's Journal

NGC VF 30 1836 Bust Half Dime

A new addition to my "Busted" my budget on Half Dimes collection. Hated to see my MS 64 1833 half dime sitting all alone in this short set, but at the same time it was the most expensive coin I've ever bought. So, my budget was thin, hence the name of the set. Came across this one on Ebay and liked the look of it and quite frankly wanted to be able to do more research and study on die marriages. I need coins to be able to work with them and make assessments on marriages. Date - 1836 Capp
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Castronova's Journal

Just A Quick Thanks..(RE 5OZ Proof Dragon)

GlAD I BROUGHT IT UP..... Funny how just by illuminating something, out of nowhere, there's someone with additional facts and details to help broaden the perspective.. Now, there's what I knew, coupled with what I didn't...Hope that there's others out there who benefited from the posting... as a collector, the first thing that passed my mind was that with so many of the 2500 allocation graded PF70....the dollar premium on owning one (PF70) will be quickly given less enthusiasm. Might even tak
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The Hawaiiana Numismatist

Territory of Hawaii !

Kingdom of Hawaii->Republic of Hawaii->Territory of Hawaii->State of Hawaii Finally, updated my "Territory of Hawaii Souvenir Pieces" custom set with pictures. The pictures are of raw coins I have secured in which I want NGC grading and encapsulation. http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetGallery.aspx?s=8347 I'm holding out my entire submission until I locate a non-holed version of the 2M-381. This is one tough medal to locate... Picture below illustrates my
Castronova's Journal

2012p 5oz PROOF DRAGON

This is sort of interesting...!! The Big Mystery Is Out.. So, I awaited the 5 Jun release date...ready to grab one, just to find that I couldn't. No USA Sales, 'cause we act like greedy little orphans and the Australians are complaining that we're siphoning off all their good stuff into our collections. They left a number to call.. I did.. No Joy there either.. Its gonna be mid July til the company had them available. So, like a good collector, I snagged one on the Bay from a really decent G
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moondoggy's Journal

Will we ever get a break

from this extreme heat Greetings everyone. Well, if you have been in the midwest like me you know about the extreme heat we have been having. I have not even looked at a coin for a week. A/C has been running 24/7. Man, it has gotta break soon (heat) (we can only hope) Today with the heat index it was 115 here in central IL. Anyway hope everyone is staying cool. I will leave you with our forecast for tomorrow from a local TV station. This is finally a bit too much even for me T
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Rick's Keepers's Journal

A Long Wait for new additions

Even Longer when you really want them!!! Friends, I started a deal on a few MS67FT clear Roosevelt dimes around 6 to 8 weeks ago. Particularly picking the three full luster or white dimes as I do not like the freckles or other toners out there. The deal was made but the coins were still at an auctioneer. After a couple weeks they made it to my friends home but he is very busy and time passed. Later he notified me and I sent the check and again time passed. I was not in a rush as I knew they we
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BrokeDaddy's Journal

The Closing Bell for the 2012 San Francisco 2-coin ASE Set

The numbers weren't bad at all! 251,302 was the US Mint's preliminary tally as of Sale Closing at 5PM, July 5th. When you consider the fears of potential over purchasing by vendors and profiteers, the total actually came in much less than anticipated. Estimates of over a Million were being forecast, I kept mine at about 1/2 that number. So much had been made by some over the lifting of purchase limits, and how our sets were going to be devalued, etc. Well it turned out well for all. The tot
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lanebrad's Journal

Bad Storm

Power Been out,but the Post Office still works Well I hope everyone had a great 4th. up here in the Northland we had a very bad storm power was off for 2 days and folks are still out and that happened Monday. But I did get a coin order out before the phones went dead I was able I pick up a 2012 (W) a nice coin to my addidtion Iam slowly creeping up to 90% on my sets. But with a few sets going at the same time it hard to figure out which 1 to get next I been also working on my Franklins I guess
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JAA's Journal

Promises Kept

The United States is not the only nation that celebrates the fourth of July as their Independence Day. The Republic of the Philippines was born on July 4, 1946. When the United States defeated Spain in the Spanish-American war of 1898, the Philippines became a United States possession. During the Spanish Colonial Period (1565 - 1898) Spain maintained a very one sided relationship with the Philippines and showed no interest in preparing the Philippine people for self governance. (Shafer 1961
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SPHansen's Journal

A Blast from the Past

... if I only had a time machine! I picked up an old numismatic catalog at auction, and it arrived today... wow, what fun to look through it! Listen to some of these prices: Gold Dollars D mint (Dahlonega!) 1849 $2.00 1850 $2.00 1851 $3.00 Trade Dollars 1873 Proof 50c to 75c 1874 Proof 50c to 75c 1875 Proof 50c to 75c Morgans 1896 through 1904 Proofs $1.10 Half Dollars 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar $25 to $100 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar $1.50 to $3.50 Half Dollars 1794
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WMFielding's Journal

MY VERY FIRST AND HOPFULLY NOT MY LAST JOURNAL ENTRY

A ROOKIE'S FIRST JOURNAL HELLO AND GOD BLESS TO ALL THE PEOPLE HERE AT NGC THAT HAVE HELPED ME AND DID;NT KNOW IT...... I SATARTED COLLECTING COINS AS A HOBBY IN FEB. OF THIS YEAR. RIGHT NOW I AM WORKING ON PROOF SETS FROM THE YEAR OF MY BIRTH 1960 TO PRESENT AND WITH VERY FEW EXCEPTIONS AM VERY HAPPY WITH MY GRADING RESULTS I HAVE OVER 40 PF 70 COINS AND A COUPLE HUNDRED PF 69S WHICH I AM VERY HAPPY TO CALL MIND AT LEAST FOR NOW AS I'M COLLECTING FOR MY GRAND CHILDRENS COLLAGE FUND. I
The Beaw's Den's Journal

The Secondary Market

Will soon begin. Hi All, I hope you all had an excellent fourth. My wife, daughter, and I spent the early evening at my Mom's house eating japanese food and playing Rummikub. It was a fun nighllllt. When I got home, I checked Email and noted the mint was letting me know the deadline for buying the SF ASE set was less than 18 hours away. I checked the running tally and saw that 245K have been purchased. Seems to me that an overly saturated market and resulting price depression
Mokiechan

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JAA's Journal

Tragedy Narrowly Averted

EXTREMELY RARE Proof Coins from the Dr. Greg Pineda Philippine Collection almost lost due to USPS foul-up. I was elated last month when I won four gorgeous lots of Proof coins at the Dr. Greg Pineda Philippine Collection Auction. The highlights of my winnings were a 1905 Five Centavos PR65, 1906 Ten Centavos PR66, and two truly irreplaceable coins a 1903 PR66 RD Half Centavo, and 1903 PR66 RD One Centavo. My check cleared some time ago so I have been anxiously waiting for my treasures to a
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usgitmo33's Journal

rookie and beginner

i just started collecting coins. I have been collecting coins for about three months. so far i have a 1861 $2.50 Liberty Gold coin, 1858 flying eagle cent, 1925 stone mount, 1831 half dollar bust cap, 1852 3 cent silver, 1952 washington-carver, 1946-s booker t washington, 1906 barber half, (2) 1829 half cent, 1858 seated half, 1941 half walking liberty, 1971-s and 1972-s IKE silver, 1922 and 1928 peace dollars, 1828 large cent, (4) mercury 1924 dimes, 1837 Bust dime, 1867 3cent piece, 1935 an
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stevek426's Journal

Right Day. Wrong Time.

Order info on US Mint site incorrect. I was just checking out the US Mint site and looking at my order I placed for the San Francisco Eagle Set and noticed this Order Date: 06/07/2012 at 12:46 AM 12:46 AM? AM? I know I wasn't on there placing my order at 12:46 AM. I hope that my order isn't kicked because of this. Has anyone else noticed a suspect time stamp for their order? To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
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JAA's Journal

Dr. Greg Pineda Philippine Collection - 1903 Half Centavo PR66 RED (1352 Registry Points)

Full Red GEM PROOF Half Centavos are EXTREMELY RARE and this specimen is the finest that has been offered in many years. In the past five years this is the first time that I have seen a PR66 Red Half Centavo offered at a major auction. As soon as I saw this rare beauty I knew that it had to be mine. All Red Proof Half Centavos are truly special coins. This is clearly demonstrated by the NGC and PCGS population reports. If you look at the total number of Proof Half Centavos graded by NGC and
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