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NGC Journals

The Beaw's Den's Journal

A Nice Surprise from the Graders

Franklin and I come out smelling like roses. Just got the pictures for 10 coins that have successfully navigated the grading process. One oe my submissions was a 1964-D Roosevelt Dime that came back with a very nice MS67 grade. THe coin does have a lot of flow lines but otherwise looked very pristine under magnification. I figured it might garner a better than average grade and I was right for a change. Yay!!! To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be
Mokiechan

Mokiechan

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KeeNoooo's Journal

total newb question

Don't laugh! In these past 4 years I have heard the word "slider" maybe a hanfull of times but never thought about it. What does it mean? It never crossed my mind to ask....im asking now? Thanks guys and gals to anyone who can help me out, I don't have veterans in my area to go to with these questions To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
KeeNoooo

KeeNoooo

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walnutto

2011 P ATB 5 oz Silver Coins

US Mint changes I just noticed that the US Mint now will allow up to 5 ATB's from the same address instead of only one. Like that stopped dealers from ordering more than the limit. And now the US Mint is going to mint 35,000 per coin but will still charge $279 each. Hopefully they will start producing better quality... Happy opening NFL season! Keith To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
walnutto

walnutto

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Ancients and Gods and Modern Day Mint State Lincoln Cent Collectors

9-11-01 The Day The World Changed Forever

Do You Remember Where You Were Hi everyone. As we all know the 10th anniversary of the day that changed the world for all of us will be commemorated this Sunday. I was in traffic that day heading too the Veterans Hospital here in Tampa when our local DJ at that time (Bubba The Love Sponge) announced that a plane had hit the first of the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center. Shortly thereafter they announced that another plane had hit the second Twin Tower and a plane also hit the Pentagon
hunter's gold

hunter's gold

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Ed J's Journal

Received My Second ATB Mount Hood and there are marks on the Reverse. @#$%!

I can not believe it has happened again... I can not win with the Mint. This is the second coin with damage. The first was on the obverse side of the coin a small nick on the rim not noticeable if I was just showing the reverse side but not good for grading. Now I receive the second ATB Mount Hood coin it is worst than the first one. Now the marks are on the reverse side and are very noticeable. Displaying this coin I won?t. Now I have a choice to make. Send back the coin, since I have two now
Ed J

Ed J

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Followers and Following

Silver Eagle proofs

a fun day loading a set Friends, I returned home after a month of working out of state last night. This morning after a cup of coffee I had the great task of loading and cataloging a set I purchased before I left. I had purchased a set of proof eagles from TPETERS but they were recieved after I left to work in Ohio. The set is very nice and missing only one coin----the 1995-W. I'll be keeping a eye out for one but it may take some time to acquire one. It is a great set to add to but I wi
Six Mile Rick

Six Mile Rick

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Ed J's Journal

US Mint Release the limit on the Mount Hood 5 Ounce ATB coin..my damage ATB is going back.

Now I can return the coin. US Mint Release the limit on the Mount Hood 5 Ounce ATB coin I previously wrote about the American The Beautiful Mount Hood 5 ounce coin that I received from the US Mint that had edge damage. And I was pondering if I should return it and take the chance of a sell out. Well the Mint released the household limite on the ATB coin and I now have one on its way to me. I will send back the damage one and hope the one I will receive tomorrow will have no damage on it. Her
Ed J

Ed J

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Hoboken Collection's Journal

And than there was one

One More For The Road For over twelve years I have been working on a set of New Orleans half eagles, a 16 coin set, with about 6 difficult to locate coins within the set. Most of the coins fall with the EF-40 to AU-50 range. Today I posted coin 15, a 1855 0 PCGS 50. That leaves one coin left. I now need to rebuild my coin account, so number 16 will have to await a while before the hunt resumes. To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
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Hoboken Collection

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chef patrick-migration's Journal

the funs and rewards of collecting

pass the top 100 wheat set mark today today is a good day I been buying bags of wheat and goin thru to make 3 different colections, 1 dansco, 1 roll set, and 1 ngc graded set. when i can buy a already NGC graded wheat at 50% of book i buy and i send my nice looking find too be graded and today i get my box from NGC with 8 coins(7 wheat and 1 IH)AFTER WAITING 10 WEEKS.After importing the 7 coins into my registry, i pass the top 100 wheat set. happy collecting and keep looking at your pocke
chef patrick-migration

chef patrick-migration

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mailman1959's Journal

Sept. 11 National Medal

Got mine There was a box in the my mail today, it was my PF and MS Medals, did anyone else get there's? Have a great day! My bad, they are both proof, one from phlly, the other from west point... To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here. New comments can be added below.
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lanebrad's Journal

1st 100%

Small Set Hello collectors. I recieved 3 coins in the mail this morning and 2 are NGC 70 my 1st perfect coins Jefferson Nickles Proofs for my westward collecton yes I know it is only 4 coins but hey it a start. and of course a 2011 ASE for my 69 set. It still feels good to have completed a set. So I will keep plugging along and who knows whats will be next the Jefferson were just a spur of the momment thing. thanks for looking Lane To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here
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KeeNoooo's Journal

first piece to the new set

1899 S Morgan I started my new San Fran, Morgan Date set. I really want to try and make it an XF and up set. I may have to give a little on that goal with the '93. This is my first addition, besides the '84 which i bought a long time ago on a fluke for XF money. i bought it for $18 under FMV so im off to a good start... A couple dings around cheek and nose, but i think, a solid piece. Exactly what i was looking for. 1899 S To see old comments for this Journal entry, click here
KeeNoooo

KeeNoooo

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Ken Mercer's Journal

Why I collect

Teaser I've been asked a lot recently why I collect coins. I never really thought about why I collect; I usually give the typical answer of its fun and I think they're neat.
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jackson64's Journal

A Bid Finally Held Up for the Win

after 2 straight times of being sniped........ At 2 of the most recent big auctions I have gotten painfully sniped. In one of them, there was a gorgeous 1934-D for my mid-date Walker set. The coin had beautiful, distinctive toning and a full strike of the head area of Ms Liberty. For those familiar with the Walker series, you'll know how flat the 34-D head strike is and how prized a nice strike is. Well I had the high bid for a whole month prior to the sale. The night before the sale I even bu
jackson64

jackson64

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Ancients and Gods and Modern Day Mint State Lincoln Cent Collectors

NGC MS69RD 1992 Lincoln Memorial Population of 6

Thanks datentype Hi everyone. I just added this very nice example of a NGC MS69RD 1992 Lincoln Memorial to my registry sets. I did have a MS68 in this slot until I was fortunate to pick up this beauty. I would like to thank datentype for having some of the most outstanding coins on Ebay for sale at reasonable prices. This coin has a NGC population of 6 with none graded higher. The overall strike and characteristics on this coin are outstanding with beautiful red copper coloring. I will b
hunter's gold

hunter's gold

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CitizenPatriot's Journal

Letter To My Children

How to approach the inheritance issue....head on ! To Jason, Justin and Jennifer,   When I first learned that I would be a grandfather, my outlook on life was gradually transformed. I began to wonder what kind of "legacy" I might leave behind for you and our grandchildren. This letter is an attempt to document and explain the reasoning behind my decision. As you know, my own father will leave me a sizeable financial windfall, which I hope to use and nurture so that we might live our lives
CitizenPatriot

CitizenPatriot

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Ancients and Gods and Modern Day Mint State Lincoln Cent Collectors

Another Example of You Got To Be @%^#*@! Kidding Me

Research and Knowledge are powerful tools Hi everyone. For those of you who follow my journals you know that I am mostly working on my Lincoln Registry sets especially my 1959-Present business strike set. Recently I added a 1985 MS69 Red Lincoln to my set. This coin has a NGC population of 6 with none graded higher. I was on Ebay last night going through the certified Lincolns that were for sell when I came across listing number 320564895317 which is for a 1985 MS68 Red Lincoln with a buy
hunter's gold

hunter's gold

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Merlin8*'s Journal

Completed my first proof set

with the 2011 Sacagawea Wampanoag Treaty dollar Howdy Friends, I recently acquired the 2011 Sacagawea Wampanoag Treaty dollar to complete my grandson?s birth proof set and found an ancestor connected to the events dedicated in the coin in my family tree. The story I heard growing up was that Kamehameha the Great & FDR were in our family tree and being of Hawaiian descent I always thought the chances were slim to none that FDR was actually in our tree. I have discovered that I am not, a
Merlin8*

Merlin8*

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Texan's Coins's Journal

First Coin Submission

Very Impatient. I upgraded my membership, received my coupon for 5 free gradings and sent in some coins. I sent in a San Francisco Mint Commem., Jamestown Commem., and three Franklin Halves. I think all should come back with decent grades, but I was more interested in the process. So, right now, my status is submitted for grading. From those of you with more experience, the more you check the status, the faster it goes, right? Just kidding. I have read people's journals talking abo
Texan's Coins

Texan's Coins

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KeeNoooo's Journal

SOO much to learn!

SOO little time! I have learned more in the past month that i have been a member of NGC now that i did in the past few years from collectors and dealers in my area! Just when i thought i was getting a good eye for this hobby or when i think im getting a good "deal" or coin, i found out something i didnt want to find out! ha! Like buying cleaned coins! I have a couple now that i purchased a while back that were bought at a FRACTION of the value! I think it was a good deal, then i find out
KeeNoooo

KeeNoooo

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Ed J's Journal

Finally at a number one position in a competitive set.

#1 Jefferson Nickels, Westward Journey, 2004-2005, Proof Issue I am new to the Collection Society this year. I am not a fellow with wealth so it is hard in these days to come up with the change to purchases coins that I would like to add to my collections. So I have to start small ad small I have. I have reached a number one position on a competitive set, Jefferson Nickels, Westward Journey, 2004-2005, Proof Issue. It feels good have a set completed. One down and many more to come. Now all I
Ed J

Ed J

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Just coins's Journal

To crack out or not?

If you crack out a coin, will it grade higher at another grading company!? This is what I am thinking.... Over the last 15 years I have been buying my pennies in slabs and trying to collect the best coins, regardless of the grade stated on the label for my Lincoln Cent Collection. So looking at some of my extra's, I found I have 6 2001-D PCGS MS-68 cents. So I think if I crack out one of the better ones, will NGC give it a MS-69? Tell me what you think? I think I have a better than av
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