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NGC Journals

MGregory's Journal

Long Beach Coin Expo

Things really are slowing down. I have just come home from the Long Beach Coin Expo. It was a very nice trip, save the weather. As I Perused the tables various dealers, I couldn?t help but overhearing their conversations with each other. Most were hopeful; however realistic and a common theme was "Well I'm making sales, they are just harder to come by." I also think the trip changed how I feel about how I have been spending my money. Now I think I will try for a good Peace set. I have stayed
Matt Gregory

Matt Gregory

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Appleseed's Journal

Another Slow Week

Lincoln Commem Coming Another slow week coin-wise, but that's ok. The Lincoln commemorative silver dollar goes on sale Thursday - that coin looks very nice! I think it is one of the nicer commemoratives issued in recent years and a proof version will be sitting under the Christmas tree this coming December (along with the usual proof set as well). This has been a good week for reflecting on the coins I have gathered over the years and my plans for additions. The prospects of not just havi
Appleseed

Appleseed

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Paul Kiraly 31's Journal

new territory quarters and crazy laws

true laws,you may not believe them,but they are true My state quarters and now my territory quarters have the most true and insane laws.Read them all if you want a great laugh.Some of them may even save you thousands of dollars,like the virgin island law.Everyone who reads this quarter may want to remember this forever.
Paul Kiraly 31

Paul Kiraly 31

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Orca's Journal

Hi Dad, this Morgan's for you

I didn't know my dad collected Coins until he passed away... I just upgraded an 1889 Morgan dollar today and it made me think of my dad. He collected Morgan and Peace dollars, though of low quality and stored in Whitman coin books. None-the-less, I swear I still enjoy looking through those books more than looking at my "slabbed" collection. He had an 1889 that was so worn that you could barely make out the year it was minted. You know what? I love that coin! Frankly, the pair, an MS-67 V
Orca

Orca

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CoinsbyGary

What Gives?

I don't understand how the US mint operates or in this case doesn't What gives with the US Mint? My UHR double eagle order status was listed as "in process" and the coin listed as "in stock and reserved" with an expected ship date of 2/6/09. Today 2/6/09, I get an e-mail from the mint stating my order is "back ordered" with an expected ship date of 2/21/09. Which is it? I thought in stock and reserved meant they have my coin and need to ship it and back ordered means they do not have my coin ,
coinsbygary

coinsbygary

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Bruce Willmore's Journal

Off to see the Mint

Well, it used to be a mint, anyway... My Wife and I are leaving tomorrow morning for a trip to New Orleans. One of the top destinations for me will be the old US Mint. I don't know exactly what to expect when I get there, but just the thought of being in the building has me quite excited. I'm hoping that I might find a replica of a Confederate Cent or Half Dollar, assuming they have some kind of Gift Shop. It might be a replica, but I think it'd make a fine memento of the occasion.
Bruce Willmore

Bruce Willmore

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TRP-migration's Journal

Territory Quarters

They are on the way!! My 2009 Quarter set is on the way. I bought the set for a very reasonable price and it was shipped yesterday! I new as soon as it was announced that they were making them that I went on the hunt to find them. It took me a week to locate them for the right price but it paid off. I got the set for $17 dollars per coin.(6) Not bad! I also got a great deal on the 2006 Silver State quarters. Picked those up for $15.50 per coin. Both sets are PF70! I am trying to get the
TRP-migration

TRP-migration

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NASF Firefighter

January Review

Here is what I got in January. After taking a few months off buying for my collection, I jumped right back into the mix in January. I did some upgrading with my Eagles and modern commemoratives and added a few new coins. Here are the ones I upgraded from PF and MS 69s. 2008 W SAE MS-70 2008 SAE MS-70 2008 Bald Eagle Silver $1 Commemorative PF-70UC 2008 Bald Eagle Clad 50c Commemorative PF-70UC And here are the new coins in my collection. 1995 Civil War Silver $1 Commemorative (ra
Jeffrey Cardona

Jeffrey Cardona

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nicky-migration's Journal

NGC images

I'm so excited!!!! I just got the images from the very first 7 coins that I sent to be graded. 2004w silver eagle PFUC 70 2005w silver eagle PFUC 70 2006w silver eagle PFUC 69 2005p john marshall PFUC 70 2006p Ben franklin scientist PFUC 69 2006s San francisco mint PFUC 69 2006w .9999 gold buffalo PFUC 70 I'm so pleased with the results I have already sent in 5 more coins!!!!
nicky-migration

nicky-migration

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Wissahickon Collection's Journal

OUT OF THE ATTIC

Two Families' Histories, World Travel, and World Coins My grandfather was the first of 3 generations of Merrill's to work for a wealthy family in the small mid-west city where I was born and raised. Grandpa served as a butler, chauffeur and a cook. Between his wages and the hand-me-downs (unwanted clothes, food, etc.) from Family "X", he provided well for his family. Grandma was the first in our family to attend college. She obtained a teaching degree from Pittsburg State College (Kansa
Wissahickon Collection

Wissahickon Collection

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kjohn's Journal

RE: Did you get yours??

It may be on the way, but then again maybe not!! The order status on the UHR I ordered says "in stock" but no shipment date. However, the mint has been busy sending e-mails. I received no less than 3 this week with 3 different estimated ship dates. It will be here when it gets here, not all that concerned. The price is up $100.00 from my purchase 2 weeks ago and that's always a positive.
kjohn

kjohn

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nicky-migration's Journal

Did you get yours???

Pushed back again I just got another backorder notice from the us mint. Now they are saying shipment for my UHR double eagle will be ob 2/18/09. I got my order within the first 2 hours, I would curious to know if anyone has received their coin yet? nicky
nicky-migration

nicky-migration

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TD Henson's Journal

Coins are an exciting way of life!

Non-collectors would think we are stupid... I'd like to say that I don't get the same "Submission Fever", henceforth known as SF, but alas I can't say it. My latest submission has been in QC for 2 full days, with today being the 3rd! The suspense is killing me and I've hit the order status button 20 times in the past three days... If we're not careful the CDC (Center for Disease Control) will be contacting NGC about a widespread epidemic of SF and their part in perpetuating a nationwide out
TD Henson

TD Henson

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nicky-migration's Journal

Back in the game!!!!!!

Here we go again Hello to all, After 30 years I am back to collecting coins!! Growing up in the 60's was a wonderful time to collect coins, back then you would get a handful of silver every evening when you emptied your pockets ( and I saved it all!!! ). By the 1970's I had quite a large collection of coins mostly war nickels,silver dimes,quarters,halfs,dollars, and a very nice lincoln cent collection (including a 1909 s vdb that I paid $95.00 for in 1968). When the hunt brothers tried to c
nicky-migration

nicky-migration

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When I’m Wiser and I’m Older

The Outrageous Incompetence and Thievery?

? of the United States Postal Service Most of you who have been around and reading these posts for a while already know that I have precious little faith left in the US Postal ?Service? (if it can be so called). Well? here we go again. I ordered a coin from a seller late on Friday. The seller is a great guy and apparently he got the coin shipped out on that Saturday. Most people here know what the ?tracking? is like with USPS, but I was thrilled this morning when I saw that the coin had been
Revenant

Revenant

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C'MON NOW!

KUDOS TO NGC!

And I thought I was fast! Hello everyone! I just got a nice email from a fellow member. I also got a nice email from NGC. My 1958 proof set that I sent to NGC for grading(1/26/09)is ready for shipment. WOW! They have impressed me with a turn around like that. I know it won't happen like that always, but I have to say I love it. I expected several weeks and perhaps a bunch of non-grades coming back. I only submitted 5 coins. A 1958 proof set I had never opened. After 50 years I will
namvette68

namvette68

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Electric Peak's Journal

Now That Was Fun!

I may have to change my name. This past summer, at the ANA show in Baltimore, the Goldbergs had some of the Ted Naftzger early & middle date large cents on display. His middle dates are the best set of die varieties ever assembled, with many finest known examples. His early dates were sold in September, his late dates will be sold later this year, and his middle dates were just sold Sunday - yes, during the Super Bowl. During the ANA show, Bob Grellman suggested to me that it would be g
Electric Peak

Electric Peak

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Paul Kiraly 31's Journal

My massive January in review 2009

New year and more additions to my ever expanding collection A lot of people like me to write about what kind of coins I aquire each month.I am happy to write about them.Last night,while I was thinking about my monthly journals.I came to the conclusion I am in a running game to get to the top of the registery.Everyone who is behind me,or infront of me are serious collectors.I have a challenge for anyone one who is ranked 99 to 160 in overall points status.My main goal is to #99 or less before t
Paul Kiraly 31

Paul Kiraly 31

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CoinsbyGary

My UHR Double Eagle

Looks as if the earliest ship date is Feb. 6 The order for my UHR Double Eagle chimed in at 7 minutes after the hour, meaning that mine should be amongst the earliest ship dates. I have an expected ship date for the coin and book of Feb 6. I will post a new journal when it arrives at which time I will send it off to NGC for grading and early release designation. It may be a blessing in disguise that mine has not been shipped yet. If my coin ships on Feb 6 it will fall into a much more convenie
coinsbygary

coinsbygary

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RareSov's Journal

Has anyone received their UHR Double Eagle ? or ship date still soon ?

Mine is back again.. Anyone who got an order in very early, what is your backorder date ? by very early I mean.. it went on sale at 12:00, your order needs to be completed by 12:15 to be considered early I just got backorder 18th Feb.. both book and coin Are they shipping to anyone yet ? wonder who got in first if you got in by 12:05 I will be impressed   AHH NGC you are a clever lot !! look at this.. there is no decided date for Early Release yet. In their infinite wisdom NGC may have
RareSov

RareSov

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