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NGC Journals

Bammer's Journal

The Wild, Wild West Returns (Part 1)

OR, How To Collect on less than $200 per coin I finally found the time to sit down and plan out my Wild, Wild West Signature Set. I must admit, it is almost as much fun for me to plan and study the coins, as it is to collect them. Before I go any further, I must put in a big THANK YOU to "Coins" magazine, specifically their May, 2005 issue. In it, there was an article entitled "Westward Ho!" which turned out to be the impetus for me to do this set. I hope it's ok to give a plug for the magaz
Basilio Estate collection's Journal

MY SAINT GAUDENS SET DESCRIPTION

from my heart and my soul - thank you America !!! I can only dream of these coins more than twenty years ago. I was 24 years old in 1985 when I set foot in America as an immigrant /illegal alien from Asia. I started out as a dish washer making $3.25 per hour. I was working 16 hours a day, 7 days a week. I was renting a 3 ft x 10 ft closet. That closet was literally my home. I was living like a rat saving every cents I can managed. I was living in constant fear of being caught by immigration of
VUMC4091's Journal

Into Lincoln Proofs?

Here is a new arrival from my set. This coin just came in yesterday. It is a typical example of an early 1970's proof. Well struck but with a little toning and haze. Still a very nice example for a site unseen coin. It is in PR68RDU which leaves only one grade higher for this particular coin. Very affordable in this grade but gets pricy in 69. NGC1989298
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VUMC4091's Journal

Another Lincoln!

Is it overgraded/undergraded/correctly graded? Here is a 2003D Lincoln NGC MS68 I purchased not to long ago. What is your opinion on the grade? Overgraded? Undergraded? Correct grade? See my MS set for the Reverse picture and coin description.   I could not find one single thing wrong with this coin. I think it should at least be an MS69 if not an MS70! NGC1865136
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VUMC4091's Journal

A recent purchase.

Yeah, I'm a Lincoln nut! Here is a coin that suprised me when it arrived. I thought I was purchasing a simple 1993D Lincoln in MS68RD, especially when the coin description did not mention anything strange about the coin. Well, when it arrived I went straight for the 10x glass just as I always do with a new arrival. I usually spend a good 10 to 15 minutes looking at the coin for haze, toning, defects, etc. before I enter the details into the Registry. But, I looked at this coin off and on
VUMC4091

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Tim Murdy's Journal

Getting started...

The journey of a lifetime... Coin collecting is a hobby that can be passed down through the generations and has a rich history. I just joined the society and have added my first three graded coins to the registry. I am currently collecting Silver Eagles and am very excited about the start of this journey. Keep checking back to see how the journey progresses.
Tim Murdy

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Bammer's Journal

Received my second Trade Dollar Today

Worn, but worth it! Received my second trade dollar today. It's a 1875-S, graded by NGC as XF40. I can live with the lower grades, especially for the older coins like Trade Dollars. I'd love to put together a set MS60 or better, but I can't afford anywhere from 4 to 6 figures for them. But this 1875-S is OK with me. Yes, it's worn, and yes, it has a couple nicks in it. But Miss Liberty still has a touch of luster, the date is nice and clear, as is the mint mark. The coin seems to have been str
kbr1315-migration's Journal

Re: GSA Hoard

I like it that they dont crack out GSA out of the original holder I have always liked it that NGC doesnt crack the coin out of its original holder like other companies do. It makes it harder to fit in that plastic NGC case but looks nice in the original holder with just a strip seal saying it was graded by NGC
Bryan1315

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Skeester's Journal

I WON!!!!!!

Just goes to show what happens when you throw a date out there... Thank you Mr. Cooper for the cointest...I mean contest...either way. Wish I could do the same for other collectors. As of now, all my high grades go into hiding for my twin boys till they grow up, or daddy goes into eternal sleep! Which ever comes first! (I'm hoping they will grow up first, so I can at least tell them about the coins that I have for them). This will be one of those coins. My boys will be pretty set... but I
Skeester

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Admiral Mike-migration's Journal

Winner!! We have a WINNER !!

You have to read the rest of the story to find out... I received the email today, that my coins have been shipped. NGC received my coins back on February 13th, so that is only 30 calandar days and if you take out the weekends make it only 22 "business" days. This is well behind the NGC stated turnaround time of 29 days that was posted when they received my coins. Not wanting to be one that always gives a thorn, because I have grumbled in the past about delays... this time is different. The t
Robert P. Zimmerman's Journal

Carson City Silver Dollars.

GSA Hoard I just received back one 1883 Carson City, and one 1884 Carson City GSA sealed coins from NGC. They where graded in their original GSA sealed packaging. NGC does a good job sealing them with their logo and grading much like coins they encapsulate. But keeping in the original GSA encapslation. The 1883cc was graded MS 64 and the 1884 cc was graded MS 65. These are a welcome edition to my collection. The first NGS, GSA certifications I have ever seen.
Robert P. Zimmerman

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Admiral Mike-migration's Journal

Contest update #4

Oh baby, we are getting close.... Things moved fast this week in the coin grading world. my coins went from "Received" to "Scheduled for grading" to "Quality Control" which means they should ship very soon. The bad news... No more guesses on the date I will receive my email saying the coins are shipped. I will notify the winner as soon as I get that email. I cant wait to get my coins back... like a kid waiting to rip open a package on Christmas morning. Good luck to all who submitted gu
Skeester's Journal

Pics of MY oldest coins

They are 81 and 82 years younger than Mr. Coopers! Like I said in one of my earlier entries, I bought these at a flea market probably around 1979-81 (I was 16 or 18). The guy wanted $10.00 a peice for them, and I did the usual "well, I don't know, I just want them as a joke to tell my Ma look what I found in the back yard" type deal, but I knew that with that kind of strike, they really had to be old. He didn't know what they were and couldn't find anything about them in any coin books, and
Skeester

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Bammer's Journal

Wild, Wild West Signature Set and More On Turnaround Time

Should I put in some gold?? I'm impaled on the horns of a dilemma!!! I deleted my Wild, Wild West Signature Set, I was unhappy with the way I had set it up. I felt I could have a more logical order to the way I added the coins. So for the few of you who looked at it, it will be back. But for my dilemma, should I put in any gold?? I've got to admit, right now most of the gold coins (especially from the years I want to include in my signature set) are pretty much out of my price range! I've tr
Wayne C's Journal

My first time (NGC submission)

I got my coins back I submitted 5 coins to NGC. They arrived on the 15 of Feb. The five coins were shipped back to me on Tuesday 7th of March, the mailman had them at my door thursday March 9th. Wow. I used my 5 free submission coupon and was happy with the service and the grading. I submitted 2 CC Morgans (84 and 82) and 1 83 S Morgan and 2 other silver coins. CC's came back MS64! and the 83 S came back an AU 58. I was so hoping for an MS60, oh well, still a nice coin. Thanks NGC for an ex
Wayne C

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Admiral Mike-migration's Journal

This coin is just tooooo cool....

My oldest dated coin... Hungary 1506. It's older than me!! This beautiful coin is dated 1506 from Hungary. obv: Coat of Arms of Wladislair Vngar, rev: Madonna & Child. Exactly 500 years old. I hope I look this good 500 years from now. Just try to imagine the history this gem could tell us. The hands that have held it, the merchandise and services bought and paid for with it. Issued during the reign of Ulaszlo II, 1 Denar, 14mm, .64gr. silver. Unger 648, CNH 277 for tekkies out there.
MarkW's Journal

"And Now...

The End is Near..." The delivery Gods are smiling on me. Morgan Dollars are appearing on my doorstep and in my mailbox at a headspinning clip. I race home from work daily to beat the mailman to my home so I?ll be there to sign for my next treasure. Some days, I find only the evidence of the attempted delivery of one of these registered and insured packages and I?ll jump back into my truck and chase down the delivery person further along his or her route. I?m sure my local representatives o
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roelsports1's Journal

Back in the game

Starting with a bang! Well, it only took 30 years, but I have returned to coin collecting, and I had forgotten how much fun it is. I'm focusing on Standing Liberty Quarters, which I find to be the most beautiful of US silver coins. I started with a vengence, picking up a 1916 NGC MS67 FH. What a find! I'm looking forward to many hours of enjoyment as I try to fill my collection. 1916-SLQ-O
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Allan C Ong's Journal

Interesting goof

It was bound to happen sooner or later... Submitted the following: 2 x 2005-W, 5 x 2006-W ASE + 1 2005-S Sac. After waiting the requisite amount of time for Modern (which I must say was quicker than I expected), I see that it would mail today. Checked my order and was a bit shocked to see: 2 x 2005-W and SIX 2006-W!! Guess my Sac Dollar got promoted to .999 silver Luckily I was able to call in and stop it before it leaves the building... Problem now is that one of the coins came back PF-70
Allan C Ong

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kimocoins-migration's Journal

RE: CONTEST UPDATE #3

Perhaps I am in the minority -- am very satisfied with NCS/NGC response times. While I am not totally pleased over some of the results in that I just "know" some of them should be higher (in grade), I have no problems with the response times of NCS and NGC (and even PCGS). I sent 2 quarters raw, a 50c piece raw and two Morgans raw (total of 5 coins) to NGC for grading. Sent Registered mail 02/13/2006. I received notification today (03/06/07) that the coins were shipped. Maybe I am counti
kimocoins-migration

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Admiral Mike-migration's Journal

Contest Update #3... another update..

Dont be thinking outside the box yet.... Cuz as of this morning they are still in the box. My submission was received by NGC on monday Feb 13. This morning I checked the status of my order. They are "Received". 21 calandar days into thier grading odessey (15 business days) and they have yet to see the light of day, let alone the lamp of a grader. So I am afraid that those who guessed early to mid March in my contest only have two chances of winning... slim (chance) and no (chance). Still not t