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NGC Journals

2005 Legacy Set

but our <a href="http://glorious">glorious</a> & renowned Marine Corps wasn't there .... <a href="http://Jus">Jus</a>t received my 2005 Legacy Set & like it! Course I am a lawyer (Chief <a href="http://Jus">Jus</a>tice Marshall Silver Dollar) & a military history buff (Marine Corps 230th Silver Dollar). The "bookshelf" lists several of the Corps' <a href="http://famous">famous</a> battles: Iwo Jima, <a href="http://Guadalca">Gua

JeffRef

JeffRef

1949-S Wheat 1C Error?

Do I have a error coin here? I recently purchased a fist full of wheaties from a <a href="http://loca">loca</a>l coin retailer. I put them in my binder without much thought as <a href="http://I us">I us</a>ually do so that <a href="http://I ca">I ca</a>n let my thoughts cool off for awhile. The other day I was looking at my set when I realized something different about the reverse of this coin. At first I thought it was an abrasion of some sort, but now I

Sampson

Sampson

In re: PCGS v NGC

BUY 'em up qwik ! There really is no reason for the huge price difference between PCGS and NGC coins. Personally I think NGC is better (else I should be in the "other" registry, which I am not). NGC doesn't seem to base thier grading on the number of coins that a person or company submits, nor do they try to curry favor by giving higher grades to favorite customers. Just goes to show that people who pay these unreasonable price differences just have more dollars than sense (or cents). Now s

Admiral Mike-migration

Admiral Mike-migration

PCGS versus NGC

How is it fair that PCGS coins sell for more than NGC coins? Recently, I have looked at auctions with teletrade and noticed that PCGS coins seem to carry a significant margin in price over NGC graded coins. I was already aware of this, but just not to this extent. The 2005 MS70 Marine Corps commemorative graded by NGC sold for $150 in one auction, while the same coin graded MS70 by PCGS sold for $1,100! I feel that this is just absolutely ludicrous. I cannot believe that collectors will pay so

The Sun Collection

The Sun Collection

A few new features worth noting

We've added several new features to the registry and the Collectors' Journals that are pretty fun. On the set detail page, we've now added a gallery view:   http://www.collectors-society.com/registry/coins/PeopleSetDetail.aspx?PeopleSetID=5673&Tab=list   We have also put in some code to block people from spamming views on their sets. Back when we put this feature in, we did put in a simple block to prevent logged in owners views of their own sets from counting in the views, but we di

Architecht

Architecht

Beautiful 1917 Coin

1917 Type 1 SLQ MS65+/67? I thank everyone for their particular reasons as to not get this particular coin cleaned (professionally) by the NCS.   Nobody, ever told me of ever trying this medium for themselves.   However, after many chats with NCS and NGC. There is the possibility that <a href="http://it ca">it ca</a>n go up a grade point. This coin has already been graded MS66FH.   Go look at the numbers. Would you Dare???   Made My decision. Have to wait for p

terry chestnut

terry chestnut

This coin is worth....

Whatever YOU are willing to pay for it. There has been some discussion as to wether we are pricing young collectors out of the hobby, and to a lesser degree, the value of some of these coins. There is a price range availibility for any level of collector and that is the beauty of this hobby. Now matter how much we can spend or how meager our budget, there will be something we can add to our collection. Something we can hold, look at and admire. Something that will continue to inspire our col

Admiral Mike-migration

Admiral Mike-migration

As collectors, have we gotten too stuffy.

Are we pricing new young collectors out of the hobby? I recently exchanged e-mails with a young collector who is just getting started. His collectors' society name is chaosxemperor. He took the time to share his excitement about getting a nice MS-63 1904-O morgan (see "The Newest Addition" journal entry). In expressing his excitement he stated that the coin was expensive ($52.00). Apparently he has recieved e-mails stating that the coin was neither rare or expensive. Shame on you. This youngst

Johnny's Cartwheels

Johnny's Cartwheels

Phase 1 - The Bucks - A Long Journey to Completion

A substantial accomplishment* that, over time, will only slide in to obscurity having never reached the top ten.   *In my humble opinion anyway. Well, I finally got as close to the top ten as I ever will with my registry set for "Modern Commemorative Silver Dollars 1983-Date".   My labor of love (read obsession) is 100% complete as of today; simultaneously debuting as a full member of society and reaching the zenith of its existence.   I knew from conception, by its very design, that

JMMinPhxAZ-migration

JMMinPhxAZ-migration

Kennedy 1964 Proof Accented Hair PR-70?

About to make first entry, came to a complete halt! I was about to make my first entry and when I came to the population report I could not believe what I seen there. I thought I had something very special with a PR-68 DC 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar with Accented Hair. When I looked at the population report, it showed 6,089 in Proof 70! WOW! Can that be true and accurate? If it is, I'm just blown away with my coin, what is up with this? Thanks, Tom

WoodenJefferson

WoodenJefferson

The Newest Addition

One day on the DLRC(David Lawrence Rare Coins) I found a beautiful coin. A 1904-O Morgan Dollar. Just one problem. It cost 52 dollars! So after much debating, I took out my hard earned cash and bought it. On a side note, it was a 1*****(A beautiful coin). The days passed by and I literally was running around in circles waiting for it. Then it came! It was beautiful! I guess I have DLRC to thank and myself for being crazy enough to take out a wad of cash to buy it!   EDIT: After being messag

chaosxemperor

chaosxemperor

It's all about the journey.

I blame the Boy Scouts. Some of my facination with this hobby stated around age 9.Then coin collecting merit badge entrenched it in me. With myself it is Indians and buffalos.I keep looking for that better grade.Well through the years enthusiasm is up and down ,but my desire to keep searching has never left me,loking for indians and buffalos in mountains of old coins.Besides I can think of nothing better to collect than money.

timmyg

timmyg

Morgan Dollars: Why do we love them?

A nice type coin? Sure, they're pretty and desirable, but can you love them, and can you find them? Yes, I know, Morgan collectors are nuts. We break out in a sweat at the sight of a frosty MS-67. We mortgage our house for that 66 DMPL cameo. But just ask us to fork over the cash for an MS-65 Type 1 Standing Liberty Quarter, and all of a sudden we're short on cash because we have to fix the car. Or we have promised the wife "no, honey, I'm done buying anything else for a while." Never admittin

Johnny's Cartwheels

Johnny's Cartwheels

PCGS vs NGC Grading

Are PCGS coins graded more conservably than NGC coins? Then why are PCGS coins worth so much more when reselling? I recently submitted 7 lincoln cents graded pr70 ucam by NGC to PCGS for cross-over. Want to guess how many did?

Thome

Thome

Top 100 Liberty Seated Dime Varieties signature template available

Now that PCGS has recognized the major VAMS, can Top 100 Seated Dime varieties be next? Variety collecting is still in its infancy, but better web informational resources are pushing the collecting frontier. Finally I have found time to use the NGC Signature set forum as a vehicle to display a Top 100 Liberty Seated Dime Varieties template for others copy and use. The template is complete but I will be adding more descriptive details in the next few months. Right now, I'm trying to populate

Dismeguy-migration

Dismeguy-migration

Discovering a Beautiful Set of 1910 Gold Coins

What an Adventure! I seem to have something good here. Going through a storage unit last August 2005, I discovered a set of four 1910 gold coins [saint-Gaudens $20 and three Indian Head Type $10, $5, $2.5] that my grandfather gave me many years ago. They are protected in a United States Gold plastic and white vinyl case, and seem to be in near perfect condition. They may never have been out of the case. I'm starting to investigate, appreciating the beauty of the set, and learning the terms

Twinkly

Twinkly

THERE'S NO ACCOUNTING FOR TASTE

Why does one coin type appeal to a collector, while a similar denomination or design leaves him disinterested? Recently I brought a large group of coins home from the bank for a weekend visit. While looking through the collection, I began to notice what seems to me, at least, to be a bit of an oddity. And that oddity is my collecting preferences.   This is what I noticed: I love Barber Dimes and Quarters, but have no interest in the Half. I own but one for my type set.   I am an e

Wissahickon Collection

Wissahickon Collection

1971 Proof Kennedy errors?

Lint or hair stikes I have 2) 1971 proof Kennedy halves that have been struck with lint or hair on them. One has 2 places on the front (by the date and by the Y in LIBERTY), the other has one that went through the first L in DOLLAR that goes up to the top of the second L. Is there a market for such a thing?

Skeester

Skeester