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One Change I'd Like To See On Registry Scores

Isn't AU-58 better than AU-50? This topic has been bothering me for a while. Since NGC, PCGS and ANACS all grade AU coins with at least 4 levels (50, 53, 55 and 58), shouldn't regsitry scores reflect this. And also in VF and EF, they throu in 25, 35 and 45. So shouldn't someone who paid extra for a higher grade receive more points??? To me, it's the same as for the MS grades, a 63 will get less points than a 64 and so on. I can understand for modern coins (but to be fair, all should be treat

Another Western Addition Part 2

I have to show both sides. Here's the reverse of the Pike medal. I'm really getting into these so called dollars. I'm looking forward to receiving the copy of the Hibler Kappen book I ordered. I'm curious to see what is available with a western theme.

Another Western Addition

Pike's Peak Or Bust.... ... or maybe the discovery of Pike's peak and it's discoverer. This is an ANACS graded so called dollar medal of Zebulon Pike. The front has a front bust view of him, and the reverse features Pike's Peak. I've included a pic of the obverse.

Re: COA

Is it really? I'm not an expert on the American Eagles, but just reading the coa scan, I would read it as the U.S. Mint did the orignal coin, but not the gold plating. What does everyone else think? Also, the copyright notice down at the bottom right is not from the US Mint. It looks to me like it says The Merrick Mint. To be honest, if it were my money spent to get the coin, I don't know if I would have.

I Feel I Must Speak Out!

There comes a time in the affairs of men, when we must take the bull by the tail and face the situation. -- W. C. Fields I have been reading the journal articles concerning grading and turnaround time, and I've decided it's time for me to put in my 2 cent piece. :-) I truly feel that possibly all of us, we as customers and NGC as professional graders, are both right and wrong. Please let me explain. First let me say, that I'm probably a mellow and laid back person. I've finally have learne

A Different Item For the Wild, Wild West Set

You can teach old dogs new tricks... ...or in this case, an old dog can find another fascinating facet of our hobby.I was browsing on Teletrade, and found a "So-Called Dollar" medal. Evidently it was issued to commemorate (according to the auction description) the 1898 Trans-Mississippi Exposition, which was held in Omaha. On the front is a left facing female bust.However, it's the reverse which makes this medal fit into my Wild, Wild West set. The reverse shows a mounted Indian (I would assume

Additions to my Wild West Set

What I really want for Christmas is... not my 2 front teeth. However, I would really like to be able to add graded currency to my Wild, Wild West set. I can think of 2 examples right off, one being the Indian Chief large size $5 silver certificate. The other is a large size $10 Legal Tender note that features a bison flanked by Lewis & Clark. Both of these notes would be such a great addition to my set. I certainly hope someone at NGC sees this journal entry and helps me out. I can only wi

RE: Poor Man's Insanity

I have wondered if Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday or some other person carried one of my coins around! First, a thank you to MWit for the kind words. I'm really flattered that someone else thinks my Wild, Wild West Signature set is a neat idea. And I promise to get some more images for you, if you can just bear with me for a few more days. And I do understand your dilemma on the Morgan Dollar registry set. I'm doing one also, and I really don't know how I can afford some of the rarities. I realize

Agreeing With The Coin Guy

Morgans, Morgans everywhere I have found out the hard way, and I agree with The Coin Guy's journal that we can't collect everything. So I'm sticking with my Morgan dollars, at least until I get to the ones over $5000. I'm gonna try getting more images on here, as soon as I get better with my digital cam. Also trying to keep working on my Wild Wild West Signature set. I'm enjoying it as much as my Morgans.  

Correcting A Mistake

competitor's grading cost In my previous article, I said PCGS had raised their comparable tier price to $20 per coin with a 10 coin minimum. I just went to their website, and it's actually $18 with a 10 coin minimum. I don't want to mislead anyone, so I'm correcting myself. Also this gives me a chance to put in an image of the back of the $2 bill from my previous entry. :-) 1953Bltn$2

Turnaround Time

27 days, less a holiday Received my second group of coins today (3/24). NGC received them on the 16th of February. So that means it took 27 business days, less one day for President's day holiday. So 26 business days, I used the Economy tier. So while this is longer than my first order took, I'm still very happy with the service. Of course, I'm a pretty mellow guy, maybe I'm too easy to please. :-) All kidding aside, I am happy with the service, and especailly with the prices, as the competi

The Wild, Wild West Returns (Part 2)

2 Gold Dollars This is my next installment on my Wild, Wild West Signature Set. I have a little more explaining to do on what is included and why. First, I consider (for the purpose of this set) that the West includes all states west of the Mississippi. When the Union Pacific was starting to be built, there was a quote I read that sums up why I'm including everything west of the river. In Don Ball's Book "The Colorful Railroads" he included a quote, and now I forget from whom, that went "...

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

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

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

Speaking out in defense of NCG

NCG received 2/2, I received 2/27 I've been reading the journal articles about turnaround time and feel I should (at least this time) stand up for NCG. I sent 5 coins in to grade and NCG received them on February 2. I just received them back in the mail today, February 27. I used the Economy service tier, they say turnaround time is 21 days. Well, this group came back in 25 calendar days, and I'm extremely happy. I also sent some currency to get graded by PMG, and had good luck with them als
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More On Morgans

A very worn 1900-O dollar I received a very nice comment today on my ramblings of yesterday (1/30/06). So I thought I'd write a little more, to explain why I love Morgan dollars. My dad saved some dollar coins, mostly Peace dollars, but one Morgan dollar. The one he saved is a 1900-O, and very worn. When I was a kid (about 7 or 8 I suppose) I loved to go in to his chest drawer where he kept them, and just hold it. When you're that young, I guess I loved the heft of it, Morgan & Peace dol
Iowa Silver Baron Bammer

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Ramblings From A Returning Novice? Collector

Why and what I collect, and likes and dislikes Hi Everyone, I'm a 52yo returning collector who collected as a student in junior high and high school. Isn't it funny(?) or maybe amazing how first interests are sometimes the best? Since I've returned to collecting, I must admit what I like to collect is more specifically defined. I still love Morgan Dollars, if I could only collect one set of coins, the Morgans would be it. But what I've noticed the most about what I collect is tying the coi
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