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Modest Request of NGC

Either that or I need a bigger room! I don't know about the rest of you but I like to display my #1 ranked certificates from the NGC Registry. The problem is my den/office/coin room has limited wall space and it's all used up with certs, pictures, and momentoes of all kinds. I suggested that NGC do their certificates to represent multiple years just like the online registry. I believe it would give much more flexibility to collectors and each yaer we could discard the previous years cert an
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Yellow metal seems to be driving the market.

So I opted for a half dime instead.... It appears that most non-gold coins have softened a bit, I've been able to pick up some silver and copper at what appears to be 'reasonable' prices in this market. Everyone I know is touting the desirability of GOLD, sounds to me as though another rush is about to collapse or at the very least experience a correction. Now I'm sure that your crystal ball is every bit as good as mine, but my investing experience is waving the yellow flag (pun intended) of
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An Ugly Experience.

It takes all kinds..... I was surfing the web looking for more sources to send my hard-earned money to when I chanced upon US Rare Coin Investments. Sounded good, so I thought I would check them out. What a mistake!! I looked at two double eagles and the prices were way out of line according to the PCGS price guide. I sent them an email explaining that I realized that the PCGS price guide was based on an 'average' coin for the grade and then I offered some friendly advice that they may wan
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Trying hard to keep focused.

Too many distractions! My 2009 half year resolution is as follows: I, audrop, do solemnly swear to only buy coins that fit in one of my existing registry sets (preferably gold). No more temptations, short-cuts, waywardness(?), weak knees, cold feet, lazy liveredness(?), etc. It is time to put the blinders on and continue down (or is it up?) the straight and narrow path to completion of at least one of my sets during whatever is the remaining time allotted for my life. Signed, audrop Noti
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The Last Morgan!

Now all I have to do is upgrade. Yesterday I acquired an 1893-O from my local coin dealer. It was the only Morgan missing from my birth year sets of 1891, 1893, 1898, and 1921. Still on my wish list are a 91 and 91-O in 65, a 98 in 67, and a 21 in 67! After reading Jackson's journal entry, if any of you feel so inclined....I'll even pay shipping! Nice to hear from Revenant again. I don't know about you but when I don't hear from someone for a while I start to wonder if something has go
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1783 Washington, UNITY Copper Cent

Just another senior moment. About a week ago I was perusing an auction, placing a few bids that I thought didn't have a chance of winning, and then it happened. I got an email stating that I was a winner and here is the invoice for your purchase. I couldn't believe it! First of all it took some time for me to even recollect that I had bid on the coin and secondly, I was at a loss to figure out how to pay for it. I am really enjoying the coin and finally realizing an appreciation for 'copp
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Breen Encyclopedia for free!

I know, I know, nothing is free, but.... Just received my Priority Selections bulletin from Pinnacle Rarities and they gave the web address for Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins which can 'be viewed in its entirety online for FREE'. The address is www. breenencyclopedia.com. When I accessed the site it was being worked on, so hopefully it will be up to speed in a couple of days. There is a place to register your email address for notification when that occurs.
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Too Good to Pass Up!

One more vote for toned coins...a real beauty!! You probably can't see it very well in the picture but it looks as though someone took a very fine brush and touched up 70% of the reverse in gold and left some high points silver. The obverse has rainbow toning next to the rim from 5-11 o'clock (picture in registry). Happy hunting! Dan 1920-S Walking Liberty Half
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I'm Going Out of My Mind!!

Finally willing to admit that my wife may be right. So here I sit, fat and sassy (hopefully not too much of either), perusing coins available on my favorite web pages when viola(!), a gold-plated 2008 250 shilling coin from the Somali Republic catches my eye. The obverse has a Statue of PTAH with the skullcap enameled on the coin! The reverse denotes it as one of the Treasures of Tutankhamun. Amazing how nice a $15 coin can be and how expensive the end result will be. It is the start of a
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Are we having fun yet?

I've been so busy working on my Signature set.... I always (well most of the time!) enjoy reading the journal entries of my fellow collectors. You get my mental juices flowing, which seems to be getting more difficult as I grow older. A couple of observations are in order. From my perspective, whether a coin is toned or not does not effect its grade, only its eye appeal. I have some toned coins and some pure white and I have a hard time determining which I like better. See my 9/7/2008 jo
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Making Mountains out of Mole Hills

It's like trying to make dbl. eagles out of noncents! Hi everyone, First of all, let us assume that everyone can read. I know this might be a stretch in some cases and I am aware of what happens when you assume something (you make an out of u and me)! One other thought for the benefit of all; Let's give everyone the benefit of the doubt. Why should we care if someone feels compelled to break the rules for whatever reason? Let NGC police the journal entries if there is a flagrant disrega
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The final straw!

How hard is it to take a picture? How disappointing?! I read other members journal entries describing their latest additions in great detail; toning, pure white, a visual delight, etc. So, all fired up to get a glimpse and congratulate them on their fine taste in coins, only to be let down by the fact there are no images!! Do us all a favor and take the time to leave a lasting impression on the rest of us who don't have the luxury of seeing your 'gems' in person. If you don't own a digital
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One of my latest acquisitions

It's hard to soar with the eagles when you're surrounded by all these turkeys! The teaser refers to some of the Morgan S$ I used to have in my possession before I went on this quality over quantity kick. I must be getting picky as to what I think a coin worthy of my collection is. A must in my Morgans is to have well-defined 1)hair over the ear and 2) breast feathers. Now please don't misunderstand me, any coin is better than no coin at all, but I have tried to upgrade my collection by buyi
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California Fractional Gold

Tried the chat boards but I have a free email account. Don't know what that's all about. I know that part of this post is probably not 100% kosher but I tried to register on the chat boards and gave up. I even tried contacting individual members who may be interested, but was not able to contact all of them. So at the risk of being reprimanded by my peers or even some 'higher authority', here goes. I am selling my collection "Paint Your Wagon" to concentrate on my mint sets and will give N
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The Going Gets Tougher As You Approach The Top!

It must be gravity! Can you believe what's happening to the registry? I was at lofty #99 for about two days and then when I checked I was around 105 or so. Several new members have vaulted way beyond me with 100,000+ points registered in a single day. It's great to have the new blood and all, but couldn't they just kind of pass me gradually instead of just blowing on by? I'm finding that the higher I get up the mountain the steeper the slope. I used to be able to pass 10-15 collectors wit
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When is it OK to get a 'D'?

Reminds me of my high school foreign language grade. The last time I felt good about getting a 'D' was my freshman year in high school when I was afraid I might have failed Spanish I! In this case ,however, I am ecstatic about acquiring my first D mint mark (for Dahlonega, GA). An 1849 G$ PCGS AU-58 for my great-grandfathers set. Happy New Year!! Dan
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Just waiting for my part of the bailout!

Deficit spending to new heights (or is that lows?). With all this talk about OUR government buying an interest in poorly run companies and bailing out those poor unfortunates that bought more house than they could afford, I figure it must be my turn. All I have to do is stop making my mortgage payments for about 3-4 months and I will qualify for my own little 'bailout'. With that in mind I have gone on a spending spree and probably will need bailouts for 2010 and 2011 also. Isn't this fun,
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King of Morgans

What can I say...I guess I bought myself a Christmas present. I was in the process of negoiating on this coin and sent in four coins as a downpayment to hold the coin for thirty days so I could pay for it after the first of the year when I can dip into my IRA again. Lo and behold, the postman brings me a package (he didn't have to ring twice) and there it was, an 1893-S in VF30 (PCGS) with some very nice toning. What a surprise! Needless to say this coin has been on my wishlist for about fi
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A picture is worth a thousand words...

Don't let your safe deposit box lock away your coins! After reading some journal entries about the pain involved in taking a collection back and forth between home and the bank just to get a glimpse of our 'prides and joys'. I think I've come up with a partial solution...get a digital picture frame. You won't be able to oogle over your coins while holding them but being able to see what's in the vault should increase the enjoyment of your collection and allow you to share with friends and fam
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Quantity vs. Quality

I really should stop reading these journals... Everytime I read someones journal about how they are changing their focus or trying to simplify their holdings, I take it personal and think maybe I'm too spread out, have too many sets, need to get my act together, etc., etc. So here goes...my November resolution is 1)to concentrate on some of my older mint sets, 2)sell all of my Morgan S$ that don't fit in my mint sets, and 3)use the funds to upgrade my gold coins. There, I've made a commitment
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Absolutely no discipline!!

I'm sure this has never happened to you. Here I am trying to save up for an 1893-O S$ in ms63, which for me is a very pricey coin, and I found one at an excellent price, but wait....I find an Indian Head cent for only $$$ and then a Barber quarter for $$$, etc. Then I remember all of the 'good buys' that got away. I know that coins just as nice will come up again and probably before I can afford them. What is a numismaniac to do? Happy hunting all.
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Paint Your Wagon

Just 105 coins to go.... I'm writing this journal to bring attention to my latest set. I only hope I don't bring too much attention to these very small, insignificant coins, as I definitely don't want more competition in finishing my set. Anyway, I hope all is well with you and yours. Happy Halloween!!
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Re: A Loss Beyond Words

Putting things in the proper perspective. After reading a number of entries regarding NGCs new holders, what they allow in the registry sets and what is not allowed, and the trivial complants and gripes that we all have with this or that, I read Michael W. Coopers latest entry and I was brought back to reality. Michael needs our prayers and support, fellow members. Please send a message to let him know that his family is in our thoughts and include a few words of encouragement. A final thou
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To be (toned), or not to be (toned)?

I just can't make up my mind! Why is it I like them both? Ran into this real nicely toned 1891-s Liberty Seated dime and it was love at first sight. An ms 65 to boot. Wasn't exactly a steal, I paid a slight premium for the coin, but I sure like the way it looks. As an aside, I've switched gears regarding my Morgan dollars. I will be selling most of my Morgans on eBAY this week, lots of 64s and 65s, as I upgrade to 66s and 67s. You may want to check it out if you have holes to fill. En
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1853/2 California Fractional G50c BG-409

Please don't begrudge my fun! Isn't it amazing how you can be collecting for years (in my case over 50) and all of a sudden a certain coin or series kinda 'jumps' out at you. You're like a little kid again, oh, the palpitations! This coin is a ms62PL, the only PL by either service in all grades. Please understand that I worked, saved, and invested for over 40 years so I would be able to buy coins like this and hopefully you will be happy for me, like I am for other members when they share t
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