In my last journal entry I reflected on my reevaluation of my current collection goals, or lack thereof, and what path I would choose for a future collection, that would more accurately reflect the pride I have in collecting these small slices of history.

More than likely most have noticed that I have listed my current certified collection, both moderns and classic coins, through Great Collections and, although I will be lucky to even come close to breaking even, the response has been excellent and I am very happy to know that many, if not all, of these coins will find a new home.

Sunday evening will be the final hammer and, although I will be saddened to see many of these coins no longer in my inventory, I look forward to freeing myself from a somewhat ad-hock collection to a much more focused collection goal.

I have began that new collection with a cut off grade of MS65/PF65 or above, with few exceptions to that rule. My first two coins to begin this new approach are both 1883-P 'No Cents' Liberty Nickels, one in PF66 Cameo and the other in MS66, both NGC. This is a design that I have always liked very much and I have always found the story behind the 'No Cents' version (even though they were widely saved and not very rare) to be intriguing.

I hope to remain highly selective in my purchase choices and apply the same standard to the Classic Gold that will be added slowly and with a purpose. My eventual goal is to have an extremely nice, high grade type set, with Gold, and focusing first on those coins that I find to be of great historical importance. Second will be keeping in mind that I am working on a 'Box of 30' (that is the capacity of the aluminum slab case I recently purchased) and being extremely selective will be a must.

I continue to have an extensive uncertified and OGP coin holding and plan to continue adding to that raw collection when the opportunity presents. In addition, my recent investment into higher quality photography equipment and my continuing desire to learn more and more about taking quality photos also adds to this hobby considerably.

This is such a great hobby!

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