Some holes were filled, and some are still empty...

Since the registry year runs from Dec.10th-Dec.10th, I guess it is not too early for me to consider my ups and downs for 2006 as a coin collector.First of all, the only sets I completed were done with 2006 updates to modern sets..ie the Sacagawea proof set and Silver/flag/proof state quarters. I did finish my Franklin half set in my Whitman album but my goal was to have an MS/FBL set..and a few of these are still a bit weak on the bell lines.I have reduced my magic number for a VF/VF+ buffalo nickel album to just 2 coins...13-S type 2 and 14-D..{surprise surprise}..half of the coins that I plugged into this buffalo set this year were cracked out of slabs..including a VF20 ANACS 1921-S { I know-insane..the coin just de-valued at least $100 bucks without the plastic holder}..anyhow, maybe next year I'll finish this set. I sold my complete Jefferson nickel proof set which was ranked #1 at this time last year. With less than a week left before the final rankings a PCGS member joined and beat my set by less than 100 points.As a supposed act of protest against the new/old nickel design I sold every one of them and almost lost my shirt{not the most popular series and with the pops of perfect 70's going up, the values just dove down}..however it could have just been a bit of resentment too. I started a Capped Bust Half Collection, bought the TOME on die varieties and decided it was a project best left for another time. I filled 2 of the last 3 holes in my gold 20 Francs Marianne/Rooster set..the 1902 and 1906..still need the 1899. I had 2 shots at the 1899 in proof to finish the set{one of my 2 signature sets} but lost out to floor bidders after winning the internet portion of the bidding.My biggest progress was made on my 2 favorite sets..my 1917 year set..only 1 spot to go!!..and my favorite set..my High Seas signature set. I have really loved putting together a set of my own design with no worry of points, upgrading,just my own tastes with my own interest and own comments of what I like about the coins that I CHOOSE to include. I am very pleased with the signature set aspect of this site and if I decide to abandon participating in the rankings, I will stay a member to enjoy the journal feature and signature sets.My newest fanaticism started about 2 months ago..Standing Liberty Quarters...I am working on an album set of XF+ for as many of them as I can..and will worry about those tough dates when that's all that is left..anyhow, a great coin year..a couple of shows, a few lucky finds, saw some old beloved coins leave and replaced by others.Now I have to consider my resolution/goals for my 2007 collecting.....hmmm..might involve a 1917 S obverse to go along with this D obverse...

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