Let me try to set the record straight..

After reading some of the journal entries in response to my 'Points, points, may I make a point?' I had to go back and read my journal entry again. No where in my entry could I find where I was discrediting a set with only one coin (every set starts with one coin!) I copied and than pasted my original entry into this journal so it would be word for word.

My points:

1) No matter how many sets a particular coin is in you only get credit for the points once. It would be nice, in my opinion, if collectors would only start sets on the registry that they are or have been in the process of trying to complete. When I look at other collectors registry pages and find that they have numerous 'sets' with one or two coins and the same coins in a dozen sets it seems to me to be redundant.

Clarification: I have a 1921 mint set that I am trying to complete for my fathers' birth year. It started with zero coins! Let's see, it has 2 Lincoln cents, it has 2 Buffalo nickels, 2 Mercury dimes, a Standing Liberty 25c, 3 'Walkers', 3 Morgans, a Peace $, and a 'Saint'. I can start 8 sets!!!

2) I appreciate NGC allowing me to register my PCGS coins in its registry but a wish they would add a stipulation that at least 50% of your total registry coins must be graded by NGC. There are a few sets I am aware of that every coin is in a PCGS slab and I believe those sets defeat the purpose of having an NGC registry.

Clarification: Collectors who have complete sets of PCGS coins, in my opinion, should register those sets in the PCGS registry. NGC is quite generous in allowing PCGS coins in its registry making them truly the grading company for all collectors, especially 'the little guys' who buy the coin not the holder.

3) I would never judge someones collection by point value or cost of coins, etc. After all it's their collection and they can display it in any form they want. Each of us has 'heart and soul' in our collections and share the passion. I have deeper pockets than some because I am retired and made some good investments along the way. I'm 59 years old and I'm sure that collectors like Revenant, who is probably in his early 20's will have a much nicer collection than mine when he gets to be my age.

I hope you all the best in your lifes pusuits, and above all have some fun. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.