It is that time of the year, where all our collecting hopes and dreams, sweat and blood, obsessions and resultant penury, get rewarded with recognition.

What an honor it is, to be recognized by NGC for one's collection or for one's entertaining and educational journals. These registry sets are a boon to coin enthusiasts and have brought a new level of excitement to this hobby. Thanks to PCGS for the innovative creation of registry sets and thanks to NGC for taking it one notch further, by being more inclusive and allowing PCGS coins in their registry. These are exciting times to be a coin collector. Although I did not win much other than a few 'best in category' awards, I rejoice with others on their accomplishments. So congratulations to all of the 2008 registry award winners. You deserve the recognition.