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 with the purchase of a single coin; whereas now I am buying nicer coins and just spinning my wheels.

Glad to hear that Jackson made a giant leap when his signature set was added to the registry and good luck to Paul cracking the top 100 by years end! A formidable task.

I have been quite busy trying to fill my sets by purchasing an 1898-S eagle in 63, a trade dollar and CC double eagle for my 1876 set, an 1849-D quarter eagle (pictured), an 1891-S Morgan in 65 and a real sweet 1891 half eagle to boot. Now how many spots have I moved up on the leader board? Exactly 0, nada, zippo!! Talk about discouraging. At this rate I don't know if I will wind up in the poor house or the looney bin. Possibly both!

Thanks for reading. Have a great 2009.

Dan

P.S. See how close you can guess the grade of my 1849-D qtr. eagle. Study the picture and then give it your best shot. Check my 1849 set for the right answer. Good luck. Your feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.