Bragging Rights?

The US Mint did a nice job on stamping out these proofs. I love this years design better than 2011 except for the Gettysburg National Military Park. I might start getting some of the 5oz if my wallet can afford it. $204 is such a better price than the price I paid for the 2010 series.

On another note. Since starting my collecting and joining NGC in 2009 to keep track of my coins in the year of 2011, I ranked #1 for three coin competitive sets and received a (3) BEST CATEGORY 2011. That was nice to see that my efforts paid off. But the surprise was getting 3 certificates from NGC recognizing my efforts. I know I am new to coin collecting, but it was nice to receive the certificates in the mail which impressed my two girls.

Now it is a start of a New Year and I am down in one of my sets. I come to realize if I want to be on top I have to be faster in getting my coins up. When the Silver America The Beautiful National Park 25c Proof 70's came up for auction they were going for over $170.00. That was way too expensive for me. The wait of winner an auction for less caused my NGC Top Ranking Set to drop down from a number one to number 3. I've come to the conclusion that bragging rights is not for me. I stick to saving up form my Jefferson sets. Unless I win the lottery then everyone better watch out.

Happy Collecting

Ed