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IIRC, the prices were strong.

I said ‘honorable’ because some people are too lazy or dishonest to remove their set, once it’s sold. Oddly enough, RCW now has the 1921-D listed on eBay for $34600, so they must’ve been the winner/high bidder.

Yes, the owner has honorably removed the set.

Sold through DLRC with No Reserve. I thought that was a risky move but he appeared to do QUITE WELL. Some Highlights: 1916-S 64 CAC sold for $4700 1920-D 64 sold for $8250 1921-D 64 CAC sold for $23250 1923-S OGH 64 sold for $8750 I can't remember the other results. I also can't share a link, as I don't see where there is an 'archive' function, on their site, anymore. Did anyone else notice this auction and, if so, what were your thoughts?

Awesome Quarter Eagle!! Classic gold looks great in an OGH!!

I'm not convinced that it has been circulated, so I'll say MS 63.

I love the general look of the format here. 1.Username in large, bold letters, 2.Tells when we joined. 3.Large wallpaper picture AND large profile image (both of which can be different). 4.Trophies displayed with number, years won, link to set and expert's notes on winning sets. 5. Option to enter CAC coins (or not) with bonus points given if we choose to do so. 6. STAR NGC coins can be used for added points. 7.Link to download awards certificates. 8. Rank, page and set name all on cover page. 9. Beautiful area to display long comments and large images. 10. The fact that both NGC AND PCGS coins are allowed. When you are building a CHALLENGING set, such as Walkers, SLQs or Seated Liberty Dollars, it is VERY difficult to be exclusive and crack-outs and crossovers are an expensive headache that isn't always successful. This is BY FAR the better of the two Registries. I have sets ATS but haven't added to them, in AGES. I spent A LOT of time working on my set here, because with all of the features, it is VERY worthwhile for display, record keeping and educational purposes. Minor Detail: The only way I would improve it is to show all coins on one page (like in the old format). I don't like to be scrolling through and enjoying a set and then having to stop and click and load on a second page, at the bottom. It's like that ATS, too, and I don't like it. It interrupts the display and makes it look incomplete, Having it all on one page would make it more fluid and uniform, IMHO. All IN All--GREAT JOB, NGC!!!! .

@Quintus ArriusThanks for the advice and compliment. I have always believed that, with hard work and determination, you can be successful.

Thanks, guys! It's collectors like you who make the hobby more enjoyable. No specific plans, right now.

@Quintus ArriusThanks for thinking of me and, yes, you are THE Rooster man. I'll just say this: "When you realize that nothing is lacking, then the WHOLE world belongs to YOU."

Thanks! That would be awesome!!

It was a very high profile set. #1 at one point, IIRC. When it was sold, the auction house marketed the name, so it was not to hard to figure out. I do a lot of research, so I notice these things.

Thank You!! And, yes, that is an extremely interesting piece of information!!

The most important day for me as a Walker collector has arrived. The 16 YEAR enterprise has been realized. Well, I never thought that this day would ever come but I have, FINALLY, completed my Full (1916-1947) Walker set!! This saga began in the summer of 2005, when we were all quite a bit younger and I was MUCH more driven and fearless!! LOL I had a couple of inactive years but decided to totally commit, in Fall 2009. So much did I learn along the way. The hours, days and years spent on this series. Searching and researching. Studying and comparing. All the while never giving up. It feels soooo GOOD to have reached my goal. I can FINALLY kick back and relax, now. The last piece of the puzzle and the rarest coin in the ENTIRE series.....The fabled 1921-S, has been added. It is an NGC XF 45, so it is not a mint state example like the rest of my set. HOWEVER, I feel that this piece matches well, in quality, with the rest of my set and, more importantly, it is solid for its assigned grade. I may or may not try to upgrade it to AU or even MS, because at this point, I really like this coin. I was underbidder on THREE 1921-S coins before this one: A PCGS MS 62 from the famous Western Reserve set, a PCGS AU 58 CAC and a PCGS AU 55 (this one wound up in the #1 NGC set). All went for money that shot WELL BEYOND THE MOON and, at least, TWO of these set new price records..... When I saw this piece, it spoke to me, almost immediately. It has, IMHO, great detail and separation, no rim dings, with smooth, original, gray surfaces and also traces of mint luster with no spots or deep abrasions. So, after examining it, as quickly and thoroughly as possible, I jumped on it, as I really didn’t think I would find one that would please me more, anytime soon. Sooooo FEW of these ever trade hands, as they are FAR rarer in XF/AU than in MS and MANY are of very POOR quality. NGC Census is just 27/152. I did an archive search on both Heritage and Great Collections and there’s almost nothing like this. The one or two that did sell are not quite as nice as my coin. I am pleased as punch with this example. To me, It looks like the old XFs, of yesteryear---before gradeflation was rampant. I ended up in the #8 spot, at NGC, which I feel is rather respectable. Especially, given the growth and resurgence of the NGC Registry, in the past couple of years. There have been a TON of new sets created, in that time period. I should be #7, as Big Tex is a phantom set that was sold off years and years ago (September 2006), but that is inconsequential to me. Thanks, and I can't wait to hear your thoughts!!

Beautiful frosty, white Washie!! A generous present from your wife who is learning to share your passion.

Speak for yourself! A LOT of us don't fit that category!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends here!! My bird of choice:

I'm also in the MS 64 camp, especially since it's a GSA. Grading tends to be more liberal on these.

@Hoghead515and @The Neophyte Numismatist Both of you are to be commended for sharing your fine new additions. The luster of that premium gem Buffalo is blinding! Cool variety, too!! I love the color and detail of that early Half Cent!! I have enjoyed viewing them both!! Thank you!!

Thanks! It is technically 'only' an MS 64 FH CAC but there are only 23, with green beans in 64 FH, from both services. MS 64 has always been a favorite/optimal grade of mine. A quick auction search yields VERY FEW trading hands over the last 10 years and I liked the head and fields on this one. There are some MINOR abrasions, on the devices, but I still think it's PQ for the grade. I paid a little more than I wanted to but I am FINE with that, as I won't be upgrading and it fills the needed slot in my set. Thanks, again---I appreciate it.

Been a long time comin', as I paid up for this low pop gem.

We look out for our own, as we are a tight-knit group. Glad everything is back to status quo.

That’s correct. 1916 standing liberty quarter is far more available in mint state than it is XF. So yes, it is only expensive, in mint state, but it is truly rare in extremely fine.

The semi-key date Morgans were usually saved, in decent numbers, when compared to other series, either by collectors or by the government. What makes them rare is the demand versus the supply, as there are a large number of Morgan collectors and not enough coins to go around.

I don’t like the chase, anymore. You never know when the right coin will come along, so when it does, you must be prepared. I’ve gone a year without buying a significant coin but have, also, bought multiples in a month or two. You just never know…