Registry Submission or not ? 0

[LDH Coins & Memorabilia]

I was wondering if the experts can tell a newbie about the Registry. What are the benefits and hassle of creating a registry ? Do I have to upload all photos or just PCGS coins ? Thanx for any information

 

[Coinbuf]

The registry is free to use and there are no real hassles.   Benefits; well that sort of depends on what your goals are for your sets.   I see the registry as a fun way to show off my coins with a bit of friendly competition.   Coin collecting is a rather solitary hobby so I like the comradery of the registry; what little there is anyway.   Also you don't have to start any competitive sets you can also do custom sets where you set the definitions of what the set will be.   Another benefit is that I consider my registry inventory a digital backup to my excel spreadsheet, a place to keep all my data on my coin purchases.

Photos enhance the registry experience (imo) but they are not a requirement to a registry set.   When you add an NGC coin to your inventory/registry the software will automatically look to see if NGC has photos on file for your coin.   If so you can add those, PCGS coin you have to take your own photos and upload them.

For myself its just a fun way to show my collection.

[Hoghead515]

I agree with Coinbuf. Its a fun way to show people my coins and i like looking at others. Its also an easy way for me to complete a full set. I can look and see what all ones I have and what grades. Can also see what ones I need. And can see pictures of them without having to dig them out of the safe each time. There is no way possible Id ever be able to compete with the players in the top spots but there is a few guys got around the same caliber set as I do and we keep jumping back and forth in front of each other. Kinda fun to still do that even though there is no way of winning. 

[LDH Coins & Memorabilia]

Wow Thanx sounds great ! Appreciate your help and please have a safe, blessed Holiday season  

[Mr.blister]

The registry is an awesome, organizational tool! Not only for me but my heirs. 

 

 

 

Edited December 23, 2021 by Mr.blister
Wrong word

[VKurtB]

On 12/22/2021 at 9:03 PM, Mr.blister said:

The registry is an awesome, organizational tool! Not only for me but my heirs. 

 

 

 

For graded coins, yes. Less than 1% of my coins are graded. Yes, I mean that literally. I have a little over 200 graded coins, but my overall collection consists of well over 80,000-100,000 pieces. I have no idea of the exact count.

[JT2]

On 12/23/2021 at 12:33 AM, VKurtB said:

llection consists of well over 80,000-100,000 pieces. I

somone needs an intervention.......j/k  sounds familar.........hahahah  You goping to exhibit at FUN this year?   

[VKurtB]

No, I’m not exhibiting at F.U.N., but I am judging one class (Medals), taking the certification class for World Coins, and manning the ANA table, supposedly with my wife, but her recovery from surgery has been crummy. She caught non-COVID pneumonia in the hospital. So we’ll see if she comes along. 

[VKurtB]

When your wife gripes about how much your collection has “gotten out of hand”, you get holiday gifts like these from your in-laws. 

The ten 2x2 boxes, not the cat.  The cat is delivering HER presents soon - she’s “preggers”. She found some local “young stuff” to cavort with in the crawl space. 
 

I’m also bringing 2-4 forms to NGC at FUN for coins to be graded. 

Edited December 30, 2021 by VKurtB