PCGS Set Registries

I have several PCGS Registry Sets. My highest ranking one is my Washington 25c set, the silver issues, with and without the 1934 motto varieties. One of them currently (or at least the last time I looked) ranks #9, but it would probably cost me more than I want to spend to get higher than that. I also have a Peace dollar set and a CC Morgan set. I started an Indian Head quarter eagle set with an XF45 1911-D but haven't made much headway with that, as they're just too pricey in grades above MS62. If you've kind of lost interest in what you're collecting, the competition will definitely spark your interest. Also, it's a heck of a money winner for NGC and PCGS. But don't get me started with what I think about the low ball sets. I mean, suppose you have the top (or bottom) low ball set of Morgan dollars. What you really have is a bunch of worn-out dollars, most without full dates even.

 

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And some type of free slabbed coin. In 2006, it was a Silver Eagle.



In 2008 it was a Martin Van Buren Presidential Dollar.



(AKA Larry Fine)

 

Oh, I agree with the writer about the PCGS luncheons. My wife and I went to three of these in a row and enjoyed the free food. The camaraderie, not so much. The back patting by the PCGS people and big names in the hobby, even less.

 

Sorry, but I have one more thing to add. On your way into the luncheon, you're given a freeby, which is a slabbed, but not graded coin that's part of a limited edition. These sell well on eBay.

 

I have a PCGS registry set for my Morgan dollar collection. I get all of my coins in the set TrueViewed so it works for me. As far as competition I'm not too worried about it cause I am no where near the top and most likely never will be. I like that I can view my set anytime I want without being in a bank. That's all

 

The ability to view your set online is a good perk. I've not done that, but I ought to.

 

It has also helped me when I was away from home looking to bid on an auction. I just log into my PCGS account, check my inventory and bid away.

 

PCGS does offer the ability to put non PCGS coins in Showcase sets. They are not part of the competitive registry, but it is a free way to keep an inventory of your coins online, (raw and certified) and create your own set structure.

 

Registry sets can be fun, but they can also get you to spend more than you normally would if you don't watch out.

Some folks get competitive and start overspending for common coins in higher grade. A good example are those that pay crazy prices for a modern MS70. To me those folks are simply getting tricked. Of course they ultimately have themselves to blame.

Another way they can get you to spend more is by creating the urge to complete a set. Whereas if you weren't in a registry you would probably have bought the few you really liked and that's it.

If you are going to do registry sets my advice is do it for something you were going to do anyway. Enjoy it without letting it get you to overspend.

 

Interesting. I guess there are ways to use it to save money. I didn't know about this.

 

You hit the nail right on the head.

 

Didn't know about all of these categories.
I wonder if my "Arrows at Date" custom set is good enough for one of those?

 

Go to pcgs.com and click on Set Registry. You'll be amazed at all the different categories for almost any series. I just looked and decided to count the number of different Registry Sets of Washington 25c you could have. I quit counting at 30, which was about halfway down the list. You'll be amazed!

 

I have an NGC registry set. One thing I like about NGC's is you can add all your raw coins and other grading co. coins into general sets, they just can't be used in the competitive ones. So, it basically gives you a complete online registry of ALL your coins.