For you Jefferson Guys

I know people on here have completed sets of Jeffersons, but I was wondering if someone could tell me about what it would cost me to put together a complete set that averages out at about 66. I was thinking that for the more expensive coins I could get a 65, and then just bump up to a 67 on some others.

Thanks
Elijah

 

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http://www.numismedia.com/fmv/prices/jefnkl/pricesgd.shtml

 

Do you know what those prices are based off of? I was looking at the PCGS price guide, but I didnt know if they usually sold with those prices. I know Morgans are usually sold for less than what PCGS says they're worth.

 

Are talking about full step examples. Raw, NGC, or PCGS certified?

 

Definately not FS, the price really seems to go up for most. I would prefer PCGS graded, but I could do NGC.

 

Many coins sell for less than what the TPG's price guide says the value is, and many sell for less than what Numismedia.com lists the FMV as, too.

As far as numismedia.com,

 

So numismedia will probably be more accurate than PCGS.

 

Depends on how often PCGS updates their price guide, but I would say yes.

According to PCGS' website,

 

You would do well not to take advice about collecting slabbed coins from a guy who hates slabbed coins. I can't see the advice being given because he is on my ignore list, but based on your response, you need to stop listening to him immediately.

If you are planning to collect PCGS graded Jefferson Nickels then you should use the PCGS Price Guide as a full retail price and use past auction archives of PCGS coins ONLY to determine market value. DO NOT USE NUMISMEDIA FOR PCGS JEFFERSON NICKELS! PCGS & NGC use very different grading standards at the gem+ level for the Jefferson Nickel series. So different in fact that the average NGC coin is graded almost one point higher than those graded by PCGS. The NUMISMEDIA price guide should only be used for NGC coins in the Jefferson series.

 

I find it funny that it says all of them, including the 2012's are worth at least 6 cents in G-4

 

I don't think this question can be precisely answered. I suggest, just collect the very best you can, at the best price you find of each date and mint that really grabs you. One MS67 coin may not be nearly as attractive as a MS66 or even a MS65.
Eye appeal makes a better set. The price guides are only guides. Prices realized are a better guide.
When you go to sell, you would always do better selling them by the coin anyway.
The grade thing is not as important in a raw set. Enjoy the journey, don't just take the trip.

 

I almost have my circulated Jeff set done, all but a few wars and key dates. I just love the look of a ms Jefferson, and the price of most definately doesn't break the bank. Anyhow, I think in going to a show in the end of October, and I'll probably just start it then.

 

I would love to go on HA, but they require you to be 18 to join, and you have to be a member to check prices.

 

The link in this thread shows one set of prices, which is Numismedia Retail btw. If you are talking about the prices listed in Heritage auctions (Numismedia PCGS nmp), those prices are absolute garbage as they relate to Jefferson Nickels. I spot checked about 10 different dates/mm and each one listed the nmp price lower than Numismedia Wholesale. Premium gem PCGS Jefferson Nickels drive higher prices than NGC Jefferson Nickels. It is an indisputable fact! To value them less than NGC in a price guide only serves to invalidate the credibility of the price guide.

PCGS Price Guide represents full retail price. Heritage auction archives give the best estimation of current market value.

 

Membership is free to both HA and TeleTrade. I think the 18 y/o requirement is for bidding purposes.

 

Even just to join they make you check a box saying you are over 18. I didn't try teletrade yet.

 

I have an idea.......PM on it's way :thumb:

 

Just to clarify one thing.

I have never stated on this forum that

What I've said is that TPGs give an opinion, paid for by the members of their service, and IMO is a waste of money.