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Message:: [QUOTE="physics-fan3.14, post: 7590248, member: 19165"]As a long-time NGC Registry participant, I'll say that Registry points is only one factor that plays into my purchase decision. I like to have complete sets; that's how I choose to collect. Some people find this style unappealing, but I like to see a complete set. The Registry is a convenient way to lay out the set and present it in a complete way. It helps keep me on track, and I see a visible representation of how my set is progressing. Like you, I realized a long time ago that I'll never be in the top percentages of the sets. Instead, I chose to emphasize presentation with good pictures, good descriptions, and interesting information. Telling a good story to go along with the coins became more important for me. Now, if I see a coin that I really like at a price I can afford, sure, I'll consider upgrading. But Registry points isn't really my main motivator there either - I generally want the highest quality coins that I can get. I would never buy a bargain 65 with unattractive eye appeal just to upgrade a 64 in my set. That doesn't make for a nice set. But, if I see an attractive 65 with great eye appeal that is clearly nicer than my 64, sure, I'll upgrade. If I have a coin in my set that I don't particularly like, then I'll upgrade it - but not to get more points. I'll upgrade it to get a nicer coin.[/QUOTE]