PCGS Set Registries

do any of y'all use this? Seems like it could be a fun way to collect.

 

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not me

 

No, sorry. Thought about it but my collection just doesn't begin to compare with the coins in those sets. I congratulate those who do contribute.

 

Both NGC and PCGS have Registry Programs, but the biggest difference between the two is that PCGS will only allow PCGS graded coins in the sets. NGC will allow PCGS coins in their U.S. sets, but not in their foreign coin sets. This policy was changed a couple years ago because there are discrepancies in attributing the foreign coins between NGC & PCGS.

Chris

 

I would probably have no business being in there either but I guess I'm a tad on the competitive side. So I'd still like to see how I compare...once I start buying anyway.

 

Yes, will I ever be number 1 most likely no, there will be a few sets in top 5 if I ever get to finishing them.

Its a easy way to see what you have/don't have for the set and with their search data by each coin missing, an easy way to look for specific coins.

 

I'm entering all of my coins a bit at a time. Mostly Errors and Varieties. When I finish I will reveal it to CoinTalk. But for now I keep it as personal

 

Which, Paddy? NGC or PCGS? Do they have competitive sets specifically for errors & varieties?

Chris

 

NGC. So I will have the PCGS slabs also on there. They do have competitive sets. I read about it. They give some kind of recognition.

 

Yes, both NGC & PCGS give out Registry Awards each year.

Chris

 

Plaque's and Paper's.

I had the number 1 Complete Eisenhower Varieties Set Proof for a 2009 and 2010. I got paper.

When I retired that set, they started giving plaques. (2012)

I've since given up trying to compete.

BTW, they do give free grading certificates depending upon the number of coins in the set AND the percentage the coins that YOU have in the set.
Specifically:

"Free Submissions. We recognize that not every coin in every important collection has been graded by PCGS. In order to encourage participation in the PCGS Set Registry program we are offering the following free grading benefits for sets that reach 90% completion:
If the set composition is 20-49 coins you are entitled to 1 free submissions
If the set composition is 50-99 coins you are entitled to 2 free submissions
If the set composition is 100+ coins you are entitled to 3 free submissions
You should request your free submissions with the intent to either add to or upgrade your set with the coins that are being graded for free. In other words, if you request free grades for your Barber Dimes Basic Set your submission must be Barber dimes.
If your set has reached 90% complete and meets the conditions below, please contact setregistry@collectors.com with your name, address, phone number and the title & category of the qualifying set(s). Please indicate whether you would like your coins graded through the PCGS Secure PlusTM service. You will be sent, by U.S. mail, a submission form to be used exclusively for your free grades. If you wish to send coins in for different types of submissions i.e. crossover (crossovers are not eligible for PCGS Secure Plus), regrade or raw, please inform us when you request your free grades as separate forms will be required. You are responsible for postage and handling for each submission.
Terms and conditions:
• Free submissions are for PCGS Collector Club members only. If you are not yet a member, click here for membership information.
• Set must be 90% complete and the composite must be 20 coins or more.
• A specific coin series can be used only once to earn free submissions (ex. Barber Dimes Date Set and Barber Dimes Basic Set are considered the same series).
• Free submissions cannot be combined with additional services (ex. Variety Attribution, First Strike Designation).
• Free submissions cannot be combined with any other submission.
• There is a maximum of 3 free grades per year.
• Coins are graded through Regular or PCGS Secure Plus services only.
• Per coin value must not exceed $3000.
• Submissions must include postage and handling fees."

 

I have my 1940 mint set in both the NGC and PCGS Registries, but all the coins are now PCGS and I haven't updated the NGC in a while. PCGS has a new "Album" feature which is pretty cool. Here is a link to my album.

My 1940 Mint Set

 

I've got a PCGS registry for my Bookers and Carver/Washingtons........

 

I'm strictly NGC Registry Sets because, as said above, I can use both NGC and PCGS coins.
I've got something like 10 sets two of which are Custom Sets.
A few of the easier sets are complete.

 

I too am strictly NGC for registry sets, for the same reasons as others: they allow both PCGS and NGC coins. One other reason, is I prefer them as a company over the other guy.

 

It's fun and the registries of both companies are free. Give it a try and have fun. Just don't get too caught up in the rankings... seems as if there is always someone out there that can buy a higher ranking coin if they really want to compete with you. And the higher ranking coin isn't always the better coin...

 

I've got an NGC registry set of peace dollars - ironically I am cross-slabbing to an NGC from PCGS on my 1935-S - since I want them all in NGC MS64.

FWIW - the points accumulated on my PCGS slab weren't counted towards the total on my set. They did register and authenticate the coin in the database, but the competition points did not accumulate.

 

I only use the PCGS registry. Most of the coins I buy are PCGS. I have a few NGC but never plan to have sets of them.

 

While it is impossible to compete with the big money and extremely difficult to break into the top 3 spots in any series, there are other ways to compete in the Registry. I collect coins, not slabs, therefore I don't belong to the PCGS Registry which does not allow NGC coins. My Jefferson Nickel set (1938-1964) is currently ranked #5 in the NGC Registry and I am far behind the leaders. However, it is my guess that more people have enjoyed my collection than all of the leaders combined. My set has almost 5,000 views because of my photographs and descriptions. Ray Overby is next with just over 2,000 views.

NGC gives awards for the top 3 points leaders in every set category. They also give yearly awards (top 5) for Best Classic Sets, Best Modern Sets, Best World Sets, and Best Presented Set. Additional awards (one only) are given for Best Ancient Set, Best World Custom Set, Most Informative Custom Set, Most Creative Custom Set, Best Overall Custom Set. Lastly, they recognize 3 people each year for best journal entries which are designed to give the collector a way to share his collecting experience with others.

I won Best Presented Set for my Jefferson Nickel collection in 2010 and a Journal Award in 2011, they sent me pretty nice plaques for both. For those who haven't seen my collection, here is the link.



Enjoy!

 

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