I've been collecting since the early 1990's. Most of the early date lincolns I bought back then are worth some serious coin now. Whats going to happen in 2009 when the design changes? I think wheat will definately go though the roof (early dates especially), and memorial's will start climbing in price. I just wish I wasn't so stubborn. I feel like I've just been hoarding all these wheats. I have about 300,000 common date wheats (or so I think), haven't been through the bank bags yet. I still have my favorite sets of unc. from 1930 up. Picking up earlier dates as money becomes available, maybe one decent ms+ every couple months. I've thought about getting a registery set going, but how much in grading costs will that be, i think in the 1000's atleast. For now I'm happy with what I got and love seeing the price go up on my sets. Just wish I could sell some. But they are an investment. Mom always told me, "takes money to make money". She doesn't know I'm making money one CENT at a time!
Ron: As I stated elsewhere, I believe that early (especially semi-key dates) will explode in price. In fact, they have been rapidly increasing over the past 6 months. So, I agree, buy 'em now, and save them. You can't go wrong.
