No, I didn't become number one...and never will be. I just added some photos. A combination of seller and my photo's. Usually, mine are the crappier ones. Enjoy! http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/publishedset.aspx?s=108402
I tried a VF barber half collection once... but the pockets ran dry far to quick. I would love to start another in the future. Very nice collection!
I appreciate a nice honest mid-range barber half more than a high-end one any day of the week. Awesome set!
Thanks for the comments, guys. It's not an easy set and its definitely not a popular one. But I enjoy the hunt. Some are ones I sent in over the past year or so which is really rewarding. JohnA...I first started on the set as a F-VF set in march of '11. But I sold all but about 4 VF's to help with a house purchase last year. So I'd say I've been working on this set for about 2 years with a purge in between.
Yep, it is ridiculously tough finding those VF's without breaking the bank. THis was a lofty ambition I had a few years ago, and I was able to obtain 4 or 5 nice ones...and that took several months of looking. They sell for many multiples of book quotes cause of the difficulty of the search. A man that attempts this feat is a gentleman, and has brass cojones too.
I don't know about the gentleman part or the brass, but I do like a challenge. Also, I put up different pics of the 93-s which is a lot closer to in hand.
Even if I do eventually sell this set, that probably won't be one of them. The 93-S, 96-O, and 02-S will always have a home. Edit: Although, that 02-S you snagged a while ago is a killer!
Wish we lived closer to each other would like to see those up close and take some uniform images for you.:yes:
LD, pictures are in the works for this year. I will be sending off the first batch sometime soon for a round of images from one of CT's finest. BK, the 96-O is a great date. In XF up it's a tough coin to find. I could go on about under appreciated dates, but the 96-O is very appreciated in high grades. It's about the rarest coin in the series in MS. There is only 21 coins graded in MS at PCGS.
So very true. When I bought mine, PCGS price guide was $335 and I paid more for it that current PCGS price guide @ $500
They are priced in the $700's now. I started a grade set of them. I Have a 8, 10, 15, and two 20's. I was bidding on a Vf and Xf on Heritage last month but I got whooped by other bidders.
