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Message:: [QUOTE="tommybee, post: 1007642, member: 24999"]I just started my "short set" of Walking Liberty Half Dollars. (1941-47 PDS). There is a huge price jump between MS 64 and MS 65.  I've read two books on these beautiful coins. I've decided to go the "cheaper" route and buy all the coins in MS 64. (PCGS/NGC slabbed). I'm doing this because I love the design. (and because I can't afford the "long set"!) However, like most people, I view my collecting as a possible investment. From what I've seen with the common date Walkers the real "money makers" are the super high grades in common dates MS 67 +, or MS coins from the lower mintages.  Do you think that there is a big difference in investment potential between MS 64 and MS 65 Walkers in the short set years?  From looking at about 50 or so at the last show I attended, the only real difference I can see is strike. On the MS 64's the thumb is soft. On the MS 65's its usually very well defined. Other than that, a blast white 64 looks the same as most 65's....sometimes better if the 65 has unattractive toning.  Thanks![/QUOTE]