Hey I know this is probs a stupid question...but what is a registry set? Like PCGS? http://www.pcgs.com/SetRegistry/
Here's from the PCGS website: NGC has one too, it's pretty much used by collectors to compete with other collectors within certain series (Morgans, Peace, Jeffersons, ect ...). After you select a series you want to collect, you enter the Certification number on the slab of your coins, and it will add that coin to your registry. Take a look through the registry and you'll get the gist of it.
Sorry, I'm being of no help at all in referance to your question. For that I do indeed apologize. I'm sure a slabby or two will be along soon....
I think his comment was because the very link you provided in your OP gave you the answer to your question... Joe
The idea behind the registry is to give collectors a way to compete against each other. In the NGC registry, each coin has an assigned point value based on the rarity of the issue. For example, an 1893-S Morgan Dollar in VF is worth 2233 points whereas the 1881-S in MS68 is only worth 2102 points. The person with the most points for that type of set is ranked 1st and gets an award at the end of each year. Coins with special designations like the FS (full step) designation on Jefferson's get a point bonus over there non full step counterparts with the same grade. In the NGC registry, star designated coins also recieve a significant bonus. Here is a link to my NGC Jefferson Nickel Registy set which is currently 54% complete and ranks 6th. For those collectors that do not enjoy the competitive aspect of the registry, NGC offers the choice of designing your own set with your own rules. These sets are called signature sets and there are awards for the best signature sets at the end of the year as well. Here is my signature set that pits the Battle Creek collection vs the Great Falls collection in a game of basketball. I hope this helps you understand a little about the registry system.
It's also a way to share your hard work with others. I am working on a variety set of Half Eagles and the registry at PCGS and NGC allow you to build a showcase that is not competitive and is built with the coins you choose to put in there. Here is mine for an example. (A work in progress) http://www.pcgs.com/setregistry/showcase.aspx?sc=602
Yeah, for me putting up my Registry sets was more about being able to keep track of and display my set with others. Is a great place to post pics of your set and easy for everyone to view. In the process I was able to meet several others who were working on the same Registry set and was able to get feedback on my set and trade input on prospective new purchases as we each worked on our sets. Was able to get several leads on where I could find and buy coins that were missing from my set because I had my set listed and people could see which ones I need. The competition part of it didn't really factor in for me too much, even though my set (1909 Mint Set) did make it to #1 in the Registry this year. :thumb:
Ditto, my subset of varieties registered under the Classic Head Half Eagles also got #1 this year and is slated for the same position on the NGC registry at the end of the year. Did not really intend for that as I have to shoot for lower grades in order to afford the 34 coins in the variety set that is not yet recognized by either PCGS or NGC.
Wow, a couple #1's in here. Impressive. I've got 3 Registry Sets at NGC, but (to me) the only one that matters is my 1793-1964 Type Set. Right now I'm at #18 with only a chance to move up a couple notches, certainly not into the top 10. I didn't even consider PCGS because all the coins have to be PCGS slabbed. NGC accepts both PCGS and NGC coins.
All my coins are in PCGS holders just because of preference but some I crossed from NGC holders and in the NGC registry I used those cert numbers. Especially on the ones NGC Called AU58 and PCGS called AU53.
Crusty, I know you have seen this coin in Heritage's current sale, but I figured I would point it out just in case you missed it. http://coins.ha.com/common/view_item.php?Sale_No=1129&Lot_No=1447#photo
Please provide a link to your 1793-1964 Type Set. It is good to know that NGC accepts both PCGS and NGC coins. Very best regards, collect89
Actually if you've been looking at my "A Few Coins from My Collection" posts, you've been seeing my type set except for the most recent issues.
You also have the same type sets for Paper Money as well. The competition is feirce!! Currently, Mr. Jess Lipka is the Award winner for the finest National Bank Note Collection Known!! Whoops, that was one of the Contest questions...LOL need to devise another one... Can you say Big Big Big bucks!! RickieB
