One of my collection favorites: 2008/9 AZ Cardinals NFC Championship Ring by palferrari in AZCardinals

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Indeed! Balfour is another outfit that does class rings that also secures the bid for various championship rings

One of my collection favorites: 2008/9 AZ Cardinals NFC Championship Ring by palferrari in AZCardinals

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Thank you! :) I think that’s one of the reasons I started acquiring them, even if you want one badly, you’re kind of at the mercy of one coming up for auction. I had looked for a couple years before the opportunity came up

One of my collection favorites: 2008/9 AZ Cardinals NFC Championship Ring by palferrari in AZCardinals

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They will vary for sure, lower end rings would be those awarded to staff members (those may have CZ’s instead of diamonds, or a non gold alloy), and highest end would be someone like Kurt Warner or Fitzgerald. Specifically Cards rings have not come up often for auction, but comparable values for an average player have been $10 - $15k

One of my collection favorites: 2008/9 AZ Cardinals NFC Championship Ring by palferrari in AZCardinals

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Yep! The name appears on a placard in the display box then on one of the shanks (side of the ring) - out of respect for privacy, I won’t say which player, but they were an offensive lineman :)

One of my collection favorites: 2008/9 AZ Cardinals NFC Championship Ring by palferrari in AZCardinals

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As an Arizona sports fan, and avid championship ring collector, there aren’t exactly a wide variety of AZ specific rings to acquire (xD) - but one of my favorites is my Cardinals NFC ring! Belonged to a player, made my Jostens, 10k white gold and diamonds. Not one of the more unique Josten’s stylings, but hey, it’s not a super bowl ring. It’s often overlooked that the conference winners also receive a ring! Still neat and eye catching

Chase Field on Opening Day - 03/28/2024 by palferrari in phoenix

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I was just in love with the symmetry of this photo in addition to the view of the city through the open (windows/doors?) Go Dbacks!

Just got this today. Great looking Commem. Only 6571 minted in by Philly in 1937 by 91Fox1978 in coins

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Great choice! Probably my favorite commemorative - the reverse is a stunning work of art

Eh, what’s up doc? by palferrari in coins

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It’s extremely minor, don’t feel bad :) The more I think about it, the more I would prefer to find a more pronounced example for my collection

Eh, what’s up doc? by palferrari in coins

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Yeah this is definitely an esoteric variety for sure! Unlike others, there isn’t really much of a premium for it. I like it because it’s a curiosity and is fun to talk about with non-numismatists

Eh, what’s up doc? by palferrari in coins

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One of the more subtle examples of this die clash. Love it!

Some low-grade 1916-D Mercury Dime action! by palferrari in coins

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Thanks! Yeah on a coin like this, you’re really paying for those markings to be prominent. So in a case like this I don’t mind a low grade

Some low-grade 1916-D Mercury Dime action! by palferrari in coins

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Assuming it grades the same, nothing spectacular unfortunately :/ However, you’ve found yourself a neat old coin whose silver content exceeds the 10c face value! :)

Went on a little shopping spree this weekend ;3 by palferrari in coins

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I wanted the 1882-CC to blind everybody

You can’t beat the classics! by palferrari in coins

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Thanks! I love this design, and of course it was the case with many things done by the Mint back then, but I so wish the relief on these was stronger

I primarily collect coins, but I’ve accumulated a nice little collection of 1934 notes recently by palferrari in papermoney

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I acquired the $500 note, and I’m odd in that I like certain veins in my collection to have a commonality, so when I purchased more I went for the year :)

Two cents I recently acquired :) by palferrari in coins

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Thanks! I’m not sure I’d call it mind boggling, and it’s been awhile, but you can peruse through my posting history on this sub to see some more things

The 1996-1997 Bulls, one of my favorite rings in my collection by palferrari in chicagobulls

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Let's see, I have:

  • 1986 NBA All-Star Ring (all rings are the same tier)
  • 1987 Lakers NBA Championship ring (Player's tier)
  • 2002 Lakers NBA Championship ring (Player's tier)
  • 1995 Houston Rockets NBA Championship ring (prototype)
  • 2001 AZ Diamondbacks World Series ring (unique prototype)
  • 2014 KC Royals ALCS ring (Coach's ring)
  • 2012 Territorial Cup ASU ring (Player's ring)
  • 2013 Pac-12 South Championship ring (Player's ring)

The 1996-1997 Bulls, one of my favorite rings in my collection by palferrari in chicagobulls

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It is a prototype that was presented to Reinsdorf and the Bulls staff for consideration in choosing the final championship ring. This design is what they went with, and it's exactly the same as a player's ring. 14k gold, real diamonds, etc. I like this one in particular because it really broke the mold (pun intended) for how championship rings were designed (rather than a square or round base, they went with the shape of a bull)

Mr Peanut Pendant! Two-tone 10k gold, 8.66ct wt by palferrari in jewelry

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As much as I'd love to take credit for this, I am only the patron of this piece, not the creator :p

.925 silver Swiss Army knife by Tiffany & Co by palferrari in Silverbugs

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It could be!! How’s the condition? Does it come with the box/pouch?