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@JBK said:

@Russell12 said:

@jmlanzaf said:

That's not true. Have you ever bought Coke directly from the company? There lots of products that can't be bought directly from the producer. There are also certain custom TV models or computers that can only be bought from a SINGLE retailer.

Except that Coke DOES NOT SELL DIRECTLY, the mint DOES.

I did buy some Coke in glass bottles with my name on the label directly from the company (or their merchandise fulfillment center).

I hope we are not confusing coke with the dime bags.....

Just saying ... lol

"U.S. Mint uncirculated coins are struck on special presses using greater force than what is used for circulating coins, producing a sharp, intricately detailed image. The coins are sealed in blisters and displayed in folders."-- US Mint

Has the above specification always been the case for uncirculated annual sets or is this "special press" use new for this 2026 set?

Seems like this 'greater force' would produce higher grade coins MS65 and above ???

May the force be with you!

@jmlanzaf said:

That's not true. Have you ever bought Coke directly from the company? There lots of products that can't be bought directly from the producer. There are also certain custom TV models or computers that can only be bought from a SINGLE retailer.

Except that Coke DOES NOT SELL DIRECTLY, the mint DOES.

Oh. Yummie. Well yes gimme some tasty morsels........... 212 million others agree.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIKqgE4BwAY&list=RDWIKqgE4BwAY&start_radio=1

@ProofCollection said:

@MsMorrisine said:
there are forumites who do pro photos but i'll guess it's more than $5

I neglected to discuss the other undeniable benefit of Trueviews which is the photos are forever linked to the cert number which cannot be done with private photos.

I challenge the "undeniable benefit" derived from consistently subpar photos.

Best reaction of all time by our H-Town bud?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmCaWyYqUmY

True story, it was l978. 3 dorms at the uni surrounded a dining hall that could house hundreds of students. Friday nite. Let's have a dance. I was helping with the music. About 9 pm, things were going well. Then I put this song on. Er, all of the ladies suddenly left. Dance hall was devoid of purpose. Suffice to say I was in trouble.................... Just a Bad Boy. And the Rain Came Down.............................

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCjhgiVnYDs&list=RDPCjhgiVnYDs&start_radio=1

Maybe I should have played this instead?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3nEAmt5AZ8&list=RDs3nEAmt5AZ8&start_radio=1

Nine O'Clock on the Shaking Hand..................................

Why not list them here on the BST and see what sells