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Original Sealed US Proof Set ?
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Is this original sealed US Proof Set?
It seems original but how do I know the set has not been opened and resealed?
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You don't.
Maybe.
However the asking price is excessive. The chances of the sealed box containing Cameo's varieties, etc. that would have a value sufficient to justify the asking price is very, very, very, remote.
The few times I paid for unopened proof sets (yellow flat packs) I was disappointed. For example, I bought 4-5 sealed 1959 sets. When I opened them, not only were there no cherries in the sets, the coins in the sets were ugly as they had numerous dark spots and other flaws on them.
Pass.
Thanks "291" and "Sanction"
I don't look for Cameo type coins because I also believe that the chances are very remote but I like to be the first person who opens the box since its issued date. Yes I agree that the price is high for the set in the link. Years ago, I bought an opened 1953 box proof set (sight unseen) for $265. All the coins in that box set were average except the dark red and beautiful Lincoln Cent.
I have heard of people purchasing 'unopened' proof sets and viewing the washers that were inside.
That tape can be steamed and very easily resealed looking like it was never opened.
it looks OK to me but the Premium precludes opening the set. I would move on and look for much more reasonably priced sets at coin shows where you can actually look at the coins.
Seller has OBO on listing.....make an offer you would be comfortable with.
How does one actually know the year? It appears that the numerals 1 9 5 3 are hand written on the box in ball point.
Could be
Could be home made also
There are experts on here and elsewhere that can give you an idea if it had been opened. I don't like that look, and I don't like the hype attached.
tape too clean.... shows no age.....pass
pig in a poke
How crazy is it to contemplate paying too much money for the urge to open that package to find what? Oh by the way...no returns on whatever is inside. Dude, go to a coin show and buy exactly what you are looking for from a reputable dealer.
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It could be, but I must warn you that counterfeit gray boxes have been around for a long time. I would also warn you that the chances of getting any cameo coins out of this are slim.
Having said that I do have this in my collection. Here is a group of five 1952 Proof sets with original outer mailing wrapper. It was originally mailed to a Catholic priest in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Two of the boxes have not been opened. I am quite sure that they don't contain any Cameo coins. The other three sets are the typical very bright, highly polished Proof coins that one normally encounters with the 1952 Proof sets.
A lottery ticket might be more rewarding and give you a similar thrill
Cheaper too.
Just say no.