To borrow the title of a Twilight Zone episode...

allnewsanchor

WHAT'S IN THE BOX?

The answer: six 1996 proof ASEs. Obeying the mint's orders, I've stored it in a cool, dry place for 26 years. Originally, I bought three boxes of them and have given some away, sent a bunch to TPGs (69 on the ones already graded, hoping for a 70 on some I just sent in), and have three or four left over in addition to THE BOX. Why did I buy so many? Because I was a real greenhorn back then.

I'd enjoy seeing some recommendations from the community... serious ones, not sarcastic, please. TIA.

MWallace

Per your signature line.

johnny9434

@MWallace said:
Per your signature line.

Cool, I like 👍

Creg

JBK

Nice reference.

I have several of the Shirepost Mint's version.

allnewsanchor

Can we get back on topic, por favor?

Creg

@allnewsanchor said:
Can we get back on topic, por favor?

Okay, but just one more while I figure it out?

Do you want our ideas about what you should do with the three (or four) key date ASEs?
I would not regret owning too many of them.

Which TPG?

allnewsanchor

@Creg said:

Do you want our ideas about what you should do with the three (or four) key date ASEs?
I would not regret owning too many of them.

Which TPG?

Creg... the slabbed PR69s are from our host. I just sent a couple of those in hopes of crossover, plus 3 raw ones to ANACS. No key dates... they're all '96 proofs.

allnewsanchor

C'mon, friends. Only Creg gave me a modicum of a helpful answer. Certainly some of y'all have some enlightenment for me.

U1chicago

@allnewsanchor said:
C'mon, friends. Only Creg gave me a modicum of a helpful answer. Certainly some of y'all have some enlightenment for me.

I looked up some recent sales of PR 70 on eBay and they are averaging about $300. PR 69 and raw are about the same ($60-$85). I don’t think sending any more to grade is worth the costs. If you still have a sealed box, that might bring some interest when selling. If you aren’t selling, just leave them as is or open and enjoy/gift the coins.

sellitstore

Are you looking for recommendations on what to do with these or on what other mint products you should consider buying?

allnewsanchor

@sellitstore said:
Are you looking for recommendations on what to do with these or on what other mint products you should consider buying?

What to do with these. Thanx.

MsMorrisine

the older they are the harder to get a 70

here are pop report numbers: 69: 12,796 - 70: 4,034

the initial thought is is it worth it to take a chance for a 70. you see the odds. but what's the price jump? check sold prices. the price jump is one factor, another is the value of a graded 69. will the value of a graded 69 be worth the 70 gamble? check sold prices to see if it is worth the price of admission.

forget anacs and ngc, the market will want a pcgs coin for this issue

JBK

Either roll the dice yourself or sell the chance to do so to someone else.

Personally, if there was a decent premium for an unopened box I'd be inclined to let someone else take the risk.

allnewsanchor

@MsMorrisine said:
the older they are the harder to get a 70

here are pop report numbers: 69: 12,796 - 70: 4,034

the initial thought is is it worth it to take a chance for a 70. you see the odds. but what's the price jump? check sold prices. the price jump is one factor, another is the value of a graded 69. will the value of a graded 69 be worth the 70 gamble? check sold prices to see if it is worth the price of admission.

forget anacs and ngc, the market will want a pcgs coin for this issue

Most thoughtful answer yet. Thank you kindly.