Question on 1970 Uncirculated mint sets

Ljr1964

Hi All.

One of my E-bay customers asked me the following question. Would someone be so kind to provide us with the answer?

Thank you.

Larry


Larry...Have a question for you. On the 1970 Uncirculated mint sets with the 70-D Kennedy were these sets envelopes not sealed by the mint? I have been told by some sellers on e-bay that they were not originally sealed. Thanks for your help! Robert

ksteelheader

I've heard both versions....sealed and not sealed......Ken

joeyuk

And now a middle of the road answear. Poorly sealed as it would not be hard to open and reseal or put into after market envelopes.

Russ

I have never seen a mint set pulled from original shipping packaging that was mint sealed. Neither has any dealer I've asked about it. I believe that mint sets were NOT sealed at the mint.

With proof sets, it's been about 50/50, and those that were mint sealed it was only the center third of the flap. So, if you buy a "mint sealed" proof set and the entire gum area has been licked and closed, it was likely sealed post mint.

Russ, NCNE

XpipedreamR

My mint set envelopes of that era were definitely not sealed.