What are the possibilities?1952and 1958 unopened proof sets

goldrush00013

Just puchased an unopened 1958 and unopened 1952 Proof Sets.
Havent received them yet.Is there an average grade seen in proof sets ie. PR63.
I'm new to coin collecting so i don't know what to expect.
Puchase price for both sets $225. Should I crack them out and send them to PCGS for grading?
Give me your opinions.

goldrush00013

anyone?

Bubblehead

John,
I have no idea of any average grade on your proof sets.
But, before anyone can give you any advice re sending them in for grading, you're gonna have to open them first...
You may have dog's, you may have pristine, blast white coins, you may even find attractive toning...
Let us know..
Jerr

mojorizn

Unopened '50's sets! Great find. I'd say (and this is purely speculation) you can expect PR64 mostly. A CAM would be sweet but don't hold your breath.

So, with that educated guess, do you open it to check or do you resell them unopened?

Mojo

Russ

<< <i>Puchase price for both sets $225. >>



For a 1952 and a 1958? Unopened? You got one hell of a deal. The 1952 set, you'll be lucky to be in the PR65 range with the larger coins possibly being worse, and the smaller coins possibly being better. The 1958 set will likely average PR66.

Russ, NCNE

goldrush00013

What would they bring if sold unopened?

CarlWohlforth

One reason people send coins in for grading is that super high grades are worth a lot of money. In the case of 1952 and 1958 proof sets you would want to look at the coins before spending money on having them graded.

Some times proofs from those years come with super fields that look just like a mirror. Occasionally some have very frosty devices. Rarely both occur on coins that have no hairlines or other imperfections. If you have one of those it would be worth sending in.

Typically proof sets from those years might grade PR 63 to PR 65. In that case it would not be worth slabbing.

CarlWohlforth

Those sets list for around $235 for the '52 and $65 for the '58, unopened might bring a little more.

mojorizn

Like Russ said, you got a good deal for the money you spent.

A realistic "unopened" price should draw closer to $300-350.

Mojo

goldrush00013

Thanks Guys I'll let you know what I find. Can't wait to see.

merz2

If they are indeed unopened sets,you got a real deal.The 1952 alone is worth the money you spent.If you are able to get even one of them to grade PR67 or DCAM,you could sell it for what you paid for both.Speaking of just the Lincolns,the 1952 in PR67 is worth $200.If it were to get Cam or DCAM,you could double that amount easy.IMHO

goldrush00013

<< <i>If they are indeed unopened sets,you got a real deal.The 1952 alone is worth the money you spent.If you are able to get even one of them to grade PR67 or DCAM,you could sell it for what you paid for both.Speaking of just the Lincolns,the 1952 in PR67 is worth $200.If it were to get Cam or DCAM,you could double that amount easy.IMHO >>



You gotta be kidding me! They showed pictures of them still sealed.