POLL: 1936 Proof-65 half: Buy, sell, or hold?

lclugza

Let's say you had a 1936 Proof half dollar in a recent blue label PCGS holder. A few months ago Coins magazine said it's retail price was $3250, but now it says $6600 (!?) Would you buy one if you did not have one (or buy another if you already had one)? Or would you sell one if you had one? Or would you just hold the coin if you had one?

Edited to add: I would appreciate it if you would tell why you voted the way you did.

DHeath

The holder grade is the work of the devil for a collector. You just can't help but worry about the money. I try not to holder them till I KNOW I want to sell, cause I know I'll be tempted, especially if they grade well. Then I'll just be light one more nice coin.

ursabear

If it can truly realize that kind of gain, and given that you're not under water with the coin - there aren't that many opportunities to double in short periods of time...

aem4162

hold onto it

Elcontador

Unless the con was exceptional for the grade and / or it was part of a type set, if I could double my $ & at some point in the future, be able to replace it if I wanted to, I'd probably unload it.

Steve27

If you're not keeping the coin because it's part of a set or you just plain like it, then it sounds like it's time to sell. As the old saying goes, " you can't get hurt taking profits."