No "S" proof sets.........

longtimecollector

Found a couple sitting in the back of the safe........ still in original holders (complete proof sets)........... Should I set them free and entomb them for posterity???? maybe hope for an "ubergrade"???? I'll probably be selling them within the next 6 months (not a sales pitch, just info to help you form an opinion) Would they bring more money in sets or as a slabbed single? Which would you prefer?

dthigpen

Send them to me, I'll evaluate them and send back the ones I deem worthy of slabbing.

Russ

Which years?

Russ, NCNE

Steve

Seriously Jim, IMHO any "no S" coin (1968,1970,1971,1975,1982 or 1990 dime,nickel,cent should be put into a PCGS or NGC slab ASAP. I say that because the proof set holder is easily opened and over time the coin can deteriate. In a slab it is GUARANTEED as to grade and with that much money on the line it is well worth it. Many collectors think that the coin is more valuable in its original proof set government packaging. I ask WHY? The rest of the coins in the set are just ordinary. It is the key error coin that has any value. I just can't see people NOT putting these very valuable coins in a top third party holder with the grade then known and guaranteed. Good luck. Steve

cladking

If you're just going to sell them then you'd probably do best
to leave typical or problem coins in the set. If any of them look
pretty good then go ahead and send them in. If they're hazed
it might be more profitable to get them conserved and slabbed.

Steve is no doubt right that if you are collecting or storing these
then having them slabbed is the way to go. This is especially true
for the cents and more especially for the zinc.

CameoDimeMan

If you have a 68-S no S set or a 75-S no S set I am interested immediately. PM me. Thanks Will Morris

keets

the intact sets are more of a novelty item and have no added value, at least none any knowledgeable collector would pay. i saw a 1971 No "S" set at this years ANA that was priced at about $1300 which is absolutely insane. the Jefferson was a one sided light Cameo and would have graded maybe PR67 which makes the set about a $600 item, if that. it was a coin that fits into the realm of what Steve said, it needs to be out of the set, possibly conserved and protected in some service's holder.

my impression after seeing that set is that the choice coins will be removed already.

al h.