What would a competely original 1950 proof set go for?

SanctionII

Original meaning the cardboard box, tissue paper, plastic sleeves containing all five coins [with the silver coins having light haze and the cent and nickel having no haze or toning], with the plastic sleeves not having cracked or yellowed, and with the plastic sleeves being stapled with the original staple and the staple having never been removed [the coins have never been taken out of the sleeves].

In other words, the set is as is was the day the original purchaser from the mint received the set in the mail and opened the box.

BTW, the quarter is a lock CAM.

I know someone who has this set. I told him I am interested in buying it if he ever decides to sell it. He said he would give me first dibs on purchasing the set if he decides to sell.

What do you think the value of this type of set is in today's market? Any premium over wholesale ask? Any premium over retail?

MadMarty

Bid minus 20%

Just ask any dealer.

pontiacinf

<< <i>Bid minus 20%

Just ask any dealer. >>



sounds good to me

SanctionII

Bid minus 20%. LMAO.

I doubt a dealer would sell a 1950 proof set at that price. Buy it, maybe. Sell it, nahhhhhhh.

291fifth

Dealer buy: 20% under bid, maybe even less if the half had a satin finish.

The 1950 proof set is a widget.

jmski52

The 1950 proof set is a widget.

I respectfully and emphatically disagree.

SkyMan

Unless the coins are all (pleasantly) toned in the same sort of manner, I would think that the set would pretty much sell for what the inherent grades of the coins are. Not many people are going to give a rat's hiney as to the packaging material. Given the staples and everything I would think most people would want to get the coins the heck out of the packaging.

centmaster

<< <i>Unless the coins are all (pleasantly) toned in the same sort of manner, I would think that the set would pretty much sell for what the inherent grades of the coins are. Not many people are going to give a rat's hiney as to the packaging material. Given the staples and everything I would think most people would want to get the coins the heck out of the packaging. >>



Oh my, no. An original early proof set in original packaging is quite an item to hold in your hand. Once the coins are taken out and/or slabbed they lose that extra bit of history. Most of us give many a "rat hiney" as far as the packing material of these sets and pay accordingly if it's original. Then we would decide if it's worth opening up.