<< <i>Correct me if I'm wrong, but there is nothing unique about the proof set? It's just the 3 pieces you can purchase separately all in one place? >>
Correct. Some people specifically want the collector set and will pay the premium for it. If all you want are the three coins and don't care about the packaging, save the money and buy the individual coins.
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<< <i>When you start seeing them offered on eBay for $300 over issue price, you'll know. >>
Ok, so 6 weeks ago is your answer....
<< <i>Correct me if I'm wrong, but there is nothing unique about the proof set? It's just the 3 pieces you can purchase separately all in one place? >>
Correct. Some people specifically want the collector set and will pay the premium for it. If all you want are the three coins and don't care about the packaging, save the money and buy the individual coins.
<< <i>I believe so ... last NN stats indicated that only 18 sets were available... >>
Now they show oversold by 684 sets!!!!!
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<< <i>Do you think PCGS will grade the three piece set? I wonder whether there is any point to keeping my set in its sealed, mailing package? >>
Highly doubtful!!!!! Would have been announced weeks ago.
Welcome to the forum, sturmgrenadier
Where's Harv????
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<< <i>I believe so ... last NN stats indicated that only 18 sets were available... >>
Now they show oversold by 684 sets!!!!!
Numismaster >>
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