Buffalo 4 coin sets - Unc or Proof??

Tanstaafl

If you could only afford one of the 4 coin sets, which would it be? I'm thinking the UNC, since according to NN Mint Stats, there are currently about half as many 1 Oz. UNC than 1 Oz. Proofs. I really like the looks of the proofs, though...

I'm a collector rather than an investor, but I'd rather collect the one with better upside potential.

JazzmanJAB

I don't know if it's a good investment, however, I purchased the uncirulated set because it always seems that fewer people buy them and they sell for more; a long time from now, because of the lower mintage. I hope this helps.

dizzyfoxx

Without a doubt, I'd go with the PR DCAM. So much more attractive than the UNC example IMO. At the end of the day, it's all about eye appeal.

garsmith

It seems that the lower pop would be the better investment.

Amigo

I think 100 yrs from now the proofs will be much more valuable regardless of twice the mintage. However, asethetically (sp) I perfer the MS. disclaimer, I'm not buying either I would simply remind you that not all suggestions on this board are winners.

HalfStrike

The $25 UNC could have higher sales than the $25 proof due to the 8 8 8 set being sold. Also the 1/10 UNC singles sales were higher than the 1/10 proof are. It depends on how many 4 coin sets they made but it appears both sets will have a key coin or two or three.

I think the one ounce proof should be the low mintage proof coin for the series as next year sales will be higher.

The one ounce UNC I think will be the only one ounce UNC coin with a W as all from the bullion series have no mintmark, so it could be considered a key.

if those two are keys and prices rise it will carry the rest of the lower coins higher. It may take time for it to happen but I think these coins are special.

All of the 1/2 1/4 and 1/10 are one year coins so they have no competition and will trade on this one year mintage.

Overall a great set selling at decent prices, you can't go wrong with either set IMO.

Tanstaafl

Lots of good viewpoints, thanks. I'll probably keep thinking about it doing nothing until both are sold out!

jbw

<< <i>Lots of good viewpoints, thanks. I'll probably keep thinking about it doing nothing until both are sold out! >>



The choice may have already been made for you since the Proof set is now on backorder.

CB2597

Proof is my choice.

Tanstaafl

I think there is some upside here, and little risk of a loss, so I pulled the trigger on a 4 coin UNC set. Come on sell-out!

Type2

I wish it last a week or two more so I can get more but I dont think it will. I will keep picking at the 1/4 and the 1/2 proofs for now.

coolest

<< <i>Lots of good viewpoints, thanks. I'll probably keep thinking about it doing nothing until both are sold out! >>



Just a reminder these orders can often be canceled a week after you make them, and you have 30 days to return for refund. But once they reach backorder it may be to late.

GAT

At this point the unc sets are still in stock and reserved but who knows for how long?

Dabigkahuna

Do I understand it correctly?

The Mint will continue strike $50 Proof Buff's with the the "W" mint mark but the 2008 Uncirculated will be a one year only type?

I would think the Proof fractioanls and the four coin uncirculated sets would be the big winners, no?