Just bought an unopened 1961 proof set. To open or not to open?

tightbudget · November 30, 2008 5:42AM

It was only $13.50 but for some reason, I can't decide on whether or not to open it. Part of me says that it's all regular coins inside and part of me says there might be something interesting. What say you?

smokincoin · November 30, 2008 5:47AM

Open it up you big dummy!

ClosedLoop · November 30, 2008 5:48AM

open it, members here say if it's sealed it's been searched.

STONE · November 30, 2008 5:51AM

It's an inexpensive way to have some fun.

OPEN NOW

techeff · November 30, 2008 5:53AM

I say you won't be surprised because it's probably been opened before...

garsmith · November 30, 2008 5:54AM

Just open it, it's highly doubtful that you will be the first.

Halfhunter06 · November 30, 2008 5:54AM

open it, you never know if there are any Cameos

ksteelheader · November 30, 2008 5:56AM

I buy them so that I can open them.

stevek · November 30, 2008 5:58AM

Might as well open it - Could be tough to open at the flap because of the Elmer's glue.

keets · November 30, 2008 6:04AM

G-willikers, i can hgardly stand the suspense.

Meltdown · November 30, 2008 6:14AM

I have two 58 proof sets that I have not opened either. Can we clear this up ONE MORE TIME?
Did the envelopes originaly come sealed from the mint? I bought these from my coin shop shortly after they walked in the door
from an elderly estate collection. I REALLY want to believe they have not been searched. I've had them for about 3 years and resisted the temptation to open them so far.

Johnp · November 30, 2008 6:16AM

Never seen a set like that before but I would say not to open.

MadMarty · November 30, 2008 6:18AM

<< I have two 58 proof sets that I have not opened either. Can we clear this up ONE MORE TIME?
Did the envelopes originaly come sealed from the mint? I bought these from my coin shop shortly after they walked in the door
from an elderly estate collection. I REALLY want to believe they have not been searched. I've had them for about 3 years and resisted the temptation to open them so far. >>

YES, proof sets came sealed from the mint, mint sets came unsealed from the mint. 1965 SMS sets were unsealed unless they were a single item shipped then they were sealed with a shipping label on them...

segoja · November 30, 2008 6:18AM

Proof Sets did come sealed from the mint.

Mint sets did not.

If anybody needs sealed Proof Sets, let me know.

tightbudget · November 30, 2008 6:25AM

Opened it. Nothing. Oh well, at least I'm out nearly nothing.

duck620 · November 30, 2008 6:26AM

Needs To be opened.

HURRY!

JRocco · November 30, 2008 8:42AM

Why buy it and not open it?
Are you a coin collector or a sealed filled letter collector?

keets · November 30, 2008 9:22AM

i think the king of all the sealed-set mania has to be the GSA Morgans. i don't know what they sell for now, but i remember them selling like hotcakes several years ago for anywhere from $3-500. opening those sets was an almost certain guarantee of losing a few hundred bucks.

Delorean · November 30, 2008 9:49AM

Here's a twist..I have a sealed, undated proof set that really looks like it has never been opened. I'm going to open it but I'm savoring it first!

Coll3ctor · November 30, 2008 9:58AM

I say leave it sealed. You will only be disapointed if you open it

MadMarty · November 30, 2008 9:58AM

<< Here's a twist..I have a sealed, undated proof set that really looks like it has never been opened. I'm going to open it but I'm savoring it first!

>>

Nothing to savor, it's a repack!!

Delorean · November 30, 2008 10:07AM

Coll3ctor, you're probably right!!

sinin1 · November 30, 2008 1:53PM

Don't open it

and to save your heirs the same perplexing delimma,
put in your will to have this set buried with you

then after a hundred years or so, when the paper rots,
you will know about your set

nankraut · November 30, 2008 2:04PM

<< open it, members here say if it's sealed it's been searched. >>

Well...not always so. I still have some (around a hundred or so) 1957's in the large gray envelopes that I ordered directly from the mint in 1957 @ $2.10 per set; so I KNOW they've never been opened. I sold a bunch of these a few yrs ago on EBAY, and realized a substantial premium for them.

aficionado · December 1, 2008 4:02AM

Open it. for $13.50 ???

VAMSKY · December 1, 2008 4:08AM

<< Opened it. Nothing. Oh well, at least I'm out nearly nothing >>

Send it back. There are supposed to be coins in there.

Smittys · December 1, 2008 4:14AM

some proof sets didn't have dates on them, I have four different type envoples for a 1957 proof set all out of mint sealed boxes

MadMarty · December 1, 2008 4:28AM

<< some proof sets didn't have dates on them, I have four different type envoples for a 1957 proof set all out of mint sealed boxes >>

The mint went through some strangeness in 57. I have seen the end open envelopes, the top open envelopes, white and brown...

jhdfla · December 1, 2008 4:33AM

<< 

<< Here's a twist..I have a sealed, undated proof set that really looks like it has never been opened. I'm going to open it but I'm savoring it first!

>>

Nothing to savor, it's a repack!! >>

Nothing to savor really either, it's a 1961, sheesh, you'd think it was some proof coins from the 1860's or something...
Something like the guy last week with the roll of "unopened" 1955 Lincoln's, why in the world would you NOT open it?

john

DoUPlayOnePocket · December 1, 2008 4:36AM

Go ahead and open it. You will be at least the second person to do so.

Chris

frankieboywonder · December 1, 2008 5:01AM

Final word on this most misunderstood topic...................... I personally purchased 1962, 1963, and 1964 proof sets directly from the US Mint, and none of them were sealed. I do not believe the Mint ever sealed any of the 1955-1964 flat-pack proof sets, or mint sets either for that matter. Yes, glue is on the envelopes of most, but was not, repeat was not sealed at the Mint. Any sealing of the envelopes came after delivery to the purchaser and was either deliberately or accidentally induced (perhaps because of poor storage in a humid climate, or heavy weight on top of the sets, etc.). Aftermarket envelope copies are all over the place and this game of never-opened goes on and on. Keep in mind the phrase 'buyer beware.' BTW, has anyone out there ever heard of someone finding a super cameo Franklin (or anything else spectacular) in a so-called unopened proof set?

DoUPlayOnePocket · December 1, 2008 5:06AM

<< Final word on this most misunderstood topic...................... I personally purchased 1962, 1963, and 1964 proof sets directly from the US Mint, and none of them were sealed. I do not believe the Mint ever sealed any of the 1955-1964 flat-pack proof sets, or mint sets either for that matter. Yes, glue is on the envelopes of most, but was not, repeat was not sealed at the Mint. Any sealing of the envelopes came after delivery to the purchaser and was either deliberately or accidentally induced (perhaps because of poor storage in a humid climate, or heavy weight on top of the sets, etc.). Aftermarket envelope copies are all over the place and this game of never-opened goes on and on. Keep in mind the phrase 'buyer beware.' BTW, has anyone out there ever heard of someone finding a super cameo Franklin (or anything else spectacular) in a so-called unopened proof set? >>

What he said!

Maybe the OP should demand that the seller submit a sample for DNA testing.

Chris

ricko · December 1, 2008 6:34AM

Another con game... might as well open and be the second to view the coins... ebay'rs lie... all the time. Unless you personally know the seller and can attest to his honesty, it is a lie. Maybe even then... Cheers, RickO

Smittys · December 1, 2008 6:38AM

<< Final word on this most misunderstood topic...................... I personally purchased 1962, 1963, and 1964 proof sets directly from the US Mint, and none of them were sealed. I do not believe the Mint ever sealed any of the 1955-1964 flat-pack proof sets, or mint sets either for that matter. Yes, glue is on the envelopes of most, but was not, repeat was not sealed at the Mint. Any sealing of the envelopes came after delivery to the purchaser and was either deliberately or accidentally induced (perhaps because of poor storage in a humid climate, or heavy weight on top of the sets, etc.). Aftermarket envelope copies are all over the place and this game of never-opened goes on and on. Keep in mind the phrase 'buyer beware.' BTW, has anyone out there ever heard of someone finding a super cameo Franklin (or anything else spectacular) in a so-called unopened proof set? >>

I've opened many Mint sealed mailed boxes of silver proofs mainly 57-64 all were sealed
Mint sets weren't but all the proofs were

MadMarty · December 1, 2008 7:08AM

<< 

<< Final word on this most misunderstood topic...................... I personally purchased 1962, 1963, and 1964 proof sets directly from the US Mint, and none of them were sealed. I do not believe the Mint ever sealed any of the 1955-1964 flat-pack proof sets, or mint sets either for that matter. Yes, glue is on the envelopes of most, but was not, repeat was not sealed at the Mint. Any sealing of the envelopes came after delivery to the purchaser and was either deliberately or accidentally induced (perhaps because of poor storage in a humid climate, or heavy weight on top of the sets, etc.). Aftermarket envelope copies are all over the place and this game of never-opened goes on and on. Keep in mind the phrase 'buyer beware.' BTW, has anyone out there ever heard of someone finding a super cameo Franklin (or anything else spectacular) in a so-called unopened proof set? >>

I've opened many Mint sealed mailed boxes of silver proofs mainly 57-64 all were sealed
Mint sets weren't but all the proofs were >>

Same here. I just bought a sealed 10 pack of 1964 proof sets, they were all sealed when I cracked the box open. Maybe you are confusing mint sets and proof sets?

DoUPlayOnePocket · December 1, 2008 7:46AM

<< Same here. I just bought a sealed 10 pack of 1964 proof sets, they were all sealed when I cracked the box open. Maybe you are confusing mint sets and proof sets? >>

So, I guess I should assume that you got my Xmas card that was inside.

Chris

Just bought an unopened 1961 proof set. To open or not to open?

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