I'm pretty darn sure (99.2%) I've got a Type 2 1981 proof set...grade it or sell it?

SurfinxHI

Anybody got any opinions? I realize there are no pics, but its really not that type of thread. Should I sell the set (and if so, how much to ask -- wide open for crazyness on this comment, I know), or should I grade specific coins (e.g. the SBA, the half, and the penny?).

Thanks,

Greg

AUandAG

Some of those sets have a mixture of "clear and non clear S" coins.

I've had several and with great pics did very well on Ebay. I thought that the
grading fees made it a bit to hard to swallow. They do sell well in the set with
good pics.

bob

bfjohnson

I bought a set a while back as type 2 and then realized the Susan B. wasn't. I'd make sure
before selling it.

SurfinxHI

Thanks for the thoughts. AuandAG...any ideas to price range?

Cheers,
Greg

coindeuce

The last complete TY. 2 '81 Proof set I handled sold for 75% of CDN bid, as none of the pieces were deep cameo, and none were certain to grade above PR-65. A set with deep cameo singles and/or higher grade could be worth submitting.

cladking

I would be inclined to get rid of the set and buy the individual coins.

Of course you might not want to do this if you collect proof sets but
this one has a huge set premium. You can probably make $100 and
still have a superior examnple of each coin. You can have your cake
and eat it too.

ricko

It would seem this forum has become 'Dealers Universe' rather than 'Collectors Universe'. Cheers, RickO

keets

keep the set while you make certain that all the coins are Type 2's........................and then keep the set. raw, of course.

RichieURich

<< <i>keep the set while you make certain that all the coins are Type 2's........................and then keep the set. raw, of course. >>



I agree with Keets. The reason to keep the set raw is that a 1981 Type 2 proof set in which all the coins are Type 2 is a rare thing. If such a set is slabbed, there is no assurance that all 6 coins were Type 2, as any Type 1 coins could be replaced with Type 2 coins for the appropriate denomination.

I would just about always pay full GS bid for a true 6-coin 1981 Type 2 proof set, with all being Proof-68 or better deep cameo coins, in its original unopened U. S. Mint holder. Until I accumulated too many of them, but that hasn't happened yet.