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1981 SBA souvenir sets
ClosedLoop
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$240.00 was the selling price tonight on ebay...
seems like the same two guys are bidding these up,
but not from just one seller...go figure
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-U-S-MINT-SUSAN-B-ANTHONY-P-D-S-SOUVENIR-SET-GREAT-OGP-OMP-LOWEST-MINTAGE-/250900698662?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item3a6ad8d626
seems like the same two guys are bidding these up,
but not from just one seller...go figure
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-U-S-MINT-SUSAN-B-ANTHONY-P-D-S-SOUVENIR-SET-GREAT-OGP-OMP-LOWEST-MINTAGE-/250900698662?pt=Coins_US_Individual&hash=item3a6ad8d626
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These things are tough but they aren't that tough and there's no market at all.
There aren't enough for a proper promotion. It's hard to figure.
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Thats crazy.
The name is LEE!
I wouldn't give 3 bucks for them!
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Thats crazy. >>
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Thats crazy. >>
Indeed.
Those are the type of sets that can be found in my local B&M dealer's junk boxes for $2-$4.
I picked up a couple of 1983 "Souvenir" sets (P and D) for $3 each.
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Thats crazy. >>
Indeed.
Those are the type of sets that can be found in my local B&M dealer's junk boxes for $2-$4. >>
Wholesale on the '81 3 pc set is around $15.
The '79 and '80 are extremely common but the '81 is low mintage.
<< <i>I picked up a couple of 1983 "Souvenir" sets (P and D) for $3 each. >>
This was either a long time ago or sold by someone out of the loop. The '83 sets willeasily bring
$50 or more on eBay.
...would it be safe to say there are no type-2's amongst them?
<< <i>...would it be safe to say there are no type-2's amongst them? >>
There are no varieties in any souvenir sets at all except about 2% of the '79 3 pc SBA sets contain the near dates. The type 2 mint marks appear only on proofs.
<< <i>Might this be related to a recent discussion here regarding the possible recall of the SBA? Or, just two bidders getting carried away? >>
Carried Away?
How about bidding insanity??
The name is LEE!
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<< <i>Linkified
Thats crazy. >>
Indeed.
Those are the type of sets that can be found in my local B&M dealer's junk boxes for $2-$4.
I picked up a couple of 1983 "Souvenir" sets (P and D) for $3 each. >>
While the 1979 and 1980 SBA Sets are quite common, 1981 is a little bit more difficult in that the coins were NOT released to the public but were only available in US Mint Sets or Souvenir Sets. However, I think that the $240 mark is a wee bit over the top. More then likely, the high bidder and underbidder are assempling a collection of souvenir sets by year for whatever reasons.
The name is LEE!
It happens with coin collectors.
*Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
He who knows he has enough is rich.
Russ, NCNE
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<< <i>I picked up a couple of 1983 "Souvenir" sets (P and D) for $3 each. >>
This was either a long time ago or sold by someone out of the loop. The '83 sets will easily bring $50 or more on eBay. >>
This purchase was made within the last year or so at my local B&M.
He does a huge bullion business and doesn't bother with modern stuff but he's far from being "out of the loop".
I search his "junk" boxes every time I'm there and have mined some really good stuff, like some brown box 71 & 72 Ikes for $4 each - this was before silver went crazy but even at the time they were about $8.50 in melt.
He also had silver proof dimes from the 60s for $1 each at that same time - I cleaned him out on those.
He still has a small valise filled with wheaties priced 10 for a buck - on rainy days I've gone thru them and picked out some early dates.
<< <i>I don't know, considering the same two bidders bidding beyond $44 makes it look suspicious. >>
Does not seem suspicious to me.
Two bidders got auction fever and it got out of control.
Happens every day on eBay.
I note the seller has a 7 day return policy.
Odd are he will get those coins back when the winner comes to his senses.
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<< <i>I picked up a couple of 1983 "Souvenir" sets (P and D) for $3 each. >>
This was either a long time ago or sold by someone out of the loop. The '83 sets will easily bring $50 or more on eBay. >>
This purchase was made within the last year or so at my local B&M.
He does a huge bullion business and doesn't bother with modern stuff but he's far from being "out of the loop".
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The fact remains though that he left a great deal of money on the table. '83 souvenir sets
have brought as much as about $125 on eBay and even the corner shop can easily get $25.
There's a lot of walk in traffic now days seeking clad unlike ten or twelve years ago and '83
issues are on everyone's list.
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<< <i>I picked up a couple of 1983 "Souvenir" sets (P and D) for $3 each. >>
This was either a long time ago or sold by someone out of the loop. The '83 sets will easily bring $50 or more on eBay. >>
This purchase was made within the last year or so at my local B&M.
He does a huge bullion business and doesn't bother with modern stuff but he's far from being "out of the loop".
>>
The fact remains though that he left a great deal of money on the table. '83 souvenir sets
have brought as much as about $125 on eBay and even the corner shop can easily get $25.
There's a lot of walk in traffic now days seeking clad unlike ten or twelve years ago and '83
issues are on everyone's list. >>
I knew as soon as I saw the sets in the junk box that it was my lucky day!
Yes, he left money on the table, that was never in question.
<< <i>I still say too much money. >>
Way too much IMO. Seriously too much since the very day this thread posted, I bid on and purchased one of these for $48.
Maybe I could sell it to ABONCOM for $100 since he seems to be able to pull in $200 bids on his?
The name is LEE!