1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, and 1954 Proof Sets in Original Boxes

Rampage

Good deal at 10% back of bid? Bad deal at that? Nice original coins in these. I have an opportunity to buy a set and was wondering. Seems to be okay given eBay sales prices. Just wanted the opinions of those folks here. Thanks.

shorecoll

I think that's a decent deal for a collector price.

Walkerguy21D

In original boxes? Yes, I think that's a good deal.

CaptHenway

For nice coins in nice original packaging? I would say buy them.
TD

TexasNationals

If you can see the coins and they look good I say go for it, if they are sealed go for it. Problem is I have seen far too many hazy and ugly toned proof sets that required a dip. If they are hazy or ungly toned then 10% back isn't enough for me to have to deal with it.

UtahCoin

If you don't want them, I'll buy them!

Cam40

Wouldn`t original-sealed boxes go for over-bid, not back of bid?
red flag!


oh, you can see the coins? look nice, etc. ?
go for it!

coindeuce

If you can view the coins (opened boxes) make certain that the individual coins are still in the original cellophane sleeves, with a single mini-staple securing the top of all 5 sleeves together. Anything other than that signals tampering/replacement coins.

Tiny

<< <i>If you can view the coins (opened boxes) make certain that the individual coins are still in the original cellophane sleeves, with a single mini-staple securing the top of all 5 sleeves together. Anything other than that signals tampering/replacement coins. >>

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If like that. BUY. THEM

crypto79

<< <i>If you can see the coins and they look good I say go for it, if they are sealed go for it. Problem is I have seen far too many hazy and ugly toned proof sets that required a dip. If they are hazy or ungly toned then 10% back isn't enough for me to have to deal with it. >>



This is my response too

BillJones

I'd go for it a heart beat if the coins are nice. About half of the 1954 sets were packaged in cloudy plastic sleeves that often caused the silver coins to acquire unattractive dark toning. This toning does not dip well. If one of those sets is part of the deal, it would make the purchase less attractive, but if the other sets are nice it’s still a good deal.

Rampage

Seems like allot of mixed opinions. Thanks for the replies. I am leaning against the purchase so far.

erickso1

Packaging look like this? (1954 for reference)

Rampage

<< <i>Packaging look like this? (1954 for reference) >>



Yes, the packaging looks just like that. I have not made my final decision yet, but still thinking.

BillJones

There 1954 sets that are housed in cellophane are almost always nicer coins.

SanctionII

I always like looking at these sets and picking up sets with unmessed with packaging and coins.

The comments about 1954 coins stored in the soft poly bags developing dark toning that is difficult to remove is correct.

I bought a 1954 proof set years ago at a Long Beach show that contains a half dollar that is likely a DCAM. The obverse is very nice. However about 40%-50% of the surface area of the reverse (from about 2:00 to 8:00 on the coin) covered with a light yellowish/tan haze. It did not come off with a simple dip. I understand that polybags impart adark toning that at times is purple/blue in color and that when it is removed with a dip the yellowish/tan haze remains. It is a bummer because my half is really a nice one. I have been tempted to send it to NGC to see if it can remove the haze, but I have my doubts. So I primarily just look at the obverse of the coin.

I have another 1954 set that is in the OGP, with polybags. I took out the silver coins. All three of them have cameo contract and all three of them have dark crescent rim toning of purple/blue. Fairly attractive, but maybe not to everyone.

georgiacop50

The staple should show corrosion. If the staples are all shiny/new, that is a red flag.

leothelyon

Extreme humidity and temperature swings versus a dry, more even year round climate, knowing the kind of environment they resided in the last 60 years might help yield better coins.

myth

i recently bought a 54 set that was in plastic like the one shown. the half has a lot of black "toning" that is not attractive, is there a way to "fix" it???? will acetone work??