2015 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set - Delayed

Kudbegud

Mint News Blog Article for updated info.



Packaging problems the cause of the delay reported on Coin World site but web problems there prevent accessing full article.

edited to add: Their web page seems to be up now.

Coin World Page



"We have experienced issues with the packaging," according to an official Mint statement released via email Nov. 4 by Adam Stump, deputy director of the Mint's Office of Corporate Communications. "These issues will be remedied before the product will be offered for sale."



On Mint News Blog:

"Update #1, 11/4/15, 12:30 pm: The Mint’s Web site no longer shows images and a release date for this item. Any adjustments to the above information will be reported as more information becomes available.



Update #2, 11/4/15, 3:43 pm: Lateefah Simms of the U.S. Mint has sent out the following release:



The 2015 Limited Edition Silver Proof Set will not go on sale November 23 as previously stated on our website. The on sale date is TBD. More information will be provided about the product’s status as it becomes available.”



Mint Page

BackroadJunkie

Still don't understand this set. You can still get a silver proof set and a proof ase for $35 less than the LESPS, plus get the 5 proof brass bucks and the nickle and cent.



So you're essentially paying over $40 more for the packaging?



(Looks like the 2014 is still on sale if you're looking for such a bargain! )

Kudbegud

I got one the first year but not since for the reasons you state. The only thing special is the packaging.



Posted for those who might be interested and were planning on getting one.

Bochiman

Originally posted by: BackroadJunkie

Still don't understand this set. You can still get a silver proof set and a proof ase for $35 less than the LESPS, plus get the 5 proof brass bucks and the nickle and cent.



So you're essentially paying over $40 more for the packaging?

Honestly not trying to sound like a smartass, but I know you aren't new, so I am surprised you even stated it like this.



Of course it is about the packaging. Happened many times before and will happen many times coming up.

BackroadJunkie

Originally posted by: Kudbegud
I got one the first year but not since for the reasons you state. The only thing special is the packaging.

Well, don't feel too bad, I have an American Legacy set around here someplace...

BackroadJunkie

Originally posted by: Bochiman

Originally posted by: BackroadJunkie
Still don't understand this set. You can still get a silver proof set and a proof ase for $35 less than the LESPS, plus get the 5 proof brass bucks and the nickle and cent.

So you're essentially paying over $40 more for the packaging?

Honestly not trying to sound like a smartass, but I know you aren't new, so I am surprised you even stated it like this.

Of course it is about the packaging. Happened many times before and will happen many times coming up.

Typically, if they repackage coins, there's something unusual or interesting about the new product. If it's a sub-set of coins, such as the ATB proof subset of a normal proof set, the coins are still somewhat priced accordingly, without such a high premium.



There's nothing unusual, nor interesting about anything in this set. They are off-the-shelf coins, which are still available individually.



They are selling. The 2013 sold out at 48K. The 2014 is currently at almost 40K. So someone is buying. I just don't understand why...

pf70collector

I have a 2005 Legacy set. These go way back even to the special 1990s prestige proof sets (kind of like the legacy proof sets) and I think they are part of a subset that collectors want to keep complete is my guess.


1990 Prestige Proof Set

ricko

Special packaging has always been a draw for the mint...and yes, it becomes costly.

Cheers, RickO