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Unopened boxes, to open or not to open?

I’m new to the coin world and I recently purchased a box of “21x mint sets complete date run 2003-2023”, of which, each set in sealed individual packing- some with writing, some without (pic added). Should I open them? I’ve read several different opinions. I’m not opposed to selling them as is, but I think my curiosity is outweighing that option. What would you do? I don’t necessarily have a collection “type” yet or searching for any coins in particular but just want to make the right move here.
Thank you in advance, Laura.

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  • WAYNEASWAYNEAS Posts: 6,665 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I would open them.
    You can never know what grade possibilities are present unless you look.
    Post some pics if you do..
    Wayne

    Kennedys are my quest...

  • pdoidoipdoidoi Posts: 652 ✭✭✭✭

    If I was flipping them or keeping to leave to to my children I would not open. If you are collecting and want to enjoy, then open them.

  • GreenstangGreenstang Posts: 1,095 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My curiosity would get the best of me and would want to know what’s inside.
    I say OPEN THEM.

  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,454 ✭✭✭✭✭

    What do you want/hope to be inside? You know what's in the boxes. If you are looking to flip them you will presumably get more if they're sealed.

  • skamienieckiskamieniecki Posts: 89 ✭✭✭

    I guess the real question is, are you a collector or investor? As a collector I would want to see what I've purchased, so if I'm just investing why bother buying relatively new mint sets in the first place?

  • JWPJWP Posts: 21,900 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The outer packing boxes from the mint are bulky and if you're just keeping them, take them out of the boxes and check them out. I used to keep these in their outer boxes until I ran out of storage space. I now have more room for other coins.

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  • I think they are worth more unopened.

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