buy from the US mint? yes/no/always/never

1957joe · October 30, 2003 12:58AM

I was wondering what people thought of buying coins from the US Mint. I have been reading these posts for a while now and I've seen some good, some bad.
I personally have bought a few mint and proof sets and never had a problem. I hope I didn't just jinx myself!

mintluster · October 30, 2003 12:59AM

I never have and probably never will. But I have heard both good and bad about the Mint.
I just don't collect much of the new stuff and when I do I have other sources.

sinin1 · October 30, 2003 1:01AM

last time I did was in 1971 - IKE brown packs

easier for me to cherry pick from lots of sets that other people bought and took the loss on

BillJones · October 30, 2003 1:12AM

I buy Proof sets from them and that's about it. It's a crap shoot as to whether or not you will make money, but in recent years with the state quarter program boosting interest, you usually make out OK, especially with the silver sets.

The last time I ordered anything big, was in 1999 when the Washington $5 gold coins were issued. I really wanted an "in the flesh" coin example of Mrs. Frazer's original design that should have been on the Washington quarrter.

fishcooker · October 30, 2003 1:29AM

Shoot yeah!

Now that they make people pay to return items, you don't get so much of other people's rejects.

XpipedreamR · October 30, 2003 1:42AM

I always get the mint sets, and the proof/silver proof sets. If I don't, I feel guilty for some reason, maybe just because I've always gotten them and I'm in too deep to stop now!

The mint has gotten much more efficient with their shipping than they used to be when I was a kid, in my opinion.

The average quality of proofs is vastly superior than in the past.

I always get crap in the mint sets. I find better stuff in change or at the bank.

LanLord · October 30, 2003 1:42AM

Yeah, PROOF sets, Mint sets, Commems, occasional rolls.

Some work out nicely, others make me wonder what the heck I was thinking.

I always like receiving coins in the mail, so I will probably continue.

mgoodm3 · October 30, 2003 1:43AM

I bought a proof set in 1991 when I visited the Philadelphia mint. Otherwise I haven't bought anything from them.

Conder101 · October 30, 2003 5:07AM

I started buying from them in 1972. I stopped in 1978.

cosmos66 · October 30, 2003 5:09AM

I buy uncut currency from them.

paigowjohnny · October 30, 2003 5:11AM

Proof and mint sets, and I'll stop once the quarters program is over.

JohnZ · October 30, 2003 5:11AM

Proof and mint sets, ASE proofs, various commems. Never had a problem.

RiffRaff1967 · October 30, 2003 5:13AM

<< <i>Proof and mint sets, and I'll stop once the quarters program is over. >>

Same here.

dougwtx · October 30, 2003 5:14AM

I buy silver proof sets and sometimes commems to give as gifts. Never had a problem with my orders; knock on wood. With my recent order of the '03 silv proof set, they charged my credit card when they shipped vs charging right when I ordered.

Baley · October 30, 2003 5:17AM

Naw, I don't buy from the mint. They don't sell 150 to 200 year old, lightly circulated coins.

Draco · October 30, 2003 7:05AM

Proof, mint and SAEs. Sometimes I'll pick up platinum and gold, but rarely. I also try to get most commemorative coins.

Why not buy from the mint? Are you going to get those coins cheaper at a later date? Perhaps, but none of the mint products are priced that high and I don't mind adding them to my mixed early/modern collection.

nwcs · October 30, 2003 8:17AM

Not anymore

razorface1027 · October 30, 2003 8:20AM

My father did for me so I figured I'd do the same for my kids. Gets EXPENSIVE x 4 kids!...

Geoman · October 30, 2003 8:35AM

I do. I buy Proof and Mint Sets, Proof ASE, and once in a while Kennedy Halves.

I never have had a problem with the mint at all.

Skipper53 · October 30, 2003 9:10AM

Yeah, proof/silver proof sets. Ocassionally a commemorative.
Definitely cheaper from the Mint but you have to order quickly,
they seem to sell out fast.

Skipper

dollardude · October 30, 2003 10:10AM

Yes, I buy proof sets, mint sets, proof silver American eagles, and occasionally a commemmorative directly from the U.S. Mint. I don't care if I make or lose money -- I do this for enjoyment.

Edited to Add: I recommend making several simultaneous purchases to reduce shipping costs. The shipping used to be free when you placed orders through the internet, but they quit doing this! We all should purchase new stuff and not just the old stuff -- otherwise, there will be no new "blood".

buy from the US mint? yes/no/always/never

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