What the heck??

BigE2 · August 31, 2006 11:46AM

Why??2005 mintset

Leiana · August 31, 2006 11:48AM

Looks like somebody's intellectual property rights are being infringed upon.

But I think he's allowed to sell it.

-Amanda

BigE2 · August 31, 2006 11:49AM

<< Looks like somebody's intellectual property rights are being infringed upon.

But I think he's allowed to sell it.

-Amanda >>

What do you mean, Amanda?

dlimb2 · August 31, 2006 11:53AM

Looks close to copywrite infringement to me.

Leiana · August 31, 2006 11:53AM

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What do you mean, Amanda? >>

I mean that it's not directly against copyright law as people are allowed to use the images of US coins as downloaded from the US mint website and he is allowed to call it a mint set. It is similar to the Mint's product, thus I say he is infringing on intellectual property, but no real copyright.

Thus, he is allowed to sell it.

But I know there are more than a few lawyers on here, and I hope that if I am incorrect they will gently push me in the right direction!

-Amanda

BigE2 · August 31, 2006 12:06PM

Got it. I guess my point is... why make your own mint sets?

Leiana · August 31, 2006 12:08PM

<< Got it. I guess my point is... why make your own mint sets? >>

Kicks? I don't know.

-Amanda

librtyhead · August 31, 2006 12:08PM

I knew I should have bought on of those "shrink-wrap" meat sealer thingy's, .....................

StrikeOutXXX · August 31, 2006 12:08PM

<< Got it. I guess my point is... why make your own mint sets? >>

Because he has a few dollars in coins, a few dollars in packaging, and he is trying to sell it for $24.95.

F117ASR · August 31, 2006 12:10PM

<< Got it. I guess my point is... why make your own mint sets? >>

Because the mint did not sell an uncirculated mint set. They sold a satin finish mint set. Many collectors still would like to collect the business strikes. I wouldn't buy it for that price but it is nice in a way. He even added the little P &D token that came with mint sets. I think he hopes to create a niche (and of course make a profit). I wonder if those flips are PVC free though?

mach19 · August 31, 2006 12:26PM

AFAB (anything for a buck)

ABC123 · August 31, 2006 1:05PM

Hand Made Items are Good---Betsy Ross

rec78 · August 31, 2006 2:12PM

Because the mint did not sell an uncirculated mint set. They sold a satin finish mint set. Many collectors still would like to collect the business strikes. I wouldn't buy it for that price but it is nice in a way.

I recall this being done for the 1982+1983 coinage also as no regular mint sets other than the souvenir sets were produced by the mint. He may be on to something here---The regular business strike coins could be sleepers. However as some have said his price is way too high. But not a bad idea. Bob

What the heck??

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