Folks, please dont get silly and rush into spending big bucks on Mint Products

Bear · February 14, 2007 8:14AM

Be patient, listen to the wunderkinds of the Forum

and wait for what may be coming out later in the year.

These late issues may contain pearls within the oysters.

HonoluluDude · February 14, 2007 8:24AM

Based on the Mint's current product schedule, it doesn't seem like 2007 will bring in the speculative fever that 2006 did.

Presidential dollars? I'll pass.

Mesquite · February 14, 2007 8:35AM

Wise ol' Bear.

RonLJr · February 14, 2007 8:40AM

Thanks Bear. May all jelly donuts pass your way

derryb · February 14, 2007 8:40AM

Bear,
You Da Bear

jayboxx · February 14, 2007 8:43AM

Bear is just trying to keep all of them for himself

GAT · February 14, 2007 8:44AM

Nothing on my radar screen this year except the platinum anniversary sets.

fastrudy · February 14, 2007 8:50AM

Doughnut shaped Bear Commemoratives. Torus Ursus

Goldbully · February 14, 2007 8:51AM

Bear keeps his coins in a "pic-a-nic" basket.....hey hey, Boo Boo!!!

Oh yeah, Happy Valentine's Day, Dear Bear!!

pf70collector · February 14, 2007 8:56AM

Many times the losers often become the winners later on.

Peaceman · February 14, 2007 9:26AM

Bear... I count like 22 threads from you on mint hype back in Nov/.Dec.... why the change....

BillJones · February 14, 2007 9:33AM

I don't want any part of the First Ladies series.

Trouble is I don't think many other collectors want these things either, which will make the mintages microscopic. Speculators can have a ball, but so far as I'm concerned this series.

fastrudy · February 14, 2007 9:35AM

I think Bear knows where there are more jelly doughnuts.
Modern Crap purchased today=jelly doughnuts daily during retirement!

Bear · February 14, 2007 9:38AM

Peaceman,the hype was for selected items at the end of the year.

There were opportunities for low mintage and the possibility

of high return. Those hypes turned out very well, for those who

took advantage of the opportunities. Here at the beginning of the year,

We have not seen any sure fire bets, at least at this time. I am afraid you

are trying to compare apples and pears. Different, time, different items, different

mintage runs. There was not a single hype in 06 that was not a money maker. This

Forum, is really the cats whiskers.

Peaceman · February 14, 2007 9:42AM

"..opportunities for low mintage and the possibility of high return..... "

You feel because the mint is not producing anything low in mintage right now that there are no opportunities....

Bear · February 14, 2007 9:44AM

Peaceman, I have said my piece. I am not going to

argue with you, because every person is entitled to

their own opinion and I respect that. Best of luck to you, what ever you

decide to do.

Peaceman · February 14, 2007 9:52AM

argue... ? not looking to argue... just curious about the whole modern thing... As most collectors know, demand drives prices, not mintage... I colelct Peace $ VAMs, most which have pops under 100 total.... although the "mintage" is low, demand keeps prices low....

TwoSides2aCoin · February 14, 2007 9:52AM

Availability Date Product Description
January 10 Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program
January 23 United States Mint 50 State Quarters Proof Set™
January 23 United States Mint 50 State Quarters Silver Proof Set™
January 29 Montana Quarter Bags and Two-Roll Sets
February 5 American Eagle Gold Proof Coins
February 15 George Washington $1 Coin Bags and Rolls
February 28 Montana Official First Day Coin Cover
March 20 Golden Dollar Bags and Rolls
March 20 Kennedy Half-Dollar Bag and Two-Roll Set
March American Eagle Silver Proof Coin
March/April American Eagle Uncirculated Coins
Spring United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set
April American Buffalo Gold Proof One Ounce Coin
April Washington Quarter Bags and Two-Roll Sets
April United States Mint Proof Set®
May Presidential Spouse Gold Proof Coin
May Presidential Spouse Bronze Medal 1 5/16"
May John Adams $1 Coin Bags and Rolls
May Little Rock Central High School Desegregation Silver Dollar

Don't forget, it's not too late to get some 2001 Kennedy halves in bulk

TwoSides2aCoin · February 14, 2007 9:57AM

Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set. This product will be available for purchase in Spring 2007. However, as a special benefit to our customers, we will be accepting subscription enrollments for this series. Register on Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 12:00 noon (ET) for your subscription and you will receive the 2007 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™, the first set in the series, and all future sets annually until at least 2016.

flaminio · February 14, 2007 9:58AM

<< Be patient, listen to the wunderkinds of the Forum

and wait for what may be coming out later in the year.

These late issues may contain pearls within the oysters. >>

How are we supposed to afford the later year purchases if we don't flip the early year items?

JRocco · February 14, 2007 10:05AM

Good advice Bear

bestday · February 14, 2007 10:09AM

<< Be patient, listen to the wunderkinds of the Forum

and wait for what may be coming out later in the year.

These late issues may contain pearls within the oysters. >>

Your handle aptly describes .... USMINT 2007 vs 2006 ..this is going to be a bear year for Mint products ..patience

mach19 · February 14, 2007 11:01AM

I'm looking at the first ladies. I hear what the wise old bear is saying, however I am willing to roll the dice on this one. If nothing else, it will start me in gold bullion. And I think this is a good thing?

dpoole · February 14, 2007 12:02PM

<< I'm looking at the first ladies. I hear what the wise old bear is saying, however I am willing to roll the dice on this one. If nothing else, it will start me in gold bullion. And I think this is a good thing? >>

I agree. It's a companion series to the Presidential Dollars, and...it's gold bullion.

Presuming the price is at above-melt no greater than their other bullion, I don't see the downside to picking up the spouse medal as the prez coins come out.

bumanchu · February 14, 2007 12:18PM

The devil is in the details. Always.

Educate yourself even with regards to modern crap.

Sometimes you get lucky, more often knowing what you are doing pays off better.

Listen to what Bear is saying. Don't overindulge in something you haven't studied carefully.

Keep an eye out for what is happening and give consideration to opinions of posters on this board.

Not everyone is correct, nor will they ever be. You can glean enough information from here to make an intelligent decision or at least one you may not live to regret.

The end.

robertpr · April 28, 2007 1:45PM

So what's this about platinum anniversary sets?

TwoSides2aCoin · April 28, 2007 1:53PM

<< So what's this about platinum anniversary sets? >>

Shuttle rides into space will be cheaper some day !

COINB0Y · April 28, 2007 2:07PM

Where is the Bear?

persaus · April 28, 2007 2:11PM

<< "..opportunities for low mintage and the possibility of high return..... "

You feel because the mint is not producing anything low in mintage right now that there are no opportunities.... >>

Wise Bear.......

ddink · April 28, 2007 3:36PM

<< argue... ? not looking to argue... just curious about the whole modern thing >>

You would be most wise to listen to Bear's advice. I have a feeling that 2007 is going to be a bad year for some people who think of the Mint as King Midas, and buy everything and anything.

aficionado · April 28, 2007 3:42PM

Hey man, I ain't here to baby sit nobody.

If you don't have the gut to handle the ups and downs of the market, if your not ready to lose $1000 or make $1000. Don't get in the game.

It's dog eat dog and the last man standing wins.

richbeat · April 28, 2007 3:50PM

Bear is wise. My two cents, for what it's worth, is to keep your eye on the upcoming products section of the Mint's website. Some of the winners pop up fairly quickly with little warning.

mozeppa · April 28, 2007 7:23PM

<< Hey man, I ain't here to baby sit nobody.

If you don't have the gut to handle the ups and downs of the market, if your not ready to lose $1000 or make $1000. Don't get in the game.

It's dog eat dog and the last man standing wins.

>>

or he could already be dead....just doesn't know that he's supposed to lie down.

ddink · April 29, 2007 12:02AM

I want to clarify one thing: be willing to take risks, but only if they are in your favor. You give me a 50/50 chance of either losing $100 or winning $1000, I'll take the offer every time. Give me a 50/50 chance of making or losing $1000, however, and I'll politely decline.

Folks, please dont get silly and rush into spending big bucks on Mint Products

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