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If you were to try and build a Kennedy and a Franklin album with raw coins say 63-64 would it be financially smatter to purchase mint sets and cutting out the coins or buy these coins separately.
RACC
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    fivecentsfivecents Posts: 11,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I would say yes to the Kennedys from mint sets. But any pre 1959 mint set Franklins would be toned. If you want bright white Franklins, you should buy raw and cherrypick some gemmy coins.
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭
    The problem with building from mint sets is that you end up with a lot of extra coins. Both series are readily available as singles at shops and shows.

    Russ, NCNE
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    I would agree russ but I need to upgrade my jeffersons, lincoln's, and roosevelts. image
    RACC
    I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then question the manner in which I provide it. I prefer you said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand to post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!
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    fivecentsfivecents Posts: 11,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here's the way I like to build modern Dansco sets:

    I build the Cent , Nickel, Dime, Quarter, Half and Dollar sets all at once from scratch. I break up mint sets, proof sets and silver proof sets and every coin will have a home. Waste not want not.image
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    RussRuss Posts: 48,514 ✭✭✭


    << <i>I would agree russ but I need to upgrade my jeffersons, lincoln's, and roosevelts. >>



    In that case, mint sets would be the way to go.

    Russ, NCNE
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    21Walker21Walker Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭
    I've done both ways, I've found that buying the keys are better bought individually because of the cost of the mint set (especially Frankies). I have broken out the proofs from proof set (especially Kennedys). As to the left over coins, I usually package cents nickels etc together (proof 's', unc 'p' & 'd' in cello except for proof which is in a 2X2) and put them on ebay.........usually covers what I paid for the sets and I still have a nice collection of nice halves........Hope this helps...........Rick
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    If you had to make an educated guess on grade what is the average grade straight out of a mint set. Less the sets run over by a truck or one that has the super rare going pay off the mortage with this coin in it.
    RACC
    I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then question the manner in which I provide it. I prefer you said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand to post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!
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    21Walker21Walker Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭
    My experience is 63-65..............Rick
    If don't look like UNC, it probrably isn't UNC.....U.S. Coast Guard. Chief Petty Officer (Retired) (1970-1990)

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    cladkingcladking Posts: 29,957 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Franklins- dealers.
    Kennedys- mint sets.

    The early mint sets aren't necessarily much different than the coins made
    for circulation. They tend to be marked up a little less and far more likely
    to be toned but otherwise they are about the same coins. Raw and graded
    singles are much cheaper than mint set coins.

    The coins in post-'64 mint sets are made to higher standards. You'll simply
    find the best moderns in mint sets. Almost all of dealer stock and the vast
    majority of slabbed coins all come from mint sets since there are very few
    rolls or singles available otherwise. But the dealers are likely to submit any
    nice gems they see and even if they get in the binder, the collector before you
    likely grabbed it already. Buying them slabbed will often entail much more of
    a premium than the cost of the mint set. Even though you'll have coins left
    over from the set, these still represent value which can be sold or traded for
    coins you need.

    The best thing about sets is that while you're seeking an MS-64 you just might
    get an MS-67 for the same price.
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    IMany thanks for all of your great suggestions and insight. I Appreciate all of your time.
    RACC
    I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom I provide, then question the manner in which I provide it. I prefer you said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand to post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to!

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