Mint Set Question

ray98362 · July 1, 2008 8:13AM

Hi, another newbie question here,

Since I've only recently started collecting, I've been buying mainly mint sets, both from the mint and online auctions. Is it better to leave the mint sets in their original packaging with the CoA or to have the set professionally graded?
I especially worry more about the older sets, before they started coming in the plastic slabs.

Also, if I devcide to have a set graded, I read that PCGS normally requires that coins be packaged in a very specific manner. Would this also apply to mint and proof sets, or can those be submitted in the original government package with the CoA?

Thanks for your help,
Ray

lcoopie · July 1, 2008 8:17AM

unless you are an expert grader,
you will lose money by sending in these sets

so keep them together and enjoy them
for what they are

they will not be rare coins during this century

and welcome to the board

cinman14 · July 1, 2008 8:23AM

Ray

I would leave them in the original packages. I have seen threads that say these will never go up in value because of the mintage numbers.

I would say let them crack theirs open and in about 20 years the unopened will maybe bring a premium.
I placed a WTB on the BST forum wanting to trade ASE's for proof sets. They were all common years nothing with a low
mintage...I only received 1 offer....So you go fiqure everybody claims they are not worth keeping in their original package
Yet no one wants to trade silver for clad....

That should tell you something..Turn your PM function on and I will send you a link to buy every proof and mint set you need
at prices you can't beat...

James

cladking · July 1, 2008 8:37AM

It sounds like you're referring to proof sets.

Definitely keep the sets together which command a set
premium but there's little reason to keep those with a
discount intact.

direwolf1972 · July 1, 2008 8:44AM

Not a lot to add but

DorkGirl · July 1, 2008 8:53AM

NHSBaseball · July 1, 2008 8:53AM

Unless there is a coin in your sets that really "jumps out at you", keep them intact. If you think you have something exceptional in one of your sets, post a picture here and one of the many modern experts that post here can give you an idea of whether or not it's worth submitting.

Oh, and welcome!

ray98362 · July 1, 2008 12:43PM

My PM feature is on now, sounds like a link I'd like to see, Thanks James.

As for what I've been buying, it's the Uncirculated Mint Set, the Proof Set and the Silver Proof Set, at least for the years when there is more than 1 type I find.

Well thank you all for your answers!
Ray

hammered54 · July 1, 2008 12:55PM

I also have many proof / mint set's from 65 thru about 80, all fresh still in box's with family name on them.
let me know if you need anything. also some canadian, panama's, bahama's, other.
Matt.

garsmith · July 1, 2008 3:32PM

It's up to your individual taste:

I have almost complete runs of mint sets and proof sets and they are all in thier original mint packageing with all mint papers and many with the original shipping cartons. That is just how I prefer them to be.

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