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Question about Mint cello and Proof sets

WhitbyWhitby Posts: 1,341
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I was lucky enough to get some older proof sets this week end in anticipation of the lincoln cent chages in 2009.

However, I have noticed that on my 57, and 59 proof sets, the cello that the mint used is starting to crack. Its all original mint, card, envelope etc etc. Is this normal? I assume it is because lets face it, 50 year old cello should get a bit brittle. The coins look fantastic, I just got a 16X loop and everything looks OK.

How do you folks deal with this? Leave them in the envelope?

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  • GemineyeGemineye Posts: 5,374 ✭
    If there is a chance that the coins surface might become damaged then by all means remove them carefully and put them into a suitable holder.An "Airtight" holder or an "Intercept Shield" will be your best bet.....
    ......Larry........image
  • WhitbyWhitby Posts: 1,341
    I very much appreciate the reply. I try to keep these things in all orginal mint packing, but, I guess there is a limit to everything. I know it sounds like a no brainer but, yup, when the coin could get damaged, its time to get that bad boy in a holder.

    Is there a better maker of the holders? Just curious, otherwise I can google it and go nuts.
  • Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,275 ✭✭✭
    These guys LINK claim their product is the best, but I find Airtite holders are fine.
    "It's far easier to fight for principles, than to live up to them." Adlai Stevenson
  • WhitbyWhitby Posts: 1,341


    << <i>These guys LINK claim their product is the best, but I find Airtite holders are fine. >>



    Thanks.

    By the way, another very naive question:

    When I put the coins in these holders, would this detract from the value of having original mint packaging? I can keep the coins that are not affected in the cello, but I wonder if that would impact the overall value?

    I do not know what the perception is about original packaging versus, hey, the coin was at risk, so I had to put it in an air tight holder.

    Does anyone have experince with that?
  • MadMartyMadMarty Posts: 16,697 ✭✭✭


    << <i>When I put the coins in these holders, would this detract from the value of having original mint packaging? >>



    Just a bit, a dealer would offer you 20% back of bid and not 15% back of bid with the cello packs!! image
    It is not exactly cheating, I prefer to consider it creative problem solving!!!

  • GemineyeGemineye Posts: 5,374 ✭


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    << <i>When I put the coins in these holders, would this detract from the value of having original mint packaging? >>



    Just a bit, a dealer would offer you 20% back of bid and not 15% back of bid with the cello packs!! image >>



    image...I should pay him for the favor of taking them off my hands...image
    ......Larry........image
  • WhitbyWhitby Posts: 1,341
    Believe it or not, I dont sell. I was just curious about the perception of this with other collectors.
  • CarlWohlforthCarlWohlforth Posts: 11,074 ✭
    I prefer sets in original packaging, however I've purchased a few in Capital Plastics holders. They are pretty nice holders.
    Carl's Coins website w/ links to Carl's auctions
  • WhitbyWhitby Posts: 1,341
    Thanks. Almost all of my proofs are in their original mint packaging. With all of the TPGs, I just thought, hey, why not buck the trend?

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