Who's buying these 2008 Platinum coins at these crazy prices?
GAT
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I count myself out as I have already purchased the proofs and uncirculated versions. It's a crap shot as to when the Mint shuts off sales or issues 2009 coins.
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(1) 1/10 oz unc for me
<< <i>I count myself out as I have already purchased the proofs and uncirculated versions. It's a crap shot as to when the Mint shuts off sales or issues 2009 coins. >>
Why would they ever shut off sales?
They are still selling the 07 sets.
melt = $1739.00
$770.95 above melt!!!
<< <i>I am............. NOT!!! >>
<< <i> I'm gonna just have to cut my own hair and order from the value menu at McDonald's for the next few months. >>
You could carry cans of Tuna and packs of Crackers like I do.
They are turning me back in the other direction, from whence fc hath come.
One fine day, they will have gone too far.
I knew it would happen.
<< <i>When the bullion price is $1750+ an ounce it is hard to make it affordable for all..... >>
It's time.
Platinum plated Silver Eagles for the less enthusiastic buyers of the series.
Advantages over the plain Silver Eagles?
- Changing reverse designs
- no milk spots
And all kidding aside, your suggestion would be one way of increasing interest in Platinum coin sales. I don't think the problem is that people aren't interested in Platinum coins...I think right now it's just a rich man's playground for most items or for special occasions (wedding rings, anniversary stuff, etc.). Until the price comes back to $400/oz (ok, I'm dreaming), I think anything in pure platinum is going to move slowly.
As far as my interest...I'm VERY interested: Much like that little kid in The Christmas Story that drooled over the super cool BB gun...but I just don't have the $$ for these bad boys. I did buy the Anniversary set, but just could not afford to keep them (I know...pretty short leash!).
Guess I'll just keep drooling at the window, or pretending I'm one of the board members with a full collection (lucky-and rich-stiffs!!).
It will be one of the few times I have put my hands on a key date without paying extra on the secondary market
Eric
Instead of the 2008 plats, I'd much rather prefer to order the 2007 10th aniversary set...but not for $800 over melt...that's just crazy overpriced!
Look great and really like the design.....
Now the mint just needs to stop selling them