Buffalo 4 coin sets - Unc or Proof??

Tanstaafl · November 23, 2008 3:00AM

If you could only afford one of the 4 coin sets, which would it be? I'm thinking the UNC, since according to NN Mint Stats, there are currently about half as many 1 Oz. UNC than 1 Oz. Proofs. I really like the looks of the proofs, though...

I'm a collector rather than an investor, but I'd rather collect the one with better upside potential.

JazzmanJAB · November 23, 2008 3:08AM

I don't know if it's a good investment, however, I purchased the uncirulated set because it always seems that fewer people buy them and they sell for more; a long time from now, because of the lower mintage. I hope this helps.

dizzyfoxx · November 23, 2008 4:08AM

Without a doubt, I'd go with the PR DCAM. So much more attractive than the UNC example IMO. At the end of the day, it's all about eye appeal.

garsmith · November 23, 2008 4:11AM

It seems that the lower pop would be the better investment.

Amigo · November 23, 2008 4:14AM

I think 100 yrs from now the proofs will be much more valuable regardless of twice the mintage. However, asethetically (sp) I perfer the MS. disclaimer, I'm not buying either I would simply remind you that not all suggestions on this board are winners.

HalfStrike · November 23, 2008 4:15AM

The $25 UNC could have higher sales than the $25 proof due to the 8 8 8 set being sold. Also the 1/10 UNC singles sales were higher than the 1/10 proof are. It depends on how many 4 coin sets they made but it appears both sets will have a key coin or two or three.

I think the one ounce proof should be the low mintage proof coin for the series as next year sales will be higher.

The one ounce UNC I think will be the only one ounce UNC coin with a W as all from the bullion series have no mintmark, so it could be considered a key.

if those two are keys and prices rise it will carry the rest of the lower coins higher. It may take time for it to happen but I think these coins are special.

All of the 1/2 1/4 and 1/10 are one year coins so they have no competition and will trade on this one year mintage.

Overall a great set selling at decent prices, you can't go wrong with either set IMO.

Tanstaafl · November 23, 2008 7:40AM

Lots of good viewpoints, thanks. I'll probably keep thinking about it doing nothing until both are sold out!

jbw · November 23, 2008 7:42AM

<< <i>Lots of good viewpoints, thanks. I'll probably keep thinking about it doing nothing until both are sold out! >>

The choice may have already been made for you since the Proof set is now on backorder.

CB2597 · November 23, 2008 7:46AM

Proof is my choice.

Tanstaafl · November 23, 2008 9:51AM

I think there is some upside here, and little risk of a loss, so I pulled the trigger on a 4 coin UNC set. Come on sell-out!

Type2 · November 23, 2008 10:11AM

I wish it last a week or two more so I can get more but I dont think it will. I will keep picking at the 1/4 and the 1/2 proofs for now.

coolest · November 23, 2008 10:16AM

<< <i>Lots of good viewpoints, thanks. I'll probably keep thinking about it doing nothing until both are sold out! >>

Just a reminder these orders can often be canceled a week after you make them, and you have 30 days to return for refund. But once they reach backorder it may be to late.

GAT · November 23, 2008 11:27AM

At this point the unc sets are still in stock and reserved but who knows for how long?

Dabigkahuna · November 23, 2008 12:03PM

Do I understand it correctly?

The Mint will continue strike $50 Proof Buff's with the the "W" mint mark but the 2008 Uncirculated will be a one year only type?

I would think the Proof fractioanls and the four coin uncirculated sets would be the big winners, no?

Buffalo 4 coin sets - Unc or Proof??

Comments

Leave a Comment