Remember those 8_8_08 Double Prosperity Sets???

Goldbully · January 31, 2011 12:26PM

If I recall, most folks poopoo'd these sets back when....I was sorta in that camp also!!!
When the 2008-W Buffs sold out, I decided to buy 2 of these sets knowing the Buffs were of value.
Each coin is 1/2 oz of gold FYI.

2008 Mint Price: $1082/set x 2 sets = $2164.00

My Graded PCGS Coin values are the following:

2008-W AGE UNC MS69 ...$1350.00
2008-W AGE UNC MS70 .. $1700.00
2008-W Buff UNC MS69 ...$1550.00
2008-W Buff UNC MS69 ...$1550.00
Total.................................$6150.00

Did anyone else enjoy this "Prosperity?"
Time for my friend Miles to Chime in!!!

MsMorrisine · January 31, 2011 12:29PM

I missed the "regrets I passed" thread...

I regret I passed on this set and the AGE anniversary set.

I think I could have swung the cash then, but just decided to pass "to be safe."

RYK · January 31, 2011 12:32PM

I have one buried deeeeep in my SDB.

AMRC · January 31, 2011 12:54PM

Nice deal..

GritsMan · January 31, 2011 12:57PM

It was hard to go wrong with any 2008 sets, but this remains perhaps the weakest purchase possible. Both are relatively high-mintage coins compared to buying, say ten 1/4-ounce buffs. Still, you were smart to buy them, because virtually any money put into '08 gold coins will/has paid off handsomely. So...KUDOS!

BaronVonBaugh · January 31, 2011 1:11PM

I have one in SDB too.

MilesWaits · January 31, 2011 1:41PM

I missed the Prosperity Boat Bully!

I had no idea they would they would gain so well and Congrats to the grades.

I was too busy loading my CC up to the hilt with the "other" Proserity issues in 2008!

What a lucky year, huh? I do believe you missed zero boats, am I correct?

Miles

ClosedLoop · January 31, 2011 1:43PM

I have one as well...anyone know what the final numbers on this set was?

MilesWaits · January 31, 2011 1:45PM

Post 8 and 8 sets currently on ebay and.............

notwilight · January 31, 2011 1:48PM

I bought a couple dozen or so. Moved the coins long ago. Still have lots of boxes. --Jerry

JaLP · January 31, 2011 2:09PM

Closed Loop,
I thought the idea was to mint 8000 or 8800 or smoething like that, but I believe the final mintage of these sets was 7,751 on top of what the Mint made of the individual issues.
I passed on these and got 2 2008-W 1/2 oz proof buffs instead, but wouldn't complain if I had one of these instead!

derryb · January 31, 2011 2:43PM

<< <i>Post 8 and 8 sets currently on ebay and............. >>

current prosperity sets on ebay

droopyd · January 31, 2011 6:44PM

<< <i>What a lucky year, huh? I do believe you missed zero boats, am I correct? >>

It's easier not to miss the boat when one has the funds to purchase the ticket.

pf70collector · January 31, 2011 9:19PM

I have one raw set bought from the U.S. Mint. When the gold fractional buffs sold out, the sets raw were going close to 3K. They have fallen to around $2200-$2400 these days.

Remember those 8_8_08 Double Prosperity Sets???

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