New SF ASE Set. Should I Buy?

I think that basebal21 meant that drams of making that kind of profit on this set were quickly shattered.

Merc man was correct, the 25th sets still fetch a premium because nothing will increase their mintage. These sets will not fetch such premiums

I have followed this topic on a few sites and believe that unless you get a 70 grade there is not going to be any upside to this coin. So as usual I am going to but the coin and enjoy it for itself. A number of individuals are planning on purchasing on set at various time over the striking season in the hopes of getting different coins thus increasing the possibility of getting an error. So far I have not heard of any errors in the 25th Anniversary sets that would warrant this approach. But who knows there could have been errors in the sets that have not been opened yet. Personally I think that that approach is more speculation than anything.

Am I going to get this set? Yes absolutely, possibly more than one. But definitely less than 5. I just really want to keep my set intact and up to date. So I can't do that sitting on the sidelines. My set is complete and will remain so.

I don't intend to get rich off this set nor from my 25th anniversary set. I do feel however, if the ultimate mintage on this latest set turns out to be low then there is a possibility of ultimately making something.

I don't believe that all the naysayers will remain on the sidelines looking on so like anything else it will be a gamble but you do have to put your money down to play. I plan on playing.

I agree, the only way to make money off it without being really lucky is to send in the moster 500 coin boxes.

I also agree that if you want a 70 just go ahead and buy it. Theres only one modern coin I can think of where that may not be true and that is only because I am yet to see a 2011 Army half dollar pcgs 70. In that case sending some in hoping for the best if you really need one for the collection isn't a bad idea, but if youre trying to make money theres far better ways

Ahhhhh...now that I actually read it, yes, I get it

Are there any collectors anymore OR is it all about trying to make a buck or two?

I am going to buy one because I got interested in coins for their historical and artistic significance. For me the monetary increase is merely an ancellary benefit of coin collecting. However if I was looking to buy for investment purposes only then this wouldn't be the set for me. I think one would be better off buying thr 25th anniversary set graded 70. Even at its price on the secondary market there is not much denying the fact that it is going to be a key to the set and key coins historically have outperformed their more common counterparts.