I would like this set if the price were better, since it would prevent the doubles from buying both the clad and silver proof sets. The ASE would be a bonus.
The U.S. Mint is simply trying to see how many possible ways they can package the same coins so collectors will NEED to buy as many different "sets" as possible.
But U.S. collectors are blessed in comparison to the poor Canadian collectors. They need their own producing gold mines just to buy one of each of each different coin produced every year.
Quote: The U.S. Mint is simply trying to see how many possible ways they can package the same coins so collectors will NEED to buy as many different "sets" as possible.
You forgot about the 3rd party graders who will mark coins as having come from particular sets after they receive them sealed.
I see third party graders offering gold SLQ's in MS70 (?) for $700 when you could buy them from the Mint for $485. How much better are those third party coins than ones from the mint and sold by the mint to unwashed masses? Spot price of silver is $17.50 today so what is price of hockey pucks with TR on them? I would not mind having one but to pay an extra $50 for what is silver bullion I don't see.
The price has been set at $139.95 which works out to at least $28.99 for the packaging, $139.95 - $53.95 (for the ASE) - $52.95 (for the silver proof set) - $4.06 (the face value of the coins from the silver proof set that are not included) = $28.99.
I just found this set on the mint sight and was thinking about getting one , but now I can get them later on the bay for less. that's why I love this site. Thanks for the heads up
I liked the set for one reason. I collect Mint and Proof sets too. I see the Silver Proof sets and feel the ASE should of been included from it's inception, making these sets a unique set as far as whats included in it........
I think that having it in the OGP, which I an advocate for, Is unique along with the rest of this sets coins.
I also feel breaking down the coins included in this set by their own prices, this set and the you S Mint's silver and gold coins offered are more than a tad pricey.......
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Posted 10/10/2016 12:25 pm
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