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A proof is not a proof once you start messing with them . A proof is always a proof, even if you "mess" with it. Now, it may not be a pristine proof, it might become an impaired proof, but it is still a proof. Personally, I don't remove proofs from their original packaging. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here)See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) |
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New Member
 Israel
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Now iam Lost hahaha I dont know what to do , How do you display your coins ?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There are no rules on what or how to collect coins. I would have no problem cracking coins out of a set for grading on putting in an album. I went form my all my coins being in albums and today 90% of my coins are in certified holders.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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If a proof set is somehow impaired (discoloration, milk spots, etc.), I think cutting them makes sense. If not, I'm a leave-it-as-a-set guy. Mint sets, might as well cut them and enjoy the ones you like in your albums.  to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well, I think there is only two reasons to crack a set. Awesome toning on the coins, or one or more of the coins are die varieties. I cracked a set that was a 79-s, only the cent was a Type one, but I wanted it in my binder. Also, I've had sets that were improperly stored with awesome toning that was about to go terminal If I didn't crack it.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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A proof is always a proof, even if you "mess" with it. Now, it may not be a pristine proof, it might become an impaired proof, but it is still a proof.
Ok , but who would want to buy a common impaired proof ? Certainly not me . I don't know if I have a leg to stand on here ,but I'm from the old school and I didn't crack out proof coins . Left them in their original mint packaging . In my opinion this was a better display . And didn't have to worry about hairline scratches .  |
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CCF Advertiser
United States
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Proof sets with some minor spots will sell at bid. Once broken out, a proof coin with milk spots goes in the junk bin. Its virtually unsaleable except around melt.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think ... everyone should do what they want with their coins. Either break them .... or not break them For today, I would not break a 2012 silver proof set, unless I had two of them. The price of them might go down in the future. Of course ... I did break mine .... before the price went up. I have rolls of proof coins ... cents, nickels, dimes, quarters Even Ike dollars. Working on putting together rolls of satin coins. I don't know why .... I just like them |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:i collect from all over the world but at the moment iam focusing on the United States coins , Dollars and Halves at the moment but I know ill try to go for everything at some point. The best half dollars are definitely in mint sets. Look for coins with little or no marking on the reverse shield. The '82' and 3's as well as the post-'04 without the matte finish will need to be bought as rolls or singles so choice examples are tougher. The dollars in mint sets can be quite elusive without marking so it's a good idea to check all sources for these. Dealer stock and slabbed examples can be great. Remember that you can always break the coins out of slabs and some of these are extremely cheap because they didn't get the grade the submitter wanted. Someone did a lot of work to find a choice specimen but it can sell for less than the slabbing fee. Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't know if I have a leg to stand on here ,but I'm from the old school and I didn't crack out proof coins . Left them in their original mint packaging . In my opinion this was a better display . And didn't have to worry about hairline scratches . To each his own. But it's not hard to get coins out of a proof set and keep them pristine. Indeed, some proof packaging is prone to causing tarnish so it's preferable to remove them for protection. Just don't touch them with your bare hands or allow coins to bang together. If one coin in a proof set is a mess you can spend that one and put the others in a collection. This is exactly how most proof coins get into circulation; they just aren't nice enough to sell or collect. Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps.
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10/09/2016 11:01 am
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Valued Member
United States
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I buy two sets, one to keep as is and one to put in albums.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If I have xtra proof sets and I need something I'll break em up in a minute same thing for mint sets.
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Moderator
United States
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I have filled many Dansco holes by breaking apart my proof sets. I have no regrets.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Either break them .... or not break them
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm in the break it out if it has a new home camp. free the coin from its plastic jail!
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