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Now I could be mistaken, but I recall reading some things about unopened sets before.
Just for future reference, it very well may be true that mint and proof sets were not sealed when they were issued. Some people are searching mint sets and proof sets for exceptional coins and cameo proofs and replacing the better packets with lesser coins that contain spotted coins, and lower grades and sluffing them off as unopened. Since the gum was never moistened, it is easy to lick em shut after switching coin packets.
It is surprising how many sets are being sold as unopened.
I hope your sets are fine examples when they arrive tho Adam. This does not mean that you are a victim of anything sleazy.
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i dont care if its unopened or not, I just say the value in my coin mag. and thought it would be a good price.
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WTG Adam, I'm still trying to get a '57 proof set for that price
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Winner! That is a great price!
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Can we see it on the auction block?
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Edited by jokingjoker
09/05/2010 2:44 pm
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joker, thanks for the link ! I don't need the envelope
i added it to my watch list, in the middle of moving, why am I online anyway?
gotta scoot !
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ohhhh, I just saw that it says silver PROOF sets.
BUT, on the packaging, it says US mint, P.D.
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Just an FYI for anyone buying these "Unopened" proof sets in the manila envelopes. The mint "DID NOT" seal these (wheezydog was correct). Most have been searched for cameos and near perfect strikes. Those that don't make the grade or exhibit spotting are re-inserted in the envelope and a tongue is applied to the glue strip on the envelope and voila! The owner has an unsearched/unopened mint proof set. Of course you have to open it to see the contents and the sellers will not accept returns on opened envelopes. Catch 22!
These are a gamble. Adam_E I hope these work out for you and aren't spotted or problem coins. Let us know what they look like when you get them. If you see problems, the rest of the community can learn from this.
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i thought this was a mint set, not a proof set. a mint set from 1957 is $290. not $30. I narrowed the search down to Mint sets on the ebay filtering and these were with it, and I thought I was buying mint sets, not proof. so, in a way, ebay screwed me. |
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Quote:in a way, ebay screwed me. Except it clearly says proof set in the description. |
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yeah, I was so excited about I did not pay attention.
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Posted 09/05/2010 11:27 am
