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You can always break them out at a later date but can never put them back in Oh, you can put them back in, but it may not be pretty. I can tell you for a fact that this 1979 proof set would never look the same again.  |
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Oh, you can put them back in, but it may not be pretty. I can tell you for a fact that this 1979 proof set would never look the same again. LOL I just got a memtal image of someone sitting there with the pieces of the slab a roll of ducktape and a bottle of super glue |
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As carl said, the value is in the fact of them being a gift. I would keep them exactly as they are and if you want problem free sets for your collection, ebay is just a click away. I have my proofs in all different types of holders. OGP, 2x2s, air tights, Dansco albums, slabs etc. It just depends on my personal intentions with that particular coin. |
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If there proof then put them in some special cases like air tires or nimbus display cases
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I store my proof sets in Eagle albums. Eagle has a GREAT way to display large numbers of mint and proof sets intact. The only tricky part is the 1966 and 1967 Special Mint Sets, but a slight modification to a certified coin page does the trick. The coins not in the mint and proof sets (like the 71 and 72 Ikes, the wide rim 79 SBA and the 1970 S small date proof penny) can be collected slabbed, in 2x2s, or sealed in Saflips with an impulse sealer and stored in a pocket of a mint set page. Eagle has pages for any kind of storage method.   |
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Ooh I may look into the Eagles, thanks. I do have another set of 1979 in the same plastic holders in the second picture on the right. I wasn't sure what the deal was with them. I need to ask my father in law about those.
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07/10/2012 3:44 pm
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LOL I just got a memtal image of someone sitting there with the pieces of the slab a roll of ducktape and a bottle of super glue Actually, it would not be that bad (okay, "should not be" that bad; your mileage may vary). I have cracked every type of proof set and the 1974 to 1979 sets are, in my opinion, the hardest to open. However, all of mine still came apart into two halves. The problem is that, unlike the 1968 to 1974 and post 1979 sets, they never came apart completely along the seams.  |
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I'd leave that one alone, and pick up another set or two at your convenience at an LCS. It would be inexpensive and a nice gift for later. It's fun to grade for yourself and compare multiples...
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Actually, it would not be that bad (okay, "should not be" that bad; your mileage may vary).
I have cracked every type of proof set and the 1974 to 1979 sets are, in my opinion, the hardest to open. However, all of mine still came apart into two halves. The problem is that, unlike the 1968 to 1974 and post 1979 sets, they never came apart completely along the seams. You are far more gentle that I breaking things open lol. Actually I've never opened a proof set just cracked some slabs open and my method would probably require more than ducktape and superglue to have any chance of putting it back together when I'm done with it lol |
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Actually I've never opened a proof set just cracked some slabs open... Ah! Now I understand your point of view. A slab is most definitely a wortheir opponent. A utility knife is the strongest weapon that I have ever had to use on a proof set. |
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Ah! Now I understand your point of view. A slab is most definitely a wortheir opponent.
A utility knife is the strongest weapon that I have ever had to use on a proof set.
Im actually really happy this discussion came up now. I would have never thought of trying to be surgical opening a proof set. Without this talk the proof set would have met my slab hammer and now that youve brought it up I cant imagine that would have ended well  |
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Yes, the proof sets are not sealed very well. Actually, since the late 1990's, they are not sealed at all (just snapped together). The 1968~1974,1980+ cases have a very visible seam. With patience, they can be cut completely clean; however, it does not take much effort to cut enough to pop them open (if you do not mind some jagged edges). The 1975~1979 sets, however, have the additional burden of the black trim ring and the fact that the rings around each coin also seal the two halves together. In other words, even if you are patient, cleanly removing the trim ring and completely cutting though the edge, the two halves are still solidly connected by the individual coin rings.  |
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Note to self never try and break out any 75-79 sets. I cant even imagine how frustrating that must be for people to find out the first time. Was there any specific reason why they did that or just some new idea they had?
Most of mine are the silver sets so dont think ill be opening any of them unless they start to get ugly then just put it in the junk silver pile.
I do get tempted sometimes to try some old ones for gems though. Everyone seems to have that story of that great find they had sent in to be slabbed and how awesome it was, my stories pretty much all end in disappointment for that lol.
Maybe we can start a petition for the mint to make a proof set with a case that opens specially for people who want to break them out and search them
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07/13/2012 03:18 am
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Maybe we can start a petition for the mint to make a proof set with a case that opens specially for people who want to break them out and search them As I mentioned, proof set cases are no longer sealed at all, they are just snapped together. They come apart with just a fingernail and snap back together just fine. People can buy multiple sets, move coins around to build one gem set, and then resell the others as if they were new. No one would ever know. |
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As I mentioned, proof set cases are no longer sealed at all, they are just snapped together. They come apart with just a fingernail and snap back together just fine. People can buy multiple sets, move coins around to build one gem set, and then resell the others as if they were new. No one would ever know. What about those of us with sausage fingers Ill have to recheck my silver sets its been a little bit since I've had them out and looked at them. I do like having the ability to open them though, if memory serves me right 1 of the quarters was starting to get a little ugly for whatever reason. Probably wasnt in the best shape when I got it but it would be nice to just try and replace that instead of having to sell and buy a whole new set |
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