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United States
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Usually the clad proof sets go down in price after 1 or 2 years. But the 2012 sets may be different because of the lower mintages. I only buy the silver proof set each year. This way I know they won't drop in price drastically (unless the price of silver drops drastically). There is more price protection with the silver sets.
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United States
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I love proof coins. Their current and/or future value makes no difference to me, but that is just the collector in me. The fact that a lot of proof sets tend to go down in value over the years is good news for me. It's a win-win.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Trout1105, 'ole fella: you know that you beat me with those fifties! Mine are all from circulation, and are at least all a bit 'banged up', as a result.
But there is one very special fifty in my collection of fifies has pride of place.
You know which one THAT is!
Thanks to you.
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United States
624 Posts |
I love and collect US Proof coins, but hats off to the Aussies! I've never seen an Australian Proof... Those coins are magnificent!
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United States
374 Posts |
No proof sets for me. I would rather spend my money on Morgan's or gold Indians, or other Semi key or key date coins. I am looking at buying some low mintage proof Ikes also.
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United States
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Yes,I would agree with the OP concerning the Proof prices. They might be a bit "over rated"? Sure,their very attractive and beautiful to gaze at compared to a business strike.Also,I know their mintages are lower too. However, They look this way from a little distance. What I mean is take a look at these modern Proofs with a loupe and you'll see the different frost or surface than,say a 1970 Proof. The '70 Proof is much more prettier! No "dots" on these Proofs made back then.Compare the two and see for yourself.EX;1970 Proof/2013 Proof. One more thing... I know a 1970 is still considered a Modern day Proof,but look at the change since. My 2 cents.-joey  Edited by joeykoins
07/22/2013 10:56 am
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United Arab Emirates
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I don't really buy proofs for their values, but instead for their looks and feels.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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for their looks and feels. Please tell me you are not handling proof coins like regular circulation coins. Don't know why else you would say feel though... |
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United States
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They probably meant,the surface texture,I hope anyway?  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Don't know why else you would say feel though. Emotional feeling, how you feel when you look at them. There is an emotional "moving" or feeling when you look at things that are pretty. |
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Conder is right, lol.
@trout, nice proofs you got there!
@Joey, Thanks, that like what I meant.
The best types of proof I say are: 1960's and under. I just love how much better the Lincolns look. The new ones aren't much great.
Now only one thing, you guys didn't say why the 2013 proofs are selling for a lot. Is it normal or because low mintage? Like I said before, I never watched the prices on proofs before, so I'm unsure.
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Valued Member
United States
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 Maybe,because the sudden interest in coin collecting? We hope anyway. More collectors,more birthdays,more graduations,more interest! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I do buy the silver proof sets, ASE proofs, and a few Mexican Libertad proofs. When it comes to commemorative coins, I prefer the Uncirculated versions over proof coins because they usually have a lower mintage. |
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United States
293 Posts |
I recall reading one time that the 1973-S 40% Silver Proof Eisenhower dollar hit $150 or $160 dollars in PF-65 in 1974. Now this is in 1974 money which today would be more like $150.00 = $688.81 and $160.00 = $734.73. That was an all time high and it hasn't gotten close since. Historically modern proof coins of business strike series and especially modern commemorative coins tend to do like those bottle rockets on the 4th. They flare up real quick out of the gate and then they flame out. Even an obvious better date one like the 1999 clad and silver proof sets are way off their all time highs. I believe the same will be the case with the 2013 Proof Sets both clad and silver. |
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United States
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I've been buying graded and slabbed modern silver proofs at what I think is reasonable for a graded proof silver coin, PR69s, not 70s. That or in a complete set is the only way I buy them at present.
Rick
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