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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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One of these days I want to get my hands on the JFK SMS sets to see, in hand, the difference in appearance of the halves from normal ones.
The JFK in the SMS looks very PL, far above any ordinary uncirculated JFK. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5619 Posts |
WARLE42, As DZ stated, the difference of the look in the SMS Kennedy's is pl and although not a true proof looking coin, it is very proof-like and amazing looking, the SMS Sets IF you are lucky show some Very Sweet Deep Cameo Coins Too,  IF you are lucky!!!! |
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 United States
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I hear all the time of people cracking sets...I'm wondering if in time realized population will drive proof and mint sets back up? But how would it be tracked, and by who? There seem to be plenty of intact sets available from a variety dealers at the local coin show. I assume that once this selection dwindles, the prices will go up. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Thanks for the info on the SMS JFKs - one of these days I will get out to my local (30 miles) shop and get them.
How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halveshttps://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 |
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Valued Member
United States
110 Posts |
I have literally broken and cut open hundreds of proof and mint sets all years. Usually for certain varieties, nice toning, high grades, etc. When its ogp it has to have the envelopes too although usually not to much of a big deal, retailers like the envelopes makes them easier to sell, same with the tv coin guys.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2734 Posts |
All of my Proof Sets from 1968 to present (also the '66-'67 SMS Sets) are in OGP, but my 1965 SMS and pre-1965 Proof Sets are in Capitol holders.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5619 Posts |
Love my 1951 to date all original Proof/Mint Sets in their all original packages.........  Something about the original packages from days gone bye.......  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Just checked my SMS. Too bad both halves are cloudy. The quarters are PL. Got these 30 years ago and hadn't looked at them since.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
655 Posts |
I have an almost complete run from 56 to 94 including the SMS's in OGP including all the boxes and envelopes. I looked them over and they're in good shape. The only one I'm missing is 1960.
I got I little fed up with the government for issuing way to many variations/sets to keep up with so I sort of gave up on the whole proof set thing. Now I'm thinking that I may just fill in the set to complete it to date with just the basic, or most basic, set issued each year.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You saved a lot of money by stopping. They are far cheaper now compared to issue price. In many cases a little over dollar value of the coins in the holder. I'm sure you already know that. I have 1957-90 in proof and 1960-90 in mint. I gave up after that.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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(Clad Proof Sets) are far cheaper now compared to issue price. The reason why all my Proof Sets from 1992-2012 are Silver. Two exceptions: A Clad 2009 Set I bought so I could have the Copper Proof Cents before the Silver Proof Set came out months later, and a 2006 Silver + Clad Set pair I bought on ebay for $1 above the melt value of the Silver Set alone!  |
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Pillar of the Community
Israel
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I have a few dozens silver proof sets (both pre 65 and current). I keep them all in OGP, as I believe it will be worth more someday, as many of these are being cracked. Worse case, if I'm wrong, I can always break these when I'd like to sell  . |
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Valued Member
United States
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I just don't feel right breaking open a mint set, even though I want the uncirculated coins for my albums. My solution: buy two sets - one to keep, and one to crack!
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My solution: buy two sets - one to keep, and one to crack! Good call. |
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Posted 12/03/2012 10:07 pm
