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Decisions, Decisions.....9 Unopened Proof Sets - Would You?

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perfessor
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Crack them open.
Crack them o-pen.

And then post pics so we can all drool over them.

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Have to agree with Bama here. You have to answer the question are you a collector or an investor. Good luck with what ever you decide.
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I bought a bunch of sealed envelope 1962-64 proof sets many years ago because the price was just about the price of the silver in them. They were original Mint envelopes in great condition.

I decided to do an experiment and steamed open one of the 64's, took a peek at the coins (nice coins)and then just resealed the envelope. Very easy and impossible to tell it was opened.

Buy them for the coins and do not pay a premium because they are "unopened"
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As others have said an ebay trick is to open the envelope, remove the set and replace with cheap 70's and 80's coins of the same weight. I would open envelopes and verify correct coins are inside. I would not cut open the mylar packing though.
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