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New Member
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I am debating on whether to get a 1983 or 2004 proof set. I am unsure of which one to buy. I would want 1983 for my aunts birth year and I would like 2004 because I loved that year. Which one do you think I should get?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The 1983 set is really pretty cheap. If I was doing it I'd go that route for a starter set. They really do look pretty nice as well.
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Valued Member
United States
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I agree with Doug. You could start with the '83 and can purchase additional sets from this decade at lower pricing than the 2000's. I started out similarly with my family members, it's gives some more meaning to what you are collecting.
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New Member
 United States
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Do you think $8.00 for the 2004 proof set is a good deal?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I am not sure if this is right, but here's the quarters for 6 dollars. http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-S-Proo...em3f253d8e0d The box will have wear and tear. * I never bought a mint set and not even sure what you get or what they're called. If you meant the ten coins I'm sorry then. I gave you a link for quarters. Edited by solotime
05/20/2013 7:02 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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Do you think $8.00 for the 2004 proof set is a good deal? 8s a good deal for the entire 2004 proof set. They probably sold for more than that from the mint |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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If cost is the factor then get what you can afford, if not get em both!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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8s a good deal for the entire 2004 proof set. They probably sold for more than that from the mint Issue price from the mint was $22.95 which shows why it is often not a good idea to buy proof sets directly from the mint. Buy for $23 and ten years later sell for 1/3 issue price. frankly on further reflection that $8 price probably CAN'T be for a full proof set. The face value of the full set is $6.91 but if you can get a 14 coin set for $1.09 over face value seems like a no brainer. |
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that $8 price probably CAN'T be for a full proof set. I agree. It is probably missing the Statehood Quarters lens. However, a great price for the full set if complete. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I actually just looked these up on ebay out of curiosity and they consistently sell for 6-8 dollars when they do sell from the ones I saw, some got around 10. Definitely agree with condor that its a no brainer for 8, numismedia has it listed at 10 for what its worth |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Red Book shows the 2004 11 piece set is valued at $12... a 1983 is listed at $6 and you can usually find them in that ball park with free shipping. I stopped buying clad proofs several years ago - unless I get a really good deal on them.
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Bedrock of the Community
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My mistake I had looked up the 03 set, the 04 set goes from about 7-17 with a good number being between 10-14 and a numis price of 11.
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New Member
United States
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1983 is my birthyear..so obviously go that route!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Red book shows the 2004 11 piece set is valued at $12. Eleven coin set? Five dollar coins, five quarters, one half dollar, one dime, one nickel and one cent equals 11 coins? Never mind, I was thinking of the four President dollars but they didn't start until 2007. That makes my earlier comment about $1.09 over face value incorrect as well. Edited by Conder101
05/22/2013 12:02 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I might have to buy one of them sets. I would crack them out though. ( just my opinion, don't do it unless you want to)
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Posted 05/20/2013 4:12 pm
