Question: If U Could Buy The Bald Eagle Proof Set For $370 - Page 2

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BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 01/23/2008 10:47 pm Any ideas on why this $5 Gold commemorative is a 1/4 ounce piece? Most ebay auctions are not noting this weight figure. I assumed it was a 1/10 ounce piece like the Gold American Eagle series until I checked out usmint.gov and read the information. I still can't believe the prices these are going for on ebay when the mint is still selling them via the telephone. Any comments? ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 01/24/2008 12:02 pm quote: Since there's NO LIMIT on the number of gold coins being minted Nope, only 100,000 across all product options are available for the gold coin quote: Any ideas on why this $5 Gold commemorative is a 1/4 ounce piece? The Mint does not produce 1/10oz commems and all of the $5 commems are pre-1933 half eagle($5) weight standards. Report this Post to the Staff
Sleaklight Pillar of the Community United States 827 Posts	Posted 01/24/2008 12:16 pm Why do they cost more as a set than as individual pieces? Is it just because of theholde that holds all 3? I think it should be somewhat cheaper since they do save on material on only making holder for all three instead of 3 separate holders. Just doesn't make sense to me. Seems like a way to rip off newbies. Report this Post to the Staff
mahgobbi Pillar of the Community United States 549 Posts	Posted 01/24/2008 12:30 pm They cost so much because the maximum mintage is 25,000. They are selling high on ebay even though they are still available at the mint because it's a limit of one per household and the dealers (and hard-core collectors) want more than one set. Report this Post to the Staff
eaglefoot Pillar of the Community United States 6326 Posts	Posted 01/24/2008 1:53 pm So likely this will be a "hot item" for awhile, then after time passes the price will come way down on the " ebay Mania" ? And a few years from now (if gold doesn't get crazy) the proof set will be worth $50.00 more than we paid for it ? I still didn't buy to sell it and make a profit....... I got it as a neat addition to an ever growing collection of Moderns & Classics........ There are a lot of Classic coins one could buy with the cost of this Bald Eagle Proof set that's for sure......... but........dang it....... I just like this set ! Report this Post to the Staff
Eyeluvcoins Valued Member United States 186 Posts	Posted 01/24/2008 3:09 pm I second that, Eaglefoot !! "Buy the coins (s) for the love of the coin (s), not necessarily because you'r looking to turn a profit ! Report this Post to the Staff
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