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I was cleaning out my closet and stumbled upon a box containing 2 long forgotten Silver Eagle 25th Anniversary sets. I intended to open or have them graded years ago, but here we are. How time flies. Now that the dust has settled, my question to this distinguished group is thus; Should I just open the box already and enjoy or have them certified/graded first? It appears the second option is still available: http://www.PCGS.com/News/PCGS-Certi...ersary-CoinsOn a side note, it strikes me as odd that the box from the mint weighs 6 pounds (as indicated by a shipping sticker, so it could be less). That got me to wondering if perhaps the mint shipped me 5 sets instead of 2. It wouldn't be the first time they've made a shipping error. Upon receipt, the weight was not a red-flag, so maybe these are extra heavy sets? |
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Cool. I suggest getting them graded or just sell the sealed box on ebay once the 30th anni stuff comes out while the irons hot |
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The wooden cases are pretty heavy for these sets and I wouldn't be surprised if they are 2-3 pounds each (including the 5 oz of metal). When I get home tonight I'll get my set out and drool over it, er, weigh it for you.
What a nice surprise to find!
Edited by CelticKnot
05/09/2016 3:38 pm
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Very nice find TreeMonkey!  Yes I agree 5 sets would weigh way more than 6 pounds with those heavy boxes. |
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I wouldn't be surprised if they are 2-3 pounds each Absolutely agree...just weighed a set....2 pounds 10 oz ...and I would definitely get them graded. But that's just me.... Edited by Foxwoods Man
05/09/2016 3:51 pm
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I think that the "sealed box" phenomenon has passed. If you waited long enough on ebay, you may get someone to bite for an additional 10%. With all the counterfeiting and thievery on ebay these days, I highly doubt someone is going to spend that kind of money just on your word that there are not 6 pounds of rocks in there. And if they do open the box to verify the contents, then they are not going to pay a premium for a sealed box. As far as grading goes, the only premium you will get is if all the coins grade at MS/PF 70. A slight premium can be had for mixed 69's and 70's. The cost of getting both sets graded on the chance that you may get a combined 70 set is a long shot. One 68 in either set takes the value back down to raw. IMHO |
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As far as grading goes, the only premium you will get is if all the coins grade at MS/PF 70 Yup...that's always the plan....(NGC) the "S" sells for $385 and the RP $485 ...well worth the effort. FYI...I submitted 20 sets and got zero 68's and a very respectable numbers of 70's Edited by Foxwoods Man
05/09/2016 4:08 pm
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Nice find. What I've done in the past when buying two sets was to send one for grading and keep the other.
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was to send one for grading and keep the other. Won't work in this case.... |
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Thanks for everyone's input! Feeling lucky so I plan to submit for grading and hope for the best (but really the best part will be seeing them for the first time whatever the grade). That is unless I lose track of them on my closet floor again  . Thought about selling the sealed box but with no ebay history and not enough posts to sell them here, that's not an option I care to explore. Besides, I really want to see them! And thanks for checking the weight of these boat anchors. Indeed, there are only 2 sets. Rats. |
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Oh yeah, I just stumbled on to this pile of $800 and some change I set on the night stand 4 or 5 years ago too. Pffffft. Chump change!  I understand being a collector of certain types and grades of coins requires deep pockets. But how does one forget about a set or coin of that value? Edited by silverbob
05/10/2016 9:08 pm
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It happens. Last week I was relocating some stock and found a sealed 2006 Annie ASE single 3 coin set that I had forgotten about. Not exactly a $600 purchase but could be that now... |
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I "forget about" certain things I've purchased over the years for my collection and then stumble across them in my safe during some random reorganization effort. I'm pretty sure I have opened everything that comes through my door though.  |
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NICE!! Did you submit them yourself or buy already graded? |
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Beautiful Cascade!  Gonna have to work on my ASE's next year! |
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