Buying Single Silver Dollars Vs Buying Sets For The Dollars Only

@ ace you're possibly thinking of a different era. After 1967 the PL (uncirculated sets), no silver dollar.

@ quatchi In my collection, I have both original cased SD and Prestige (double dollar) sets. Both types were said to be issued in Specimen finish although most common is BU. Odds of non-handling would likely be in favour of the singles (which if I recall correctly came in a capsule inside the case beginning in 1974). However, by far my personal favourite -- some of silver dollars in the Prestige sets exhibit exceptional toning, more so than the singles. Either way, given the huge mintages, you shouldn't have any difficulty finding a suitable specimen for your collection! They're beautiful in their simplicity...

@Quatchi: It shouldn't be a problem to find undisturbed individual SDs in their capsules and clamshell cases from the period in which you're interested. If you don't collect the other denominations, I would suggest pursuing the individually-packaged SDs - the sets do not offer any increase in SD quality. Also, no need to buy more than you plan to collect.