Posted 07/24/2017 8:31 pm
Why are you buying ASE? If it's for silver value they are an easy sale if you ever need to sell them. The primary dealers pay $2 over spot value for very large purchases. You can expect to pay $3-4 over spot.
If you are trying to build a date collection you need to decide what you want to include in your set. If you only want raw coins, you only want bullion issues, and you only want one of each date, there are only a few dates costing more than $40.
If you intend to collect beyond bullion issues, you need to decide what you wish to include. There are proofs, reverse proofs, enhanced finish, burnished, and even "struck at" issues that don't carry the mint mark for those issues.
If you intend to expand into those areas you might want to consider purchasing TPG graded coins. PCGS or NGC, preferably. If you venture into TPG coins, the vast majority of them will be either 69 or 70 for a grade. It is rare to see a 68 or below.
ASE are one of the most collected of all US coins with many different approaches for the collector. It is best to have a game plan before venturing further.
If you are trying to build a date collection you need to decide what you want to include in your set. If you only want raw coins, you only want bullion issues, and you only want one of each date, there are only a few dates costing more than $40.
If you intend to collect beyond bullion issues, you need to decide what you wish to include. There are proofs, reverse proofs, enhanced finish, burnished, and even "struck at" issues that don't carry the mint mark for those issues.
If you intend to expand into those areas you might want to consider purchasing TPG graded coins. PCGS or NGC, preferably. If you venture into TPG coins, the vast majority of them will be either 69 or 70 for a grade. It is rare to see a 68 or below.
ASE are one of the most collected of all US coins with many different approaches for the collector. It is best to have a game plan before venturing further.
-- we really need to know what your intentions are for buying ASEs. If you're looking to make money... well, there's a lot to learn but it can be done.
to CCF!
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