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Poll Question
need your advice on 1954 unopened proof set
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Valued Member
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Do you have a reason to open it?
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Rest in Peace
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I just opened a previously mint sealed 1964 proof set, because the auction house said "we figured it would be wonderful, all the others were. This one had the seam knurled across the quarter and half. Apparently those perforations allowed air in, those two coins woulda rated a RB designation for a cent, brown "toned" to the hilt. Hopefully they will replace since it has been sent back!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Do people pay premiums for unopened sets? Just asking, not my field.  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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I don't know how wide spread the practice might be, but the old yellow envelope proof sets can be steam opened and reclosed.
Finding a DMC Franklin in 67-69 makes for a huge profit.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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You can buy new envelopes for the flat pack proof sets from 1955 through 1964
Tim Hughes
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Pillar of the Community
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I say you should open it to make sure all coins are proofs and in excellent condition
Tim Hughes
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Pillar of the Community
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my comes in small green box with paper stripe
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Bedrock of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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Open it! Why? We want to see it, that's why!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have to ask a couple questions.
Did you buy the proof set for your collection?
Did you buy the proof set to sell at a later date?
Did you buy the proof set because you like this particular year/type/set?
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Pillar of the Community
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acloco,good question,i really like early date proof Lincoln cents,i have couple in my little proof cents collection,i got good deal on this set and now,one part of me says ,-open it immediately,you can get real gems but,i know,,,unopened,, means nothing in nowadays that why other part of me says,- hold it for later,and resale it
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I would want to see the coins with my own eyes. Why let the next person have all the fun?  |
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Rest in Peace
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Yes , would you buy a new car without even looking at it and observing all the features ? opener up !  |
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ok,i'll do that,and let you know what was inside,.. thank you for your comments
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ok,i'll do that,and let you know what was inside,.. thank you for your comments Remember, no pictures......it never happened. |
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Posted 05/13/2018 4:43 pm
