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Pillar of the Community
United States
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After collecting United States Silver Proof sets since 1992, I'm done with collecting them. I recently sold the entire series (up until 2007) to a fellow board member. Part of me will miss keeping up with them and oggling over them from time to time, but space was of the essence, plus I want to gain some focus in other areas. However, I won't miss going to the U.S. Mint gift shop each year to convince the staff to let me look through multiples so that I can find a complete set with no distractions. The expense wasn't so bad, though. Also, I was hoping to end my collection of them after this year. But, with the addition of the new 6 State Quarters plus the additional presidents, the sets just never seemed to end. All that said, I think the buyer of the sets ended up with a really good series of sets all kept in immaculate condition. Due to our dry climate in Colorado, I don't think any of the coins "turned" at all. Hopefully, he'll continue my tradition until the Mint stops producing them. There are not any Mint products that I'm currently purchasing. I am curious about the ultra high relieve gold double eagle they'll be producing though. I'm also guessing that there will be quite the premium on it. Edited by Prethen
09/01/2008 11:00 am
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Moderator
 United States
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I think your right about the premium the Mint will place on the new UHR DE. I can't wait to see how much above current spot?
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Moderator
United States
23481 Posts |
Try looking at what you can get at the Perth Mintit will be a nice change. The royal Australian Mint also has some nice sets  |
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Valued Member
United States
152 Posts |
Wow that's extremely depressing
I know exactly what you mean though too.
I think the US is getting out of control with all these commemorative quarters/presidents/nickels. Its a little much.
But I think I'm going to stay with the proof sets.
Basically because it will make for a good Christmas present because everyone asks what I want.
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Valued Member
United States
112 Posts |
As the buyer, I did indeed end up with a beautiful series of silver proof sets. They will compliment my proof and mint sets very nicely.
The transaction has super smooth and I thank Prethen for the fast shipping and the constant communication.
I will keep them safe for years to come.
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Valued Member
United States
442 Posts |
I stopped in 2006 and really only started in 1999. Should probably dump a lot of mine as well. Let me know when you want to unload a CC Twenty Cent Piece cheap Prethen. I'll take care of it for you. |
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United States
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The title scared me at first... for a moment, I thought Prethen might have given up on the 3CN! |
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Rest in Peace
United States
3730 Posts |
I still buy the silver proof sets from the mint. In fact, that's ALL I buy from the mint.
This may be my last year. Next year will be very expensive.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
3233 Posts |
Oops...Eagles, I changed a word that I mistyped. I said keep the "condition" when I meant keep the "tradition". I never meant to insinuate that you wouldn't keep them in good shape. See what happens when you type too fast and don't reread your entire post.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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So far since about the 50's I've bought proof and uncirc sets from the Mint. I used to get about 15 of each mostly for Chrismas presents. Keep a few myself. Never purchsed a Silver Proof set though and don't miss them. I think the Mint is going overboard with all the different items they now make. I've got Gold coins and Silver coins but so far no Silver Proof sets.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3233 Posts |
I think the Silver Proof sets are actually quite beautiful and have a nicer (bright white) look than the clad sets. I used to own every Proof set going back to 1942. All gone now.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6326 Posts |
So Prethen......are you feeling "relieved" and "excited" about the focus, now in other areas, or are you kind of missing them with a little sadness/melancholy ?
Not an ounce of regret ?
Completely done with Moderns now ?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3233 Posts |
Other than collecting the State Quarters for my daughter and me (just taking a few examples for coin boards and coin tubes), I don't actively pursue anything post-1889. That's not to say that I don't occasionaly pounce on a deal that will have some 20th+ century material or I don't recognize nicer quality stuff. Heck, I still think the Standing Liberty quarters (I wouldn't necessarily qualify as "modern") are one of the most beautiful coins the Mint ever struck. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's not to say that I don't occasionally pounce on a deal that will have some 20th+ century material Good !!....Glad to hear it !... I'm excited to potentially be the beneficiary of "both" from you again and again and again, from deals you've "pounced on" !... |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Quote:Heck, I still think the Standing Liberty quarters (I wouldn't necessarily qualify as "modern") are one of the most beautiful coins the Mint ever struck.  ........yeah, that is such a beautiful coin !......  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Whew!! I'm relieved.
I though you gave up coins...
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