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praetorian2000 New Member United States 34 Posts	Posted 10/26/2008 7:16 pm which should I get? I've never had either. I'm not looking to invest in coins, just collect and have. the uncirculated are cheaper, but the proof is supposed to be more eye appealing. I'm looking to order from the us mint. Report this Post to the Staff

Peter THOMAS Pillar of the Community Australia 2830 Posts	Posted 10/26/2008 7:48 pm G'day, a suggestion. Buy one proof set. Look at it; hold it; then ask yourself: is it worth the extra ? I answered that question "no"; but each of us can choose her or his own path ... Peter in Oz Report this Post to the Staff
praetorian2000 New Member United States 34 Posts	Posted 10/26/2008 7:54 pm i ordered a proof set and an uncirculated set from the us mint. they have a 14 or 30 day guarantee. so I figured that would allow me to look them over and then decide. that was a recommendation I read in one of the coin books I have. i have a feeling I might say yes because I'm all about looks. the more appealing to the eye the more I want it. but for me, since I'm new, I'm not so concerend with a high grade, valuable coin. I'm more concerned with having a coin I don't have. Report this Post to the Staff
BH1964 Bedrock of the Community United States 10982 Posts	Posted 10/26/2008 8:04 pm Proofs are often more eye-catching. You'll find proofs a bit cheaper than Mint State coins in many of the older series'. I prefer proofs when buying moderns and business strikes for my older coins. Good Luck! ANA #R3154474 Report this Post to the Staff
Metalman Pillar of the Community United States 7123 Posts	Posted 10/26/2008 8:36 pm I personally prefer the UNC's ,but its a matter of personal taste which to collect . I have long since sold the proof of this coin but still retain the picture . Proof Uncirculated Report this Post to the Staff
ClearwaterCoins Valued Member United States 177 Posts	Posted 10/27/2008 1:49 pm I could not make up my mind so I collect both. My preference is the proof coins because of there finish. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188204 Posts	Posted 10/27/2008 1:52 pm For modern "regular issue" US coins I collect both because I use the Dansco albums that include places for both. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
daviscfad Pillar of the Community United States 4541 Posts	Posted 10/27/2008 5:46 pm i like both but I think a satin finish on an \|ASE is more eye appealing than a shiny Proof. The unc I think hides flaws better Report this Post to the Staff
Bryan1315 Bedrock of the Community United States 14454 Posts	Posted 10/30/2008 07:20 am I am one who prefer proofs over UNC coins when it is moderns also Report this Post to the Staff
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