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New Member
United States
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Returning to coin collecting after a long break, and found (and enjoyed) the forum. I need some advice. I inherited a 1936 proof set a while back. The coins are in small cellophane envelopes, and the envelopes are stapled together. I understand that this is the packaging from the mint. I'm not interested in selling the set (too much sentimental attachment to the guy who willed it to me). I really like the original aspects of the set, but want to maintain the condition of the coins. The set currently resides at the bank. Should I send them away for slabbing? |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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We'll need pics to help you here.  to the CCF! |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
4911 Posts |
Considering the sentimental value I would say the best place to put them is some slabs just for the protection it provides.
Feel free to call me Will.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4680 Posts |
Pictures are definitely needed. Generally speaking however, I'm not one to keep these in their original packaging. Depending on the condition of the coins, value could be higher by sending them in to get graded separately. There are also better ways than the original packing to protect/store these, even if you don't send them in to a TPG. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6381 Posts |
Very few 1936 proof sets remain in original packaging. Unless the packaging is badly deteriorated I'd keep the coins as is. Store with desiccant to ensure moisture doesn't cause fresh damage.
How about some photos?
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
Keep the coins and the packaging as original as possible, and the storage you use for the whole needs to reflect this.
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Rest in Peace
United States
18456 Posts |
An original 1936 proof set is a very high value set as long as it was kept in a good environment and away from any contact that would have damaged any of those coins . Like already mentioned we need high quality photos to proper evaluate your proof set .  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
If you use Albums to collect coins, simply take those out of the wrappings and put the coins in the Albums.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
594 Posts |
Unless there are other issues I would Always! prefer to have a proof set in it's original packaging.
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Moderator
 United States
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1760 Posts |
Agree with the others that say to keep it original.
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Valued Member
United States
112 Posts |
most certainly keep it original. 100% and best of luck
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New Member
 United States
3 Posts |
My thanks to everyone for the advice on the proof set. I've placed desiccant in the bank box. I intended to share photos, but unfortunately the cellophane envelopes interfered. Below is a photo of the set. I think I'll keep it original.  |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
94367 Posts |
These coins need to be removed from these deteriorating envelopes, photographed, and then preserved in modern holders if they are not sent for professional grading.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Thank you for sharing.
Would like to see more pictures of the coins in this proof set.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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As rare as it is to see these in their original packaging, there are definitely better ways to store these as I stated in my first post. Unless you're dealing with the very small percentage of packaging that has actually held up over the years, it's more beneficial to the coin to be removed and stored differently ( typically worth sending to a TPG) IMO. |
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