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New Member
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Hello-
Can someone tell me the difference between a normal proof set and a "prestige" proof set. I am looking on buying a 1983 Proof Set Prestige and it is quite more expensive then a normal proof set. I am thinking of buying it from GovMint.com. Is this a good buy ($135.00)?
Thanks!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Look Here Standard Proof Sets include the 1¢,5¢,10¢,25¢ and 50¢ coins. 1983-1997 'Prestige' Proof Sets included a Commemorative Silver Dollar from the respective year, and some years also included Commemorative Clad Half-Dollars. If you wanted the standard Proof Set and the Commemorative(s) coins for one of those years (ie: as a birthyear gift), it may cost less to buy the Prestige Proof Set [as opposed to buying the standard Proof Set and the separate Commemorative(s)] and get all the coins as one set.
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02/21/2009 9:40 pm
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New Member
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Is 135.00 alot for 1983 Proof Prestige?
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Pillar of the Community
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Check on the completed listings on ebay. This should give you a good idea of what amount they are selling. I also think that the amount in high. |
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Pillar of the Community
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Is $135.00 a lot for 1983 Proof Prestige? YES! Click the "Look Here" link in the above post and you'll see a more 'typical' retail price for that set... It's also a good idea to check ebay.... Edited by DNA
02/21/2009 9:46 pm
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New Member
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Wow thank you! Don't think I'll be purchasing the prestige set!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I personally think Prestige sets are a waste of money. You can buy a normal proof set and the single commem coin for much cheaper in most cases.
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 If you are wanting the fancy packaging then go for it but I'd rather pick and choose specific commems for my collection |
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Pillar of the Community
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and do a bunch of searching and get some info on somethings before you buy anything.. a lot of online places charge a lot more than what it is worth... APMEX is a good place to buy from.. and is roundabout one of the cheaper places |
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Pillar of the Community
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oh and  to the community... that proof set does seem to go for around 75-110 from what I have seen... Wonder why APMEX has it so cheap  |
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Posted 02/21/2009 9:39 pm
