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Valued Member
United States
204 Posts |
i am new here and this my first post i had made 2 sets of the regular 50 states quarter sets for my son and daughter i very recently started collecting coins just a few special years with good memories attached my question to you is i went to a coin shop and sealed in the us mint hard plastic cases no boxes the 50 State Quarters collection in silver proof for right over 700 is this a good price? thanks for all the advice |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Welcome to the forum. If I am understanding correctly you want to buy a complete silver proof 50 State Quarter set? Price you have given is $700. That is very overpriced it seems. I have found the same thing on ebay for $295. Save your money. Here is the one I found on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/2000-2008-US-MI...-9_W0QQitemZ380123349865QQihZ025QQcategoryZ41113QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem You could also buy the year sets individually cheaper it seems and build your complete set that way. Just a suggestion. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6326 Posts |
Although it has come down considerably.....just two years ago, I was at a coin auction where "just" the 1999 Silver Proof Set was sold for almost $800.00 !
But of course you are just referring to the "Silver State Qtr Sets"........all 50 in Silver Proof.
Yeah, I think that's way too much money for the 10 Sets. Some years are worth much more than others, but if you averaged $35.00 a Set, that still only comes to $350.00.
Let's just say that guy is trying to take advantage of the "Qtr. Mania" finally ending and it's popularity. A year or two from now he'll be selling it for MUCH less I bet !
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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That ebay set is missing the 1999(which is $300 by itself) and the 2008(which is about $50). The 2001 set is worth around $100 so assuming a $35/year value is way low. For $700, you should be able to get a 1999-2008 group of Silver Proof Sets, not just the quarters. Before 2004, the only way to get the silver quarters was to purchase a whole set. Since 2004, the silver quarters have been sold separately. Full retail for the 1999-2003 full sets and 2004-2008 silver quarter sets would be around $600 and full retail for a run of full sets would be just a bit over $700. Also for that price, you should have all of the original government packaging(OGP). |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 The prices have dropped over the last 2 years and it seems likely the downward trend will continue. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2525 Posts |
The ebay set does have the 2008. In the auction it says he's added it to the auction. I did notice that one of the sets doesn't specify silver on the box. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2525 Posts |
never mind silver comes in the red boxes
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
12437 Posts |
Ah yes, you are right ratman, I just glanced at the pic and did not see it  At any rate, if you are spending $700, you should get all 10 years of complete Silver Proof Sets with OGP. |
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Valued Member
 United States
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thanks for all the input I truly appreciate it
i spotted one auction for 1999-2008 silver proof mint sets boxes and certificate for 650
true only 50 less than local
but I am getting sets rather than quarters
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2525 Posts |
I got a Utah silver in change the other day!  Only 49 to go! |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
1082 Posts |
99, if you're collecting both mints.
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Moderator
 United States
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Not if he is talking about the silver quarters only.  |
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Valued Member
United States
153 Posts |
Too expensive, try other coin dealers around the area where you live.
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Valued Member
United States
204 Posts |
i bought off ebay 1999-2008 silver proof coin sets for 650 insured and shipped to me i was watching tonight I watch the coin vault tv show they had the same item I bought for 899 on their show overall I am happy |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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 coin vault tv show ? Does this come on the cartoon network channel or comedy central? Edited by TNG
05/14/2009 10:20 pm
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Valued Member
United States
204 Posts |
http://www.coincountry.net/watch.aspxthey are on tv 3-4 a week for several hours at a time i am disabled and they help see view many coins and gotten me very intrested in coin collecting
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Posted 05/13/2009 08:55 am
