R. I. P. Limited Edition Silver Proof Set

@jbuck:

The Innovation Dollar regular proof sets are kaput after this year. . .I just checked the USM web site. . .where are you seeing the Innovation Reverse Proof Set series is also going to be cancelled ? Thanks.

I used to collect the normal silver proof sets annually (admittedly just to own the half). But when, I think it was 2020?) the mint greedily DOUBLED their prices (I expected small incremental increases as they did periodically), I just could not think about the sets anymore without thinking of such an, IMO, price gouging move. It soured me to finishing the set for the last 5 years but am thinking of doing it now.

But having a specialty area like you do with having all of these is a great way to enjoy the hobby. I especially like how you said you made up your own fantasy set for 2015. I don't like having "holes" in a set like this when the mint has skipped years. I used to collect the proof ASEs annually and actually bought one of the Daniel Carr 2009 overstrikes to fill that "hole."

I bet laying out all those sets to enjoy them all at once is quite a site to see!

@jbuck: The regular Innnovation Dollar Proof sets outsold the Reverse Proof versions last year: approximately 64,800 to 35,100. It wouldn't be a shock if the USM announced the discontinuation of the Reverse Proofs also, when we get closer to the 2025 set's release date.

I like the innovation program but it is a pain. They really hammered you on price for it as well after the first year.

I did a post on that, it is probably in the long thread I have about my OGP set. I can repost here or link you to it if you want. That COA I made (yes there's a coa!) was easy in concept to make, a little harder in execution.
I used 2016 OGP, that was the first year of the individually encapsulate coins, and '15 was bridging the gap between the old style and new style OGP, so I felt I could go either way, and the new way was the easiest. I did have to modify the outer sleeve, it turned out "ok". Not fooling anyone nor am I trying. The coins were easy, just essentially needed a proof 2015 ASE and a silver proof set to get the quarters, half dollar, and dime from. I also needed the correct Mint capsules.



I just have mine in a case in their OGP boxes, so the lack of one doesn't really bother me (lacking 2 years they didn't make Uncirculated, same thing).


It's ok, at least now I can decide to store them all together somehow, no more future sets to worry about, just like the white folder congrats sets. Now they just go with the rest of the proofs.


I did to. Either '23 or '24 was my last. Forget it, at that price. I know I don't get the nickel or cent with the LESPS, but I just had to give up something, and you know I want that set because if the ASE, so the proof set got the axe, not my Limited Edition set! I probably will not return to the silver proof set. I've actually started selling off my proof sets starting with the older ones.

Thanks for doing that!
Ok, but the other moderators have all elected me to have a little talk with you.
You just have to tone down the awesomeness about 1/3rd. Everyone else thinks they have to try to keep up with you, and it's becoming a burden. I know it will take some effort to do, but you CAN do it. Maybe try backing it down 10%, then try for 1/4.
I'll be watching you. -33% awesomeness.

Following up on cptbilly's post of unsold coins This years Superman 1 oz silver get this it shows 71,977 available, now if mintage is none...do you mean to tell me they popped out that many overruns ?
50,000+ on the Morgan Unc. available with mintage of 150,000 and
54,000+ on the Peace Unc........... What the heck is happening ? Prices too high?