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New Member
United States
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Hey everyone, I have a 1995 mint set in my collection which I got the other day for $7. For whatever reason I really would like to remove the individual coins from the protective casing, and then put them in cases by themselves. How much impact would this have on the value? I know it is not an expensive set now, but if I were ever to sell them in the future. Thanks!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm pretty sure that taking separating the coins from the set would decrease their value, as single UNC specimens of these coins are not worth much more than face...
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New Member
United States
14 Posts |
If you only paid $7 for it, why worry about decreasing the "value" of the set? If the cost benefit of having the coins how you want them outweighs the cost opportunity of possible small decrease in value, then it is more valuable to you to separate them; from a straight economics viewpoint. :D
Edited by FIST of coins
10/09/2011 9:01 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1745 Posts |
Free them! It's very therapeutic.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2596 Posts |
yeah if you paid $7 for it you can afford to, then you can take nice pictures of your coins without the reflective glare. haha I dont know, do as you please they are yours now.
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New Member
 United States
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Thanks for the responses everyone. I think I'll just take the Philadelphia ones out, and leave the Denver ones in. Gets rid of that urge!
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New Member
United States
38 Posts |
Love the reverse on these two :  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1302 Posts |
Mint sets are typically broken up- so I think you are ok. Modern mint sets are not rare but do sometimes offer choice uncirculated coins. Treat the coins with great care to retain value in the future- and enjoy.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I always wonder how some of the break out kings on E bay make out. Every time I come across a seller who breaks open Proof Sets, Mint Sets, Ect.. to sell the coins individually. I wonder how well they make out. I'm thinking pretty good. If a whole proof set costs say..$12 and two of the coins they've got listed for $6pc the rest is all profit. Even if you eliminate another coin for fees, its still attractive. That's what makes me wonder every time.:-) And how long do you think it takes to sell a complete set?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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From what I see at shows and ebay, they make out pretty well. Maybe the mint should start packaging induvidual proof coins? ;) |
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New Member
United States
38 Posts |
Thanks for the responses everyone. And amassey, that is a good point. I also have a 1961 set that hasn't been opened - I think that one is going to stay sealed for now!
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Valued Member
United States
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Just remember there are millions of sets just like yours. We are known for breaking up but were only a small dog compared to others. Most proof sets bids are close to face value. Some have even just taken them to the bank. I don't think you should worry about breaking the set up. The only way they'd ever truly increase in value is when Silver hits $500 an oz and the common joe can't afford silver anymore and starts collecting sets instead.
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