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Old 04-01-2005, 08:01 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I've become interested in the Westward Journey Nickels, and bought all of the rolls, Coin and Currency Set, and Proof and Uncirculated Nickel Sets from the mint. Recently however, I missed out on The Westward Journey Coin and Medal Set, a four coin set which included the Sac Dollar, two proof nickels, and a silver-plated Peace Medal. Only 25,000 sets were reportedly issued for $19.95 each, but now E-bay and other national dealers want anywhere from $59.95 to $89.95 for this set. My question is: Should I bite the bullet and get one of these sets at 3 or 4 times the issue price before the price goes higher, OR wait and hope the price comes down??

I also noticed the mint delayed issue on the American Bison Official First Day Coin Cover until 4/04/05, and limited the sets to five per household at $19.95 each. Is this a good buy or should I wait on this as well. Thanks for anyone's thoughts!

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Old 04-01-2005, 11:51 AM   #2 (permalink)
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That's a question nobody can really answer for the price may go either way in the future.
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Old 04-01-2005, 12:04 PM   #3 (permalink)
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If you have everything else 'westward related' you may as well buy one now and be happy with it.

As above...nobody can predict where they will go.
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Old 04-01-2005, 09:32 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Old 04-02-2005, 08:09 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Thanks for all of the advice. It is deeply appreciated.
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Old 01-08-2006, 03:48 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Old 05-12-2006, 10:00 AM   #7 (permalink)
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I am with Speedy on this one.. My stock broker tells me he buys against what I want. Hmmmmmm
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Old 05-12-2006, 10:40 AM   #8 (permalink)
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I got my 1st one on ebay for 50.00 and my second for 55.00.
I love the set, and don't mind what I paid for it at all.

I'd probably buy another if I had the chance, I believe that the nickle sets will probably be one of the best investments one can make. Even at 59.00 you can't go wrong..
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Old 03-23-2007, 04:02 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Hi,

I'm learning here now, so to everyone here my questions might seem odd.

What are the Westward Journey Nickels?

Thanks for your help?
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Old 03-23-2007, 05:27 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Hello Everyone,

The Title saids it all... I"m new here and leaning, but I hope to form a common interest with everyone here.

I've been exploring around, and everyone seems so nice and helpful.

I've got a few questions please??

Please tell me what this letters stand for. Sorry I don't know all the slang, but really want to
learn as much as I can.

MS70

MS63

MS64 PL.

(ANACS, NGC)

Also I’ve got a Eisenhower Bicentennial United States Dollar.
On the Back Side it the Bell with the letters DRW right up under the bell.
There looks to be a line in the bell.
I see no mint mark at all this Dollar.
Could take picture if someone thought I needed to and
It would help to see if it’ of value?

I’m learning so please be patience with me.

Help is appreciated!

Hey, are the Susan B. Anthony Dollar of any Value?

I've been collecting coins for over 20 years.

I don't know what I have of value, really if anything.

Thanks In Advance for Your Help

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Old 03-23-2007, 09:27 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Westward Journey Nickels?
Well they are the nickels dated 2004-2005....that is when they changed the REV. of the changed the REV of the coins.

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MS70

MS63

MS64 PL.
They are GRADES---I would suggest that you buy the ANA Grading Guides----grades start at:
Poor-1, AG, Good, Very Good, Fine, Very Fine, Extra Fine, About UNC, MS60-70 and then you also have Proof grades from PF60-70.

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(ANACS, NGC)
Those are grading companies---such as PCGS, and ICG.

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Also I’ve got a Eisenhower Bicentennial United States Dollar.
On the Back Side it the Bell with the letters DRW right up under the bell.
There looks to be a line in the bell.
I see no mint mark at all this Dollar.
Could take picture if someone thought I needed to and
It would help to see if it’ of value?
That is normal for it---unless it is really high grade then it is worth $1

Hope this helps!

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Welocme to the forum wannacoins and learning. Have fun. Speedy has pretty much answered your questions. Have fun.

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Old 03-23-2007, 01:21 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Just my opinion to the original quesiton - Not that I'm radically going to say anything different than the rest. It is my experience that if one waits for a coin price to go down - they usually wait a very very long time and many times do not reach their goal and they wish they had just bought the coin in the first place. If there is a coin you really like - (and the Westwards are nice coins) - then I say get them. Try not to overpay, but if you have to on a reasonable margin - I say go for it. Chances are if this coin or set appeals so much to you - years down the road it is probably going to appeal to someone else as well and the investment will change hands successfully. Most of the time coins do go up - through attrition and the supply and demand curve - the sky is the limit! It just depends how high the sky is sometimes

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Old 06-23-2008, 10:25 PM   #14 (permalink)
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I'll add my 2 cents here. In the 70's I collected those Bicentennial Quarters thinking someday they would go way, way up in value. Not long ago I dumped several hundred dollars worth in my savings account. If I would have had that amount in the bank originally, I would have some interest anyway. The future of any coin is like the future of anything. Remember the Beanie Babies?
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Old 06-30-2008, 08:44 PM   #15 (permalink)
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That's a question nobody can really answer for the price may go either way in the future.
Can I ask a question that might have an answer? I like to read the old to the new. I'm getting the newest post first. Hard to follow the conversation...can I change? Most times I can.

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