Argh! Sealed proof sets... Open them?

no it isnt i have got unopened proof sets from the mint. why would it be a myth?

 

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I'd suggest opening the box like everyone else, but preserve the packaging as best you can.

In some cases original packaging is almost as important as the coins inside. Compare the prices of an early 50's mint set with the original holder and envelope and a set made up of loose mint coins put in one of those plastic cases... it just isn't the same.

When buying mint or proof sets it has to have the original packaging (opened is fine) or I'm not interested... that's where all the history is!

 

yea... i am going to open them. I will keep the packaging tho!
I have a nice collection of the original packaging for the early commemoratives, so it will fit in with them
And thanks for the info gdjsmp!

 

If I recall, however, sometimes the envelopes could seal themselves if it was humid where they were being stored? Thus creating a "L@@K Unopened PROOF set!!1" scenario.

 

nah they are post 2000

 

Open em, look at em, like em, buy em.

 

Usually they don't like you to open "unopened" sets before you buy them
I got several of my sets, all of them bright proofs, no cameo
That's ok tho.
Any varietys I should look for? I have a 57,58, and 59 set.

 

Think of them as a fine bottle of wine. Make it an occasion. Invite friends and coin club members over, open the pack, savor the experience, and pass them around. This year's good for '59s. If it's a common date, throw one or two back for the grandkids to open on it's 100th anniversary. If you let them sit too long though, they could sour.

 

Well guys.. I have a few unopened sets and all these posts have convinced me to open them up..

 

post what you find

I was actually surprised at what i found, mostly due to the weak strikes on the proof franklins. Surprised in a bad way eh?
I guess I am so used to the razor sharp absolutely perfect proofs of today. The old ones do seem to have more charm
It also explains why old high end proofs command so much $$$

 

I don't think I would buy that one. The tape looks wrong.
I'm thinking it has been opened several times over the years.

 

Wow! How many are estimated to exist? What kind of a premium does something like that bring?