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    1955 & 1956 Proof Set Packaging

    proof set images Here are pics of the two proof sets without tokens:
    Post by: ProofRon, Oct 13, 2007 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    1955 & 1956 Proof Set Packaging

    I guess my real question is - these are like flat packs in cellophane, but no token-do these sets ever come without a mint token? What can I...
    Post by: ProofRon, Oct 11, 2007 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    1955 & 1956 Proof Set Packaging

    Some posts have described the packaging for the 1955 & 1956 proof sets, but none describe the sets I purchased from a dealer back in 1958- I'd...
    Thread by: ProofRon, Oct 10, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: US Coins Forum
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    If you buy coins on ebay, please read this

    Another ebay caution is to read the description carefully- avoid pictured items which indicate that the picture is not of the actual coin being...
    Post by: ProofRon, Sep 30, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unopened (Sealed) Proof Sets

    Ditto Ron
    Post by: ProofRon, Sep 30, 2006 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Tarnished 1958 Mint Set

    Got some NGC results You guys had some good perceptions regarding my 1958 uncirculated mint sets- I got my NGC grading results back today on the...
    Post by: ProofRon, Sep 28, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Unopened (Sealed) Proof Sets

    Thanks for the info- I was wondering about when cameos became more standard- it looked to me that the PCGS Prices list shows nothing but cameos...
    Post by: ProofRon, Sep 23, 2006 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Unopened (Sealed) Proof Sets

    That's good news- None of my older proof sets (prior to 1978) have shown any cameos. Did you get your cameos from sets purchased from dealers...
    Post by: ProofRon, Sep 23, 2006 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Unopened (Sealed) Proof Sets

    Thanks for the replys, but I have already done the searches, etc. What I really want to know is if anyone has FIRST HAND KNOWLEDGE of someone...
    Post by: ProofRon, Sep 23, 2006 in forum: Coin Chat
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    Unopened (Sealed) Proof Sets

    I've done the searches on this, and understand why it's risky to purchase 'sealed' proof sets on eBay, but just bought 1962-3-4 'unopened' sets to...
    Thread by: ProofRon, Sep 21, 2006, 19 replies, in forum: Coin Chat
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    Have Proofs, Where to begin?

    I am learning that the hard way, but I'm beginning to understand some of the resentment collector's feel towards TPG's who grade low to get...
    Post by: ProofRon, Sep 6, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Have Proofs, Where to begin?

    Frank- Are not a Mathematician by any chance? I am, and I have done almost exactly what you suggested. Bought several grading books and...
    Post by: ProofRon, Sep 5, 2006 in forum: US Coins Forum
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    Auction Fees

    I was just using the $100 as an easy number to use to calculate various possibilities. However, it does appear that, by time you figure in...
    Post by: ProofRon, Sep 5, 2006 in forum: Coin Chat