I was at a coin show near me yesterday and picked up the scarce Botanical Garden Dollar/Nickel/Dollar Bill set for $125, which I feel is a decent price for a set of only 25,000. The number of intact sets extant must be very low, since it is frequently broken up to get to the matte finish specimen nickel (of which I just bought a slabbed example - oh well!). I'll try to post pictures later before bringing it down to the bank tomorrow to store away in one of my SDBs.
I purchased some other items (xf Morgans) from the same guy and negotiated a price lower than his initial asking price.
I am really wanting to see one of those sets, so I'll be one of those skeptics and say "Pics or it didn't happen" In other news, congrats on the pickup!
Call me crazy but after seeing this thread I went ahead and bought one. It looks really nice and I will be awaiting for the set.
I would love to see a picture too! I have never heard of this set before! Care to explain a little more about it? Clad or silver?
Consists of a BU silver dollar, a matte specimen Jefferson, a dollar bill. Comes in a sleeve along with a booklet.
