Mint and proof set lot

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by kydedhed, Feb 29, 2012.

  1. kydedhed

    kydedhed Member

    I have the chance to purchas the following lot for 150. Whats your opinion?
    Mint sets:
    73,74,75,76 &, 80
    Proof sets:
    88,89 &,90
    Silver proof sets:
    95,96 &,97

    A 1971 silver ike

    All in orig. Mint packaging. Is 150 too much? Seems a bit more than the blue book value.
    feedback please?
     
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  3. VetStudent

    VetStudent Junior Member

    It's no steal, but I don't think it's a bad deal either if you want those sets.

    Figure $40 a piece for the silver sets, that leaves less than $4 each for the remaining
     
  4. rodeoclown

    rodeoclown Dodging Bulls

    Actually I'd say that's a decent deal. Blue book value is good for dealers, are you a dealer buying these to resell? Also the blue book is just like the red book, once it's printed it's already outdated.

    I've seen those mint sets go for anywhere between 10-20 dollars each, the silver proof sets are about $25 or more. The other proof sets are about worth face value to me, don't spend more than 6-10 bucks for those.
     
  5. wgpjr

    wgpjr Collector

    Personally I would not spend $150 for that. More like $120 is where I'd go. Put the silver proofs at $25 each, those mint sets I recently got at a local auction for $5 each and the other three proof sets I would not pay more than $3 each. For the Ike, I'd pay $11.
     
  6. BUncirculated

    BUncirculated Well-Known Member

    It's not a bad deal, but it's also not the deal of the century either.

    Also, do not go buy any book, regardless of it's color, for accurate pricing information. By the time the book is published and on the shelves, the price guide info is outdated.

    Check completed sales from some online sources and get an range of lowest and highest.
     
  7. kydedhed

    kydedhed Member

    Thanks folks.
    I am not a dealer but have both red abd blue book
    They are by no means a bible but mor like an atlas for me.
    The seller origionally asked 300 which i thought to be quite steep.
    wouldnt mind having the uncirc mint sets. The 70s proof sets i seem to find at markets and such for 3-6 bucks any day.
    Thanks for all the input friends
    W
     
  8. rodeoclown

    rodeoclown Dodging Bulls

    What are they smoking because I'd like some too.. ;)
     
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