I have a complete proof set run from 1956-2011 and just started on the mint sets, getting the hard ones out of the way: 1959-1964. I already had the SMS ones. I am looking to trade for the remaining runs: 1968-1981 (no small date or silver) and 1984-2011 (with 1996-w dime). Also in the deal, I am looking to get some low-end BU (MS60-63) Franklin Halves: 1950-51-P, 1950-1953-D, and 1951-52-S. In return, I'd give up 8 oz. silver bullion coins: 2009 Chinese Panda Gem BU PL, 2009 Australian Kookaburra Gem BUPL, 2009 Austrian Philharmonic Ch BU, 2009 Mexican Libertad Ch BU, 2009 Canadian Maple Leaf BU, 2009 UK Britannia BU, 2009 ASE BU, 2006 ASE BU. Also, I'd give up a 2003 Gem BU $5 1/10 oz. American Gold Eagle (Raw) and a 2008-W $5 1/10 oz. American Gold Eagle NGC PF-70 Ultra Cameo. I would be interested to know what everyone thought about this potential trade, whether it is even close in value and if it'd make sense in light of how cheap mint and proof sets go for right now. Just so you know, I'd be exchanging/trading this with a coin dealer I've done business with many times, so no worries there. But maybe that'd change how he'd value the items compared to me. Thanks in advance!
I think that whomever you're trading with is hoping you'll go through with it since they're getting a helluva deal. Individually, the mint sets could cost you more but occasionally you run into a series of sets which get bid very cheaply. I recently sold a complete run of Mint Sets, 1965 - 2010 for less than $300 in open bidding. In other words, you're trading way too much. Offer the 8 Silver pieces and hang onto your gold. Otherwise, just be patient and shop around. You'll be happy you did.
Simple fact is your trading items that are increasing in value for items that are declining in value. Probably one of the worst things to buy now are mint sets IMO.
Thats a lot of silver and gold your trading away. You can get most mint sets pretty cheaply. Have some patience in getting them, its half the fun of collecting.
What if I also got 1954 Franklin Gem Proof and a 1955 Flat Pack Proof Set ... would that be far off from a fair trade?
Just my opinion: get yourself a price guide and see for yourself if you feel it is a good deal. Keep in mind the coin dealer needs to make a profit too. You might be better off selling your silver outright, rather than trading. Trade ins are where car dealers make all their money...hint, hint.
