I saw a post a while back about an unopened proof set. Do you think people would pay higher for my unopened 1963 proof sets? Also, I have an opened one which has rainbowish toning on the Franklin, and Washington. How bout that?
Yes, if coins are attractively toned there are those who will pay premiums for them. There are also those who will pay more for "unopened" mint and Proof sets, but those with wisdom usually will not.
I might be wrong, but I had always understood that early proof sets were all "opened" or unsealed when issued. Over time humidity seals up the gummed flap.
I believe you are right. The registered mail package, when openned, should have had the envelope, COA, and coins stacked on top of eachother, much like the early canadian sets were sent. The only TRUE unopenned sets are those still sealed in the original registered mail packages, and those are almost impossible to find! I got myself a 5 pack of Blues and a canadian sealed 1972 set. VERY nice coins inside!
Possibly. I don't know how good a "pitchman" you are, though. One thing's for sure, though. If the right "mark" comes along, wonderful things can happen.
Keep in mind when buying "unopened proof sets" that sellers can buy the envelopes on ebay, insert the set and call it unopened. I'd like to think that most sellers are honest, but..... A-
