Was at a local dealer Sat. and saw a nice Whitman 1973 proof set for 10.75. Was this a good price or did I overpay? Thanks. Phoenix
I love the set! The cent is gorgeous! It has a ding, but still very nice! Does anyone know where I can buy more Whitman proof sets online? I don't want to use eBay. I was trying to find some on google, but it kept leading me to eBay. Any ideas? The set is beatiful. Phoenix
Could you post a photo---I have a feeling that the only thing about Whitman is the case the coins are in. Speedy
I'd have to agree... I don't think Whitman ever sold coins... I'd like to see pics as well... Sounds pretty cool... I love Mint and Proof Sets... I'm working on building a decent set... Well decent for me... I'm sure some of you have sets that will blow mine away...
Here you go! Sorry they're blurry. Would there be any online coin shops that I could buy the sets alredy assemled then if it is only the cases? Thanks for the help all. Phoenix
Yep---those are just cases that someone has put them into--you can get those cases for about $1 each. If I were you I would look for Proof sets still in the mint packing---check out Ebay and places such as vtcoins.com... Speedy
Thanks! I've checked that out and saw a few sets I'm going to buy. Thanks for info and sites! Phoenix
Unfortunatly, it is on the coin. Still, it looks like a very nice proof set. Thanks all for replying. Phoenix
Yeah, I was wondering that. I guess they didn't make another space for the Ike. But that's okay. I was looking at the nickel, and is a bit of a rotated die. Not enough I don't think to be considered an error. Still, I love the set. Phoenix
The Ike was issued in the 1973 Proof set. dd: P & D Ike issued in the 1973 Unc. sets. The P & D Ikes not released for circulation.
Oops. My mistake. Not big on Ikes really. Still, a really nice set. I love proof coins. Getting a bit better at grading them, not a whole lot though. Thanks for your two cents. Phoenxi
I'm glad you're so happy to get this set but let me tell you what I would do if I were you. Go back to the dealer and ask him if you can get the same '73 proof set but in the original government packaging.It will probably be a few dollars more but here is what you'll get.Nice box,nicer plastic lens,Ike dollar and no ding on the cent. The only thing I use Whitman snap-lock holders for are to hold the coins and prop up sets in photos like these.
Phoenix21 I have a couple of the 1973 uncalculated sets which will cost you a little more then the Proof. In 73 the P&D Ike were not released for circulation, it is the only available in the Mint set. See pic. Sorry abut bad cam
You ever wonder why the rest of the guys are facing the left and only abe is facing the right? :secret:
Yeah I have pondered that lol. Thanks for the suggestion phillydog, but right now I want to start a complete set of proof sets, 36 to dat. I have a long way to go. Thanks for the suggestion though. After I get proof sets done, then I'm going on to mint sets. Thanks all for responding. Phoenix
