Unopened proof sets

So would I

 

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So what about the "unopened" GSA boxes of Morgans? Is that another scam too? Seems a GIANT shame to have so many unscrupulous business practices in an industry we love so much..

 

11 unopened GSA on ebay.

 

I tend to look at who's selling their sets. If it's from an individual with not a lot of feedback related to coins, I'm much more comfortable that they are estate hunters and really just quick flippers. I bought a lot that had 65 mint/proof sets to start my collection and keep from making dumb expensive purchases. In that lot, so far I think I've found type 2 1981 proofs and the 1996 W dime was included (overrated I know). That said, I'm pretty comfortable that the sets weren't searched before I got them.

Question, If the Yellow outside envelope is sealed, would that still constitute and unsealed set? Just wondering if the boxes were used for big purchases and it's only the white envelopes that came unsealed.

 

The only time the mint sealed the yellow envelopes is if you bought a single set from them. They sealed it, addressed it, put postage on it and mailed it to you in the yellow envelope. It is also possible to buy reproductions of the yellow envelopes on ebay to create your own "unsearched still sealed sets". Some of those reproduced envelopes are very good. Have a doggy proof set you don't like, buy a "new" envelope, seal it inside, post it on ebay and wait for a sucker.

 

Such a sad state that people would go to such lengths to deceive. Articles I've been reading point to the inherent trait of people to love a gamble and even when they get screwed, they are reluctant to leave anything more negative than a neutral feedback for the seller.
I guess that's why people go the slabbed route and skip the lottery.