When to bust up a mint set?

Again, notice everyone is mainly conserned as to the value of the coins. As to having them slabbed, why. Again, it all depends on your outlook for the future of your coins. For me this is a hobby and I have no concerns of the monitary values of any proof or uncirculated sets. My intent is this is a hobby and as long as I enjoy an Album, that's all I care about. Not many really do since you constantly hear value, value, value.
I know one famous dealer that frequents many of the on line coin web sites and one thing he constantly does is answer all questions with a value. You could ask why the D on a 1914 Lincolh Cent is where it is and he will always come back with a price.
Just to many people are stuck on values of thier hobbies. Glad I didn't get involved with Beanie Babies.

 

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I'd keep the set intact and continue to hunt.

 

Some though provoking feedback. Made me sit back and ask myself "Why am I collecting?" Am I collecting for profit? Of course I am! But, only in the way of finding an error or some other (n)X times face value. But, even then I would consider selling it or trading for some nice examples I may be missing. So, although I like the idea that there is value to the collection, I have no intention to sell. Instead I think I want to try to complete albums (as best as I can) and then hand them off to a family member that understands and appreciates the treasure they hold.

As for the mint set (which is still intact for those of you on the edge of your seat),
is nothing special by any means. The 70s has a couple nice dings, and the Kennedy does as well. But, enough of you have convinced me to respect the set and consider it an addition to the collection.

 

Great.

Now I gotta find a new dilema.

 

I would buy a second one and "bust up" one of them : you fill the hole you wanted to, get your key date or whatsoever, and the mint set becomes scarcer as there is one less on the marketplace (just in case its value goes up in the future)

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The sets I buy are for MY eye candy. However, the second purpose for my sets are so that I can pass them to my children. Now if my kids aren't into coins, they'll at least be able to sell them and use the money for something that suits them better.

We all eventually die, it would be a waste to line the casket with our coins. Me personally, I think its best to leave them in a condition that will bring value to others after our passing.

Just my 2 cents, I don't mean to sounds 'dark'.

 

I thought I should clarify my point. If you said you wanted to break up a 1985 or even a 1970 large date set I'd so go ahead! But if it were my '70 small date set I'd keep it intact and hold it for awhile because of the rarity. I don't think many are out there and it would compare to AT ing or cleaning a rare date Morgan! Or crack out a Redfield morgan ( unless you truely believe you have an MS66 or better). It's just not done unless you've stepped off the deep end!

Although I enjoy my coins and the hobby, I also consider them an investment of not only money but lots and lots of time. I hope to pass them on, but since I don't have a money tree growing in my back yard and if something dreadful happened and the need came up I could use my collection as a savings account and make a withdrawl.

But if you have a money tree then these points are just blah blah blah and should be disreguarded.

 

I'm sorry , I also did mention value, or something to that extent. But, value does affect the ability for me to complete some series in my collection. If you could help me with this dilemma, I'd greatly appreciate it! I want the 1909-S VDB to go under $100 for just a day. Just one.Then the value can go back to it's present overinflated price!:goofer:
P.S.: I need to know which day it's going to be though!

 

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