2004 - 2005 Jefferson Nickel Commerative Proofs & E-Bay

Hi All,
I just saw a few e-bay auctions that have the 2004 - 2005 jefferson nickel commeratives being offered. I messaged the 2 sellers and asked them if they are truly proofs and they both replied yes and that they took the 4 coins out of the US Mint casing using cotton gloves and placed them in plastic pocket folds for shipping.

Are these still considered proofs by definition?
Also do you recommend I stay away from these type of auctions and just buy the set off e-bay that are in the US Mint casing?

Thank you for all your help
John

 

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yes they are still proofs. there are some sellers that all they do is break up mint and proof sets to sell. you are fine.

 

A proof is a form of strike. It has nothing to do with the packaging.

 

Ok great. Thanks for the help.

 

the best possible explanation anyone could ever give.

 

make sure they have the mint mark s on them before cliking that buy button.