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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;sf340flier, post: 171669, member: 5806&quot;]While it would be much cheaper to buy directly from the mint, there is no gaurantee (and odds are most likely against) randomly getting a $50 Gold Buff that would grade out at a PR70 DCAM at PCGS.</p><p><br /></p><p>Personally, I am not a modern coin guy, so I avoid this.&nbsp; I&#039;m also not really into modern PR70 DCAM/First Strike stuff, but plenty of people seem to be.&nbsp; In fact, many people are making good returns buying limited sets and mintages from the mint, and turning them on ebay.&nbsp; I haven&#039;t tried this, so I really couldn&#039;t comment.</p><p><br /></p><p>As for investing, I would look to other investment vehicles if you are looking for a solid return (equities, debt, etc.).&nbsp; Unless you are looking at maybe a 5-10% diversification into rare metals, I would avoid coins a pure investment play.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Many people have good results (not necessarily monetary ones) by simply collecting coins for their own personal pleasure.&nbsp; If their collection appreciates, then they are happy; if not, they are still happy.</p><p><br /></p><p>By the way, welcome![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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