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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;19Lyds, post: 1584533, member: 15929&quot;]While JJK78&#039;s analogy is way over the top and extremely crude, what he&#039;s trying to say is asolutely correct. Those folks that demand original proof set packaging or COA&#039;s will wonder why they paid such a premium when it comes time to &quot;get rid of&quot; the collection. Sure, some might get lucky but a vast majority will walk away scratching their heads while mumbling &quot;I thought the packaging added value?</p><p><br /></p><p>Coin Collecting is about colecting coins not about collecting what the coins were shipped or packaged in unless the packaging has some historical value in &quot;numismatic terms&quot;. (The original packaging of the 1804 King of Siam Set comes to mind. The toning imparted to coins within the double US Mint sets of the 50&#039;s comes to mind. Waite-Raymond Coin Holders comes to mind.) </p><p><br /></p><p>Coins, in and of themselves, are nearly indestructible if stored properly but the packaging, COA&#039;s, and boxes, will definitely wither and fall apart from dust and the inevitable dust mites, bacteria, mold and fungus, lunless significant sums of money are investing in creating a non-destructive, controlled storage environment.</p><p><br /></p><p>Ever notice the smell that some &quot;original packaging sets get? Especially those from the early 60&#039;s and late 50&#039;s. Thats mold, fingus and mildew at work there folks. Paper products require special storage and handling otherwise, they simply fall apart over time.</p><p><br /></p><p>Besides, since the packaging for these &quot;2012 Limited Edition Silver Proof Sets&quot; was more than likely made in China, whose not adverse at all about using lead based paint for our childrens toys and whose not adverse at all about shipping pesticide enriched foods over here, there&#039;s really no telling what adverse affects long term storage in that packaging will have on the coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is a definite pass as far as I&#039;m concerned. Especially since there is absolutely nothing unique within the set other than the fancy schmancy box the coins are in.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now, if a doubled die coin shows up which is unique to the set, I&#039;m gonna wish I&#039;d ordered some but I&#039;ve dealt with that type of disappontment before so no biggie.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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