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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cphine, post: 722222, member: 20940&quot;]Thanks everyone for the feedback and information.</p><p>Lots to comment on...</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I&#039;m really excited to get these in hand and actually see in person everything I just got and what may be missing...ala the Ike and Susan B dollar coins that were mentioned.&nbsp; Any idea why those were left out?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I&#039;ll keep an eye out for the 1982 and 1983 souvenir sets.&nbsp; What differentiates them from the regular mint sets that weren&#039;t released? (Well, other than that they *were* released...lol)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I&#039;ll also need the 2007 and 2008 sets...I purchased two each of the uncirculated and proof 2009 sets already when I ordered my LN6 (which I just got the shipping confirmation number on!)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Speaking of the 2009 sets though, I see what you mean about quality and expectations.&nbsp; Some of the coins look &quot;dirty&quot; or have some spots on them...especially the dollar coins and the pennies.&nbsp; I suppose I&#039;ll have to wait to get my shipment to check those 60&#039;s and 70&#039;s pennies and then just go from their regarding what I may need a replacement of.&nbsp; It was a little disappointing...I figured ordering directly from the mint would yield better quality results.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>What&#039;s the deal with the 2005 plus uncirculted sets with the satin finish?&nbsp; Are the mints each making two types of coins...one for circulation and one for the mint sets, each with the same mintmark, just with the different finish?&nbsp; What&#039;s the goal there?&nbsp; Just adding another type of collectable to the mix?&nbsp; My 2009&#039;s did seem a bit duller than I expected.&nbsp; I guess this is why.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I couldn&#039;t bring myself to tear open a mint set just to get a good coin example out.&nbsp; I mean, as long as I own it and can view it, I can&#039;t see breaking down one &quot;original&quot; set in order to create another.&nbsp; Besides, it seems handling the coin and then forcing it into one of the those blasted albums would only do damage to it.&nbsp; Hey, maybe as everyone breaks down their sets and they become more and more scarce, I&#039;ll be the only one left with an original. chaching! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Wow, long winded.&nbsp; Sorry.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Can&#039;t wait to get these things and actually view my new hoard.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for the feedback![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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