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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;19Lyds, post: 1103602, member: 15929&quot;]&quot;Realistically&quot; speaking, 5 minutes of research in the 80&#039;s would have netted exactly zero results. </p><p>The internet did not exist and determining market value was not a simple thing for an unknowledgeable individual.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Additionally, the Silver Eagle design was a VAST departure from current US Mint offerings in that it represented the first time ever that the US Mint had reused a design from a circulating coin. The Walking Liberty Half, in the 80&#039;s, was an extremely popular coin and there was a LOT of press regarding the Silver Eagles and there respective futures. I don&#039;t think folks really figured that the program would last as long as it did.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When these were issued, I went out and purchased 5 coins at, I believe, $7.50 each which, at the time, was an outrageous price. But what the hell did I know. Thats what the shop was selling them for, I&#039;d read the hype, and I wanted them. (Speculation was NOT in the picture)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Additionall, PCGS started in Feb 1986 and was really being pushed hard. PCGS Slabbed coins were brining good value and I can understand how the combination of PCGS and the new SAE&#039;s could directly impact an unknowledgeable individuals decision to purchase.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yes its sad that this fella got taken as those prices seem a bit ridiculous. But then, ask yourself, how common were MS69/PR69 coins (1 point below perfect) at the time?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I&#039;m certainly not making any judgments but before folks are so quick to condemn, the situation of the times need to be understood.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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