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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Dug13, post: 7853911, member: 77843&quot;]I have attended Estate Auctions for years, it’s almost a second hobby for me.</p><p><br /></p><p>Last year the State shut down the auction circuit for 3-4 months. Before the shut down I could generally buy Junk Silver or Pre-33 Generic Gold in a range of 2-4% below/above Spot. Those days long gone! Ever since they re-opened in the Fall, prices have been steadily going up. Today’s auction was just plain crazy. Junk Silver went from 80-100% over Spot. Pre-33 Generic Gold ($10’s and $20’s) was going for a steady 40% over spot. All raw coins. All common dates. Most of the estate auctions around here have a generous offering of coins. Today’s had 800 silver dimes, 200 silver quarters, 40 half dollars, 40 silver dollars, 15 pre-33 gold coins. Before the shut down, 6-8 bidders was normal crowd. Now every auction 15-20 bidders. </p><p><br /></p><p>Mint Sets and Proof Sets, that 2 years ago would barely get a bid, are now getting $12-$15. Wheat cents went for 8¢ each. Slick Indian cents went for $3.00 each.</p><p><br /></p><p>I think its time to round up all my widgets and drek and consign them to the next Estate Auction.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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