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<p>[QUOTE="samjimmy, post: 167204, member: 3813"]I'm guessing you are talking about the 1oz Buffalo *PROOF* but note that there is an uncirculated version for $200 less, plus I picked up a PF69 graded by NGC for under $800 (just over $750 actually). I normally wouldn't go for slabbed coins of this type (only older or ancient, etc.) but when one can get the proof for less than at the mint, why not? I was ready to pull the trigger at the mint when I saw this.</p><p><br /></p><p>And yes, maybe you could get a PF70 one from the mint, I realize this. I also realize that many seem to be either PF69 or PF70 (both for the uncircs and the proofs) and that the PF69 is thus, the black sheep, but I couldn't give a rat's donkey if it's 69 or 70, nor do I even feel every 70 is indeed a 70. I just wanted the coin, and if you do as well, you might look to see if you can find a slabbed one for less.</p><p><br /></p><p>You'll pay a slight premium (not worth it IMHO) for a slabbed uncirc though.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="samjimmy, post: 167204, member: 3813"]I'm guessing you are talking about the 1oz Buffalo *PROOF* but note that there is an uncirculated version for $200 less, plus I picked up a PF69 graded by NGC for under $800 (just over $750 actually). I normally wouldn't go for slabbed coins of this type (only older or ancient, etc.) but when one can get the proof for less than at the mint, why not? I was ready to pull the trigger at the mint when I saw this. And yes, maybe you could get a PF70 one from the mint, I realize this. I also realize that many seem to be either PF69 or PF70 (both for the uncircs and the proofs) and that the PF69 is thus, the black sheep, but I couldn't give a rat's donkey if it's 69 or 70, nor do I even feel every 70 is indeed a 70. I just wanted the coin, and if you do as well, you might look to see if you can find a slabbed one for less. You'll pay a slight premium (not worth it IMHO) for a slabbed uncirc though.[/QUOTE]
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