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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Treashunt, post: 231740, member: 6763&quot;]Agreed that Congress sets the standards for designs, etc.</p><p>However, the mint sets the prices for products.</p><p>I feel that the prices that htey are charging for FDC&#039;s, &#039;bags&#039; and rolls of unc coins is very high.</p><p>Sure, there are some products, like the reverse proofs that are (in retrospect) bargains, but for the average Joe the prices for normal uncs are very high.</p><p>&nbsp; And, sure, if there is a low mintage commem, (yes, price set by Congress) then it is a great deal, however, no one knows which ones will be a good deal. How about al of those pieces that still sell below issue price?</p><p>&nbsp; The mint does do a nice job of producing circulating coins, but I am talking about the &#039;postage &amp; handling&#039; fees and the prices of regular rolled coins.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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