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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;green18, post: 1274366, member: 10103&quot;]Sounds like OP is tending toward investments and in a case like that I have to agree with both Chris and Jhinton.&nbsp; In the case of pure investment all you need is your basic bullion eagle.&nbsp; Nothing more.&nbsp; But........<img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>If collecting is on your agenda, then it&#039;s great to assemble a set of proof, uncirc&#039;s (burnished W collector coins) and bullion issues as well.&nbsp; The proof and collector coins I purchase directly from the mint.&nbsp; The bullion coins I get at a local shop or show.&nbsp; I shy away from slabbed eagles as the premium on those is out of line (MHO) and most eagles tend to strike up in the ms/proof 67-69 range anyway.&nbsp; Why pay more for something you know is quality to begin with?&nbsp; Save that money to buy more eagles.&nbsp; <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Now I do understand that folks do like to collect &#039;em slabbed, and I respect that.&nbsp; If that&#039;s the case then collect &#039;em ms/pr 69.&nbsp; &#039;70&#039;s are way overpriced (MHO again) and most times you wouldn&#039;t be able to tell the difference between the two grades anyway.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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