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<p>[QUOTE="avenger3d, post: 58951, member: 3551"]Both of you--thank you for sharing your knowledge!</p><p><br /></p><p>Yes, lawdogct, these were bought on HSN--good call. And I speculated that purchasing a collectible item from such a place would mean I was paying more than I should. It's probably taboo and a definite no-no among knowledgeable coin collectors, right? Fortunately, I still have time to return them if I so decide. Actually, I haven't even received them yet. It makes sense what you say about buying coins for the bullion value. It's still speculative, because the value of gold, silver, etc. fluctuates, but it's probably a more solid investment practice.</p><p><br /></p><p>And cladking, getting the best return on investment is probably best achieved like you say--by those who are collectors first, and investors second.</p><p><br /></p><p>The "salesman" from HSN said these were a brand new finish--a satin finish, and that the SP designation was new too. True, or was I fed a line? The fact these are a first day issue, limited set of 469 sounded good too. Or is that not really anything of special note? (I realize how naive and gullible I sound.)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="avenger3d, post: 58951, member: 3551"]Both of you--thank you for sharing your knowledge! Yes, lawdogct, these were bought on HSN--good call. And I speculated that purchasing a collectible item from such a place would mean I was paying more than I should. It's probably taboo and a definite no-no among knowledgeable coin collectors, right? Fortunately, I still have time to return them if I so decide. Actually, I haven't even received them yet. It makes sense what you say about buying coins for the bullion value. It's still speculative, because the value of gold, silver, etc. fluctuates, but it's probably a more solid investment practice. And cladking, getting the best return on investment is probably best achieved like you say--by those who are collectors first, and investors second. The "salesman" from HSN said these were a brand new finish--a satin finish, and that the SP designation was new too. True, or was I fed a line? The fact these are a first day issue, limited set of 469 sounded good too. Or is that not really anything of special note? (I realize how naive and gullible I sound.)[/QUOTE]
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