They're definitely not cheap. I paid a solid premium for mine when I bought them about 7 or 8 years ago. They're worth it, though!
here's one nobody's posted. A complete circulation set of SBAs in OGP. This includes the much scarcer 1981 SBA Souvenir Set. My brother (who works in a coin shop) didn't believe that they existed until I showed him mine.
Battin' .250 with that one Mike. I've only got the '99. Didn't know those other sets existed either....
Mike; I picked up my 82 and 83 souvenir sets about two years ago. I averaged $100 for each year which included both P&D sets. I have never found a reliable value on them. What's your take on it?
I see them on eBay from time to time. If you check completed auctions, you will find that you can pick them up for about $50/set so you're right about on the money. It also appears that the 1983 Philly set is the tough one. There are very few listed and when sold they seem to bring about $75-80. I think I paid like $40/set when I bought mine. They've remained fairly flat, but I also think that they're largely unknown. IMHO if they were better known about, the demand would be higher. I think that many people collect Mint Sets, and as the pursuit becomes more popular, these sets should do extremely well. But then again, I'm not exactly a genius when it comes to buying coins.
Just found this thread so i thought I'd list what I have. I'd post picts but photobucket is down. Have 1955-2011 Proof sets, 1960 -2011 mint sets except missing 8 years.