Pricing of proof set from 50 - 55 boxed orig set vs how to calc graded values by coin

Since now they have been graded I assume you take the online price guide and and search the coins individually.. then impose some discount for buying in bulk.

I choose to keep/collect original packaging sets but i also wanted some med 65/66 sets that i could enjoy viewing.

These pics are not mine but are examples from the internet as everything i own i can only assess M-F at the bank.

Boxed Set in OGP



Graded Set by NGC (i use PCGS)


Or maybe it's better to separate the graded ones for more $. Although I'm not considering selling at the moment, I've always been curious.

Thanks all!

 

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Maybe a little more info is needed to explain what i am trying to ask:

I happen to be speaking abt the early 50's but the question remains..
the 1950 for $525
and the 1951 for $505

What is that based on? Is this assuming all the coins would grade PF65? Or just other general factors w regards to availability / demand / ect.

 

Nice images.

 

Supply and demand........

 

This can't be solely supply and demand.

Let's say i have a 1950 proof set in the original government packaging. I've had some gem sets, i've had some Cameos, i've had some that became discolored and damaged. So how can each 1950 proof set be worth ~ $525?

Say i take one of those gems sets and i get it graded. For examples sake the Franklin comes back as a PF66 DCAM... idk... a $50k coin. I wont even get into any other the other coins grading high. 66+, 67, 68 etc....

So now i have a boxed proof set that if i wanted to risk opening i might make quite a payday. All i'll saying is the PCGS proof set price guide should give some estimate to the coins quantity/grades...

 

Some speculation bonus comes in with unopened boxes looking for high grade cameos, but it’s still basically supply and demand.

 

And just how would they do that? The prices shown are just a guide based on what they have sold for. What the set is worth goes up or down based on the quality of the coins in the set.

 

I understand that without grading that coins they cant provide an exact value... maybe a matrix of each coin and across the right the sue all when buying in a lot such as 5 (or 6 in'42)

What i am saying in, i get that they cant provide an exact value but the REAL reason i ask is because in have been collecting proof sets of 1950 - 1955 (i tend to only search 50 & 51 right) as the price erosion is bothersome.

Especially as a new(ish) collector who was tempted into spending beyond my means... it's externally concern to me.

I guess my real question, is should i be investing in early proof sets or is the future (whole 'nother discussion) investment wise to go with the business strikes.

Thank you all in advance.

Now Just FYI my sets are no less than PF66's but i am financial unable to afford all cam & dcam sets and the 67's and 68's jump pretty in $ very quick.

 

First of all, you can't assume coins are an investment. Some will go up, others down, and at different times. All coins can be graded, whether they are in a PCGS or NGC slab or not. Some are not worth the expense. If you can pay the same price for them graded, then I think that's the way to go. The Proof Set price is for a set of average condition. Anything after 1963 or so should be PR66 and up. Leaving the early sets in the cellophane is dangerous because it becomes brittle and cracks, which can scratch them and allow them to tone in unflattering patterns.

 

so you just are saying supply is down for the older proofs sets.. graded or graded?

 

Very true. I have new cello in case the day come where i need to change them out - that that might as well be the day i get them all graded since the current value is it OGP. At least to me.