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<p>[QUOTE="quartertapper, post: 18081330, member: 16104"]I just had to browse through the U.S. Mint website recently, to see what was new. I guess I really shouldn't be surprised at the terrible disappointment the U.S. Mint has become. The prices have become unrealistic,and lack any real value on most products. And now they have resorted to making bronze medals instead of actual commemoratives. This wouldn't be nearly such a huge issue, but the medals are $20...each! I want my dollar and half dollar denominations back please!</p><p>Silver proof sets have exploded in price to a whopping $105, and there are limited edition SPSs that top $200! It seems as though the mint has decided to cater to impulse buyers, rather than collectors. The Morgan and Peace dollar revival is cool, but not at $70+ per coin. Maybe the actual coin collectors are burnt out on the over-release of issues on quarters and non-circulating "golden" dollars. </p><p>Just my two cents worth here...[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="quartertapper, post: 18081330, member: 16104"]I just had to browse through the U.S. Mint website recently, to see what was new. I guess I really shouldn't be surprised at the terrible disappointment the U.S. Mint has become. The prices have become unrealistic,and lack any real value on most products. And now they have resorted to making bronze medals instead of actual commemoratives. This wouldn't be nearly such a huge issue, but the medals are $20...each! I want my dollar and half dollar denominations back please! Silver proof sets have exploded in price to a whopping $105, and there are limited edition SPSs that top $200! It seems as though the mint has decided to cater to impulse buyers, rather than collectors. The Morgan and Peace dollar revival is cool, but not at $70+ per coin. Maybe the actual coin collectors are burnt out on the over-release of issues on quarters and non-circulating "golden" dollars. Just my two cents worth here...[/QUOTE]
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