I sold two 2006 and two 2007 1oz proof gold buffalo coins in order to finance my trip and for part of the dowry so that I could get married earlier this year. I kept one of each as I had been buying three each year. No regrets, however, it would have been nice to have other gold to exchange for cash rather than the buffalo coins. I really admire the American Buffalo coins be they nickels, silver issues or the gold buffalo.
By the way, nice story Mark and what a beautiful coin. I went back and read the previous posts after my initial post. I've lost and been burned for a lot of money during my lifetime and I usually just laugh and say I can always make more. Nice thread, good posts and stories.