What is the difference??

I've been seeing a lot of ads on TV for the Presidential Coins and I'm confused as to what/how the US Mint finished the coins. I've seen them in 24kt gold and satin finished.

I'd like to buy these but I'm unsure what is a good investment. Can someone point me in the right direction please?

Thank you.

 

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The mint offers satin finish coins in their uncirculated annual sets. I buy them from usmint.gov The gold plated coins are what a coin collector would call "post-mint damage!"

 

I see that I can't buy the first year of Presidential coins from the Mint anymore, if I were able to find these anywhere what could I expect to pay for the set?

I guess I should stay away from the home shopping clubs offering Satin Finished coins also correct?

I know I'm waaaay behind in starting to collect these and that might just stop me before I start, but I'd rather buy the right coin so I don't end up getting burned. Thanks for the welcome!

 

Get an eBay account, search for 2007 satin and check "completed listings." It will give you a great idea of "market value."

 

Hmmm... If you don't want them slabed, search for 2007 uncirculated set.

 

Buy your presidential dollars from the US Mint or get them at the bank. Stay away from marketing gimmicks and high premiums. TC

 

Wouldnt it be a federal offense to damage a coin made by the gov't? Just to make a up a scenario wouldnt be like burning the U.S. Flag?(Obviously my example is serious offense, I am trying to give relation to what you were saying).

 

Wow, the prices are all over the place on Ebay. Now I'm really not sure. I kinda don't know if I can trust someone on Ebay either. Maybe I can get a few catalogs From coin dealers. Any good suggestions of who to buy from?

Thanks for the help, I know I'm lost but I do appreciate the help!

 

It's not an offense to burn the flag under the first amendment..but it is to me my friend

To get back to the topic, I thought it would be an offense to intentionally damage a coin. But that's what I get for being ignornant.

 

Avoid the hype of the T.V shows like HSN

 

When I did a google search I saw HSN had a set of 2007 P and D in satin finish sealed in their own plastic holders for $49.95. Seemed kinda inexpensive but then again I wasn't sure what they were going for.

 

You have to be careful when dealing with people like HSN, Most
Of the stuff they sell you can get much cheaper on line you just
Have to do a little research!!

Anybody on CT will tell you the same thing

 

Welcome to the forum. Stay away from HSN - they are overpriced also. At this dealer here you can get them for $26. Keep looking and you might find them even cheaper.

 

How come no one ever burns the first amendment?

 

Andy-NY if your "I know I'm waaaay behind in starting to collect these" then what are the rest of us doing starting coin collections with coins that were minted a 100 years before we were born or an Ancient collector for that matter!!
By that I mean...NO of course you've not started way behind for these. They arent even all out yet. If your wanting to get a mint collection go to usmint.gov and order the $250 worth of the presidents that you can for face value with no shipping and look for the ones you can't get for cheap too. You'll be able to cherry pick the best ones if your just wanting a set or two and spend the others or keep the all and have a roll set
Now if your wanting a proof set then go to some coin dealers/shows/ebay ect and start. Get a red book and look up some values on what to pay but no matter what you decide...STAY AWAY from HSN lol

 

Duke, I didn't think of it that way... obviously. No matter what great deal it might seem like, if it isn't the US Mint or a coin dealer I'll stay away. The last thing I want to do is waste my money.

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Well they just have a "better Sales pitch" and you just dont get value from them for your money.
Are you looking at doing a mint set or a proof set?
Both are attainable easily and your not too late.

 

I'm not sure to tell you the truth. Which has better value in the long term?