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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;coinbuff, post: 541769, member: 9564&quot;]That&#039;s pretty much the sentiment of most who post here - if you like collecting something that is fine. And most would hope you get maximum pleasure from whatever collecting &quot;niche&quot; interests you.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However the main theme here seems to have become &quot;investment&quot; and potential for profit.</p><p>I tend to agree with those who have stated that graded bullion is a marketing ploy, promoted by big sellers and TPGs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Whereas I think SAEs are attractive and have been collecting MS 69s for a while, I am selling my three MS69 (all with &quot;Burnished&quot; W, 20th anniversary, and Millenium Set issues) sets (to a dealer) on Friday.</p><p>I sincerely believe that the graded SAE market bubble will not last, and I&#039;m getting out now, as I have come to believe that to continue these sets will be throwing good money after bad - <i>investmentwise.</i></p><p>I also previously viewed these strictly as an investment, believing they would gain value.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I will still continue collecting raw ASEs, and receive a lot of enjoyment out of doing so, and carefully storing them so they retain their superb appearance - <i>because I enjoy doing it</i>. The benefit/liability of silver price moving up/down has no bearing on my collecting them. I do it for enjoyment - any gain in value is a &quot;perk&quot;. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Again, no offense intended at all - strictly looking at the investment characteristic of graded bullion, which has become the main topic of this thread.</p><p>Others have their opinions and opinions will always vary.</p><p>As a matter of fact, I have learned quite a bit over the years by listening to and weighing the opinions of others, while always respecting their right to an opinion whether those opinions agreed with mine or did not.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If graded SAEs are what you enjoy collecting, I encourage it. But <i>strictly</i> <i>for investment</i>? I would have to advise against it, as my action in selling <i>my</i> graded sets attests. It wouldn&#039;t be truthful to offer an opinion contrary to my own actions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>JMHO, offered in sincere comradery. :high5:[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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