Joel's Crystal Ball Foresees the value of 1999 Silver Proof Set increasing significantly over the next 12 to 18 months. His experience and foresight tells him that since every ten weeks a new state quarter...
BEWARE!!!! Fellow eBayers of those "unopened", "never been laid eyes upon" listings. I recently purchased 10 proof sets from this eBay seller ID "rusty5271" and surely enough, one set had been tempered and a...
Buyer beware on those purchasing proof sets from 1955-1964 as unopened. I know for a fact that many dealers (including one that I do a lot of business with), PRINT THEIR OWN ENVELOPES or buy pre-printed...
Here are some tips to help make you avoid some unpleasant traps, as well as to make your purchase of coins on eBay a more pleasant experience. This guide is intended to protect honest, hard-working buyers and...
Proof set coin collectors may fall into a possible trap to spend more on a proof set than it's worth, with the notation that the set hasn't been opened. Just some points to ponder, paper ages and discolors,...
While most collectors believe that 1964 was the last year that the United States Mints struck 90% silver coins for circulation -- 1966 was actually the last year of the 90% silver coinage output for...
What's a proof coin? A newly minted proof coin is Un-circulated, however it is the way it is made that causes a difference in appearance and qualifies it as a "proof". Proof coins are Minted specially for...
T'ain't no such thing as an unopened proof or mint set. Sure, occasionally you may find one that is sealed, but sealed at the mint until today? The chances are better of you cherry-picking an MS69 Morgan...
When buying silver proof sets/regular proof sets, check the pictures carefully. Don't rush buying one, as there could be future sets selling at a cheaper price. Make sure you ask the seller for any problems,...
You saw the add for the Rare, Mint proof silver set that was both P d and had a 70% silver coin in it....... They are missusing the informantion... DO not take my words as final or complete. I am new at this...