A whole lot to do about nothing.

Not as a comment on either journal writers, but one of observation not just from July but from 2008. First the mint offers a "celebration" 1 ounce buffalo, different packaging, but already in the market. In fact NGC would not give an early release on this coin because it has already been released for 30 days. Now we have a "double prosperity set" same coins elsewhere, again different packaging. Is the mint in the business of manufacturing coins or seeing how many different boxes they can put them in.

The state quarter program has not even completely ended, because of territories, the presidential program is now in its second year, and they are already discussing a NASA program coin set, and national parks. And let?s not forget different Sacagawea?s for 2009. Personally I like to see them finish one set before the another begins.

As many of you know platinum has taken quite a hit in the market down almost $400 in July. So the mint on its re-pricing of the Platinum proof set does not lower the price, they raise it $300.

And of course the Buffalos are here. I decided to let them roam and let the "chips" fall where they will.

Too many coins - Too little time!