As previously mentioned by another author, and in another journal entry of mine, the Lincoln Cent roll pair is sold out at the Mint's web site.

As the other author, I am SHOCKED by this. I mean, considering these are not making their way to banks at all, I can't believe that the Mint is not marketing more of these for sale, I mean seriously -- they are a HUGE mark-up item for them, charging $8.95 for two rolls of 50 cents each, one each for P&D.

That said, there WAS a limit of 5 per household no less, and I am kicking myself because from what I heard, I tried to buy them the very day after they sold out. I suspect it was because people grabbed them along with the Braille Commemorative Silver Dollar coins for a combined shipping order -- just a hunch anyway.

That said: Are there any lucky people on here who got their five sets (or even two or more) who would be willing to part with ONE set?

I know I've seen them selling on eBay for outrageous prices, and frankly, I am not willing to pay that, I'll say that upfront. I am willing to pay a reasonable premium over the $8.95 selling costs, along with the cost of any packing materials and shipping of course.

I'd also consider a trade of sorts, incentive of a coin from me which may be of interest to modern PROOF Lincoln Cent collectors. I happen to have a bunch of 2001 Lincoln Cents, graded by NGC as PF69 RD Ultra Cameo. It doesn't offer a lot of Registry Points (3) but Numismedia currently lists it at $17.50 -- a bargain compared to the price of grading (when you consider shipping to and from NGC) and the cost of breaking it out of the original proof set. Also, the PCGS online price guide lists the coin at $24 - probably more realistic for what's involved in getting it. Just food for thought if you may happen to have a spare P&D U.S. Mint Birthplace Lincoln Roll set and perhaps a hole in your collection/Registry Set that you want to fill.

If you want to list them on eBay for me to buy (such as a "Buy it Now" item), that is perfectly cool too.

I just can't get the coins from local banks or credit unions, and I hate the fact that I missed out on the pair -- I never do that. I get almost everything in sets of TWO from the Mint, new commemoratives, new rolls (state quarters, presidential dollars, state and territorial quarter bags, etc.), all through the program. Now, I miss this Lincoln Cent -- I'm not sure if I am more angry that I missed it, or that the Mint doesn't have enough to go around!

At any rate, I would love to get a pair of the rolls (P&D) at a reasonble price, offering you a fair profit and covering your costs, if there is anyone who got them, and who may be willing to part with ONE set even.

Needless to say, I'll be watching the other cent rolls MUCH more closely. I wish they had a subscription for those rolls!